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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 147]
Local Government Report Ignores Key Issue
Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 5:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are disappointed at a select committee report into last year’s local government elections, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers. More >>
Draft Dog Code Needs Work
Tuesday, 9 August 2005, 12:45 am | Federated Farmers
A proposed animal welfare code of conduct for dogs has some serious shortcomings, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Government Claims Disguise True RMA Costs
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 3:50 pm | Federated Farmers
The government is being misleading in claiming that environment-related compliance costs have fallen, said Don Nicolson, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Well done Westland
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 11:17 am | Federated Farmers
Westland Milk Products should be congratulated for achieving an excellent result for its farmer suppliers in the 2004/5 season, said Frank Brenmuhl, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Knee Jerk Reaction Not The Solution
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 11:42 am | Federated Farmers
Increasing the minimum driving age would disadvantage thousands of responsible teenagers for no benefit, said Charlie Pedersen, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Farming Scholarship Applications Open
Monday, 1 August 2005, 3:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Applications for New Zealand's most prestigious farming award, Nuffield Farming Scholarships, are now open. Nuffield Farming Scholarships promote leadership and innovation in agriculture through worldwide study and interpersonal contact. More >>
Two Appointed To Federated Farmers' Board
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 2:12 pm | Federated Farmers
Bruce McNab from North Otago and Hugh Ritchie from Hawke's Bay have been elected to the national board of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
New Vice President of Federated Farmers
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 3:29 pm | Federated Farmers
Mr Nicolson was elected by the federation's National Council on the first day of the farming organisation’s two-day annual conference in Hamilton (June 26-27). More >>
The Federation – Past, Present and Future
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 10:49 am | Federated Farmers
"The Federation – Past, Present and Future" President's Address- Tom Lambie Speech opening 60th Annual Conference Novotel Tainui Hotel, Hamilton More >>
New President of Federated Farmers
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 12:11 am | Federated Farmers
Charlie Pedersen has been elected unopposed as President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Farmers Welcome School Transport Boost
Thursday, 21 July 2005, 7:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has welcomed a funding boost for school transport, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Polson Appointment Good News
Thursday, 21 July 2005, 6:53 pm | Federated Farmers
The appointment of Alistair Polson to the position of Special Agricultural Trade Envoy (SATE) is another positive step by a government firmly committed to trade liberalisation, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Federated Farmers 60th National Conference
Wednesday, 13 July 2005, 11:04 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand's 60th National Conference will be held at the Tainui Novotel, Hamilton on July 26-27. More >>
Road Funding Boost Welcome
Friday, 1 July 2005, 2:33 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes a $276 million increase in land transport funding for the new financial year. More >>
Government Listens To Rural Concerns
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 3:35 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers welcomes the government reopening consultation on its controversial access reforms, said John Aspinall, the land access spokesman for Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Another Tax Increase For Motorists
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 1:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers and other road users are facing another tax hike on fuel – the fifth announced this year. More >>
Why Farmers Object To Govt's Access Reforms
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:30 pm | Federated Farmers
The government wants to pass a law allowing the public to go on private land without first seeking permission. Farmers are opposed to this. It is a theft of their property rights and an attack on the security of their home and business. More >>
Federated Farmers: Speech by Tom Lambie at Parl't
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:29 pm | Federated Farmers
Today also marks the end of the first stage of Action Orange. This action has been designed and delivered by members of the federation’s strong provincial network. More >>
Federated Farmers: Aspinall - Speech at Parliament
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 4:26 pm | Federated Farmers
We are here today to deliver a petition. The petition clearly shows farmer opposition to government-imposed public access. More >>
Access: A Way Forward
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 2:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers today launched an initiative which should solve the impasse between farmers and the government over land access. More >>
