A few photos from the 2009 Annual Southdown Tour.
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- Janet Macky’s Pāterangi calf club inspires a new generation of kids 28/10/2025Janet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch. […]
- Winds smash irrigation equipment in North Canterbury, farmers warn of long recovery 28/10/2025More than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. […]
- ‘GM-free, clean and green’ v climate change: Time for a big call – Simon Wilson 28/10/2025OPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that? […]
- Janet Macky’s Pāterangi calf club inspires a new generation of kids 28/10/2025
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- Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders togetherPeople attend the Drummond community barbeque. Photo: Supplied / Emergency Management Southlanders a […]
- 5000 still without power; outages could last till weekendPower supplies are gradually being restored across the South after last week's severe winds. Ph […]
- Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders together
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- Measles outbreak: Rural nurses target vaccination 'hesitancy'Measles is so infectious, it requires an immunity rate of at least 95 percent in the community to prevent spread. […]
- Irrigation equipment smashed by winds - 'A huge concern coming into the summer period'More than 700 pivot spans - worth $30,000 each - have been damaged in North Canterbury. […]
- 'Chainsaw cowboys': First responder worried about injuries during storm clean upA local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt, but he worries about injuries in the clean-up. […]
- Southland farmers struggling with exhaustion in wake of stormRural Support Trust says fatigue is setting in for storm-hit farmers still relying on generators, as efforts shift from animal welfare to human well-b […]
- Country Life: Clydesdales - gentle giants of horse worldBilly is quite the character and Cate Smith describes him as her mother's one true love. […]
- Country Life: First stage of Waimate Trail nears completionVolunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury. […]
- Country Life: New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objectsHusband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects […]
- Country Life: Fears for wildlife from vehicles tearing through conservation areaBen Banks is trying to protect the fragile dunes, wildlife and vegetation at a coastal lagoon near Whakatāne trapping for pests but there's anoth […]
- This calf club for 'townies' has been running for four decadesAt the club, the children learn about every aspect of their animal's life. […]
- Fonterra sale could inject $4.5b into economy and $3.2b directly to farmersThe dairy giant is hoping to sell its Anchor and Mainland brands to a French company, though the deal is far from set in stone. […]
- Falling trees kill sheep, cut power on Wairarapa farmsDespite the damage and livestock deaths, most farmers will just roll up their sleeves and do what needs to be done, a farming boss says. […]
- Measles outbreak: Rural nurses target vaccination 'hesitancy'
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