North Canterbury nitrate reductions may cause financial ruin, some farmers say
Unrelenting and unreasonable nitrate reduction demands will drive dairy farmers to bankruptcy, a group of North Canterbury irrigators fear.
Ben McKerchar of Larundel Dairy Partnership at West Eyreton says draconian proposed nitrate cuts beyond 2030 will result in some dairy farmers "going to the wall".
The staged reductions are proposed in Environment Canterbury's (ECan) "plan change 7" of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, now out for consultation.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.7% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.6% Yes
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56.4% No
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