Federated Farmers

Waikato

Introduction

Waikato Federated Farmers has 4199 members over an area that encompasses Raglan, Te Kauwhata, Te Aroha, Tokoroa and Awakino. Its western coastal boundary is between Taranaki and Auckland provinces, with the Kaimai Range being the natural eastern boundary.

Waikato Federated Farmers converses with six district councils, the regional council Environment Waikato as well as various rural industry organisations. The province questions and lobbies all aspects relating to what affects its farming communities. Rural Women and Young Farmers delegates regularly attend regional executive meetings.

Waikato branches serve the areas of Cambridge, Hamilton, Matamata, Morrinsville, North Waikato, Otorohanga, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Tokoroa and Waitomo.

View the latest provincial newsletter.

Main Issues

Water allocation Variation 6, Transpower, Tainui Waikato River Claim, seven annual council plans and the weak position of rural New Zealand to influence political decisions.

Meetings

Executive meetings are held in Federated Farmers' boardrooms, London Street, Hamilton every month.
The Dairy section meets monthly except for July and August.
The Meat and Fibre section meets every second month.

Please contact the regional office on 07 858 0820 for the exact dates if you would like to attend.