Rural
Midday Rural News for 19 November 2019
New Zealand's biggest rural lender says it supports the broad intention of the Government's proposed freshwater reforms. Audio
A2 Milk extends supply agreement with Synlait Milk
The A2 Milk Company has extended its manufacturing and supply arrangements with Synlait Milk, as part of its global supply strategy.
Midday Rural News for 18 November 2019
New analysis from DairyNZ has given the Government's freshwater policies a price of more than 80 billion dollars over 30 years. Audio
Off Like a Rockit
New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia. Audio, Gallery
Off Like a Rockit
New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia.
AudioPower to the People
Born and bred Reefton sparky Greg Topp is part of a team of locals who formed the Reefton Powerhouse Trust in 2011. Their goal is to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua River to its former… Audio
Power to the People
Born and bred Reefton sparky Greg Topp is part of a team of locals who formed the Reefton Powerhouse Trust in 2011. Their goal is to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua River to its former…
AudioRegional Wrap
Welcome rain has set farms up for the summer but hail in Hawke's Bay and Pukekohe has caused some fruit damage. It hasn't really warmed up in the far south and grass is struggling to grow. Audio
Proud to Show
On the eve of the 2019 New Zealand Agricultural Show dozens of exhibitors are preparing their cattle at the A & P Showgrounds in Christchurch. As well as showing her own cows and calves, agricultural… Audio
Proud to Show
On the eve of the 2019 New Zealand Agricultural Show dozens of exhibitors are preparing their cattle at the A & P Showgrounds in Christchurch. As well as showing her own cows and calves, agricultural…
AudioFull Episode for Friday 15 November 2019
Country Life talks to Sarah O'Connell on the eve of the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch, Reefton sparky Greg Topp is among locals helping to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua… Audio
Full Episode for Friday 15 November 2019
Country Life talks to Sarah O'Connell on the eve of the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch, Reefton sparky Greg Topp is among locals helping to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua…
AudioMidday Rural News for 15 November 2019
Farmers say they are not giving up the fight for their communities, despite getting a cold shoulder from the Government when they marched on parliament yesterday. Audio
Shane Jones elaborates on 'rednecks' comments
Forestry Minister Shane Jones welcomed hundreds of farmers who converged on Parliament yesterday to protest at forestry encroaching on agricultural land.
The lobby group 50 Shades of Green organised… Audio
An update from the director New Zealands largest A&P show
Over the last two days thousands of people have flocked to one of New Zealand's largest A&P shows in Christchurch. Now known as the New Zealand Agricultural Show - the annual event held at the A&P… Audio
Crowds of farmers march on Parliament protesting forestry creep
Hundreds of farmers marched on parliament on Thursday, saying the countryside risks being swamped by tree planting and their livelihoods risk going to the wall.
They say slow-growing trees do not pay… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 November 2019
Farmers have come from around New Zealand into central Wellington today to protest at what they fear is a creeping takover of rural areas by forestry. Audio
