Unpacking NZ's Ag Policy Drive
About this special report
The Unpacking of NZ's Ag Policy Drive special report takes a look at the rapid and far-reaching policy changes impacting agriculture. Farmers and farming leaders question whether
the policy development process adopted by the last two governments
has led to policy that is workable, fair and democratic. Neal Wallace investigates.
From box-ticking to better policy in NZ’s primary sector
Sector leaders and governance experts call out what they say is a broken agricultural and environmental policymaking process.
Primary sector has to brace for even faster change
Once-in-a-generation reset is difficult for all, says think tank head.
Govt-industry consultation process needs a shake-up, says expert
Governance expert says the govt is increasingly presenting the public with policy decisions rather than options on which it then consults and decides which one to pursue.
Sector groups burn the midnight oil to cope with regulatory onslaught
Adding to the pressure is the perception the government does very little consultation as it formulates ideas and before it prepares bills.
‘Govt is listening to farmers’ – O’Connor
Minister cites thousands of submissions on policy reform proposals.
‘Poor communication’ from sector leaders also to blame for ag policies
Federated Farmers and Forest and Bird were part of initial discussions about policies they now decry as rushed, says head of environmental group.
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