Tag: food_security

Government Inaction Leads to Loss of Hawke's Bay Processing Factory

2 Aug 2026 3:36 p.m. · Source: Green Party

The Green Party blames government inaction for Hawke's Bay growers losing the McCain factory, impacting local food production. This raises concerns about food security and the future of regional processing facilities.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Agriculture Social Issues Green Party Hawke's Bay food processing McCain factory food security government policy Election
NZ Government Extends Food Bank Support Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

22 May 2025 2:12 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Government extends support to food banks with a $15 million investment managed by the Ministry of Social Development and the New Zealand Food Network, distributing over 4.5 million meals monthly.

Politics and Government Health Social Issues food banks Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development New Zealand Food Network Food Security Government