Tag: farming
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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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Federated Farmers Petition for KiwiSaver Access for Young Farmers
Federated Farmers has launched a nationwide petition urging the Government to amend KiwiSaver rules, enabling young farmers to use their savings to purchase their first farm, flock, herd, or home. Dairy chair Richard McIntyre highlighted the importance of this issue,…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEconomy Federated FarmersKiwiSaverRichard McIntyreNational FieldaysPetitionFarmingGovernment
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Waikato Farmers Voice Concerns Over New PC1 Interim Decision
Waikato farmers are expressing concerns after the Environment Court released its interim decision on Plan Change 1 (PC1), a plan 12 years in the making. Waikato Federated Farmers president Phil Sherwood said the new rules would significantly impact farmers in…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureLegalAustralasiaState Governments WaikatoPlan Change 1Federated FarmersEnvironment CourtPhil SherwoodFarmingResource Consent