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Rural New Zealand abandoned in the Budget

29 May 2009
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Rural New Zealand abandoned in the Budget

Rural New Zealanders have been abandoned by the National/Act Party’s Budget, said Labour Rural Affairs Spokesperson Hon Damien O’Connor.

“Cuts to Adverse Climate Events management will reduce the ability of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to help rural communities in times of crisis.

“The Sustainable Farming Fund has been cut by $1.4m at a time when innovation and sustainable practices are essential to the rural industries,” said Damien O’Connor.

“The Walking Access Commission has had $500,000 cut from its limited budget which will severely restrict their ability to work with landowners to develop a code of practice and identify agreed walkways throughout New Zealand.

“This party once claimed to be proud of its rural connections, but this Budget is an insult to hard working, committed rural communities.”

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