General Policy
The Federated Farmers General Policy team tackling issues such as climate change, water and economic policy. They also deal with Government and officials.
Nick Clark
Manager General Policy
T: 0800 327 646
F: 03 357 9451
M: 027 217 6731
E: nclark@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: BCom and BA
I have been with the Federation: Since November 2004
You will know me because: Of my work on economic policy issues over several years
My portfolios are: Economics/commerce, roading, local government funding, various other issues as they arise.
Nigel Billings
Senior Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 07 578 5526
E: nbillings@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
I have been with the Federation: Almost eleven years
You will know me because: Of my passionate commitment to local government reform and ending the injustice of property value rates.
Portfolios: Local government rating, bylaws, electricity lines, adverse events and I also help facilitate the Federated Farmers leadership courses.
Kevin Geddes
Senior Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 03 307 8146
E: kgeddes@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: Post Graduate Dip in Business Studies
I have been with the Federation: Since July 1990
You will know me because: Of my work with fertiliser and adverse events.
Portfolios: Fertiliser Quality Council, New Zealand Groundspread Fertiliser's Association, Adverse Events, local government, Mid-Canterbury issues.
Jacob Haronga
Senior Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 04 473 1081
E: jharonga@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: BA
I have been with the Federation: Since 2001
You will know me because: Of the many years I've put into getting a better deal for farmers on climate change policy, electricity and walking access
Portfolios: Climate change, water, animal ID, electricity, walking access and other issues.
Matt Scott
Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 04 473 1081
E: mscott@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: BA (Hons)
How long with the Federation: Since April 2010
You will know me because: Of my work to achieve better outcomes for farmers.
My portfolios are: ACC, Building and Housing, Employment Policy, Farm Health and Safety, HSNO, Immigration, Telecommunications, Transport.
