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Foresight2012

Foresight2012
  • Joined: Dec 2012
  • commented: 26

Commented on a story 8:43am May 20th

"In 2010 lamb prices were around $60.00. The price for lambs has tripled and yet it some how has an..."

Last year Rick Powdrell received $127 a head for his lambs. The current return has nose-dived to $85.

Our uncertain future

17 May 2013

Commented on a story 11:46am Apr 16th

"On April 30th, 2013 recommendations on changes to Health and Safety in NZ go to Govt. This on top of a..."

Lance Renall was dead for an hour or two on his 565-hectare sheep and beef farm before his wife discovered his body underneath the quad bike.

Quad bike death sparks warning

13 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 9:03am Apr 11th

"In addition to the reforms mentioned in this article there is also the Horizon One Plan, and Health and..."

The Government has an extremely busy reform agenda for 2013.

Conor English: 2013 a big year for reform

10 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 2:49pm Mar 17th

"When will the HB Today and all media outlets stop reporting on last years news. Article after article..."

Discipline and performance issues remain high on the list of calls to Federated Farmers 0800 legal helpline.

Employers - beware of the hooks

16 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 3:32pm Mar 10th

"This is a fantastic idea and Hautuma should be congratulated. Lets take it one step further where..."

Hawke's Bay fertiliser and lime company Hatuma is being praised for making a priority of safety.

Fertiliser firm puts safety first

8 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 9:33am Jan 26th

"Sir Paul Holmes is a fitting title, and one I'm glad to see you are able to hear. As echoed above Hang..."

Sir Paul Holmes remains at his Hawkes Bay home after he was discharged from hospital yesterday.

Sir Paul Holmes back home surrounded by family

25 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 9:53pm Jan 15th

"HelenKelly, could you use factual information when refereing to an industry that is the most dangarous."

One death and two serious accidents in the forestry industry, the latest yesterday near Tarawera off SH50, has led to a renewed call from the Combined Trades Union for an inquiry into the whole industry.

Renewed call over foresters' safety

15 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 1:13pm Jan 12th

"Unless stats on the number of unlicenced drivers on NZ Roads are released "the message that compliance..."

Western Bay drivers will have to get up-to-speed behind the wheel after the Government announced plans to set a five-year time limit on learner and restricted licences.

Stalled drivers face licensing rev up

12 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 9:05pm Jan 11th

"I agree whole heartedly with your notion that being belted in is more dangerous than not. There would..."

The debate regarding quad-bike use is heating up as groups argue about how more deaths can be prevented.

Quad bike safety measures debated

11 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 2:43pm Jan 11th

"This is not a debate. Its not sound or reasoned. Its a regurgitation of old media articles, and he who..."

The debate regarding quad-bike use is heating up as groups argue about how more deaths can be prevented.

Quad bike safety measures debated

11 Jan 2013

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