Displaying items by tag: RCNZ

Rural contractors have been reminded to play their part in preventing the spread of velvetleaf as management of the pest weed enters a new phase.

Published in General News
Monday, 02 May 2016 16:15

Contractors must do their bit

Agricultural contractors around the country must play their part in helping to prevent the spread of the invasive weed velvetleaf.

Published in General News
Friday, 22 April 2016 09:55

Carry on and keep everyone safe

This month marks the launch of new health and safety laws making all of us doing a job more responsible for creating safe working environments.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 16 April 2016 17:25

Deputy PM is right – Rural Contractors

Comments made by Deputy Prime Minister Bill English in relation to the suitability and work ethic of some young New Zealanders is, unfortunately, correct.

Published in General News
Monday, 21 March 2016 13:55

Keeping ourselves well in tough times

It is easy to talk ourselves into doom and gloom nowadays, given a push by ill-informed media reporting and commentary on the agricultural sector.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 19 March 2016 09:55

Rural contractors back temporary worker rules

Agricultural contractors around New Zealand support the Government's current immigration rules on allowing temporary workers into the country.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 March 2016 11:39

Fonterra not a good example

Rural Contractors NZ (RCNZ) is concerned about Fonterra's moves to extend the time it takes to pay contractors as part of an efficiency drive.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 February 2016 12:25

No El Nino or bounce back yet!

Well, it was supposed to be a dry summer, but all it has done here in Northland is rain!

Published in Opinion
Sunday, 20 December 2015 15:55

Flush the dunny on 2015, bring on 2016!

There's no doubt 2015 has been a tough year for those of us in the agricultural contracting sector.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 17 October 2015 07:00

A win for bringing overseas workers

It has been a tough year so far for rural contractors with the pressure on the dairy sector, while many areas – such as Southland and the West Coast – are too wet to do anything.

Published in Opinion
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