Displaying items by tag: Federated Farmers

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 09:55

Healthy Rivers hits a snag

A level playing field is what Horticulture NZ, Federated Farmers and other primary organisations want from a judicial review of Waikato’s ‘healthy rivers’ plan change.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2016 09:55

Expect more flak in upcoming silly season

Expect more flak from politicians and others as New Zealand moves into general election mode, says Federated Farmers Dairy chair Andrew Hoggard.

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Federated Farmers congratulates outgoing Prime Minister John Key after eight years leading the country, and looks forward to working with Bill English in the top job.

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Monday, 12 December 2016 09:06

Farmers urged to report all crime

A Federated Farmers survey shows the rural sector is plagued by thieves, rustlers and poachers but not enough farmers are reporting their losses.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2016 08:55

Quake recovery snag

Some actions by Civil Defence (CD) staff in the quake-hit Kaikoura region are stressing farmers, says Federated Farmers spokeswoman on adverse events, Katie Milne.

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Federated Farmers believes the investment of $3.4 million into the Hurunui Water Project by Crown Irrigation Investments will ensure the future resilience of North Canterbury.

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Thursday, 24 November 2016 10:35

Support for quake-hit taxpayers fair and reasonable

Full credit to the Inland Revenue Department for telling people to look after themselves and their families first and foremost, rather than worrying about not meeting their tax obligations.

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Monday, 21 November 2016 14:55

Offers of help and cash flow in

A week out from the 7.8 earthquake, offers of help logged with the Federated Farmers 0800 FARMING line have topped 300.

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Monday, 21 November 2016 10:50

Quake-hit rural properties a priority this week

Civil Defence Emergency Management will be working to get people out to rural properties in the coming week to check on their welfare and needs.

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New Zealand's regulations on genetically modified agriculture are “not fit for purpose,” says South Canterbury farmer and national president of Federated Farmers, William Rolleston.

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