Rural
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259Recycling 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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261Supporting 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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272LGNZ 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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275Rural 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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372Rural 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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328Thankful 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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306Otago 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...
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333MPs hailed for putting the blowtorch on stock rustlers
Politicians on both sides of the House get a thumbs-up from rural New Zealanders for passing tougher legislation on rustling, Federated Farmers...
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398More money needed for rural connectivity
The announcement of more funding for rural connectivity is positive but it is just a drop in the required connectivity bucket, says...
Monday, November 11th, 2019 at 2:15am
Bipartisan support for Zero Carbon Bill gives farmers certainty https://t.co/JxMX17fslN
Bipartisan support for Zero Carbon Bill gives farmers certainty https://t.co/JxMX17fslN
Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 2:25am
DairyNZ: robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater https://t.co/MxoxiQr71E
DairyNZ: robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater https://t.co/MxoxiQr71E
Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 1:51am
Farmers looking for positive engagement on freshwater https://t.co/w1zFs8X8Tc
Farmers looking for positive engagement on freshwater https://t.co/w1zFs8X8Tc