Federated Farmers Submission on the Hurunui District Council Long Term Plan 2016-17
The economic importance of the agricultural sector to New Zealand’s economy is well recognised. Its direct and indirect contribution to New Zealand’s economy is about 15% and this would be substantially greater for the Canterbury region. Land-based primary sector exports comprise about 70% of New Zealand’s total exports. Any regulation or additional cost which affects farm businesses has the potential to also impact, positively or negatively, on the New Zealand economy.
Rates and other local government charges and costs make up a significant portion of farm business expenses. As a result, Federated Farmers is very concerned with the transparency of rate setting and the overall cost of local government to agriculture.
North Canterbury Federated Farmers acknowledges any submissions from individual members of Federated Farmers.
For more, please see the full submission