Farmers Unhappy With New RMA Replacement Bills
Farmers are unhappy with the Government's replacement legislation for the Resource Management Act (RMA).
OPINION: The release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red-letter day for the agricultural sector, kicking to touch the single biggest handbrake on agricultural productivity and rural economies – the much-hated RMA.
But like RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, your old mate worries that the ‘can’t do’ types that infect the Kiwi culture these days will try and stifle the change.
Like in the education system, we’ve seen the politicised activists in councils push back against changes imposed by the current mob.
For the sake of the country, Bishop shouldn’t spare the rod to ensure the petty, negative Sir Humphries at council level don’t sink this revolution before it starts.
A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond memory of days gone by.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced changes to the ministerial lineup, including a new Minister for the Environment and a new Associate Agriculture Minister.
Farmers are being offered help to protect themselves and their people while using quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles on farm.
Two major acquisitions in the New Zealand dairy sector were completed this week.
Precision Farming says that its expansion into Australia signals rapidly accelerated connectivity for farmers and growers on both sides of the Tasman when it comes to efficient vehicle management.
Winning four of the big categories at the 2026 New Zealand Cheese Awards feels special, says Meyer Cheese general manager Miel Meyer.

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