The Country: Farm plan changes with Andrew Hoggard

The Country20 Aug, 2026 01:55 AM2 mins to readAssociate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard spoke to The Country's Rowena Duncum today. Photo / Alex BurtonToday on The Country radio show, host Rowena Duncum speaks with Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Government’s recent changes to freshwater farm plans and New Zealand’s biosecurity preparedness.On with the showAndrew Hoggard

The Associate Environment and Biosecurity Minister explains changes to freshwater

, including reduced compliance for low-risk farms and greater recognition of existing industry assurance schemes.

The Country: Farm plan changes with Andrew Hoggard

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