New ZealandGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
AgribusinessHalf of Fonterra's farmers should buy new sharesHalf of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.06 Dec 03:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank policy targets don't work - GoffLabour leader Phil Goff announces the end of the political consensus around the policy targets and tools of the Reserve Bank.18 Nov 09:58 PM
AgribusinessYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
AgribusinessPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
AgribusinessFed Farmers dairy boss responds to mistreatment reportsFederated Farmers Dairy chair Lachlan McKenzie responds to recent controversy over the mistreatment of animals on a NZ dairy farm.01 Oct 01:30 AM
Telecommunications2degrees leads mobile charges fightNew mobile network 2degrees is spearheading a campaign against New Zealand's relatively high mobile termination rates.10 Aug 11:08 PM
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