Policy & Regulation

Petition launched to stop imports from countries that allow farming practices that are illegal in New Zealand.

EU rules about proving the origin of products to help combat deforestation aren’t going away.

The trend to more trees is seemingly unstoppable, says Allan Barber.

Government to pause rollout of plans until amendments are finalised.

Efforts to win exemption from European Union Deforestation Regulation have come to naught as shipping deadlines loom.

Gangs in spotlight in Bill as part of promised reformation of New Zealand’s gun laws.

Lobbying by NZ Pork gets pig farming recognised as a fit use of highly productive land.

Government sets out scope of assessment of significant natural areas with aim to approve changes by mid-2025.

Federated Farmers urge ECan to slow new regulations, citing concerns over rushed RPS and waste of funds.

Federated Farmers say the government needs to rethink policies causing farms to turn into pine forests, which hurts rural areas and food production.

Trade, suspended since May 1, expected to resume in upcoming season under new rules.

Hemp product manufacturer has to throw away 25 tonnes of hemp meal for regulatory fears it might get animals high.

Otto Dogterom says many local farmers have taken issue with the overlays on their land from day one of the Waitaki District Council's land protection rules review.

In all, 75 formal warnings issued after annual inspections by rural compliance team.

Stolen drone videos of farming operations have some restrictions when it comes to publishing them online, the law says.

Farming families will be breathing a sigh of relief at the easing of drinking water rules.

Farmer groups have welcomed government action to clarify discharge consenting provisions in the Resource Management Act.

On the day the government said it would be streamlining regulations for on-farm treatments, the EPA alarmed the arable sector by moving to further regulate treated seed.

Designated Waters system for ‘pressure-sensitive’ rivers gets favourable reviews.

Farmers hail government moves to clarify consenting provisions.

Regional ag players describe debate over controversial plan as ‘destructive’.

Consultations on the next three years of NAIT strategy close soon.

Kerry Worsnop urges policymakers to involve farmers early to improve understanding and collaboration.

Industry expert weighs in on welcome plans to overhaul rules for crop and animal treatments.

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment takes his case to Waikato farmers.

ORC urged to reveal costs and impacts of new freshwater rules amid concerns of poor community consultation and elevated expenses.

The standard Sites and Areas of Significance to Māori approach in district plans is for mana whenua and other iwi to identify sites of significance to them.

ACVM and HSNO Acts are to be streamlined and bought into line with regulations used by other countries.

Federated Farmers back bill to prevent regional councils from regulating greenhouse gases.

Certificates for almost half of the 1100 dams subject to regulations are underway.

Funds bolster Otago Fish & Game restoration of wildlife management reserve in Central Otago.

Tell councils to hold off until new regulations are in place, Federated Farmers asks.

Mark Hooper says farmers need resource consents almost every time they turn around, whether to move a bore, build a herd home, or often even just to farm.

Draft policy under ‘refreshed target approach’ expected at the end of next year.

Nuffield scholar says current system is not fit to tackle complex issues confronting food production globally.

NZ Pork says a misinterpretation of wording risks pig farms being shut out in land use decisions.