DairyNZ submission on equine identification and traceability

DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on MPI’s consultation on improving equine traceability in New Zealand.

Submission on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (June 2026)

The intent of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and proportionality of regulatory pathways while maintaining appropriate protections for human health and the environment.

Submission on the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill (June 2026)

The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Amendment Bill seeks to improve the efficiency, transparency, and certainty of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.

DairyNZ submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills 2026

DairyNZ's submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills is available to read here.

Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Economics and Markets

Preventing and managing lameness guide

A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.

Emissions and Profitability

Understanding the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and farm profitability.

Submission on strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation

DairyNZ has identified three areas that would strengthen New Zealand's emergency management legislation.

Submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005

DairyNZs submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005

TPV and minimum wage calculator

The Total Package Value and Minimum Wage calculator provides a guide only. Please seek professional advice for your individual situation.

DairyNZ Submission: 2024 Vocational Education and Training Reforms

The reforms proposed by Minister Simmonds provide an opportunity to reset and future-proof the VET system to meet the needs of our sector.

DairyNZ submission on the agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review

DairyNZ submission to the Climate Change Commission on fourth emissions budget period; international shipping and aviation emissions; and review of 2050 emissions reduction target

DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation. 

Joint letter on targeted changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) (April 2024)

Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet

Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.

Effluent odour management for storage ponds

Strategies for managing storage pond odour.

Summer management plan

The summer management plan is a useful template for developing your own summer management strategy.

Technology and Workplace Practices Survey report

The latest survey completed in May 2023 shows automation investments remain a focus for farmers, but wearables are on the rise.

Submission on proposed plan change 7 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional plan