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Rural contractors deserve to be listened to on safety issues created by new roading developments which don’t allow motorists to pass slow-moving vehicles, says Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Inflated on-farm costs and low milk payout seems to have become the new norm for farmers, says Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair Matthew Zonderop.
ANZ says it is ready to support its customers impacted by the recent severe weather on the East Coast.
Country of origin beef and lamb marketing programme Taste Pure Nature is set to move into a new phase.
Associate Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Hoggard says the Government is progressing its commitment to reinstate live exports by sea.
As the coalition Government mulls new regulations to reinstate the export of live animals, debate is heating up between supporters and opponents.
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says a review of the highly ambitious methane reduction targets gives farmers confidence.
An independent panel has been named to advice the Government on what the country’s biogenic methane target should be to ensure no additional warming.
As storms and flooding continue to batter the East Coast, the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman has issued advice for those impacted and looking to claim with their insurer.
Federated Farmers Gisborne/Wairoa president Charlie Reynolds says farmers are in need of emotional support after rain, wind and flooding hit the region this week.
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Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell says the Mayoral Fund has been triggered, activating $300,000 for regional recovery after severe weather hit the East Coast this week.
States of Emergency have been declared in Haumoana, Wairoa and Hastings after storms have once again battered the East Coast of the North Island.
WorkSafe has appointed Sharon Thompson as its new chief executive.
Branded miniature apple company, Rockit Global chief executive Mark O’Donnell will retire in March next year.
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