West Coast
Introduction
The West Coast executive has responded to the geographic challenges of being long and narrow by regularly holding provincial meetings in outlying towns across the region. Four times a year it gets together to work through local and national issues from a farmer's perspective.
The province keeps a keen eye on district and regional council activities and on the local advocacy of environmental groups.
West Coast is also keen to have fun and holds at least one social weekend a year.
Provincial newsletters
To download a copy of the latest provincial newsletter, please click here.
Meetings
The Federated Farmers West Coast AGM is to be held on Monday, 3 May from 2pm at the Kingsgate Hotel, 32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.
To download the meeting reports, please click the link below.
Farm Day
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
Doug Butcher
Sharemilkers' Section chairperson
T: 03 732 3013
M: 021 622 854
E: butcher_newick@farmside.co.nz
Provincial Policy Advisor
Anna Mackenzie
Senior Policy Advisor
T: 0800 327 646
F: 03 357 9451
E: amackenzie@fedfarm.org.nz
Qualifications: Masters in Environmental Management
I have been with the Federation: Since April 2009
You will know me because: I will be helping councils understand and work with farmers.
