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Thursday, 25 January 2024 08:55

Editorial: Things are looking up

A weaker than expected Chinese economy and lower milk production are potential roadblocks for a decent farmgate milk price.

OPINION: The first two Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions have delivered good news for dairy farmers.

Published in Opinion

Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:55

Editorial: Time for action!

If last year’s devastating Cyclone Gabrielle taught us anything, it is the importance and the vulnerability of transport infrastructure in regional NZ. Photo Credit: NZTA

OPINION: As the New Year kicks off, there is no doubt the new Government has a lot on its agenda.

Published in Opinion

Tuesday, 02 January 2024 09:55

Editorial: A big year!

Within the span of a month, Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle caused unprecedented damage to the North Island.

OPINION: As pointed out in our review of the year, 2023 has been one of extremes in almost every way – from weather to costs.

Published in Opinion

Thursday, 14 December 2023 10:55

Editorial: Great expectations

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has suggested that the confusion around freshwater plans will get the once over.

OPINION: As the new National-led coalition begins its term in office, there are high expectations that the promises and rhetoric of the election campaign will quickly be transformed into actions.

Published in Opinion

Thursday, 07 December 2023 12:55

Editorial: Ag is back!

OPINION: The unveiling of the new coalition Government’s ministry shows there will be several ministers and associates in agricultural roles both inside and outside Cabinet.

Published in Opinion

Monday, 04 December 2023 14:25

Editorial: Making up for lost time

OPINION: After years of virtual gatherings, remote tastings, and 'new normal' caution, New Zealand's wine industry has been making up for lost time.

Published in Editorial

Thursday, 30 November 2023 09:55

OPINION: As we were going to print, National, ACT and New Zealand First MPs were preparing to converge in Wellington. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, a stable National/ ACT/NZ First Government is in place.

Published in Opinion

Thursday, 23 November 2023 08:55

Editorial: Urgent action!

The National Policy Statement is part of a series of regulations introduced by outgoing Environment Minister David Parker.

OPINION: When we finally get a government (no agreement had been finalised at time of writing), the first thing the new administration needs to review is all the regional and district plans that are being rolled out across the country to comply with the new National Policy Statement (NPS).

Published in Opinion

Thursday, 02 November 2023 07:55