Subaru’s Outback has received the AA/Driven New Zealand Car of the Year 2021 Safest Car award today. The sixth generation of Subaru’s much-loved SUV – known as the GOOAT – […]
Health and Safety
Border exceptions the first step in the process
Federated Farmers is pleased to see the Government has approved border class exceptions for a number of international agricultural workers for early 2022. The border exceptions will allow approved workers […]
Coroner inquest delays, case blow-out concerns Federated Farmers
A dramatic drop in the number of coroner’s inquests being undertaken and long delays before cases are heard and findings released are concerning trends, Federated Farmers health and safety spokesperson […]
Tested positive, and now warns others: Don’t underestimate COVID
Take it from someone who’s had it – if you get COVID-19, it’s highly likely it will bowl you for six. Charles Taituha, who these days is an advisor contracted […]
‘Massive’ hit on production if totally unnecessary nitrogen fertilizer ban came in
The basis of claims made by Greenpeace in support of its petition to ban use of all synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by 2024 have been called mischievous and misleading. For example, […]
Survey underlines glyphosate is ‘vital food production tool’
A ban or restrictions on use of glyphosate is unnecessary and would add to food production costs. It would also undermine New Zealand farmers’ environmental stewardship by removing a key […]
Crunch is coming for agricultural contractors
Federated Farmers’ concerns about the serious shortage of experienced agricultural machinery operators is proving justified as summer approaches. A shortage of experienced operators is being felt across rural New Zealand, […]
Checklist helps farmers to be COVID-19 prepared
Farmers: What’s your plan if someone in your family or among your staff tests positive for COVID-19? As COVID-19 vaccination rates build and New Zealand begins to transition to coping […]
Match being stoic with a good dose of realism
By Cherrie Chubb, Dairy Chair, Federated Farmers Golden Bay OPINION: It is no understatement to say that we live in challenging times. While we can be thankful to have avoided […]
Residency pathway will ease rural GP shortage
While farmers were heaving sighs of relief that the government had finally announced a clear and achievable residency process for international workers and their families that was certainly matched in […]