Agriculture

Further arrest in Kaikohe homicide

Source: New Zealand Police Kaikohe Police have made a further arrest in relation to the death of Cattleya Tangimetua-Pepene. A homicide investigation was launched last month after the 3-year-old’s death...

Federated Farmers win on not-for-profit tax change

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is welcoming confirmation that controversial tax proposals impacting the not-for-profit sector won’t proceed without political oversight and legislative change. “This is a significant win for Federated...

Farm-to-forest Ban passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken a major step towards protecting food production by ending the large-scale conversion of productive farmland into pine plantations, with the first reading...

Environment – Damning new groundwater figures reveal growing drinking water crisis – Greenpeace

Source: Greenpeace New data published yesterday by StatsNZ shows about half of groundwater monitoring sites had contamination that exceeded maximum health limits for New Zealand at least once between April 2019 and...

Awards – Federated Farmers emerging and seasoned leaders honoured at 2025 PINZ Awards

Source: Federated Farmers A young Federated Farmers leader building her expertise advocating for the sector, and a man who became a master at it, are among those recognised in the 2025...

Amazon Singapore Brings Prime Day to Life with the Amazon Prime Day Maze from 5 to 6 July

Source: Media Outreach Celebrate Singapore’s Longest Prime Day with a Free Maze Experience, with Thousands of Vouchers up for Grabs at Suntec City Mall SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire –...

Global Seafood Industry Will Converge at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore to Uncover New Business Opportunities, Partnerships and Innovations and Trends in the Asian Market

Source: Media Outreach The Expo will take place on 10-12 September at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore and will feature new and innovative products, seafood tastings, culinary...

Federated Farmers call on Minister Watts to rule out yet another tax

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on the Revenue Minister to rule out yet another tax, this time a controversial Inland Revenue proposal hitting the not-for-profit sector. Under the proposal,...

Global report praises NZ’s sustainable fisheries

Source: New Zealand Government A United Nations report ranking New Zealand’s fisheries among the world’s most sustainable is strong recognition of the sector’s hard work, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane...

Federated Farmers CEO Terry Copeland steps down

Source: Federated Farmers Long-serving Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland is stepping down from his role at the end of this month. “Terry has been the leader we needed in a...

Local Government – Local authority elections coming – strong candidates needed – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election. “Given the importance of...

New Zealand horticulture sector set to reach record high

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand’s horticulturalists are breaking new ground with exports tipped to surpass $8 billion for the first time, Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg says. “New Zealand’s...

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23...

Matariki Weekend rail closure – getting one step closer to CRL

Source: Auckland Transport Date: 13 June 2025 Major rail upgrades to bring more frequent and reliable services mean no trains will be running from Friday 20 June to Monday 23...

Invented in Hong Kong, EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M], a new and natural flavour enhancer gets stamp of approval from professional chefs

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 June 2025 – A versatile and revolutionary new seasoning and cooking sauce is gaining attention from chefs in...

Amazon Singapore’s Prime Day Returns in July with First-Ever Week-Long Event from 8 to 14 July

Source: Media Outreach Prime members can access thousands of deals across popular categories with a refreshed shopping experience on Amazon.sg. Shop some of Amazon’s top discounts, including deals from top...

Government must urgently rule out Ute Tax 2.0 – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is calling on Revenue Minister Simon Watts to urgently rule out changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars each...

Rural voters fed up with rates rip-off – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Councils have a mountain to climb to win back the trust of rural ratepayers, Federated Farmers says – and that starts with cutting wasteful spending and sharing the...

Two arrested after Birkenhead aggravated robbery

Source: New Zealand Police Police pulled out all the stops after a man was allegedly carjacked on the North Shore early this morning. Two offenders face serious charges after being...

Advisory: Rally to save our history tomorrow – PSA

Source: PSA Tomorrow at 8.30am, workers will rally outside Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to protest a proposal to cut 16% of its workforce. The proposed cuts would decimate...

New halal agreement unlocks opportunity in Indonesia

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New...

Lee Gardens Presents “Celebrate Every Bite”: A Joyful Culinary Celebration

Source: Media Outreach Six Premier Restaurants Unveil New Exclusive Menus From Michelin-Starred Favorites to Japanese Artisanal Gems Complimentary Décor & Crystal Balloons | Up to 50% Dining Offers and 13%...

China’s wine market uncorks consumption vitality

Source: Media Outreach YINCHUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2025 – In an exhibition hall at an expo in Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui...

Wool carpets for state houses a win-win

Source: New Zealand Government The return of wool carpets to state homes has been welcomed by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson.  State housing agency...

Soil conservation strengthens future for hill country farms

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council After the Kaikōura earthquakes in November 2016, we applied for Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) funding to help set up the SCAR project. In 2019,...

Agriculture – Feds back launch of new fertiliser spreading standard

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says the launch of a new fertiliser spreading standard is a key step in efforts to improve nutrient management across New Zealand farms. “Fertiliser is a...

Agriculture – New legal requirement to record raw milk movement

Source: OSPRI New Zealand An ongoing risk in the fight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has led to some new requirements for raw milk destined to be used as...