Re-open the sale yards
Comments
#204
My family and friends livelihood depend on it!(Rotorua, 2020-05-03)
#207
Stock sale yards a crucial for selling stock. Even more so with severe drought and very limited space available in freezing works.(Napier, 2020-05-03)
#212
Farm animals will suffer later on if farmers in Hawkes Bay can't shift stock now.(Napier, 2020-05-03)
#216
Need to sell stock(Napier, 2020-05-03)
#219
The farming community need support now(Marewa, 2020-05-03)
#222
I've seen the effects this terrible drought is having and its heartbreaking.(Hastings, 2020-05-03)
#223
Because of animal cruety and farmer well fare(Hastings, 2020-05-03)
#229
We have no stock feed in Hawke’s bay(Bapuer, 2020-05-03)
#231
We need to move stock!(Putorino, 2020-05-03)
#233
We need saleyards open! Can socially distance easily and do safely. Treat us like responsible adults please. Livelihoods depend on it.(Rotorua, 2020-05-03)
#236
I need sale yards to reopen so i can sell my stock before the winter most our stock goes store.(Hawkes Bay, 2020-05-03)
#238
I have seen how desperate this issue has become within our, and other regions. I also have family involved directly with this issue., having seen the work and achieve their goals and livelihood. They care for the stock. LETS CARE ALSO both for the stock and farmers.(HASTINGS, 2020-05-03)
#245
We need to be able to sell stock with departure date certainty now. Farms are running out of water and feed and these need to be conserved for capital stock for the benefit of the future of nz(Hastings, 2020-05-03)
#248
Farmers need to trade stock ... Some don't have feed and some do so they need to be traded!(Kimbolton, 2020-05-03)
#266
I am signing because of livestock welfare and farmers need to be able to farm.(Blenheim, 2020-05-04)
#268
Drought Drought Drought!!!! Help our Farmers!(Hawkes Bay, 2020-05-04)
#273
We are sheep farmers and are experiencing the same issues.(Palmerston North, 2020-05-04)
#274
Farmers and stock are suffering(Havelock North, 2020-05-04)
#278
Because I am part of a farming family.(Pahiatua, 2020-05-04)
#282
Farming is the backbone of our economy and our farmers need to trade stock to get best return for them and to look after animal welfare(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#283
The saleyards are an important and essential part of the rural industry in Hawkes Bay.(Waipukurau, 2020-05-04)
#284
The saleyards are a essential part of our industry.(Blenheim, 2020-05-04)
#285
I also need to de stock(Waihi, 2020-05-04)
#289
The Hawkes Bay drought means farmers need to move stock on(HASTINGS, 2020-05-04)
#290
Feel that social distancing can still be achieved with sales open. Farming is a massive if not one of the biggest incomes in Nz and keeps us going. Let’s support our farmers as well!(Hawke’s bay, 2020-05-04)
#295
I support farmers and their families(Masterton, 2020-05-04)
#296
We need to provide our farmers who are doing it tough in the dry conditions a sense of relief!(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#297
Those attending the sale yards can reasonably keep their distances - they can wash/sanitise hands and their regular exposure to the public is likely less than any other members of the public due to their rural living. If the protocols are put in place to keep farmers safe then they need to be opened now.(Napier, 2020-05-04)
#304
We are in a situation whereby need to get sell stock due to the drought and supplement food is getting harder to find.(Central Hawkes Bay, 2020-05-04)
#305
Farming background know how important it is to move stock when in a drought(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#306
We must support this hard working people, they must be able to care for the animals, and sending them away at the moment is the best they can do for their stock.(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#309
The well being of stock and farmers need to be considered(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#315
Please help our drought stricken farmers(Nelson, 2020-05-04)
#321
It is the time of year when stock gets moved from farms who need to reduce stock for winter to orchards that need need be grazed over winter. It is a lot easier if this process can take place at the sale yards. It would not be that hard to ensure safe social distancing(Gisborne, 2020-05-04)
#323
We need the farmers to be able to run their business's freely to keep NZ ticking(Gisborne, 2020-05-04)
#327
It's common sense to open the sale yards!(Waimarama, 2020-05-04)
#328
We are unable to sell stock to pay our mortgage. This needs to happen now!(Hamilton, 2020-05-04)
#339
We have lambs and annual draft ewes we need to sell as feed us getting scarce(Nelson, 2020-05-04)
#340
I’m also a farmer, in Northland, and in the same position. Deperately need to de stock, but works aren’t taking animals and can’t sell them at sale yards.(Matakohe, 2020-05-04)
#347
It should have never have been closed.(Nelson, 2020-05-04)
#354
It is possible to havevthecyards operating safely. This is an animal welfare issue as well as mental health for the farmers.(Nelson, 2020-05-04)
#356
We are in crisis and need to be able to sell stock!(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#358
I support. It's costing so much to feed our animals. Minimum hay being available over the winter, we are all going to struggle. Especially the farmers.(Bridge Pa, 2020-05-04)
#361
I’m a farmer and we need stock sold!(Hastings, 2020-05-04)
#365
I’m signing because this / it is the rite thing to do(Putaruru, 2020-05-04)
#367
Sale yards need to open(Napiee, 2020-05-04)
#369
Drought-stricken farmers need to be able to shift their stock.(Waipawa, 2020-05-04)
#375
Because our prime stock will start deconditioning due to winter and feed supplies.We have a single annual weaner fair we sell our cattle at
cancelled in March
(Wairoa, 2020-05-04)
#378
Sale yards must be opened or we will end up with huge problems over winter!(Oxford, 2020-05-04)
#380
Because the must have the ability to sell there stock in there local area(Havelock North, 2020-05-04)
#388
It is part of doing an essential business(Christchurch, 2020-05-04)
#389
We need to get the market back up and running too sorry the drought stricten farmers(Hunterville, 2020-05-04)
#390
I have relatives who are farmers, friends who work their butts off to keep their farms going, they need a break. Every other industry has been propped up during this pandemic.(Napier, 2020-05-04)
#392
We are Farmers and having the sale yards running is an integral part of our operations(Takapau, 2020-05-04)
#393
Animal welfare is a high priority and sales are one way of lightening the load for a lot of our Hawke's Bay farmers who's feed stocks have run out.(HASTINGS, 2020-05-04)
#399
The animals will be suffering and our government needs to go have a look and see what they are doing !!(Christchurch, 2020-05-04)