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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 >>
28 Months Is Long Enough
Tuesday, 10 February 2004, 2:23 pm | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) has branded the moratorium on new aquaculture activities a "recipe for inertia", and strongly opposes its extension for a further nine months. More >>
Rain Rain Go Away
Monday, 9 February 2004, 5:53 pm | Federated Farmers
The rain that broke the summer dry is good news for pastoral farmers, but bad news for cropping farmers says Andrew Gillanders, Vice Chairman of the Grains Council of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Free Trade: Better Forward Than Back
Monday, 9 February 2004, 5:50 pm | Federated Farmers
Australia's trade deal with the United States will hopefully add impetus to multi-lateral trade talks in the Doha Round of the World Trade Organisation, said Tony St. Clair, Chief Executive of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Interest Rate Hike A Blow To Dairy Farmers
Friday, 30 January 2004, 8:45 am | Federated Farmers
Today's quarter-point interest rate rise will cause more pain for dairy farmers already facing the prospect of sharply lower incomes next season, said Kevin Wooding, Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ). More >>
We Can't Walk On Water
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 4:22 pm | Federated Farmers
The government has sunk to a new low in its attempts to engage in any meaningful consultation on important new laws that affect all New Zealanders, said Tony St. Clair, Chief Executive of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Federated Farmers Supports Open Market Purchase
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 9:30 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers hopes the purchase of Birchwood Station is a clear signal that the Government is recognising the true value of New Zealand's high country under private management, says John Aspinall, National Board Member, Federated Farmers ... More >>
Consider Tax Implications of Changing Incomes
Friday, 23 January 2004, 1:11 pm | Federated Farmers
Farmers facing significant changes to their financial situation this year should start thinking about the tax implications sooner rather than later, says Tom Lambie, President, Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Greens Upside Down on Free Trade
Friday, 16 January 2004, 9:39 am | Federated Farmers
Free trade is not bad for New Zealand says Tom Lambie, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc). More >>
Warning for Overdimension Vehicle Pilots
Thursday, 15 January 2004, 2:29 pm | Federated Farmers
The recent tragic accident between a stock truck and a British tourist's vehicle is a reminder all drivers of agricultural vehicles to take care on the road. Summer brings many visitors to rural areas at a time when specialist agricultural vehicles ... More >>
