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Federated Farmers – Survey reveals shocking cost of consents

· October 29, 2025

Source: Federated 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 found four...

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Calling Mackenzie bird spotters – DOC needs you!

· October 29, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  29 October 2025 Kakī are among the worlds’ rarest wading birds and were close to extinction with only 23 left in 1981. Their numbers have...

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Be alert in rural Taranaki

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police Police urge farmers to be extra vigilant as they notice an increase in dishonesty offending throughout Taranaki. Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says his prevention team would...

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Consultation on Organics Standard Notice – Tranche 1

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries The first of 3 consultations The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has begun work on developing a standards notice to supplement both the Organic...

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New leadership for WorkSafe Board

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has appointed new members to the WorkSafe Board to provide strong governance as WorkSafe refocuses on early engagement...

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Government support for Clutha and Southland communities

· October 27, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is making a contribution of $150,000 to help communities in Clutha and Southland impacted by the Labour Weekend severe weather, Minister for Emergency Management...

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Speech to European Union-New Zealand Business Summit

· October 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, representatives from across the European Union and New Zealand – good morning and welcome to Auckland. Can I begin by acknowledging...

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Eulogy for Jim Bolger

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government We are gathered to give thanks for the life of Jim Bolger, but, first, I thank  the Bolger family for the privilege of speaking here today...

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Farmers and foresters urged to stay safe, seek support

· October 23, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Farmers, growers, and foresters are encouraged to not take unnecessary risks and to heed weather warnings today, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “A state...

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Appointments to university and wānanga councils

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced five new appointments and three reappointments to the governing councils of Lincoln University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington...

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Proposed temporary fisheries closure in the Hauraki Gulf

· October 22, 2025

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say Ngāti Manuhiri has requested 2-year temporary fisheries closure from the Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, and East Coast Bays coastline and some Hauraki...

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Inflation rises to 3% – wages don’t

· October 20, 2025

Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned by new data released by Statistics New Zealand showing that the cost of living increased by 3%, more than public and...

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Minister flies NZ flag at World Dairy Summit

· October 19, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Biosecurity, Food Safety and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard travels to Chile today to represent New Zealand at the World Dairy Summit. “The World Dairy Summit...

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AgriZeroNZ board reinforced to drive methane reduction

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Two experienced agribusiness leaders have been appointed to the AgriZeroNZ board to help the public-private joint venture’s efforts to drive the adoption of new tools to...

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New methane research barn boosts farmer options

· October 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has invested $8 million in lower methane dairy genetics research Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has said at the opening of a new state-of-the-art methane...