Federated Farmers - Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty

Introduction | Local Issues | Meetings | Scholarships | Executive

Introduction

Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers has 1103 members in a region which extends from Waihi Beach in the west, to Cape Runaway in the east. The province encompasses one regional council, one city council and three district councils.

There are five active branches: Tauranga/Katikati, Te Puke, Manawahe, Whakatane/Galatea and Opotiki.

Bay of Plenty aims to lead in adverse events, and other local issues that could affect farming economically and in terms of sustainability. Farming faces challenging times and it is imperative that Federated Farmers has a strong membership to enable the province to be a leading advocate for rural people.

Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers works closely with:
Environment Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Tauranga City Council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Whakatane District Council
Opotiki District Council

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Local Issues

Restrictions on land use, water, rates and council funding

Meetings

The province holds one regional meeting in November at Te Puke and the AGM/conference in May at Edgecumbe. The management committee meets every two months.

The sub-sections (Dairy, Meat and Fibre, Sharemilkers, Sharemilker Employers and Grain and Seed) meet when needed. Branches also meet when needed but usually bi-monthly.

Scholarships

Bay of Plenty Farmers invites scholarship applications. Applicants must be from the province and currently attending a tertiary institution doing an agricultural-based course and have done at least one year. Applications open on September 1 and close on November 30. Please send your application and CV to: Kim Cawte, bayofplenty@fedfarm.org.nz, Office Manager, PO Box 13531, Tauranga.