Displaying items by tag: RICHARD BURKE

Tuesday, 27 February 2024 12:55

Long-term plan needed

Well before Cyclone Gabrielle struck, Richard Burke was advocating for a long-term sustainable infrastructure plan for the Tairawhiti region.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:55

Gisborne growers battling rain

Constant rain over the past year has made it extremely hard for Gisborne's major vegetable grower Leaderbrand.

Published in General News
Friday, 29 December 2023 12:55

Better infrastructure and productivity needed

The roading network in NZ is going backwards, according to the head of one of the country's largest vegetable growing operations.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 08:25

No shortage of summer salad

Leaderbrand's CEO Richard Burke says there should be no shortage of summer salads this year - despite all the trials and tribulations caused by the weather.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 14:55

Better roads, lower costs

The greatest need in the Tairawhiti region is better and secure infrastructure, in particular the roading network.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 10:25

GST removal not the way to reduce vegetable costs

Richard Burke is a big fan of making fresh vegetables more affordable to the consumer and says his company Leaderbrand will do anything to support that.

Published in General News
Friday, 07 July 2023 07:25

Stalking wasted produce!

The humble broccoli, a NZ family favourite, is currently being thrown away in staggering amounts.

Published in Management

The Government has announced its long awaited funding package for farmers and growers hit by cyclones and storms in the North Island.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 09:55

NZ's infrastructure deficit costly

Poor infrastructure has the potential to bring the country to its economic knees.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 06 June 2023 07:25

It's not just Gabrielle!

It's been the accumulation of a whole lot of adverse weather events that's been the real problem - not just Cyclone Gabrielle.

Published in General News
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