New Zealand is on the verge of some of the biggest changes to its planning and environmental laws in a generation. After more than 30 years, there is broad agreement that the RMA is no longer delivering the outcomes New Zealand needs. While the legislation was introduced with good intentions, it has often become costly, complex, and time-consuming to implement.

The opportunity for New Zealand farmed venison is real; the limiting factor is supply. Those are two of the big messages from Greenstone Meats Vice President U.S. Sales, Brian Holland.

There was an engaged and engaging lineup at this year’s NZDFA Branch Chairs meeting in Wellington. From new initiatives to the burning issues of the day, there was plenty to discuss. The meeting also saw three New Faces attend, from the South Canterbury/North Otago, Hawke's Bay and Marlborough branches.

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) invites expressions of interest for the role of Board Observer for 2027/28. The Board of Deer Industry New Zealand offers the opportunity for personal and professional development to a person with an interest in the deer sector to join the DINZ board in an observer capacity for 18 months.

Deer Industry New Zealand has released its State of the Industry: Mid-Year Update 2026 report, providing a snapshot of the key trends, opportunities and challenges shaping New Zealand's deer industry.

In Brief: Attitude is everything and more... | Meet and Greet: Mason Jones | Post-conference updates | Velvet: Under pressure but not broken | Protein boom fuels US venison demand and retail growth | NZDFA: Farewell to a deer farming original, Mark signs off, Optimising performance in summer-dry country | Science: Climate change strategy and more...