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The farmers who booed Winston Peters at the water tax protest in Morrinsville in September may owe him an apology.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed Labour’s contentious tax on water for commercial purposes was scrapped during post-election negotiations. The tax, maligned by farmers, horticulturalists and the National Party, was the only concession Labour made in its talks with New Zealand First. Peters was adamant that a water tax needed to be applied to those who exported our pristine water in the form of bottled water only, not extended to the agriculture sector.
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
