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OPINION: Your canine crusader was truly impressed by the almost unanimous support given by politicians of all stripes in Parliament to the recent passing of legislation for the NZ/EU free trade deal.
Former National leader Todd Muller has taken over as acting spokesman for agriculture, biosecurity and food safety.
Muller replaces Barbara Kuriger, who resigned abruptly this morning over an ongoing dispute between her family and the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).
Opposition leader Chris Luxon says he accepted Kuriger’s resignation from the three portfolios last night. The Taranaki-King Country MP was appointed to the role one year ago.
Luxon says he become aware that Kuriger and her family are involved in a personal dispute with the Ministry of Primary Industries that is ongoing.
“I discussed this with Ms Kuriger and she accepts that this is a significant conflict of interest and the failure to recognise it and to take steps to manage this conflict has been a serious lapse of judgement.
“On this basis, Kuriger felt it appropriate to resign from her portfolios.
“From today, Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller will become Acting Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Food Safety.’
Luxon has reconfirmed that a major reshuffle in the coming months.
Craigmore Sustainables says it is committed to investing in professional and career development for its farm managers and employees.
Nine lucky school leavers passionate about farming will join Pamu for a two-year journey into agriculture, living and working at Pamu farm, Aratiatia near Taupo.
Nutritionists are urging Kiwis to kickstart their day with a piece of fresh fruit to help improve their health and wellbeing this autumn.
Under its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables says it is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand's dairy sector.
Deeply cynical and completely illogical. That's how Kimberly Crewther, the executive director of DCANZ is describing the Canadian government's flagrant breach of international trade law in refusing to open its market to New Zealand dairy exports.
This week the winner of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori Dairy farm will be announced at a gala dinner in Hamilton.