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Farm Plans A Step In The Right Direction For Farmers
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:37 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers national president Colin Hurst says the changes address several of the organisation’s key concerns. More >>
National’s Plan Tackles Two Big Headaches For Farmers
Friday, 14 August 2026, 11:57 am | Federated Farmers
"We asked for a set of nationwide rules for everyday farming activities to get rid of needless red tape and cost, and today’s announcement is a significant step in the right direction," Hurst says. More >>
Feds Back Boots On The Ground To Tackle Wilding Pines
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 1:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Wilding pine control is such a serious issue that Federated Farmers has made it a priority in its 2026 election platform, says Federated Farmers meat and wool chair Richard Dawkins. More >>
Rural Councils Step Up To Write Their Next Chapter
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 9:55 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers applauded the Government announcement last year that New Zealand’s 11 regional councils would be disestablished from 2028 in a drive to eliminate duplication, improve efficiency and reduce costs. More >>
New Industry-Led School Subjects Hit The Mark For Farmers
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 2:02 pm | Federated Farmers
"The Government’s launch of new subjects is incredibly positive, as they’ll help us build our future workforce and capability in a way that truly works for the sector," says Federated Farmers spokesperson Richard Dawkins. More >>
Federated Farmers Statement On The Future Of Molesworth Station
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:44 pm | Federated Farmers
Hurst says Ngāi Tahu Farming is a credible South Island farming operation with the scale, experience and financial resilience needed to farm a property like Molesworth. More >>
ACT's Hunting Policy Misses The Mark
Monday, 27 July 2026, 5:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Richard Dawkins, Federated Farmers pest management spokesperson, says allowing the Game Animal Council to set game population targets is extremely concerning. More >>
New Crop Of Arable Leaders Stand Tall
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 10:55 am | Federated Farmers
The annual awards are a celebration of the best and brightest in the industry - the individuals and teams who stand tall in what we do, Federated Farmers arable chair Chris Dillon says. More >>
Feds Pressure Pays Off On Iwi-Council Agreements
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers made the same recommendation in its submission on the Government's resource management reform legislation. More >>
Feds Warn Of Last-Minute Rush For Iwi Agreements
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 5:31 pm | Federated Farmers
Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements, created under the Resource Management Act, set out how councils and iwi work together on resource management matters. More >>
Farm Mortgages Drop On Strong Returns
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 7:28 am | Federated Farmers
Average mortgages for sharemilkers and for dairy and meat and wool farms all fell significantly between the November 2025 and May 2026 surveys. More >>
Greens Freshwater Plan Is Bad Policy And Bad Science
Monday, 6 July 2026, 1:36 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has said time and again that when it comes to what chemicals are safe, what causes cancer, what medicines are safe, decisions need to be made through science-technical processes, not political announcements. More >>
Federated Farmers Backs National’s Plan To Slash Solar Red Tape
Monday, 29 June 2026, 4:46 pm | Federated Farmers
National says, if re-elected to Government in November, it will remove planning rules that make it hard for Kiwis to generate their own power. More >>
Primary Industries Award Winners Announced
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 9:29 am | Federated Farmers
There was a standing ovation when Jim van der Poel was recognised for his incredible service to the dairy sector, receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Primary Industries Award. More >>
Fresh Hope For Waikato Farmers Caught By Plan Change 1
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 4:39 pm | Federated Farmers
Waikato Federated Farmers vice president Andrew Reymer says McClay’s comments will be hugely encouraging for farmers worried about their future. More >>
Plan Change 1 Threatens Waikato Farming Future
Monday, 22 June 2026, 8:25 am | Federated Farmers
The Environment Court finally released its decision on 8 June, giving Waikato Regional Council until 21 July to make 20 specific changes before the plan will be finalised. More >>
Fire And Emergency Review Should Go Further
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 3:06 pm | Federated Farmers
When rural and urban firefighting organisations combined in 2017, we were told it would be a more efficient and better-resourced service. More >>
Extra Funding For Rural Adverse Event Preparedness 'Well-Deserved' - Feds
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:57 pm | Federated Farmers
This funding will help strengthen these networks and ensure they’re better equipped to be part of emergency management planning and response in their regions, Faulkner says. More >>
Feds Support ACT’s Split-Gas Approach
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:15 pm | Federated Farmers
The current Paris Agreement target is for a 50% reduction, across all gases, by 2030. More >>
Federated Farmers Backs ACT Visa Proposal
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 2:34 pm | Federated Farmers
"Farmers have been crying out for a more practical immigration system, and ACT's proposed approach is a big step in the right direction," Federated Farmers immigration spokesperson Karl Dean says. More >>
