Tag: forestry

New Zealand Government Restricts Local Council Control Over Forestry Slash and Wetland Protections

5 May 2026 3:57 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

The New Zealand Coalition Government is restricting local councils from enforcing stricter rules on commercial forestry slash and repealing wetland fencing regulations, prompting strong criticism from environmental advocates over the potential ecological and financial impacts.

Politics and Government Science & Technology Business General Politics Environment Climate Change Agriculture Legal Disasters Forestry Environmental Policy Local Government Greenpeace Wetlands Resource Management Act
ACT Stands with Farmers Against 'Left's' Climate Focus

14 Jun 2025 6:46 a.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

ACT campaigns against the Left's attacks on farmers and climate initiatives, advocating for practical solutions like strengthened biosecurity and restrictions on farm-to-forestry conversions.

Politics and Government Business Environment Agriculture Local Government ACT Party Farmers Climate Change Biosecurity Forestry Andrew Hoggard ACT Party NZ