Rural
Bank closures: Mayors deliver plea for more bank branches to Beehive
South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen has delivered a petition to Parliament on behalf of 33 mayors urging banks to reinstate rural branches across New Zealand.
Midday Rural News for 3 March 2021
Farmers, dairy analysts and other industry players were shocked this morning when they woke to find there had been a huge 15 percent lift in prices at the global auction overnight.
Rural reporter… Audio
Dairy prices shoot up 15 percent
Dairy prices continue to shoot up, reaching a seven year high in the latest global auction overnight.
The price for wholemilk powder rose 15 percent to US$4231 a tonne.
Analysts had tipped a small… Audio
Regional mayors back Covid-19 level 2 precautions
While many and various events up and down the South Island have been cancelled due to being locked down in Covid-19 alert level 2, some of the regions mayors insist its where they need to be. Video, Audio
Calls for an inquiry into banks quitting provincial communities
Mayors across the country are calling for a formal inquiry into the closure of banks in provincial communities. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz explains to Jesse why they want to keep… Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 March 2021
A Motueka apple company has created a new brand to sell storm-damaged fruit which would otherwise be going to waste.
Rural reporter Andrew McRae has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
Farm animals suffering heat stress - calls for compliance
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is being urged to do more to prevent farm animals suffering from heat stress. Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 March 2021
The Golden Shears competition, which last year celebrated its 60th year, has been cut due to the Covid-19 Alert Level changes.
Rural reporter, Susan Murray, has te pūrongo taiwhenua. Audio
Casey Evans: Farmer, musician, mum, cowgirl
Southern woman Casey Evans has managed to combine her love of horses and music into a truly unique career. After travelling the world working as a horse trainer in the US, Australia and Canada, she's… Audio
Summer Series - A coast to coast adventure for at-risk youth
The 180 Degrees Trust runs youth development programmes for at risk young people in Canterbury. The biggest event on its calendar is the Southern Alps Traverse, a gruelling, character-building… Video, Audio
Summer Series - A coast to coast adventure for at-risk youth
The 180 Degrees Trust runs youth development programmes for at risk young people in Canterbury. The biggest event on its calendar is the Southern Alps Traverse, a gruelling, character-building…
AudioNew grower on the block
Waitatapia Station's Hew Darlymple says he's been surprised at the intensity of growing fresh vegies. "It's relentless, absolutely relentless." Cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower are now grown on the… Audio
New grower on the block
Waitatapia Station's Hew Darlymple says he's been surprised at the intensity of growing fresh vegies. "It's relentless, absolutely relentless." Cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower are now grown on the…
AudioBirds vs Birds
Gisborne Grape grower James Millton encourages territorial birds to visit his vineyards during the harvest in the hope they'll see off others intent on pecking his grapes. Audio
Birds vs Birds
Gisborne Grape grower James Millton encourages territorial birds to visit his vineyards during the harvest in the hope they'll see off others intent on pecking his grapes.
AudioOn the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions
In Northland lots of dairy herds are being sold and in the South Island nearly all the regions are trucking along well for the time of the year. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions
In Northland lots of dairy herds are being sold and in the South Island nearly all the regions are trucking along well for the time of the year.
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