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Red Poll cattle: A resilient breed, farmers say
Delegation in New Zealand to talk about their favourite stock.
Kāpiti chef turned setbacks into business success through hard work
Without hard work and determination Fiona Greig wouldn't be where she is today.
Vintage tractors, steam engines, hotrods and more at vintage machinery weekend
The last Harvest Weekend was held four years ago.
Levin's AP&I Show: definitely worth a look this weekend
Friday is a busy day as all participants get ready for the first ever Royal AP&I Show.
Shop owner expects good business in Shannon
'Local businesses have already noticed an increase in traffic.'
Home Industries a longtime staple of Horowhenua’s AP&I Show
Involvement with the show is a family tradition going across generations.
Big appetite for Horowhenua's Royal AP&I Show
In the sheep section alone an extra 100 competitors are expected to show.
Court of Appeal rules in favour of Muaūpoko over freshwater rules
'As owners we have always fought hard to protect the mauri and life force of our taonga.'
Royal status for Horowhenua AP&I Show
The Horowhenua AP&I Show has impressed the Royal Agricultural Society.
Public pathway a possibility near Lake Horowhenua
Former farm cattle race deemed perfect for multiple forms of public access.
Passion for community and farming rewarded
Charlie and Chrissy Pedersen have made their mark on Foxton and beyond.
The bridge has been a category 1 historic place for the last ten years.
The fate of the historic bridge is far from certain, but discussions are underway.
Iwi battles Govt on freshwater exemptions
Horowhenua Lake Trust and Muaūpoko Tribal Authority are at the Appeal Court this week.
Ō2NL storm in a teacup: Minister claims it was 'administrative error'
While saying the project will start in 2025, funding for Ō2NL has not yet been committed.
AP&I Show a right royal affair in 2024
Horowhenua will start off the centenary celebrations for it 'with a bang'.
Plantain: Humble plant with big impact on nitrogen leaching
Trial shows Ecotain plantain in pasture significantly reduces nitrogen entering waterways.
Foxton Beach woodturner utilises shed full of skills in retirement
Barry Cardiff invested in his hobby and has seen the benefits ever since.
Couple growing heirloom apple collection
"The soil in Horowhenua is so beautiful and the climate so much better."
Ōpiki Young Farmers: 83 years on and they’re still young and keen as
Energetic group offers peer support and plenty of fun activities for rural young people.
Dairy a Royal Event for Horowhenua agricultural show
Horowhenua's AP&I Show will bring farming closer to town, offering something for everyone.
Let's get Foxton's awa flowing again
"The Government did this and admitted long ago it was a mistake that needed correcting."
Farm Environment Awards spell out benefits of work done
The Robinsons aim is to supply good quality food to the locals and have had good feedback.
Pedley spent his entire life at the show
Brought along to Horowhenua's AP&I Show as a baby he hasn't missed a show in 77 years.
Green light for Horowhenua AP&I Show
The show is hoping to offer a full complement of events as long as we remain in orange.
Three Waters: Councils reeling from shock announcement
The breadth of opinion as to whether these reforms should happen or not has been wide.
RSE workers highly skilled and worth extra money
Every RSE worker costs $20,000 on top of the wages, while earning well above the minimum.
Lake Horowhenua clean-up closer to reality
Horizons has bought a farm allowing it to build a wetland that will improve water quality.
Gilbert Timms: 60 years of passion for AP&I Show
"When it was time to retire, he did the opposite: he bought more land."
Regeneration of original bush ends karaka reign
Non-fruiting karaka are left to offer cover as the original diversity of species returns.
Axemen looking forward to great competition at AP&I Show
Many axewomen and men grow up watching their parents or older sibling compete as choppers.
Royal status for 2021 AP&I Show sections
Royal status helps to attract more participants and competitors than ever to an AP&I show.
Special provisions for Horowhenua growers confirmed
The Government will be working with councils and relevant iwi and hāpu to achieve this.
Foxton flooding soon a thing of the past?
The plan includes diverting surface water from the catchment east of Foxton.
Swazi staff glad to be back at work
"We had a lot of staff input into the process of starting manufacturing again."
Horowhenua fruit and veg growers adapt
Wearing a face mask means you are more conscious of (not) touching your face.
Strict rules hampering vege growers
Woodhaven Gardens has reduced nitrogen losses by nearly half.
Plums targeted in brazen theft
"It would have been a team effort too with 20 fully laden trees being picked clean."
Interaction between man, dog and sheep
You can get really close and see everything at the Horowhenua Show dog trials.
Booming nursery established by Greenheart
There is also the beginning of a thriving vegetable garden.
Stories from the farm strike chord with rural kids
Author tours encourage children to write and show what it takes to write and publish.
Nats launch petition on four-lane expressway
A petition in support of the O2NL Expressway is hoping for thousands of signatures.
Campaign team pushes Twyford on expressway progress
Small win for expressway fight as campaign team meets Minister in Wellington.
Hey pesto! Levin's Genoese an awards finalist
Genoese Foods in Levin is a finalist in the NZ Food Awards for innovation.
'There is an anti-road fixation, and Levin is caught in the middle'
Horowhenua may become bottleneck or even black hole if roading not addressed.
Employers: Why we hire refugees
Two Horowhenua business owners talk about their experiences employing refugees.
Ōhau Reserve's illegal dump upsets locals
A large illegal dump of rubbish at a reserve near the Ōhau River has disgusted locals.
Horowhenua's Lewis Farms extends strawberry supply
A Horowhenua couple are utilising new systems to extend strawberry production.
Giant catamaran stops traffic
A giant catamaran stopped traffic as it travelled from Palmerston North to Foxton.
Save Our River Trust takes on Foxton's Kings Canal
Foxton's Save Our River Trust wants to save Kings Canal.
Whitestone Post service is coming to Horowhenua
Horowhenua, Kapiti and Manawatu will get a new postal provider called Whitestone Post.
Horse Racing: Trudi tackles Mongol Derby
Trudi Thomas-Morton will take part in 1000km adventure on Mongolian horses.