All posts tagged "government"

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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...

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  Infrastructure spend could invigorate economy

  BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says a portion of the governments $7.5 billion surplus should be used to invigorate the weakening economy...

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  IrrigationNZ responds to Government’s economic plan, calls for water strategy

  IrrigationNZ welcomes the Government’s Economic Plan for a productive, sustainable and inclusive economy, but says a comprehensive, nationwide strategy for New Zealand’s...

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  Horticulture New Zealand welcomes Government’s freshwater discussion document

  Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the release of Action for healthy waterways – a discussion document on a national direction for freshwater...