Infrastructure is critical for economic growth and social wellbeing. Transport, energy, communications are all reliant on infrastructure.
New Zealand has particular infrastructure challenges due to the distribution of its small population and its challenging geography and topography. This requires considerable investment and ongoing costs.
Federated Farmers supports increased investment in infrastructure and for that investment to be efficient and cost effective. However, that’s balanced by the need for landowners hosting infrastructure to be fairly compensated for loss of property or an impairment of their property rights.
Posted on 17/04/2024 Federated Farmers welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Environment Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill. Federated Farmers has been concerned that consenting major infrastructure and other projects in New Zealand takes too long.......
Posted on 10/04/2024 Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Transport & Infrastructure Committee on the Road User Charges (Light Electric RUC Vehicles) Amendment Bill.
Posted on 10/04/2024 Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) on the Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 Targeted Consultation.
Posted on 10/04/2024 Federated Farmers of New Zealand appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the Ministry of Transport on the Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-2034.
Posted on 19/03/2024 This factsheet describes your rights and obligations when you have a problem with the provider of landline, mobile or internet connection services to your farm.
Posted on 8/02/2023
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If you have questions or feedback on this topic, contact your Provincial President or call us on 0800 327 646.