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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 128]

The NZ Economy Needs Water Storage

Monday, 15 December 2008, 11:42 am | Federated Farmers

"If there is one magic bullet guaranteed to transform the New Zealand economy it is water storage," says Federated Farmers water spokesperson, Hugh Ritchie. More >>

Employment Relations Amendment Act welcomed

Sunday, 14 December 2008, 1:37 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has welcomed the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Act today. With around 550 rural job vacancies throughout New Zealand, the 90-day probation period for new employees, the Act introduces, will give farmers the confidence ... More >>

reality on Kyoto and climate change at last

Friday, 12 December 2008, 4:28 pm | Federated Farmers

“I really like the language coming out of the Poznan conference,” said Don Nicolson, Federated Farmer’s president and trade spokesperson. More >>

Farmers vindicated with costs in Banks Peninsula

Thursday, 11 December 2008, 10:02 am | Federated Farmers

The award of $35,000 costs to Federated Farmers from Environment Canterbury (Canterbury Regional Council), signals the end of an 11 year fight for the right to farm in Banks Peninsula. More >>

Farmers back probation period for new employees

Thursday, 11 December 2008, 8:10 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is backing the proposed 90-day probation period for new employees announced in yesterday’s speech from the Throne. The probation period will give farmers the opportunity to employ staff they may not have considered previously. More >>

Farmers pleased Government is on the same page

Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 9:16 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is encouraged by a new government that values the real builders of the economy and seeks to serve those builders, vice-president, Frank Brenmuhl said today after the new government gave its Speech from the Throne. More >>

Kyoto and ETS: NZ acts globally by farming locally

Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 10:37 am | Federated Farmers

“New Zealand must ensure its world leadership in low emission farming is reflected in the next phase of Kyoto and the policies that follow,” said Don Nicolson, Federated Farmer’s president and trade spokesperson. More >>

One Plan – Land Chapter disappointment

Friday, 5 December 2008, 3:39 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers told the One Plan hearing panel in Palmerston North today that farmers had been hopeful, but were disappointed with Horizons’ unwillingness to comprise on the Land Chapter of the plan. More >>

Thanks for listening Dr Bollard. Will banks act?

Thursday, 4 December 2008, 11:21 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has thanked Dr Bollard for listening to New Zealand’s farmers in cutting the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 150 basis points to five percent this morning. The Federation now looks to New Zealand banks to pass on lower interest ... More >>

RWNZ Enterprising Rural Woman Award 2009

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 5:13 pm | Federated Farmers

In tough economic times it’s great to have an opportunity to promote your business for free. Getting your business noticed is just one of the advantages of entering the Enterprising Rural Woman Award 2009, being run by Rural Women New Zealand, along ... More >>

Taupo decision not to be appealed

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 5:05 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has confirmed it will not be lodging an appeal in the High Court challenging the recent Environment Court decision on Environment Waikato's "Lake Taupo Variation", Variation 5 to the Waikato Regional Plan. More >>

Farmer concerns over living heritage rules

Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 9:42 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers told the One Plan hearing panel in Palmerston North on Monday December 1 that contents of the proposed plan and a number of rules will restrict normal farming activities. More >>

Charles Finny Elected Chair Of Local Govt Forum

Friday, 28 November 2008, 4:40 pm | Federated Farmers

Charles Finny has been elected Chairman of the Local Government Forum, a grouping of business organisations with a key interest promoting efficiency in local government. More >>

Dairy farming turning a corner in report

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 10:40 am | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has welcomed release of The compliance status of dairy shed effluent discharges to land in the Canterbury region for the 2007/08 season, by Environment Canterbury (ECan). The report proved that Canterbury’s dairy farmers were receptive ... More >>