Neil Bateup
Fire risk in drought affected Northland & Far North
Fire and Emergency says fire danger in Northland and the Far North is at a high level with many areas continuing to dry out and long range forecasts suggesting only minimal relief on the horizon. Audio
Farmers welcome drought relief
The Agriculture Minister has made a large-scale adverse event declaration which covers the entire North Island, parts of the South Island and the Chatham Islands.
Damien O'Connor says this… Audio
Supporting our rural communities
This weekend Jesse was in Canterbury and helped out a fundraiser for the local Rural Support Trust. If you're not sure what that is, they're there to help in an emergency, but they're also there to… Audio
Farmers call for extra support in Fonterra's half-year results
Market analysts are picking some much-needed positive news in Fonterra's half-year results out in a couple of hours. Dairy farmer Neil Bateup is the chairman of the Waikato, Hauraki, Coronandel rural… Audio
North Island farmers discuss drought woes
With us to discuss how farmers are faring with the dry conditions are the Rural Support Trust's Neil Bateup in Waikato and Mike Barham in Hawke's Bay. Audio
Chief coroner promises farmers more detail on rural suicides
The chief coroner says too many staunch farmers are committing suicide and has promised more details on such deaths to try to stop them. Audio
Waikato drought situation described as serious
Waikato farmers are being told to swallow their pride and ask for help after the region was declared to be in a drought last week. Audio
Farmers Worried Over Forecasted Drought
Forecasts of warmer weather than usual this summer have farmers fearing the worst. Audio