Marlborough
Introduction
Federated Farmers Marlborough represents local farmers' views at two District Councils and one Regional Council. The main issues in our province are to do with the impact of the economy, especially the last ten years of downturn. This leads onto problems with water availability, the level of rates and the Resource Management Act.
Main Issues
Federated Farmers Marlborough stands up on behalf of members, for farming and farmers. It is very concerned about the low returns that farmers are getting for their products and is leaving no stone unturned in its campaign for fairer prices.
Locally it has a good relationship with the Marlborough District Council. It has also taken issues to central government direct.
If your issue is property rights, the profitability of farming, rates or the Resource Management Act or any other farming issue then it is your advocate.
Meetings
The province has an executive meeting on the first Friday of every month, and all members are welcome to attend. We meet at the CRT shop in Blenheim, where CRT sponsors a meeting room for Federated Farmers upstairs.
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.
