Federated Farmers of New Zealand

 

Marlborough

Introduction

Federated Farmers Marlborough represents local farmers' views at two District Councils and one Regional Council. The main issues in our province are to do with the impact of the economy, especially the last ten years of downturn. This leads onto problems with water availability, the level of rates and the Resource Management Act.

Main Issues

Federated Farmers Marlborough stands up on behalf of members, for farming and farmers. It is very concerned about the low returns that farmers are getting for their products and is leaving no stone unturned in its campaign for fairer prices.

Locally it has a good relationship with the Marlborough District Council. It has also taken issues to central government direct.

If your issue is property rights, the profitability of farming, rates or the Resource Management Act or any other farming issue then it is your advocate.

Meetings

The province has an executive meeting on the first Friday of every month, and all members are welcome to attend. We meet at the CRT shop in Blenheim, where CRT sponsors a meeting room for Federated Farmers upstairs.

Provincial newsletters

To download a copy of the latest provincial newsletter, please click here.

Farm Day 2009

Farm Day is part of the Federations national initiative to extend a welcoming hand to non farmers. During Farm Day farmers explain how they produce great food and care for their animals, removing some of the mystery from farming.

Farm Day 2010 is to be held on Sunday, 28 March. Click here for local details.

Contact the Executive

Provincial Policy Advisor

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