Taranaki
Introduction
Federated Farmers Taranaki has approximately 2300 members. The boundaries are Awakino, Tahora and northern Wanganui. Taranaki province prides itself on being willing to stand beside its members on issues that are considered to be unreasonable and unfair.
It liasies with four councils and strives to be proactive rather than reactive. This was evident when Taranaki Regional Council won the 2007 Federated Farmers Top Council Awards. Federated Farmers Taranaki knows what its members expect and advocates on their behalf. It is the voice of farmers in Taranaki.
Main Issues
Some of the main issues we face in Taranaki are the Fonterra Share Capital Structure review, the setting up of a Taranaki Rural Support Trust for adverse events, New Plymouth District Council Significant Natural Areas and the Stratford District Council Plan Review
Meetings
Monthly Executive Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month in the board room at the offices, 15 Young St, New Plymouth. if you have any issues that you would like discussed or are interested in attending please phone the office on 06 757 3423.
Getting back on your feet - DairyNZ is holding a series of meetings in the Taranaki to help farmers recover from the recent snow event. The meetings are being held on:
- Monday 22 August at the A & P Showgrounds, Stratford 11:00am - 12:30pm lunch provided.
- Monday 22 August Tumuhu Hall, Cnr Wiremu & Puniho Roads, Okato, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, dinner will be provided.
- Tuesday 23 August 2011 WTARS Farm, Whareroa Road, Hawera. SN 40374, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, dinner will be provided.
Provincial news
To download a copy of the latest provincial media release, newsletter and column, please click here.
Scholarships
The Gladys & Alexander Shepherd Scholarship - Helps students under the age of 21 (at the commencement of their studies) and enables them to obtain further education or training in the kind of knowledge or skills which should be useful to them in their farming career or the attainment of a university degree in agricultural science. Preference is given to people ordinarily resident in the Taranaki province. Applications close last week in February each year.
Provincial sponsorship
Federated Farmers Taranaki is sponsored many organisations and business's including BDO. ‘Partnering farmers to success, BDO combines years of knowledge on rural business matters with a wealth of experience in advising family-owned businesses throughout New Zealand. Other sponsors include Power Co, Allied Farmers Limited, Shell Todd Oil Services Limited, Dow AgroSciences, Port Taranako, Harvey Norman, Govett Quilliam Lawyers, Rabobank and Ravensdown Fertiliser.
Contact the Executive
Othmar Hebler
Sharemilkers Employers' Section chairperson
T: 06 278 6878
M: 027 6677 8915
E: heblers@gmx.net
Field Officers
Lyndel Stone
Field Officer for Lower Waikato, North Taranaki, Rotorua/Taupo, Ruapehu
T: 0274 755 596
E: lstone@fedfarm.org.nz
Angela Hogg
Field Officer for South Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatu/Rangitikei
T: 027 432 0174
E: angelah@fedfarm.org.nz
Regional Policy Advisor
Kelly Martyn
Regional Policy advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 06 757 3424
E: kmartyn@fedfarm.org.nz
I have been with the Federation: Since September 2009
You will know me because: I have nearly 10 years rural experience and am passionate about the future development of farming.
Federated Farmers 2011-2012
To download a copy of Federated Farmers 2011-2012 Directory click on the PDF below.
