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Another assault on local democracy

Feds acts as watchdog as the Government proposes to establish a Ministerial Advisory Committee to implement the Hauraki Gulf Marine Spatial Plan (aka Sea Change), clearly stepping on local government.

Temporary visa changes heading in the right direction

Streamlining of procedures and new regional skills shortage lists are useful features of proposed changes to employer-assisted temporary work visas, Feds says.

Economic Week - December 14

The latest forecast for the primary industries show most commodities’ exports being revised up.

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Waikato District Council's proposals on SNAs within District Plan 2018

Federated Farmers of New Zealand are at the forefront of working on behalf of members in the Waikato District Council (WDC) region on proposed protected areas identified within the Proposed District Plan 2018.

Lake Rotorua PC10

We're working really hard in the Lake Rotorua catchment to ensure farmers are treated fairly regarding nitrogen discharge allowances. Show your support by contributing to our legal costs.