Displaying items by tag: National Party

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:55

Trading in gumboots for power suits

A slew of farming sector leaders linked to Federated Farmers are contesting the upcoming general election.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 11:55

Farmers keen for details

Farmers were quick to demand more detail when they got a first look at National's agriculture policies at a mid-April meeting at Otaua, south-west of Auckland, hours after its announcement.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 08:55

Live exports debate not dead yet - Nats

One aspect of the National Party’s recently announced agricultural policy – re-instating live animal exports – has drawn a mixed reaction.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 08:25

McClay's overture

National's spokesperson on agriculture, Todd McClay, has entered the debate on the Hawke's Bay crisis.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 07:55

Changing the minds of bureaucrats

National's newly-minted agriculture spokesman Todd McClay says the public services need a change of mindset when it comes to dealing with the primary sector.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 08:55

All about trade

As the last shipment of live animals by sea left New Plymouth on April 20,2023, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor was hailing the move as one that puts NZ in step with like-minded partners on the importance of animal welfare.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 07:55

National's plan irks vets

Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa (VAWA) is unhappy about National's proposal to reinstate live animal exports if it became the government.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 13:55

Feds boss favours live exports

The battle lines are being drawn on the National Party's recently announced agricultural policy.

Published in General News
Monday, 01 May 2023 15:55

National launches new firearms policy

The National Party claims its new firearms policy will make Kiwis safer, while ensuring they can use firearms for legitimate reasons.

Published in General News

OPINION: The National Party’s election pitch to farmers will likely bring much joy to a primary sector that feels drained by over-regulation, labour shortages, rising interest rates, inflation, and the terrible woes of a series of climatic disasters.

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