新西兰农民面临同意危机,费用飞涨和拖延威胁到农业投资。 New Zealand farmers face a consent crisis, with soaring costs and delays threatening farm investment.

对新西兰农民的全国性调查显示,资源同意成本已达到危机水平,78%的人对此表示关切。 A nationwide survey of New Zealand farmers reveals that resource consent costs have reached crisis levels, with 78% expressing concern. 新同意的平均费用接近45 000美元,在坎特伯雷增加到60 000美元以上,而续约平均为28 000美元。 The average cost for a new consent is nearly $45,000, rising to over $60,000 in Canterbury, while renewals average $28,000. 顾问费平均为全国27 500美元,在坎特伯雷最多可达47 700美元。 Consultant fees average $27,500 nationally, up to $47,700 in Canterbury. 在过去一年中,38%以上的人申请同意,40%的人计划在两年内申请同意,预计仅顾问费用就将达28 574美元。 Over 38% applied for consents in the past year, and 40% plan to within two years, expecting to spend $28,574 on consultants alone. 农民把拖延、不一致的规则、高iwi咨询费和官僚主义负担列为重大挫折。 Farmers cite delays, inconsistent rules, high iwi consultation fees, and bureaucratic burdens as major frustrations. 联邦农民组织敦促政府允许现有的同意自动展期,直至实行新的制度,认为目前的进程不可持续,损害农业投资。 Federated Farmers is urging the government to allow existing consents to automatically roll over until a new system is implemented, calling the current process unsustainable and damaging to farm investment.