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Transpower Decision: Fight Not Over Yet

Monday, 16 May 2005, 8:42 am | Federated Farmers

Transpower's interim decision on a preferred transmission corridor has realised the worst fears of many farmers and other landowners along the so-called 'western' route, said Peter Buckley, President of Waikato Federated Farmers. More >>

Good News On Health

Friday, 13 May 2005, 5:08 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers applauds the government's new national accommodation and travel policy, which will provide easier access to rural families requiring specialist health care, said Don Nicolson, a National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand ... More >>

Lesson From Foot And Mouth Scare

Friday, 13 May 2005, 12:01 am | Federated Farmers

The claimed foot and mouth release is a reminder to all farmers that they must keep meticulous records to ensure they are eligible for compensation under the Biosecurity Act, said Keith Kelly, the President of Auckland Federated Farmers. More >>

Pre-Budget Announcement Applauded

Thursday, 12 May 2005, 5:43 pm | Federated Farmers

The government's pre-budget announcement on the future of the Sustainable Farming Fund is to be applauded, said John Aspinall, a National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

111 Report Backs Farmers' Concerns

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 5:15 pm | Federated Farmers

An independent review of police communications' centres has vindicated farmers' concerns about the handling of 111 calls made from rural areas, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Update On Claimed Biosecurity Breach

Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 2:29 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers has taken a series of actions in response to the claimed threat of a foot and mouth release on Waiheke Island, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Probable Hoax A Shock To Farmers

Tuesday, 10 May 2005, 5:13 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers throughout New Zealand will be shocked at the malicious threat to release foot and mouth disease on Waiheke Island, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Fonterra Shareholders Urged To Vote

Thursday, 5 May 2005, 10:45 am | Federated Farmers

Fonterra shareholders are encouraged to have their say on their co-operative's proposed new capital structure at a special meeting this Thursday, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand. More >>

Countdown For Sharemilkers

Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 11:20 am | Federated Farmers

In less than a week, New Zealand will know the identity of the 2005 New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year. More >>

Report Highlights Lack of Competition

Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:12 am | Federated Farmers

Farmers should shop around for the best price before purchasing dry cow therapies and other veterinary medicines this year, said Don Nicolson, a National Board member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

FFNZ Implementation Project

Thursday, 28 April 2005, 11:14 am | Federated Farmers

The National Board of Federated Farmers yesterday approved a proposal from Chief Executive Annabel Young to begin the next stage in a review project aimed at making New Zealand's premier rural lobby group even better. More >>

Government Ditches Potty Idea

Tuesday, 26 April 2005, 3:09 pm | Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is pleased the self-employed will not have to prove loss of earnings to receive paid parental leave, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Jonson conviction 'harsh'

Friday, 22 April 2005, 3:04 pm | Federated Farmers

Farmers at a meeting of the Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara Districts province of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) have agreed unanimously that a judgement against Bruce and Jan Jonson was harsh. More >>

Federated Farmers: Will we be heard in 2020?

Monday, 18 April 2005, 4:21 pm | Federated Farmers

Thank you for the kind introduction. It is a privilege to give the opening address to the 2005 Large Herds Conference. The theme of the 35th large herds' conference is Dairying Towards 2020. When I first sat down to prepare a speech to fit this theme, ... More >>

Rates Promise Won't Fix The Problem

Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 2:01 pm | Federated Farmers

The Prime Minister’s promise yesterday to provide rates rebates of up to $500 a year will do nothing to solve fundamental inequities in the local government rating system, says Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) National Board member Don Nicolson. More >>