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 newsletters
To download a copy of the latest provincial newsletter, 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 is to be held on Sunday, 28 March. Click here for local details.
Contact the Executive
Chris Moore
Sharemilkers' Section chairperson
T: 07 332 2800
M: 027 288 0563
E: chris.teresa@farmside.co.nz
Gifford McFadden
Sharemilker Employers' Section chairperson
T/F: 07 333 8079
M: 027 281 4364
E: g.r.mcfadden@clear.net.nz
Provincial Policy Advisors
Hilary Walker
Policy Advisor for Rotorua
T: 0800 327 646
E: hwalker@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: LLB, BSocSc
I have been with the Federation: Three years
You will know me because: My involvement in the Wairarapa Combined District Plan submission process helped achieve very practical vegetation clearance rules.
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.
