Tag: government_intervention

Resource Consent Costs Reach 'Breaking Point' for New Zealand Farmers, Survey Shows

29 Oct 2025 4:01 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

A new survey reveals that New Zealand farmers face exorbitant costs and complex processes for resource consents, averaging nearly $45,000 for new permits. Federated Farmers is calling for urgent government intervention to address the 'breaking point' situation.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Legal Agriculture Australasia State Governments Federated Farmers Resource Consents Farmers Government Intervention Canterbury RMA Reform
Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Calls for Supermarket Pricing Rules

22 Jul 2025 10:10 a.m. · Source: Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ is advocating for stronger supermarket pricing rules after a survey found that 62% of New Zealanders have noticed pricing errors.

Politics and Government Business Legal Consumer NZ supermarket pricing errors Nicola Willis Fair Trading Act government intervention