Farming Leader Katie Milne Steps into Politics for National
Former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne is National’s candidate for the West Coast- Tasman seat in this year’s general election.
OPINION: Your old mate's ear has been chewed off recently by farmers voicing their displeasure with the National Party, particularly relating to how they're treating their farmer base.
These correspondents all acknowledge some good work was done untangling the red tape.
They're less happy about what the Government's adherence to the Paris Agreement is forcing them to "sneak through" in the form of legislation though.
And now, backed by a government whose stated policy is to tear down the Ardern-Shaw climate policy circus, the Centre for Sustainable Finance has put out their "NZ Taxonomy".
It's all shackled to Paris: The Net Zero Act, He Waka Eke Noa, the Net Zero Banking Alliance, Mandatory Climate Related Disclosures, and National's plan for a Farming Tax.
If they're brave enough, NZ First and ACT could gain a few votes next election by kicking Paris to touch.
Fifty-eight selected individuals, companies, and start-ups will exhibit their ideas and cuttingedge solutions at the 2026 Fieldays Innovation Awards, with Amazon Web Services (AWS), who joins the programme in 2026 as overall sponsor.
A rare piece of New Zealand adventure history will be on display at this year’s Fieldays, with a pair of socks worn by the late Sir Edmund Hillary to take pride of place at the Norsewear site this June.
This month's National Fieldays will again display a strong international flavour, with more exhibitors and overseas delegations in attendance.
Massey University says its stand at the Fieldays will showcase regenerative science and “circular bioeconomy innovation supporting more sustainable and resilient farming systems”.
Fonterra is strengthening its foodservice presence in China with the launch of a new cream for professional bakeries at Bakery China 2026 in Shanghai.
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