All posts tagged "rural"

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  Rural

  Supporting 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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  Rural

  Rural 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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  Thankful 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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  Otago 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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  MPs 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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  More 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...

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  Urban growth, climate change and water quality key issues for 2019

  Urban growth, climate change and water quality are some of the biggest issues facing our planners in 2019, according to the New...

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  News and Views

  Prime arable and grazing research station for sale

  After 72 years of contributing to local and regional research, AgResearch’s grazing and arable Research Station at Winchmore, North-West of Ashburton is...

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  Let’s get better coverage for all

  Better connectivity coverage is needed for rural business and communities to thrive, says Federated Farmers.