Rotorua/Taupo
Introduction
Federated Farmers Rotorua/Taupo represents local farmers' views at two district councils and two regional councils.
Main Issues
The main issues in our province are centred around the Resource Management Act and especially treaty claims and water quality of the Waikato River. The level of council rates are also a concern.
Federated Farmers submitted on Plan Changes 24 and 25 to the Taupo District Plan. These plan changes dealt with landscape protection and natural values. Federated Farmers opposed the protection of rural ‘working' landscapes for amenity purposes, and does not support initiatives to protect and enhance rural amenity values at the expense of farming activities. Click here to download the submission.
Provincial news
To download a copy of the latest provincial media release, newsletter and column, please click here.
Farm Day
Farm Day is part of the Federations national initiative to extend a welcoming hand to non farmers. During Farm Day farmers explain how they produce great food and care for their animals, removing some of the mystery from farming.
Farm Day 2010 was held on Sunday, 28 March. Click here to find out what happened on the day.
Contact the Executive
Jon Russell
Sharemilkers' Section chairperson
T: 07 333 9006
F: 07 333 9116
M: 027 630 3773
E: steph.jonny@xtra.co.nz
Gifford McFadden
Sharemilker Employers' Section chairperson
T/F: 07 333 8079
M: 027 281 4364
E: g.r.mcfadden@clear.net.nz
Field Officer
Lyndel Stone
Field Officer for Lower Waikato, North Taranaki, Rotorua/Taupo, Ruapehu
M: 027 721 7695
E: lstone@fedfarm.org.nz
Provincial Policy Advisors
Gwyn Morgan
Policy Advisor for Rotorua
T: 0800 327 646
E: gmorgan@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Science
I have been with the Federation: Since May 2010
You will know me because: Of my current policy work in the Bay of Plenty and previous sustainable farming & policy roles within the dairy industry.
Rhea Dasent
Policy Advisor for Taupo
T: 0800 327 646
E: rdasent@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: BSc in Physcial Geography, BA
I have been with the Federation: Since April 2009
You will know me because: I keep a close eye on the councils in Waikato, Hauraki-Coromandel and Taupo.
