94% of NZ farmers oppose Paris Agreement, survey shows
A survey of 2000 farmers shows 94% of respondents believe that remaining in the Paris Agreement for climate change is not in the country's best interest.
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.
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
In partnership with Growing Future Farmers (GFF), Fonterra says it is increasing support for young people entering the dairy industry with a new two-year programme.
OPINION: The Government needs to act now to address consenting issues faced by farmers throughout the country.
NZ First leader Winston Peters has continued his criticism of Fonterra to sell its brand business to the French company Lactalis, saying the move is "utter madness".
When it comes to international trade, politicians from all sides of the aisle are united, says Labour's trade spokesman Damien O'Connor.
New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) has launched a new initiative designed to make it easier for employers to support their young team members by covering their NZYF membership.

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