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Farmers Urged for Support Amid Environmental Plan Changes

8/19/2025

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Environmental specialist van Ras stressed the need for financial support for farmers impacted by proposed plan changes.
Johan and Kylie planted 15,000 trees along the Te Puninga waterway, improving biodiversity and water quality.
They were awarded the 2021 Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards for their environmental contributions.
Van Ras supports productive farms that align with community values for waterways and the regional council's Plan Change 1.
He highlighted that the lengthy implementation of Plan Change 1 has led to confusion among farmers.

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Environmental specialist van Ras stressed the need for financial support for farmers impacted by proposed plan changes.
Johan and Kylie planted 15,000 trees along the Te Puninga waterway, improving biodiversity and water quality.
They were awarded the 2021 Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards for their environmental contributions.
Van Ras supports productive farms that align with community values for waterways and the regional council's Plan Change 1.
He highlighted that the lengthy implementation of Plan Change 1 has led to confusion among farmers.