Michelle Sands
Warnings vege prices could soar due to freshwater regs
A new report warns the way local councils are applying government freshwater rules will hamstring vegetable production and could lead to sharp price rises for consumers. The report, for Horticulture… Audio
Protecting provincial food producing land vital
Pressure is on many provincial towns as population growth sparks new housing developments which eat into prime food producing land. Horticulture New Zealand says it's vital to have protections for… Audio
Govt proposes rules to protect top soils from urban development
The government is proposing new rules to prevent the best soils for food production from being lost to urban development. Councils could soon be required to ensure there's enough highly productive… Audio
Building on prime growing land
Food producers are being forced out of business as prime growing land is sold off for subdivisions and lifestyle blocks. Horticulture New Zealand is welcoming the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report… Audio
