The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month.
Hon Andrew Hoggard
The coalition Government intends to improve freshwater farm plans so that they are more cost-effective and practical for farmers.
Two New Zealanders who’ve used their unique skills to help fight the exotic caulerpa seaweed are this year’s Biosecurity Awards Supreme Winners, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Today the Government Agriculture Ministers started their national woolshed roadshow, kicking off in the Wairarapa.
Rebuilding New Zealand’s economy will rely on the valuable agricultural sector working sustainably towards our climate change goals.
Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard has today announced that the Government has agreed to suspend the requirement for councils to comply with the Significant Natural Areas (SNA) provisions of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity for three years, while it replaces the Resource Management Act (RMA).
The battle to contain the fast-spreading exotic caulerpa seaweed has today received a $5 million boost to accelerate the development of removal techniques, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.
Six university students studying agriculture and science have been awarded scholarships as part of the coalition Government’s efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers.
Cabinet has agreed to replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM).