Golden Bay
Introduction
Federated Farmers Golden Bay focuses on local issues where it thinks it can be of most benefit to its members, and it has formed a good relationship with the local council. It covers a very diverse area with a wide range of interests. Tourism is high on the agenda and brings its share of problems for farmers.
Golden Bay runs a board system rather than a committee, which helps to spread the load. It is always looking for more members to add to the board and so increase the knowledge available to inform and help members.
Main Issues
Compliance, resource consents, significant natural areas, water, rates
2010-11 Aorere Floods
On December 28 2010, the Aorere River in Golden Bay recorded a 169 year flood event. Records show that flow increased from a normal nine cubic metres per second (cumecs) to 3,560 on that day. This flow increase would fill 1.4 Olympic sized swimming pools every second. Downstream, 35 residential and farming properties were inundated with floodwater - most sustaining serious damage. This briefing paper sets out the extent of flood damage, subsequent actions and the impact upon farming production. It also discusses Resource Management Act (RMA) interpretation by Tasman District Council (TDC) in relation to river management.
A copy of the briefing paper can be accessed below.
Meetings
Are held as required, they are usually mid-morning at the Rural Service Centre in Takaka.
For the Golden Bay AGM papers please click the below PDF.
Provincial newsletters
To download a copy of the latest provincial media release, newsletter and column, please click here.
Contact the Executive
Field Officer
John Byrne
Field Officer for Marlborough, Nelson, Golden Bay and the West Coast
T: 0800 327 646
M: 0275 078 901
E: jbyrne@fedfarm.org.nz
Regional Policy Advisor
Federated Farmers 2011-2012 Directory
To download a copy of Federated Farmers 2011-2012 Directory click on the PDF below.
