Tag: karl_dean

Federated Farmers Endorses ACT Party's Rural Crime Crackdown

11 Jun 2026 1:39 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers backs ACT Party's rural crime plan, including a dedicated police unit, 100,000 extra patrol hours, and expanded Text 111 services. The group also supports increased penalties for rustlers and poachers, and reviving the Rural Lookout app.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement General Politics Social Issues Agriculture Computers and Internet Federated Farmers ACT Party Rural Crime New Zealand Police Karl Dean Text 111 farming election
New Seasonal Work Visas to Boost Agriculture

12 Aug 2025 9:21 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers announce new seasonal work visas to improve farmers' access to skilled staff, addressing workforce needs and productivity during peak seasons.

Politics and Government Business Agriculture Employment and Labor Trade State Governments Federated Farmers seasonal work visas Karl Dean Erica Stanford Global Workforce Seasonal Visa Peak Seasonal Visa