Regulation

Farmers face stiff fines as compliance deadline for dam safety regulations looms.

Farming leaders propose shift in approach on freshwater.

The EPA responds to criticism of the time taken to assess hazardous substances applications.

Ian Strahan says if we kneecap our regions economically with impractical regulations, the environment will also suffer.

Reprieve from government’s lighter touch on emissions is no reason to stop mitigation efforts, bank says.

Government announces public consultation plans as mass petition against lifting ban is delivered to Parliament.

Federated Farmers calls for balanced firearms laws in New Zealand, ensuring safety while maintaining practical access for essential farm tasks.

NZ’s biggest NZFA branch lobbies to have concerns heard by government.

Live Export New Zealand expects New Zealand's live export ban to be lifted soon, backed by new, stringent animal welfare regulations.

Process of rewriting Arms Act underway.

Announcement of process review met with delight in primary sector.

Regulatory sector review on approval process for new ag and horticultural products will take about a year.

A fifth of all gun owners expected to have registered weapons in first year of Firearms Safety Authority.

New Zealanders express concern over freshwater regulations, citing need for practicality, local approach, and balance with economic growth.

Regional council report on 400 farmers finds 66% of them fully compliant.

The Bill targets changes that can take effect quickly and give certainty to councils and consent applicants, the RMA minister said.

Nearly 40% of people surveyed for BLNZ said there was too much or a little too much environmental regulation.

Online tool will allow farmers to list farm-saved seed and meet their obligations.

Councillor acknowledges a lack of rural perspective and farmers' role in finding water management solutions.

The rock is the government’s signalled, but not legislated, changes; the hard place is our legal requirement to continue progressing work until laws are changed, says Horizons council chair.

Given it’s clear regulations are on the way out, it would be baffling if farmers were forced to gain consent for certain wintering activities, farming body says.

A Kiwitea farmer has branded Horizons Regional Council as "totally out of touch".

Aim is to come out the other side with an integrated farm plan, says deer industry body.

Forestry industry joins clamour for government to rethink its rethink on employment rules.

Priority is to relieve pressure on farmers, Minister Patterson tells gathering.

Federated Farmers strongly believe winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through the upcoming roll-out of farm plans.

Bill proposes to repeal winter grazing and stock exclusion regulations.

On top of looming rates hikes, Southland's “one bucket” approach to catchment management is deeply concerning for Federated Farmers.

Independent report highlights slowdown of EPA agrichemicals approval process and its cost to the sector.

Protecting food production must be top of mind in making amendments to the Resource Management Act, says HortNZ.

Federated Farmers disappointed with Otago Regional Council’s decision to plough on with its land and water plan.

System leaves much room for improvement, says Federated Farmers.

Alan Emerson is pleased that the previous government’s gun control legislation is to be scrutinised.

Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones says more water storage is key to raising productivity and export earnings.

An advocacy group, Environmental Law Initiative, sought a judicial review of the decision in the High Court last year.  

Feds suggests rural compliance and biodiversity improvement costs be borne by central government instead.