Displaying items by tag: National Party

Thursday, 27 October 2022 10:55

There is a better way to reduce emissions

OPINION: National was shocked and disappointed to learn last week that the Government has moved away from key elements of the consensus plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 14 October 2022 15:07

Muller is opposition's ag spokesman

Former National leader Todd Muller has taken over as acting spokesman for agriculture, biosecurity and food safety.

Published in General News
Friday, 14 October 2022 13:18

Kuriger resigns from shadow ministry

National’s agriculture, biosecurity and food safety spokesperson Barbara Kuriger has resigned from her portfolios.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 September 2022 13:55

Pause winter grazing rules

National claims that the Government is about to pile up to $100 million of "unnecessary" compliance costs onto farmers because its freshwater regulations are more than a year overdue. National's Agriculture spokesperson Barbara Kuriger had this to say.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 08:25

Nats to extend RSE scheme

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has indicated an extension to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is on the cards if his party comes into government next year.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 September 2022 17:55

Nats demand delay to winter grazing regs

National’s agriculture spokespeople Barbara Kuriger and Joseph Mooney have added their voices to the chorus of people asking the Government to delay winter grazing regulations.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 07:55

High jump for the high country!

"An end to generations of thoughtful stewardship of the South Island's high country" is how the newly-enacted Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill has been labelled.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 May 2022 13:55

Mindset change needed on rural sector

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says a fresh look is needed at the primary sector to ask what problems the country is trying to solve and what sort of regulation is needed to solve such problems.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 May 2022 10:55

Live export experts ignored

National's animal welfare spokesperson Nicola Grigg claims the Government completely ignored compelling evidence from cattle breeders, vets and export industry experts in its push to ban live animal shipments.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 09:55

Health reforms should focus on outcomes

National's health spokesman Dr Shane Reti has joined in the chorus of criticism of Labour's health reforms and the fact that 'rural' is not seen as a priority.

Published in General News
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