Government

Taxpayers pony up $3m for scientists to look into new solutions to industry problems.

Federated Farmers urges government to stop councils from changing freshwater rules.

NZCTU has criticised the government for neglecting to save 300 jobs in Ruapehu as Winstone Pulp International announces mill closures.

Kiwis invited to have their say on suicide prevention as government marks World Suicide Prevention Day with new draft plan to tackle mental health support challenges.

Government budgets for $300,000 over three years for career progression initiative.

Leading food producers will promote premium products and engage in consumer education about NZ lamb.

Alan Emerson takes issue with regional councils racing to install regulations they know are about to be changed.

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.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is optimistic that cutting red tape will boost farmer confidence despite current economic challenges.

Proposed plan will also ‘almost certainly be insufficient to meet the third emissions budget’.

Government keeping a watchful eye on political developments in key US market.

NZ has opted out of an infant formula standard – the evidence says that’s the wrong decision, say academics working in the field.

Passage of legislation allows local authorities to begin laying delivery plans, minister says.

Asking local authorities to commit to structural reform is like asking turkeys to vote for an early Christmas, says Neal Wallace.

One thousand new staff signed on by regional councils in the past five years – to join a workforce where 35% earn more than $100,000 a year.

Country’s regional councils average their third successive double-digit rates rise in a row.

Whichever administration caused the current problems, it is up to the incumbents to provide support while they fix it, says Ruapehu official.

Specialist veterinary support will be supplied to farmers as relief is topped up.

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.

NZ producers ask McClay to take legal action on skimmed milk powder moves.

Kaikoura District Council has agreed to charge semi-rural and rural ratepayers slightly less than their urban counterpart.

Sector spies opportunity if state-owned bank goes to the market for new capital.

Recipient of huge grant to be assessed on how it is tracking against its intended outcomes.

Legislation to be introduced before December after 30 years of barring use of tech outside the lab.

As the Opposition face of the farming portfolio, Jo Luxton has to rise at dawn and put in some hard yards.

Exporters relaxed on FTA front as ministers schedule new round of visits to Delhi.

GCC talks ongoing, but meantime McClay eyes one-on-one deal with Gulf state by end of the year.

Reforms enable the loan of money to fund council infrastructure investment.

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

With an eye on China, Cabinet decides not to adopt Aus-NZ limits on package info.

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

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