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Land use concerns: Farmers want greater say on council rules to stop erosion

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Regional Federated Farmers believes the council’s proposed land use rules have some “great aims and visions,” but there will be plenty of work needed before the rules are finalised. 

Gisborne District Council (GDC) has signalled it plans a major shift in land management practices to create more accurate identification and management practices to reduce erosion risks across Tairāwhiti....


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Peter Jones
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16 July 2024
You seem to overlook the fact that the GDC is committed to net-zero Charlie.
GDC staff are not elected and they don't have to listen to you.
The environment has to be sacrificed for economic gains.
That is the story of humanity.
GDC has indicated it does not want to destock farms and that it’s looking for a collaborative and transitional approach.
That is classic double speak.
For years I've warned of the wolf in sheep's clothing but it's not just Manu.
Farmers are up against the whole pack!

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