Tag: farmers
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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…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentState GovernmentsEconomyAgriculture resource consentsfarmerssurveyFederated Farmerscostsgovernment interventionenvironmental regulationsfarming
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Taranaki Farmers Urged to Increase Vigilance Amid Rising Thefts
Police in Taranaki are urging farmers to be extra vigilant due to an increase in dishonesty offences in the region. Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says the prevention team aims to stop crime before it starts. He is asking farmers to…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Taranakifarmerstheftcrime preventionNew Zealand Policeproperty crimeBrad Pollock
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ACT Stands with Farmers Against 'Left's' Climate Focus
ACT is campaigning against what it describes as the Left's attacks on farmers, council waste on climate initiatives, and farm-to-forestry conversions. The party is advocating for practical solutions such as strengthening biosecurity and supporting farmers. ACT Local candidates will work…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureLocal Government ACT PartyFarmersClimate ChangeBiosecurityForestryAndrew HoggardACT Party NZ