18 Dec 2025
10 months ago
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Nathan Guy has been appointed as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy to promote the country’s agricultural exports and support government trade objectives, focusing on key markets like India and the GCC. With his background as a dairy farmer, agribusiness leader, and former Minister for Primary Industries, Guy is well-equipped to advocate for New Zealand’s primary production globally. He will succeed Hamish Marr on January 1, 2026, continuing efforts to enhance New Zealand’s agricultural trade relationships.
01 Oct 2025
1 year ago
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The Ministers for RMA Reform, Agriculture, and the Environment have urged Regional and Unitary Councils to be pragmatic in issuing consents before the new planning system transition. They emphasize the importance of supporting rural producers and unlocking economic growth by being flexible in the consent process. The Government expects councils to exercise discretion, smooth the transition into the new system, and align their behavior to support the future planning system.
28 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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Farmer confidence in New Zealand has reached an eight-year high, indicating the resilience of the sector and progress towards doubling export value. The shift in sentiment is evident from the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey, showing a significant increase in confidence levels. This positive trend is attributed to the hard work of rural New Zealanders and government support, with key improvements in profitability, productivity, and mental health reported.