All posts tagged "government"

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  News and Views

  Government’s new strategy for primary sector highlights water storage

  Irrigation New Zealand is greatly encouraged by the fact that the Government has recognised the “transformational opportunity” water storage provides for New...

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  News and Views

  Government unlocks $2 million drought relief for farmers, growers

  Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the drought in the North Island, parts of the South Island and the Chathams as a...

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  News and Views

  Winter grazing action group announced

  Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced the members of a new action group tasked with implementing recommendations to improve animal welfare in...

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  Must See

  IrrigationNZ endorses plan to urgently progress infrastructure projects

  IrrigationNZ supports the Government’s decision to ready infrastructure projects for construction following a return to normal in New Zealand as part of...

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  News and Views

  No council drinking-water provider left unsupported

  The local government sector has banded together to open a helpline for all council drinking and waste water technicians, providing an accessible...

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  Fast Facts

  Agriculture Minister extends drought classifications for primary sector

  Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the drought conditions in the Gisborne, Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Tararua districts as a medium-scale adverse event.

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  Getting our act together at select committee

  The passing of the Farm Debt Mediation Act and amendments to the NAIT Act is not only good news for the agriculture...

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  News and Views

  Bipartisan support for Zero Carbon Bill gives farmers certainty

  DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming the bipartisan support of the Zero Carbon Bill as a positive step forward for...

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  News and Views

  LGNZ tables plan to fix freshwater

  LGNZ submitted its package of recommendations to central government on how to shape up the Essential Freshwater Package into a fit for...

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  Horticulture New Zealand already working with growers on climate change

  Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s endorsement of the Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment, saying it has already started working with...