All posts tagged "rural"

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  Rural

  Government announces rural recycling ‘a must do’

  Supporting farmers to preserve the environment by offering alternatives to the harmful disposal practices of burning, burying and stockpiling of waste is...

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  News and Views

  LGNZ welcomes detail on long needed drinking-water regulator

  LGNZ is welcoming the introduction of the Water Services Bill, legislation that will detail the powers of the recently formed drinking water...

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  Rural

  $300 million a “shot in the arm” for Canterbury region

  The announcement that $300 million of the $3 billion infrastructure fund in the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will be allocated to...

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  Rural

  New wetland guidance to help improve water quality

  New guidance on the performance and design of constructed farm wetlands draws on local and international evidence to show how well-planned wetlands...

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  Fast Facts

  Rural NZ deserve a share of the infrastructure spend

  As it divvies up the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure spending pie, the government should reserve a few slices for the rural...

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  Rural

  High-profile farmers take a stand at Wanaka A&P Show

  Farming advocacy group AgProud hopes to unify the rural and urban communities of the South Island at the Wanaka A&P Show.

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  Rural

  Rural 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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  Rural

  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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  Rural

  Recycling 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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  News and Views

  Buy-back scheme must work for rural firearms owners

  The firearms buy-back process for what are now prohibited semi-automatic firearms must work for rural firearms owners, Federated Farmers says.