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Federated Farmers - Latest News [Page 152]
Good News On Way?
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 3:42 pm | Federated Farmers
Reports that the government is poised to compromise and compensate farmers for public access over their land suggests it has listened to the rural sector and has an open mind on this issue, said John Aspinall, a National Board member of Federated Farmers ... More >>
Holidays Act Confusion
Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 3:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is reminding employers of their obligations under the Holidays Act 2004 as the Christmas break draws near. More >>
Beekeepers Back The Science
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 1:53 pm | Federated Farmers
The New Zealand Bee Industry Group (NZBIG) has welcomed the start of a risk analysis that will likely result in more honey and beehive products imported into New Zealand. More >>
Farmers Seek Answers On ACC
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 10:20 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand has sought an urgent meeting with ACC Minister Ruth Dyson over the total failure of the corporation's consultation process leading up to the setting of its 2005/6 levies. More >>
Tax Cuts Needed Now
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:59 am | Federated Farmers
Treasury's economic and fiscal update released today has highlighted the urgent need for the government to cut taxes, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Last Minute Reprieve For Sharemilkers
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:52 am | Federated Farmers
Would-be entrants in the 2005 New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year have been given a last minute reprieve. More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Skills Shortages Changes
Monday, 13 December 2004, 4:08 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has welcomed Department of Labour changes to the occupational skill shortages list. More >>
ACC Monopoly Delivers Body Blow To Farmers
Monday, 13 December 2004, 4:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmer confidence in ACC has been dealt a blow after the monopoly insurer said it would increase farmer levies by nearly a third, much more than earlier indicated, said Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen. More >>
Good Concept, More Detail Needed
Friday, 10 December 2004, 4:24 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are encouraged that Fonterra has examined all options and come up with a sound concept for a revised capital structure, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
New Federated Farmers Chief Executive
Friday, 10 December 2004, 8:55 am | Federated Farmers
Professional lobbyist Annabel Young is the new Chief Executive of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Dairy Farmers Pleased With Forecast, Urge Caution
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 5:01 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers are encouraged by Fonterra Co-operative Group bumping up its payout forecast in the 2004/5 season, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Farm Owner Endorses Competition Benefits
Monday, 6 December 2004, 11:23 am | Federated Farmers
In the last 30 years, dairy farmer Ian Elliott has employed more than 40 sharemilkers on his 250ha farm in the Waikato. More >>
Farmers Applaud Trade Deal
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 1:28 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is delighted with today’s announcement that a Closer Economic Partnership between New Zealand and Thailand has been substantially concluded, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Income Tax Thresholds Must Rise
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 10:48 am | Federated Farmers
The government's fuel excise tax change sets a precedent which makes it morally bound to index income tax thresholds to inflation, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Vote For Positive Change
Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 9:45 am | Federated Farmers
Farmer-owned co-operative Dairy Meats requires radical change to its current methods of operation, and AFFCO's purchase of it would give an opportunity for that positive change, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
FFNZ Welcomes Biosecurity Centre
Monday, 29 November 2004, 10:06 am | Federated Farmers
A centre for emerging diseases and biosecurity will improve New Zealand’s capability to safeguard the economy and primary industry from biosecurity risks, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) More >>
Fortifying February Flood Event Report
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:35 pm | Federated Farmers
A review of the February floods identifies a range of issues that Civil Defence needs to work on, says Shelley Dew Hopkins, President of Manawatu/Rangitikei Federated Farmers. More >>
Sharemilker Event Opportunity For Growth
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 12:14 am | Federated Farmers
Winning big prizes, gaining kudos and recognition, and the opportunity to meet and mix with some of the most influential people in the dairy industry are all benefits for participants in the New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year. More >>
FFNZ Moves On Transpower Plan
Monday, 15 November 2004, 10:00 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand's National Council has passed two remits relating to Transpower's proposal to build a new transmission line in the upper North Island. The remits are: More >>
Dr Cullen Speaks Sense On Rates
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 3:21 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers wholeheartedly agree with Finance Minister Michael Cullen's comments today on the need for a fairer local government rating system, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (FFNZ). More >>
