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Speech to Committee for Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon. Can I acknowledge Ngāti Whātua for their warm welcome, Simpson Grierson for hosting us here today, and of course the Committee for Auckland for...
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Agriculture export growth narrows goods trade deficit – Stats NZ media and information release: Overseas merchandise trade: January 2025
Source: Statistics New Zealand Agriculture export growth narrows goods trade deficit – 21 February 2025 – The trade balance for the January 2025 month was a deficit of $486 million,...
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Dairy Sector – Fonterra provides FY25 earnings and milk collections update
Source: Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today provided an update on its forecast earnings for FY25, which it anticipates will be in the upper half of the previously announced forecast...
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Federated Farmers Statement: Members’ Bill puts woke banks on notice
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers say Andy Foster’s Members’ Bill, drawn from the ballot earlier this afternoon, will stop lenders from unfairly de-banking legitimate businesses and industries. “Banks have been under...
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Tenchijin – Japan’s Leading Satellite Tech Company to Develop its own Satellite and Launch in 2027
Source: Media Outreach “Thermo Earth of Love Project” to Enhance Surface Temperature Observation and Advance its Solutions Further TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 February 2025 – On...
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Real change boosts farmer confidence, but Paris commitments still cause concern
Source: ACT Party ACT Agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron is welcoming Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey, which shows farmer confidence has jumped to a 10-year high, but says there is...
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Ahuwhenua Trophy award finalists
Source: New Zealand Government Agriculture Minister, Todd McClay and Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka today congratulated the finalists for this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy, celebrating excellence in Māori sheep and beef farming. ...
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Rural News – Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high – Federated Farmers
Source: Federated Farmers Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years. Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows falling interest...
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Going for growth to boost farmer confidence
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is turbo charging growth to return confidence to the primary sector through common sense policies that are driving productivity and farm-gate returns, Agriculture Minister...
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Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high
Source: Federated Farmers Farmer confidence has risen to its highest level in over a decade, rebounding from record lows in recent years. Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows falling interest...
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Chicken nuggets recalled due to possible presence of blue rubber
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets as they may contain small pieces...
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Gaza – Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe – Oxfam
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa – Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed – Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israeli government balks in approving supplies The resumption of aid...
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Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced new funding designed to build a stronger Co-operative and continue to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce on-farm emissions. For...
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Dusit Thani Kyoto named Four-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards
Source: Media Outreach Luxury hotel earns another prestigious accolade for its exceptional service and world-class facilities BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – Dusit Thani Kyoto,...
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YSH Farm Unveils New Brand: Original Tiong Bahru
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 February 2025 – YSH Farm, a third-generation Singaporean farm renowned for its premium-quality ducks since 1976, proudly announces the launch...
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Rob Hewett appointed new AgriZeroNZ board Chair
Source: New Zealand Government A new Government appointment of agricultural industry leader Rob Hewett to chair AgriZeroNZ will help boost the public-private joint venture’s efforts to get new tools, technology,...
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Enough for a feed | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation By Helen Ough Dealy Whitebaiting can be competitive. Some fishers will go to great lengths to protect their fishing spot, particularly if the whitebait are running...
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Crush death triggers on-farm traffic alert
Source: Worksafe New Zealand 14 February 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand is calling on farmers to consider how vehicles move inside their barns and sheds, following a sentencing for an horrific...
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Banking Sector – ASB half year result: Profit up 1% as economy moves toward recovery
Source: ASB ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $716 million for the six months to 31 December 2024, an increase of 1% on the prior...
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Heritage – Frozen in time – National Lamb Day celebrations at Totara Estate
Source: Heritage New Zealand Totara Estate near Ōamaru will play a prime role in this year’s National Lamb Day celebrations on February 15. The historic farmstead, a Tohu Whenua cared...
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Dreamer’s Journey 2025″ – Empowering Families with Disabilities to Venture Beyond Hong Kong. “Soaring High • Transforming Growth” Hong Kong Press Conference
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 February 2025 – On January 23, 2025, 50 selected children and youth with disabilities from under-privileged families in...
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Supporting farmers to ‘meat’ global food demand
Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay today hosted a Lamb barbecue to mark National Lamb Day (15 February 2025) for farmers, industry representatives, MPs, and media at...
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Federated Farmers proposes seven changes to lighten ratepayer burden
Source: Federated Farmers After rampant rates rises across the country last year, Federated Farmers is calling for the Government to make seven key changes to restore confidence in local decision-making. “The...
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Zimbabwe Government Honours its Commitment to Compensate Investors Under Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs)
Source: Media Outreach The payments to farm owners under BIPPA-protection marks a historic milestone and a critical step in Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process HARARE, ZIMBABWE – EQS...
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Op-Ed – Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face – OPED Conor English
Opinion – by Conor English 5 February 2025 – Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face – Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched...
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We’ve heard you.
Source: ACT Party The Government has been getting it in both ears over new climate commitments it’s made under the Paris Agreement. James Shaw and Jacinda Ardern signed us up...
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Successful Completion: The Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan is now fully operational
Source: Media Outreach • Yunlin OWF fully operational and running at design capacity of 640 MW • Enough clean energy to power over 600,000 Taiwanese homes annually • Major step...