Federated Farmers are welcoming today’s repeal of the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act. “This was one of Federated Farmers 12 key policy priorities for restoring farmer […]
Compliance
Rural crime rates continue to rise, Feds survey finds
Sentencing judges need to stop going lightly on those convicted of illegal hunting and the killing or stealing of livestock, Federated Farmers rural policing spokesperson Richard McIntyre says. And to […]
Feds give National Party water storage announcement a ‘big tick’
Today’s announcement from the National Party on water storage is exactly what farmers have been crying out for so we’re giving the policy the big tick of approval, Federated Farmers […]
Useful steps made on cyclone recovery but advocacy task is also far from over
By Rhea Dasent, Senior Policy Advisor For many districts, Cyclone Gabrielle is one of those events that conjures up images of flooding and severe damage but they’ve moved on to […]
1000-page RMA replacement not worth the paper it’s written on
Federated Farmers are slamming the Government’s cynical decision to rush their fatally flawed 1000-page RMA replacement Bills through the House in the final sitting days of this Government. “This is […]
Federated Farmers mark significant milestone for M. bovis eradication efforts
Reaching a point where we have no current infections and no properties under investigation is a significant milestone in efforts to eradicate M. bovis, says Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford. […]
Feds’ messages on blanket forestry policy gains traction
By Toby Williams, Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson For years, Federated Farmers have been warning about the harm being caused by the many policies designed to give the forestry industry an […]
Feds concerns on firearms registry taken on board
Scepticism remains about the effectiveness of the new firearms registry in terms of reining in gun use and possession by criminals but Federated Farmers is satisfied concerns raised about practicality […]
Waikato PC1 battle has implications for farmers everywhere
By Paul Melville, GM Policy & Advocacy Federated Farmers staff commit huge hours to regional plan processes up and down New Zealand. Regional plans are really where the rubber hits […]
Highly organic soils – it’s what we do
By Dr Jacqueline Rowarth Regeneration is a word that captures the imagination. It is the natural process of renewal, restoration and growth – making things better. It is also the […]