I have spoken to DairyNZ, New Zealand Federated Farmers, and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. They support this bill in principle. They said they agree that a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach across the country is not always best for the desired outcome for farmers and the wellbeing of the environment. In discussions, DairyNZ noted regulations need to be well designed and fit for purpose to support farmers and rural communities to succeed environmentally and economically. This means that regulations need to be practical, to be based on science and evidence, and to allow for the complex nature of individual farms and their regional environmental variability. 