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OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released by the Treasury.
The forestry industry will face an onslaught of red tape and regulations if the current Forests Amendment Bill becomes law, claims National’s forestry spokesman Todd Muller.
“The Bill, as it currently stands, has the potential to inflict excessive, burdensome regulation and compliance costs on a forestry industry getting back off the canvas. We will be expecting major changes from the Select Committee process,” Muller says.
“National only supported the Bill to Select Committee because we agree with the intention of strengthening the forestry supply chain through increased transparency.”
Muller says the forestry industry worked tirelessly to improve management, safety and stewardship practices in light of COVID-19.
“It is appalling that they didn’t even see a copy of the Bill before it was taken to Parliament. Legislation like this shouldn’t be rushed. It needs to be worked through with those it affects most.”
He says National will be pushing for more engagement with the industry and asking for changes that make sure regulatory changes don’t place unnecessary burdens on businesses.
“The Minister needs to explain why the Bill is being pushed through so quickly and why there has been no consultation,” Muller adds.
“Forestry is a significant contributor to our economy and we should be encouraging forestry businesses to grow. Not constraining them with burdensome costs and regulations.”
Like many manufacturers around the world, European agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers are currently operating in a difficult market environment. But they are heading to the world’s largest agricultural machinery event in Hanover next month with a degree of cautious optimism.
Established in 2021, the John Deere Technician of the Year Awards champion the important contribution parts and service technicians make to the Australian and New Zealand agriculture, construction and forestry industries.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the Sheep Poo Study aiming to build a clearer picture of how facial eczema (FE) affects farms across New Zealand.
New Zealand is closer to eradicating bovine TB than ever before, but possums remain a threat, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has joined the debate around the proposed sale of Fonterra’s consumer and related businesses, demanding answers from the co-operative around its milk supply deal with the buyer, Lactalis.
The ACT Party says media reports that global dairy giant Nestle has withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance shows why New Zealand needs to rethink its approach to climate.
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