Environment Southland's Long-Term Plan faces criticism from Federated Farmers Southland for lack of transparency and proposed cost increases amid high inflation.
Environment Southland's Long-Term Plan process and proposals face criticism from Federated Farmers Southland, who claim it's a "dog's breakfast" and should stick to the status quo. The region's Feds president Jason Herrick states there has been a lack of transparency and the proposed cost increases disregard the current cost of living crisis. Herrick suggests the council should keep next year's rate increase to the level of inflation and revisit the plan with improved community consultation.
June 12, 2024
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