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The South Island's 10 plans for reshaping local government
Productivity

The South Island's 10 plans for reshaping local government

Ratepayers could face a major shake-up by 2028, as officials assess ten South Island council reorganisation plans now on the government's desk.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Last month
WorkSafe finally stirs on industry supported ACOP
Agricultural Technology

WorkSafe finally stirs on industry supported ACOP

Businesses face new compliance guidance as WorkSafe begins consulting on three draft industry-led approved codes of practice.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Qualified to comment – if it ain’t broke . .
Data Analytics

Qualified to comment – if it ain’t broke . .

Frustration with central government inertia and costly reforms underpins a 50-year local government career that spans planning, ratings and Auckland amalgamation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Qualified to comment - if it ain't broke
Auckland Council

Qualified to comment - if it ain't broke

Central government delays on planning reform have left councils wrestling with rules Leigh Auton says could have been avoided decades ago.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Farmers’ innovative silo system wins school a coaching session with rugby legend
Agricultural Technology

Farmers’ innovative silo system wins school a coaching session with rugby legend

A Southland school will get Richard Loe coaching after a farm safety prize recognised a pulley system that keeps workers off silo tops.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018
Win a coaching session with Richard Loe
Risk & Compliance

Win a coaching session with Richard Loe

Farmers can win a coaching session for a youth rugby team by showing WorkSafe how they are improving safety on the farm.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Sep 2018
A major drive to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities involving vehicles on farms is underway
Risk & Compliance

A major drive to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities involving vehicles on farms is underway

WorkSafe New Zealand says farmers will be targeted over the next three years as research shows vehicles are involved in almost nine in 10 deaths.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers
Farming Software

New strategic, tech-focused vision for NZ's dairy farmers

New Zealand's dairy sector unveils new strategy, 'Dairy Tomorrow' WHERE id = aiming for sustainable farming and improved transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Quad clarification clears the confusion
Risk & Compliance

Quad clarification clears the confusion

Farmers face tighter limits on quad bike passengers after safety guidance said riders should only do so when no reasonable alternative exists.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses
Agricultural Technology

Mobile payroll service makes life easier for small agritech businesses

Simply Payroll recently signed a strategic partnership with Federated Farmers providing free set up, training and support for the mobile service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
EduTech

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month
Government

Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month

International trading partners first learnt of threats to contaminate New Zealand-manufactured infant milk formula with 1080 poison in February, more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Environmental lobbies seek input on nitrogen tweak in Ruataniwha dam
Job Market

Environmental lobbies seek input on nitrogen tweak in Ruataniwha dam

Environmental groups want to have their say on a late tweak to the conditions imposed on the proposed $230 million Ruataniwha dam in Hawke's Bay in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Rural women slam govt broadband plan
Unified Communications

Rural women slam govt broadband plan

The organisation that represents rural households is calling on the government to rethink its $300 million plan to upgrade rural broadband infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2010
Rural NZ in danger of becoming a digital ghetto
Unified Communications

Rural NZ in danger of becoming a digital ghetto

Federated Farmers warn government of 'digital ghetto' risk in rural areas if broadband funding isn't increased.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009

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Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide
Internet of Things

Interview: Vodafone on animal welfare & how IoT can reduce NZ's digital divide

Vodafone NZ's Scott Pollard talks IoT's potential to bridge digital divides and enhance animal welfare for Kiwi farmers.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017