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New Zealand farmers face a consent crisis, with soaring costs and delays threatening farm investment.
A nationwide survey of New Zealand farmers reveals that resource consent costs have reached crisis levels, with 78% expressing concern.
The average cost for a new consent is nearly $45,000, rising to over $60,000 in Canterbury, while renewals average $28,000.
Consultant fees average $27,500 nationally, up to $47,700 in Canterbury.
Over 38% applied for consents in the past year, and 40% plan to within two years, expecting to spend $28,574 on consultants alone.
Farmers cite delays, inconsistent rules, high iwi consultation fees, and bureaucratic burdens as major frustrations.
Federated Farmers is urging the government to allow existing consents to automatically roll over until a new system is implemented, calling the current process unsustainable and damaging to farm investment.
Los agricultores de Nueva Zelanda se enfrentan a una crisis de consentimiento, con costos elevados y demoras que amenazan la inversión agrícola.