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With the OBR in place it should not IMHO, but I think it will.  The problem is one bank is IMHO unlikely...
steven Kiwibank's capital buffers may prove 'too thin'
Nick Smith is like my terrier: always chasing a rabbit but never catching one. Remember  the LGA...
Kumbel Special housing legislation flawed
Kimy, this from Geoff Cooper. In the twelve months to June 2012 migratory churn reached a record in Auckland...
ostrich 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
Stephen L; Colin Riden has given the basis for countering all the points you struggle to make in finding some...
Robpeter A damn good idea
The rich dont create jobs, but we new this, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKCvf8E7V1g&feature=...
steven Tuesday's Top 10 with NZ Mint
Thanks Stephen.   You are right - this dam shouldn't have got past the drawing board - but it has....
Colin Riden A damn good idea
Colin, You've answered the question, thanks very much. I thought the debate could just be about who...
Stephen L A damn good idea
I don't know the numbers in this particular dam case (or any for that matter), and it could be that the...
Colin Riden A damn good idea
Gee, why stop at just homes.   I own a TV set. By owning it, I'm getting the benefit of not paying a...
RDee 'Be brave & tackle home ownership tax status'
All of the posters above make sense from the traditional business modelling for the dam, especially from...
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Bruce Wills is the president of Federated Farmers. He is a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer and a former banker.

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A damn good idea

20 May 13, 4:51pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says the Ruataniwha Dam project will be worth the cost to farmers, drought-proofing the region. The Opuha project proves the benefits. Your view?

Go farming, young Kiwis

13 May 13, 10:50am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills compares the city-country job scene and says those with the right attitude can prosper in a farm job, one with many lifestyle benefits

Electrifying politics

06 May 13, 5:41pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills points out the unintended consequences of the Labour-Greens NZ Power proposal and says there are much bigger 'domestic cost fishes in the sea'

Going back is not going forward

26 Apr 13, 2:01pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills struggles with those who can't see the past for what it was, a time of restriction, cronyism, and monopolies

Farmers everywhere need free trade

12 Apr 13, 1:10pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says free trade provides farmers everywhere with improved incomes, prosperity and economic growth aiding not only rural communities but all communities. Your view?

Making feed happen

05 Apr 13, 3:46pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says moving feed may sound simple but it isn't. Despite one issue the reality is that huge efforts are resulting in major shipments north. Your view?

The worst drought?

24 Mar 13, 12:11pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says it is vital we store water for irrigation and use in dry periods. Stored water preserves rivers and groundwater resources. Your view?

Why are RAP’s giving farmers a bad wrap?

18 Mar 13, 8:23am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills wonders why the anger at the RAP program; 'its just the dole and means and asset tested like any other benefit'. Your view?

No drought on RMA reform

09 Mar 13, 12:17pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?

Dollar versus Drought

07 Mar 13, 10:28am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says the high dollar is why we need policy reform to help exporters become as competitive as they can be. Your view?

The dollar needs to be declared a drought zone

03 Mar 13, 10:09am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says fiscal policy settings are to blame for the high dollar because the productive economy isn’t driving it up; it is government policy and spending choices. Your view?

Agriculture’s breaking dawn

25 Feb 13, 8:13am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says real agreements built off real achievements are showing real gains. He cites Lake Rotorua's water quality gains and hopes farmers' backing of Wools of NZ will kickstart the campaign for wool

‘Farmers Don’t Cry’ but they should

16 Feb 13, 2:47pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind a major programme to tackle depression among rural people

The ‘scandal’ you are not hearing about

09 Feb 13, 3:18pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills calls on growers to take ownership of the wool problem. It will only go forward with collective investment and support for the 'Campaign for Wool', he says. Your view?

Change comes in the mail

02 Feb 13, 3:48pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills wants to know what farmers think about the changes NZ Post is proposing for mail delivery. Your view?

Getting catty about assumption

25 Jan 13, 3:44pm, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills wants to move from the 'bleeding edge' to the 'leading edge' by focusing on facts rather than assumptions. Do you agree?

All I want for Christmas

20 Dec 12, 10:00am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills wants progress on water quality and an end to 'primary school taunts' plus a successful TPP outcome in 2013. Do you agree?

Rural recycling revolution

10 Dec 12, 7:35am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills wants all farmers to embrace the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. You agree?

Putting local into government

01 Dec 12, 8:46am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills says the passing of Local Government Act Amendment Bill is a good first step, but funding issues now need addressing. Your view?

The real lucky country

25 Nov 12, 8:14am, Bruce Wills
Bruce Wills gets excited about the positives for our agriculture despite recent efforts to talk ourselves down. He also likes the 'Scale up or Die' message. Your view?