Displaying items by tag: MIKE CHAPMAN

Tuesday, 27 November 2018 10:23

Vertical farming not a threat

Vertical farming will not replace traditional fruit and vegetable growing in New Zealand, reveals research released today.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 November 2018 12:47

Arrogant twit

Your old mate is unsurprised at how much arrogance is taking over Government MPs – after only one year in power.

Published in The Hound
Tuesday, 23 October 2018 09:52

Buffer zones essential – HortNZ

Setbacks or buffer strips between growing land and housing subdivisions are essential in any council plans and must be enforced, says Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 August 2018 07:55

Good land, gone

Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman says urbanisation poses an enormous threat to Pukekohe, an important commercial growing region. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 August 2018 12:55

Threat of the $5.55 lettuce!

Aucklanders face a $1.1 billion economic hit unless they curb their voracious appetite for building houses on top-quality, horticultural land.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 08 August 2018 09:55

Hort sector’s growing Labour pains

Coming changes in labour relations law represent “a real crisis point” for all New Zealand businesses, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 June 2018 13:19

Fuel tax to increase healthy food prices

Confusion reigns in the horticulture sector after Labour passed its Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) law this week.

Published in General News

Fruit and vegetable growers say the regional fuel tax legislation, as it stands, is likely to add costs for consumer.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 May 2018 11:18

Land tax undermines NZ tax system — HortNZ

Adding new taxes will undermine New Zealand’s tax system, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 April 2018 14:51

Let’s protect our soil — HortNZ

The need to protect our best soils for growing healthy fresh fruit and vegetables is clear in the Our Land 2018 report released today, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
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