Displaying items by tag: William Rolleston

Thursday, 24 November 2016 10:35

Support for quake-hit taxpayers fair and reasonable

Full credit to the Inland Revenue Department for telling people to look after themselves and their families first and foremost, rather than worrying about not meeting their tax obligations.

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New Zealand's regulations on genetically modified agriculture are “not fit for purpose,” says South Canterbury farmer and national president of Federated Farmers, William Rolleston.

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Friday, 18 November 2016 08:09

Support package for quake-hit farmers coming soon

The Government expects to announce a support package for farmers affected by the earthquake with the “next few days”, says the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

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Friday, 30 September 2016 12:45

Feds president takes reigns at world farming body

Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston has been appointed acting president of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at a meeting in Geneva.

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Monday, 05 September 2016 13:19

Call to review GMO decision-making welcomed

Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith’s voice of reason is the common sense approach New Zealand needs when it comes to genetically modified organisms, says Federated Farmers’ president Dr William Rolleston.

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Federated Farmers wants a plan to attract the world's top scientists to New Zealand to concentrate on those who will work on primary sector initiatives and the environment.

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Monday, 04 July 2016 09:55

Beekeepers unite under one flag

All beekeepers will be now represented by Apiculture New Zealand.

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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 17:26

Feds honour excellence

Federated Farmers has unveiled six winners in its inaugural National Conference Awards.

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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 12:47

Rolleston’s address to FFNZ National Council

Feds president Dr William Rolleston gave an address to the Federated Farmers National Council this morning. Here's what he said.

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Monday, 27 June 2016 10:25

NZ needs to milk Brexit - Feds

Federated Farmers is urging diplomats and export companies to be quick off the block and first in line for meetings to push New Zealand's agenda.

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