Policy & Regulation

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.

Survey highlights dissatisfaction with police and registry system.

International study criticises NZ, among others, for insufficient regulation.

Catchment communities need to own the issues they’re trying to address, a former Feds South Canty president says.

With existing plans due to be scrapped, councils await direction from government.

Alan Emerson fires up his imagination to find out how government agencies are going to counter coalition plans.

Two-year process to replace policy ‘will include a robust and full consultation process’.

Prickett shares misgivings about signals being sent in water pronouncement.

Calls to encourage change in energy use come as coalition works to repeal electric car subsidy.

Dairy farmer Mark Cameron appointed in second term.

New Minister of Agriculture promises changes to water policy by Christmas.

Investors getting cold feet as sector is racked by uncertainty.

No fewer than 13 ag policies of previous government earmarked for reversal or review.

Government decision on wool in public sector buildings ‘a significant boost to wool growers and the industry’.

Political parties need to make good on election promises about better rural health care, writes Craig Page.

Approach focused on supporting research that farmers can use in building better farm systems.

Concerns about ‘rushed consultation approaches being taken by councils’.

Concerns remain about the cost, usefulness, and how they join up with with rules and requirements.

Three coalition hopefuls agree on most things when it comes to the primary sector.

Spokesperson says recent criticism ‘leaves readers misinformed’.

Irrigation lobby group wants longer-term thinking and a ministry for water.

They also want useful tools – including GM – to be put in growers’ hands.

Rural New Zealand is looking to the incoming administration to deliver on its promises.

‘We need the incoming government to enable farmers rather than restrict them’

Number of MPs with farming ties grows by 50%.

Alan Emerson looks beyond the result of the General Election.

New risk classification of farm dams likely to prove expensive – if there is even capacity to get it done.

Alan Emerson is fed up with what he calls the ‘extreme whims’ of the regional council’s climate change approach.

Was the government’s glittering trade run achieved more in spite of Labour than because of it, asks Nigel Stirling.

Farmers Weekly asks New Zealand’s six biggest parties to spell out their policies for the primary sector.

Court to hear appeals against ‘decisions version’ of plan.

Party delivers updated fiscal plan in last major policy release before polls open.

Health debate takes place as alarming new stats released.

Scores sign on as certifiers and auditors of farm water plans.

Local authorities, insurers welcome policy direction on planning for natural hazards.

Drive 4 Change hears stories of stressed farmers in nationwide trek to highlight rural plight.