The Annual South Island Ram Fair will be held this Thursday 13th January in Christchurch, where the usual high standard of Southdown rams will be presented.
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- Weather: Multi-vehicle motorway crash cleared, long delays remain across Auckland 17/03/2025It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning. […]
- Shearing weekend round-up: Toa Henderson shines at Warkworth A&P Show 17/03/2025All the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows. […]
- Waiau A&P Show: Community spirit shines at annual event 17/03/2025'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.' […]
- Weather: Multi-vehicle motorway crash cleared, long delays remain across Auckland 17/03/2025
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- Scientist to create unique New Zealand-flavoured dried meat flakeDr Renyu Zhang said it will be similar to traditional Japanese product Katsuobushi, but with a unique Kiwi twist. […]
- Blueberry boom: Market set to expand as confidence growsConfidence in the future of blueberries as a crop will see the sector expand in coming years according to Blueberries New Zealand. […]
- Country Life: Family fun at the Waiau A&P ShowTuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. […]
- Country Life: Geoff Allott on new market possibilities in IndiaGeoff Allott, a former Black Cap and co-founder of exporting company Quality NZ, has been in the Indian market for 12 years. […]
- Country Life: Farming in the lap of luxury at Wharekauhau Country EstateFarmer Bradley Riggs has more than just the sheep to think about. He has high profile guests and celebrities staying at the farm's luxury lodge a […]
- Hunters donate venison to needy families in SouthlandFoodbanks in Southland are having kilos of venison delivered for free, along with recipes suggesting how to cook it. […]
- Meet New Zealand's National butchery team - the Hellers Sharp BlacksThe eight-strong team is heading to the World Butchers' Challenge in Paris later this month to represent New Zealand. […]
- Essential water use only as Northland's drought conditions worsenUnder level 4 restrictions introduced this week in Dargaville, town supply water may be used only for drinking, cooking, washing clothes and showering […]
- Waikato farmers urged to watch for parasitic noodle-like weed Cuscuta campestrisThe yellow invasive plant grows in the shape of a messy circle and entwines itself around other plants. […]
- Southland farmers call for mallard ducks to be classified as pestsAn explosion of ducks is causing big problems for farmers as they are munching through crops. […]
- The women competing to be crowned first female top National Excavator OperatorHistory could be made at the National Excavator Operator Competition, where contests have had to dunk basketballs, pour tea, and scoop eggs in heavy m […]
- Scientist to create unique New Zealand-flavoured dried meat flake
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