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CTU Spin Out Of Control
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 10:02 am | Federated Farmers
The Council of Trade Unions should do its research before making negative claims that insult the integrity of groups doing good work advocating for business, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Basil's Faulty On Rates
Monday, 5 July 2004, 7:04 pm | Federated Farmers
Comments by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) President Basil Morrison highlight the reasons why farmers are frustrated at their unfair rates burden, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Chief Executive To Stand Down
Friday, 2 July 2004, 10:44 am | Federated Farmers
After an outstanding contribution to Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc), Chief Executive Tony St. Clair will step down from his role of almost eight years at the end of 2004. More >>
Meat Board Act – End of an Era
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 3:55 pm | Federated Farmers
The passing of the Meat Board Act is a satisfying culmination of Federated Farmers of New Zealand's long term involvement in producer board reform, said Ian Corney, Chairman of New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers (NZMFP). More >>
Government Issues Blank Cheque
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 11:12 am | Federated Farmers
Intense lobbying by farmers helped convince the government to foot $4 million of the 'terrorist tax'. Nevertheless the task now is to keep a lid on the total cost, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Tb Scare Shows Strategy Essential
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 11:08 am | Federated Farmers
A suspected outbreak of tuberculosis in Northland is deeply disappointing for Northland farmers, and demonstrates the importance of a national strategy to combat Tb, said Howard Dixon of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
SAMsn Launches Web Tool
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 11:20 am | Federated Farmers
A four-year project combining resources of 37 agricultural and horticultural industry groups this week culminates in the launch of a web-based tool to encourage sustainable farming. More >>
New Rules, More Costs
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 12:55 am | Federated Farmers
Farmers will from Thursday face more compliance costs and paperwork for no apparent benefit to anyone, said Hugh Ritchie of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Farming Scholarship Applications Open
Monday, 28 June 2004, 1:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Applications for New Zealand’s most prestigious farming award, the New Zealand Nuffield Farming Scholarships, are now open. More >>
Government, Councils Run for Cover
Wednesday, 23 June 2004, 11:18 am | Federated Farmers
A new campaign highlighting the unfair rates burden on farmers has been so successful that it has shamed local and central government in to silence, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
A Blow For Pine Tree Pest
Friday, 18 June 2004, 5:07 pm | Federated Farmers
South Island High Country farmers are encouraged by today’s announcement that the Department of Conservation (DoC) will spend more money on controlling wilding pines. More >>
Thumbs up For RMA Review Team
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 12:24 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) welcomes the inclusion of a farming representative on a five-member reference group that will provide independent advice on a much-needed review of the Resource Management Act (RMA). More >>
Pat On Back For Tax Man
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 2:20 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) thanks the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for its work on tax-related matters arising from February storm damage in central New Zealand. More >>
High Country Chair Elected
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 11:11 am | Federated Farmers
Rakaia gorge farmer Ben Todhunter has been elected chairman of the South Island High Country Committee, replacing retiring chairman John Davis. More >>
10K Rates Club Official Launch
Monday, 14 June 2004, 4:05 pm | Federated Farmers
Where: Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) site PB71 and 72 in the main pavilion at National Fieldays, Mystery Creek. More >>
High Country Farmers Back Access Plan
Friday, 11 June 2004, 5:31 pm | Federated Farmers
South Island high country farmers have strongly backed a Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) plan to further develop a code of conduct for recreational access over private land. More >>
Images: Federated Farmers Rates Mugs
Friday, 11 June 2004, 11:07 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) will next week launch the 10K Rates Club for members unhappy about being lumbered annually with more than $10,000 in general rates. More >>
Better News From Fonterra
Friday, 11 June 2004, 8:44 am | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers have welcomed an increase in forecast payouts from Fonterra Co-operative Group, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Better News From Fonterra
Thursday, 10 June 2004, 2:17 pm | Federated Farmers
Dairy farmers have welcomed an increase in forecast payouts from Fonterra Co-operative Group, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
Calling All Farmers: Are You A Rates Mug?
Thursday, 10 June 2004, 11:34 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) will next week launch the 10K Rates Club for members unhappy about being lumbered annually with more than $10,000 in general rates. More >>
