Rural
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161Recycling 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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181Supporting 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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183LGNZ 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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192Rural 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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303Rural 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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276Thankful 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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254Otago 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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272MPs 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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335More 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...
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 3:46pm
Primary sector exports reach record highs https://t.co/ikgx8xNecQ
Primary sector exports reach record highs https://t.co/ikgx8xNecQ
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 3:19pm
Horticulture New Zealand welcomes Government’s freshwater discussion document https://t.co/L80lxIYWxk
Horticulture New Zealand welcomes Government’s freshwater discussion document https://t.co/L80lxIYWxk
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 3:07pm
Meat and dairy products lead manufacturing fall https://t.co/SaNJGj9v3W
Meat and dairy products lead manufacturing fall https://t.co/SaNJGj9v3W