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New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the introduction of the Sale and Supplu of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill.
"These proposals will help to simplify the licensing system for many businesses", says Philip Gregan, NZW Chief Executive.
"We often hear from our members about the challenges involved in alcohol licensing. While it is importan that there are guardrails in place around the sale and supply of alcohol, many of the current requirements have become overly bureaucratic and technical. The vast majority of New Zealanders consume alcohol responsibly, and the regulatory framework should reflect that."
Agricultural drone operators say that a government decision to allow lower-risk drone work without certification won’t lower standards but drive innovation and efficiency.
Striking a balance between meeting the needs of industry to speed up approval time for products but on the other hand ensuring that risks are properly assessed.
OPINION: David Seymour and James Meager's plan to make it easier for farmers and orchardists to operate drones can best be described a 'courageous' move.
There's been widespread support from the primary sector for the Government's announcement on changes to freshwater farm plans that come under the Natural Environment Bill, which is now set to replace the existing RMA.
The chair of the country's environmental regulator, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), says changes are already under way to improve the performance of the agency to better meet the needs of those who interface with them.
