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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 >>

Bursary Review A First Step

Wednesday, 11 February 2004, 4:19 pm | Federated Farmers

A full review of boarding school bursaries is an important first step to recognising the high cost of educating children who live in remote areas, said Charlie Pedersen, Vice-President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Fed Farmers On The Budget Policy Statement

Wednesday, 11 February 2004, 1:40 pm | Federated Farmers

The government's budget should focus on tightening expenditure, lowering taxes, and reducing the regulatory burden on all New Zealanders, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

Clark Insults High Country

Wednesday, 11 February 2004, 8:27 am | Federated Farmers

Prime Minister Helen Clark has delivered a low blow to high country farmers in her opening statement to Parliament, said Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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