Rural
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338Rural recycling rates soar, but more solutions needed
Rural recycling has seen unprecedented gains, with rates soaring to 43 percent above last year’s figures. The programme responsible for these results...
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Support for rural recycling and ensuring absolute focus on effective services
Supporting farmers to preserve the environment by providing alternatives to the harmful disposal practices of burning, burying and stockpiling of waste is...
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613Recycling project helps clear waste for farmers and growers
Each week, thousands of kiwi homes wheel or carry their rubbish to the kerbside for collection. For rural communities, managing refuse is...
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634Supporting farming families during times of stress
It is well documented that farmers have high suicide rates and levels of depression, and there is a connection between the economy,...
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572LGNZ see potential in new urban development authority
A newly announced urban development authority – Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities – has the potential to address our housing crisis, but shouldn’t...
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501Rural communities need mental health focus
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in the Budget, saying he hopes the increased...
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Rural recycling project will clear more waste from farms
A new project will support farmers by providing alternatives to the harmful disposal practices of burning, burying and stock-piling of waste. The...
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529Thankful for the assist
The Government’s allocation of 1$million to help Tasman recover from the fire disaster is needed says Federated Farmers.
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501Otago tops regional GDP increases
For the first time, Otago’s percentage increase in nominal gross domestic product (GDP) was the highest of all the regions, Stats NZ...
Friday, May 29th, 2020 at 3:51am
Time’s nearly up: farmer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote https://t.co/bUrYdxcnUZ
Time’s nearly up: farmer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote https://t.co/bUrYdxcnUZ
Friday, May 29th, 2020 at 3:40am
After seven years Gibb steps off Dairy Women’s Network board https://t.co/oc1BdmyajK
After seven years Gibb steps off Dairy Women’s Network board https://t.co/oc1BdmyajK
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 at 10:05pm
Two-pronged approach needed to address dairy staff shortfall https://t.co/TiXTCgiCG2
Two-pronged approach needed to address dairy staff shortfall https://t.co/TiXTCgiCG2