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.

Submission on strengthening Sheep and Pig Traceability in New Zealand (April 2026)

We are submitting on this consultation to highlight the importance of a strong sheep and pig traceability system that supports market access, aligns with practices of our trading partners, and strengthens New Zealand’s biosecurity system.

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.

Submission on the Commerce (Promoting Competition and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Feb 2026)

DairyNZ supports the intent of the proposed reforms to modernise and strengthen New Zealand’s competition settings.

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.

Johne’s Disease - A control and prevention guide for New Zealand farmers

This guide highlights management strategies to control and reduce the prevalence of Johne’s disease on New Zealand dairy farms.

Emissions and Profitability

Understanding the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and farm profitability.

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

Submission to the Environment Committee on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill

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

Submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

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. 

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

Silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar

Investigating silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar material in the Waikato in autumn 2021