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RCNZ media releases and comments below – or contact our Communications advisor Brendon Burns (0274 305501)

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Southern contractors struggling

The dreadfully wet season being experienced in the southern part of the country is leaving many rural contractors and farmers under huge pressure and stress, claims Rural Contractors NZ.   RCNZ vice president and Southland-based contractor David Kean says there...

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AGRICHEMICAL OPERATORS REMINDED ABOUT CERTIFICATION

Agrichemical operators reminded about certification Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) has endorsed the warnings made recently by Waikato Regional Council (WRC) that agrichemical contractors operating without certification are breaching regulations.   Chief...

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Rural Contractors question machinery and parts costs

Rural Contractors New Zealand is questioning the high cost of machinery and parts that contractors and farmers are currently paying. RCNZ President, Steve Levet says with the falling forecast milk price for the coming season dairy farmers are going to be careful when...

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Rural contractors want action from new Government

Rural Contractors New Zealand has congratulated Prime Minister John Key and the National Party for its success in this year's general election. RCNZ President Steve Levet says a clear-cut result is good for both the country and our economy, but the rural contracting...

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