Farming
People turning to cash jobs to survive, says frustrated visa holder
A woman who has been trying to find seasonal work for months says her visa is no longer fit for purpose.
Nat's 'gold standard' live exports would need independent oversight - animal welfare group
The National Party's proposal for a "gold standard" of live export shipping is an acknowledgment that current practice is unacceptable, Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa say.
'Backward step' - Agriculture Minister on National's new policy
The Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor, says the National Party's proposed 'Getting back to farming' policies would be a "backward step".
National unveiled a list of 19 proposals yesterday, such… Audio
Farmers back National's proposed policy changes
Some of the National Party's new farming policies have been welcomed, while there is confusion around others.
Mixed reactions to National's new farming policies
The agriculture minister, activists and the Greens say they would be a major setback - but Federated Farmers is mostly on board.
National plans to restart live cattle exports, cut rural regulations
The National Party has made an election-year appeal to farmers - unveiling a laundry list of promises to "supercharge" the sector.
Among the proposals are a promise to slash red tape, restart live… Video, Audio
National Party's farming policy released
The National Party is promising to restart live cattle exports and double the recognised seasonal employer worker cap if elected in October.
The party's leader Christopher Luxon unveiled their plan… Audio
Salvaging the trees that 'became missiles' - Tasman tornado clean-up
Affected residents have begun repairs and clean-up after a tornado tore through Tasman's Moutere Hills, ripping up orchards and roads and leaving all sorts of debris amongst the wreckage.
National launches farming package, pledges to curb foreign investment
The National Party is pledging to cut excessive red tape that it says is tying up farmers and costing the economy. Audio
Farming advocate wants a blanket ban on foreign investment
A group opposed to the transformation of farm land into carbon sinks says the National Party should go further than just banning foreign investment in the practice.
50 Shades of Green was formed in… Audio
Rural support south helping farmers in the North
The Wanaka A&P Show has donated 30 thousand to help rural communities the North Island recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Beef + Lamb wants changes to on-farm emissions plan
The Beef and Lamb chair said farmers were concerned there was a disproportionate impact on the sheep and beef sector.
