Tag: agriculture
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on diverse weekend news, from alcohol reforms to farming innovations
RNZ is reporting on a range of weekend stories. The outlet said communities are pushing back against proposed alcohol reforms that aim to reduce red tape and make licensing easier for businesses. In a separate report, RNZ highlighted a Northland…
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Recall Expanded for KSK Boy Bawang Cornick Due to Undeclared Wheat
Tai Ping Trading Company has expanded its consumer-level recall of KSK Boy brand Bawang Cornick Lechon Manok Flavour (90g) to include an additional undeclared allergen: wheat. The product was previously recalled for undeclared gluten. Consumers with a gluten and/or wheat…
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Police Alert Farmers in Clutha and Gore to Recent Burglaries
Southern District Police are investigating a series of burglaries that have occurred on farming properties in the Clutha and Gore districts. Offenders have specifically targeted fuel and equipment. Sergeant Tim Coudret of Southern District Police is appealing to the community…
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Annual Food Prices Rise 4.6 Percent
Food prices have risen by 4.6 percent in the 12 months leading up to January 2026, an increase from the 4.0 percent rise recorded in the previous year. Stats NZ reported that the grocery food group, up 4.0 percent annually,…
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New Zealand Exports Surpass $80 Billion Milestone
New Zealand's annual exports have reached a record $80.7 billion for the year ended December 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ. This marks the first time the country's annual exports have surpassed the $80 billion threshold. The total…
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Media Monitor: RNZ covers Community Services Card eligibility, politics, sports and home security
RNZ is reporting that its advice columnist Susan Edmunds has addressed a question about whether a child can get a Community Services Card. It said New Zealand First leader Winston Peters offered advice to anyone considering challenging a sitting Prime…
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New Zealand Fruit Exports Exceed $6 Billion
New Zealand's fruit exports have surpassed $6 billion for the year ended November 2025, according to figures released today by Stats NZ. Valued at $6.1 billion, this is the second time fruit exports have reached this milestone, with the first…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Police Minister, Bravery Awards, and More
RNZ is reporting that Police Minister Mark Mitchell has addressed the Jevon McSkimming saga, discussing the IPCA report, Ms. Z, and related emails. It said Mitchell spoke about when he learned about Ms. Z, his relationship with Coster, and why…
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Woop Limited Recalls Pistachio Dukkah Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Woop Limited has initiated a recall of a specific batch of its Woop brand Pistachio Dukkah due to the presence of an undeclared peanut allergen. The affected product is the Woop brand Pistachio Dukkah with a best before date of…
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New Zealand Meat Exports Hit Record $10 Billion
New Zealand's meat exports have reached a record $10 billion in the year ended October 2025, according to data released today by Stats NZ. "This is the first time that year-ended meat exports have reached $10 billion," said international accounts…
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New Zealand Food Prices Surge 4.7 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have seen a significant increase of 4.7 percent in the 12 months to October 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.1 percent increase in the year to September 2025. The rise was largely…
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Survey Reveals Shocking Cost of Consents for Farmers
A new survey shows the cost and complexity of resource consents have reached breaking point, highlighting the need for urgent Government intervention. Federated Farmers’ Survey on Resource Consents <https://fedfarm.org.nz/Web/Policy/Policy-Paper/2025/October/Survey-on-Resource-Consents> found four out of five farmers are worried about gaining or…
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Media Monitor: Thousands Without Power in New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is reporting that more than 25,000 homes and businesses across Southland and south Otago could be without power for some time. RNZ also reports that extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some…
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New Guidance for Drone Operators Applying Agrichemicals and VTAs
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released new guidance for drone operators applying agrichemicals and vertebrate toxic agents (VTAs). This guidance, available on aviation.govt.nz, assists operators in navigating the rules, training, and certification requirements. According to the CAA, agricultural drone…
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New Zealand Food Prices Rise 4.1 Percent Annually
Stats NZ reported today that food prices in New Zealand increased by 4.1 percent in the 12 months to September 2025. This is the smallest annual increase since April 2025. The grocery food group saw the most significant increase, rising…
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New Zealand Food Prices Remain High, Up 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have increased by 5.0 percent in the 12 months to August 2025, matching the increase recorded in the 12 months to July 2025. Stats NZ reported that the grocery food group was the largest contributor…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Snow Expected
A severe weather outlook issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025, by MetService, indicates a front moving north over the South Island and the lower North Island on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. This front will be followed by a strong southwest…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Snow Showers Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued at 9:45 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, indicates a strong westerly flow developing over the southern North Island on Monday, September 1, 2025. MetService reports there is moderate confidence that severe westerly gales will…
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New Zealand Business Price Indexes Rise in June 2025 Quarter
Statistics New Zealand reported that in the June 2025 quarter, the output Producers Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.6 percent, while the input PPI also rose by 0.6 percent. The Farm Expenses Price Index (FEPI) saw a rise of 0.5…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on KiwiRail contract costs, AI chatbot death
RNZ is reporting that the final settlement costs for breaking the contract between KiwiRail and South Korean shipbuilders is $144 million, bringing the total project costs for the scrapped iReX ferry project to $671m. In other news, a retiree died…
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New Zealand Food Prices Increase 5.0 Percent Annually
Food prices in New Zealand have risen 5.0 percent in the year to July 2025, according to Stats NZ. This follows a 4.6 percent increase in the year to June 2025. All five food groups saw price increases compared to…
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New Seasonal Work Visas to Boost Agriculture
Federated Farmers reports that new seasonal work visas will provide farmers and growers with improved access to skilled staff for specialized roles. Karl Dean, Federated Farmers immigration and employment spokesperson, stated, "Once again this Government has listened carefully to what…
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Woori Kimchi Minced Raw Garlic Recalled in New Zealand
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for all batches and dates of Woori Kimchi brand Minced Raw Garlic. The recall is due to a lack of required food safety controls. Consumers are advised not to consume the affected…
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New Zealand Farmers Welcome Restrictions on Carbon Forestry
Federated Farmers' ‘Save our Sheep’ campaign has seen progress with the Government introducing legislation to curb carbon forestry on productive farmland. Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams said the legislation is a positive step but "long overdue." He…
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Pumpkin Seed Growers Find Success at Summer Hill Seeds
Sheep and beef farmers Clare and Grant Adkins sought a less intensive occupation when they decided to grow pumpkins at Summer Hill Seeds. According to RNZ, the couple were looking for a "semi-retirement option".
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