fresh water
Fed Farmers dairy chairman admits NZ dairy farmers are among the world's most indebted, says the effects of the Brexit are up in the air and diverts attention away from nitrogen in the fresh water debate
27th Jun 16, 4:17pm
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Fed Farmers dairy chairman admits NZ dairy farmers are among the world's most indebted, says the effects of the Brexit are up in the air and diverts attention away from nitrogen in the fresh water debate
Government rejects & opposition embraces campaigners' calls for fresh waterways to be made 'swimmable' at the very least
30th Mar 16, 5:02am
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Government rejects & opposition embraces campaigners' calls for fresh waterways to be made 'swimmable' at the very least
Motu's Suzi Kerr reviews the regulatory mechanism that helped Lake Taupō benefit from a faster improvement in nitrogen leaching rates
20th Jul 15, 12:04pm
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Motu's Suzi Kerr reviews the regulatory mechanism that helped Lake Taupō benefit from a faster improvement in nitrogen leaching rates
Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf warns about making false choices between environmental sustainability, development, prosperity and responsible management
11th Jun 15, 8:29pm
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Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf warns about making false choices between environmental sustainability, development, prosperity and responsible management
Central Plains Water pushes on to Stage 2 with IAF funding after Stage 1 almost complete. Drive to add 10,000 more hectares
2nd Jun 15, 12:26pm
Central Plains Water pushes on to Stage 2 with IAF funding after Stage 1 almost complete. Drive to add 10,000 more hectares
Federated Farmer president lays out how his vision for farming issues will play out in the future, both globally and locally
17th Apr 15, 1:48pm
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Federated Farmer president lays out how his vision for farming issues will play out in the future, both globally and locally
Gareth Morgan gives 5 reasons why existing farmers should oppose more dairy conversions
28th Mar 15, 7:00am
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Gareth Morgan gives 5 reasons why existing farmers should oppose more dairy conversions
We need to dam the alpine rivers to supply reliable water for agriculture and industry says Irrigation NZ. Farmer collectives look to expand successful schemes
26th Jan 15, 11:25am
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We need to dam the alpine rivers to supply reliable water for agriculture and industry says Irrigation NZ. Farmer collectives look to expand successful schemes
Geoff Simmons asks what plummeting milk prices mean for our fresh water. With farmers under financial stress does that means the environment is in second place?
20th Dec 14, 9:42am
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Geoff Simmons asks what plummeting milk prices mean for our fresh water. With farmers under financial stress does that means the environment is in second place?
First review of the Sustainable Dairying Water Accord provides fodder for both sides of the rural water quality debate
11th Dec 14, 2:48pm
First review of the Sustainable Dairying Water Accord provides fodder for both sides of the rural water quality debate
BNZ CEO Anthony Healy says New Zealand can be judged by five key numbers
Council says some dairy farmers determined not to accept stewardship responsibilities to farm in ways that are compliant with Otago’s most basic and most important waterway protection rules
21st Oct 14, 8:28pm
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Council says some dairy farmers determined not to accept stewardship responsibilities to farm in ways that are compliant with Otago’s most basic and most important waterway protection rules
David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
2nd Oct 14, 12:29pm
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David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
William Rolleston sees farming seems under attack from most political parties in this election, with claims aimed at a gullible urban audience but disconnected from the facts on the land
12th Sep 14, 12:26pm
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William Rolleston sees farming seems under attack from most political parties in this election, with claims aimed at a gullible urban audience but disconnected from the facts on the land
National’s Freshwater Fund may spur on-farm wetlands says Federated Farmers
Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
6th Sep 14, 9:00am
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Will environmental worries hobble New Zealand’s dairy boom? A classic economy versus environment dilemma. Bernard Hickey investigates
ASB rural boss Steve Jurkovich encourages farmers to front foot environmental issues with the urban population
3rd Sep 14, 2:00pm
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ASB rural boss Steve Jurkovich encourages farmers to front foot environmental issues with the urban population
If the Greens and Labour want to be serious players in the water quality debate they may have to stop treating the public as gullible: Willy Leferink
13th Aug 14, 9:29am
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If the Greens and Labour want to be serious players in the water quality debate they may have to stop treating the public as gullible: Willy Leferink
We can’t have clean rivers and more big dairy; the two just aren’t compatible, says a Green Party candidate who is also a beef and sheep farmer
6th Aug 14, 11:03am
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We can’t have clean rivers and more big dairy; the two just aren’t compatible, says a Green Party candidate who is also a beef and sheep farmer
Ian Mackenzie says the Greens are disingenuous with their 'swimmable' rivers policy because urban rivers are under the most stress, whereas 'they really mean only those in the country'
29th Jul 14, 11:23am
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Ian Mackenzie says the Greens are disingenuous with their 'swimmable' rivers policy because urban rivers are under the most stress, whereas 'they really mean only those in the country'
The new President of Fed Farmers compares current science with the "romanticised ideal of past farming practices" and finds it is the urban critics who are in denial
16th Jul 14, 9:46pm
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The new President of Fed Farmers compares current science with the "romanticised ideal of past farming practices" and finds it is the urban critics who are in denial
Morgan Foundation trio wade into the water quality debate again; want scientists 'separated' from the policy issues
14th Jul 14, 5:12pm
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Morgan Foundation trio wade into the water quality debate again; want scientists 'separated' from the policy issues
Bruce Wills reflects on his time as President of the Feds, the changes, the progress and the work still to do
9th Jul 14, 4:12pm
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Bruce Wills reflects on his time as President of the Feds, the changes, the progress and the work still to do
Key suggests mid-level MFAT diplomat "considers career options"; Labour sets NZ$60 mln family violence plan;
4th Jul 14, 2:58pm
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Key suggests mid-level MFAT diplomat "considers career options"; Labour sets NZ$60 mln family violence plan;
Malaysia helps Government by sending diplomat back; National down in latest Roy Morgan poll; NZ First, Labour want to protect NZ building material producers; Your view?
3rd Jul 14, 9:48am
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Malaysia helps Government by sending diplomat back; National down in latest Roy Morgan poll; NZ First, Labour want to protect NZ building material producers; Your view?