Regulation
New dam regs good but not great, says Feds
Neal WallaceMar 28, 2024
Federated Farmers welcomes height change but wanted more relief for farmers from rule change.
Big win for Federated Farmers’ advocacy
Federated FarmersMar 19, 2024
Big win for Federated Farmers advocacy as SNA rules will be suspended.
NAIT non-compliance not always deliberate
Gerhard UysMar 15, 2024
As farmers prepare to move cows to winter grazing, OSPRI is urging NAIT compliance to be front of mind.
SNA suspension gives farmers ‘breathing space’
Neal WallaceMar 15, 2024
Government says policy change won’t violate property rights.
Otago Feds urge council to pause draft plan
Federated FarmersFeb 29, 2024
Federated Farmers urging Otago Regional Council to hit pause on poor land and water plans.
Incentivise farmers, don’t penalise them
Guest writerFeb 28, 2024
Primary producers shouldn’t face a tax on their emissions, but be celebrated for meeting science-based targets, writes BLNZ chair Kate Acland.
Stinging tractor-users not the answer
Federated FarmersFeb 22, 2024
Federated Farmers says that enforcing regulations should be led with education not penalties.
More unworkable regs for government to fix
Guest writerFeb 21, 2024
Groundswell takes aim at newly revived rules on areas of significance to Māori.
Southland Feds slam ‘toxic’ behaviour from Fish & Game
Federated FarmersFeb 15, 2024
Federated Farmers in Southland takes aim at Fish & Game for allegedly dragging their feet on addressing gravel buildup in the region's rivers.
Feds vice-president welcomes water plans
Neal WallaceFeb 14, 2024
Government intends to amend water quality regs this year.
Intensive winter grazing workshops on offer
Farmers WeeklyJan 26, 2024
Farmers will also be able to complete a consent application at these Otago events.
Regulation rollback: actions will speak louder than words
Federated FarmersJan 26, 2024
Some certainty about how the Government plans to move forward would go a long way, farming body says.
New dam safety rules on the way
Annette ScottJan 23, 2024
Nationwide regulations come into force on May 13.
Milestone for Firearms Registry
Farmers WeeklyJan 15, 2024
100,000th weapon registered with police in first seven months.
Time to get RMA reform right
Federated FarmersDec 15, 2023
Federated Farmers will be pushing hard for changes that will unlock the potential of our productive sectors and rural communities.
Landcare homes in on farmers’ regulation headache
Richard RennieDec 14, 2023
Surprising results as Crown agency digs into what really bugs producers and growers.
Water turmoil may put deadlines at risk
Neal WallaceNov 30, 2023
But councils turn down Feds request to pause work on freshwater plans.
Italian government bans cultivated meat
Gerhard UysNov 23, 2023
New law also restricts the way plant-based food can label itself.
Big carbon farming decisions lie ahead
Keith WoodfordNov 22, 2023
While the politics plays out, new forest plantings are grinding to a halt, Keith Woodford says.
Gore Council must listen to farmers: Feds
Federated FarmersNov 22, 2023
The proposed plan approach to require assessment against cultural values for consents for normal farming operations could drive conflict, Feds says.
MPI won’t regulate regenerative ag, it says
Gerhard UysNov 17, 2023
Approach focused on supporting research that farmers can use in building better farm systems.
Parker’s unworkable rules must go
Federated FarmersNov 17, 2023
Federated Farmers calls on the government to address the 'broken promises' and 'unworkable' freshwater rules with urgency.
BLNZ urges rethink on freshwater plans
Farmers WeeklyNov 17, 2023
Concerns about ‘rushed consultation approaches being taken by councils’.
Webinars shed light on farm plan requirements
Federated FarmersNov 13, 2023
Concerns remain about the cost, usefulness, and how they join up with with rules and requirements.
Uptick in Southland’s serious dairy discharge citations
Neal WallaceNov 10, 2023
Twenty-five cases of significant non-compliance reported in 2022-23 season.
Stock rules to cut into farm income, rural communities
Hugh StringlemanNov 9, 2023
Federated Farmers warns of knock-on effects from Northland exclusion plans.
Farmers see red over Northland livestock exclusion plans
Hugh StringlemanNov 8, 2023
Fear is that hill country grazing will need costly resource consents in the future.
Water concerns find receptive ear at ORC
Neal WallaceNov 3, 2023
Council said to have promised changes to Regional Land and Water Management Plan.
Foresters, councils at odds on new regs
Richard RennieNov 2, 2023
Forest waste management and some planting decisions devolve to local authorities.
‘Third wave’ land use shift on the way
Richard RennieOct 31, 2023
MyFarm seminar to unpack the change it says will wash over rural NZ.
New Zealand’s resource management system is broken
Federated FarmersOct 25, 2023
Only by putting locals at the heart of the decision-making process can we ensure decision-makers balance the issues in a way that enhances local wellbeing.
Damned if you don’t: new regs tight on time and cost
Richard RennieOct 10, 2023
New risk classification of farm dams likely to prove expensive – if there is even capacity to get it done.
Speed of freshwater change a ‘hospital pass’
Federated FarmersOct 5, 2023
The world is changing; farmers are not resistant to this. But when policy lands and is not fit for the intended outcome, it fuels mistrust in authorities, writes Emma Crutchley.
Regulation change empowers councils on forestry
Farmers WeeklyOct 3, 2023
Many planning, slash removal and wilding control decisions will rest with local authorities.
Pukekohe deer farmer fined for NAIT breach
Farmers WeeklySep 29, 2023
Failure to tag 278 animals nets $12,000 fine.
Environment Court hearings for PC1 get underway
Gerald PiddockSep 29, 2023
Court to hear appeals against ‘decisions version’ of plan.
EPA drops ball on crop treatment options
Richard RennieSep 27, 2023
NZ farmers risk falling behind in key markets due to delays in approval.
Southern freshwater bureaucracy gears up
Neal WallaceSep 27, 2023
Scores sign on as certifiers and auditors of farm water plans.
Mayor welcomes NPS on natural hazards
Richard RennieSep 26, 2023
Local authorities, insurers welcome policy direction on planning for natural hazards.
Groundswell protest reaches Picton
Neal WallaceSep 26, 2023
Drive 4 Change hears stories of stressed farmers in nationwide trek to highlight rural plight.
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