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Infrastructure
Thumbs up from Feds on Severe Weather Emergency bill
Federated Farmers is pleased that Government and Opposition MPs have heard the call for some of the usual RMA red tape to be suspended for farmers fixing cyclone damage. The […]
Freight convoys underway on SH5
Around 30 heavy vehicles were some of the first to travel State Highway 5 between Taupo and Napier since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the route, as part of a freight convoy […]
Bailey bridge construction underway at Hikuwai
A blessing ceremony has paved the way for construction of a temporary Bailey bridge to replace the Hikuwai #1 bridge, which was destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, to get underway from […]
Counting the cost of our most expensive weather event
It’s shaping up to be New Zealand’s most expensive weather event and in terms of its spread and scale, it may be worse than the Christchurch earthquake, Federated Farmers CEO […]
Trust dedicated to helping farmers get back on their feet
Money donated to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust Cyclone Gabrielle appeal is directly helping the farmers and growers hit hardest by flooding, silt and slips, Trust Chair Dr William Rolleston […]
Temporary accommodation available for flood victims
Temporary accommodation is available for displaced people while their damaged home is being repaired or rebuilt, The Ministry of Business and Innovation (MBIE) has announced. Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) is […]
Two Wairoa highways reopened
Progress is continuing on state highways across the northern Hawke’s Bay, with two key connections for people living in the Wairoa area reopened in the past 24 hours. Regional Manager […]
Cyclone claims to FMG already top 3000
Rural insurer FMG says it is making progress on the initial claims it’s received, appreciating there’s still a long way to go to support everyone impacted by the adverse weather. […]
Is this the worst adverse event in our history?
by Terry Copeland, Chief Executive: Federated Farmers After spending a few days in the Hawke’s Bay last week there is no doubt in my mind that this adverse event and […]