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Waitaki Water Bill Flawed
Friday, 27 February 2004, 12:28 am | Federated Farmers
The Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment) Amendment Bill is a flawed and ad hoc approach towards water allocation, says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Border Security Benefits All New Zealanders
Thursday, 26 February 2004, 10:40 am | Federated Farmers
The Government should use a portion of its excessive tax take to fund the local costs of beefed up border security rules, rather than force importers and exporters to pay for something that will benefit all of New Zealand, says Tom Lambie, President ... More >>
Border Security Bill Committee Hearing
Wednesday, 25 February 2004, 3:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Primary industry representatives will tomorrow (Thursday 26 February) appear in front of the Government Administration Select Committee to argue against Goods Cost Recovery as part of the Border Security Bill. More >>
Schools' Review Delay Good News
Tuesday, 24 February 2004, 11:49 am | Federated Farmers
Education Minister Trevor Mallard has thankfully seen reason and backed away from illogical decisions to close good rural schools, said Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) Vice President Charlie Pedersen More >>
Field Day Offer To Flooded Farmers
Monday, 23 February 2004, 5:29 pm | Federated Farmers
South Island farmers wanting to donate livestock to help rebuild flocks and herds reduced by the lower North Island floods can register an expression of interest at the South Island field days this week, said southern provincial presidents of Federated ... More >>
Flood Counselling Services On Offer
Monday, 23 February 2004, 2:27 pm | Federated Farmers
Farming families in the lower North Island suffering the effects of flooding are encouraged to call advice and counselling services offering day-to-day support through this time of crisis, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand ... More >>
Time To Deliver On Trade
Monday, 23 February 2004, 8:28 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) today called for the Cairns Group countries to make a strong push to get the Doha round of the World Trade Organisation talks back on track. More >>
Employment Advice for Flood Affected Farmers
Monday, 23 February 2004, 8:27 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has been advised by the Government that staff made redundant as a result of flooding in the lower North Island will not be required to go through a stand down period before becoming eligible for employment assistance. More >>
Flood Relief Update
Friday, 20 February 2004, 8:43 am | Federated Farmers
The response to requests for grazing land has been overwhelming but feed is still needed for animals shifted to escape flooding in the lower half of the North Island, said Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) and the New Zealand Meat and Fibre Producers ... More >>
Tax Deadline Waived For Flood Farmers
Thursday, 19 February 2004, 4:51 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has received assurances from the Minister of Revenue that flood-affected farmers who cannot meet their tax filing and payment deadlines do not need to worry, said Federation President Tom Lambie. More >>
Speedy Flood Action Welcomed
Thursday, 19 February 2004, 8:36 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has welcomed speedy government aid for farmers and others caught in this week's flooding, said Federation President Tom Lambie. More >>
FFNZ Activates Adverse Events Trust
Thursday, 19 February 2004, 12:04 am | Federated Farmers
People and organisations wanting to give financial help to farming victims of floods in the lower North Island can make a donation to a special trust run by Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Don't Throw Away Flood-Damaged Goods
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 5:25 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers should keep anything damaged by floods in the lower North Island until these items have been seen by insurance assessors, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Driving Rules Relaxed In Flooded Areas
Wednesday, 18 February 2004, 2:29 pm | Federated Farmers
Drivers of trucks carrying livestock in flood-affected areas of the lower North Island are allowed to work longer hours under a temporary exemption from government rules. More >>
Federated Farmers sets up flood Freephone
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 5:53 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has set up a dedicated freephone 0800 number to take calls from farmers needing help in the aftermath of severe flooding. More >>
Farmers Face Devastating Losses
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 4:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Financial losses stemming from flooding in the lower half of the North Island are expected to be significantly higher than early estimates, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
How To Help Flooded Farmers
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 1:19 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has been contacted by members and others wanting to help flood-affected farmers in the lower North Island. More >>
Poor Forecasting To Cost Millions
Monday, 16 February 2004, 2:45 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers are extremely disappointed at the lack of sufficient warning about the storm which lashed many parts of New Zealand, said Hugh Ritchie, a National Board Member of Federated Farmers of New Zealand. More >>
Railways must look after their own
Thursday, 12 February 2004, 2:05 pm | Federated Farmers
New legislation on rail safety must require railway operators to properly look after their land and infrastructure bordering farmland, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Building Bill: Using Sledgehammer To Crack Nut
Thursday, 12 February 2004, 12:00 am | Federated Farmers
The Building Bill extends way beyond its goal of stopping leaky-building syndrome and has serious flaws which will add to construction costs and push up inflation, said Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) President Tom Lambie. More >>
