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Farmers have been receptive to the idea of working together on water quality.
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Young conservationists move across region monitoring and aiding native fish species.
Rhayne employs six to eight, and harvests and sells the leaves of native plants.
Carrot Carnival and Growers' Games lead the festivities.
The campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.
Cut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.
The farm is also in the process of changing ownership.
Hundreds watch extreme 4x4 vehicles tackle gruelling challenges on a Turakina farm.
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
Getting food to market is made difficult or impossible by ageing rail overbridges.
New dyehouse marks first stage in expansion for Tasman Tanning.
About 35 register for a fundraising walk across Marangai/Fordell farms.
Agreements will be honoured despite a possible change of ownership, Tilt's manager says.
About 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.
Committee prepares for Whanganui's 15th Easter boat fishing contest.
It's been a busy year at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi, with a better hihi breeding season.
All 31 turbines are now generating electricity.
Warwick Lupton and David Alexander have enjoyed and profited from Waipipi Wind Farm.
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.
Logging truck damage to Denlair Rd brings debate about forestry roads into focus.
The new owners are now looking for tenants who may provide local jobs.
But the company has told the council it will not result in more chromium discharge.
Windermere Farms makes use of latest technology and science to up production.
Councils talk over process of applying for consent to partially drain coastal lagoon.
Daily limits were exceeded but trade waste consents were not breached, council CEO says.
Rangitīkei iwi increases its investment in highly productive coastal farm.
Seven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.
An Otago University Masters student is monitoring hihi breeding success this season.
The worth of the Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation continues to rise.
The public are asked to use a new phone app to help the council catch fly-tippers.
Whanganui District Council wants feedback on its climate change strategy.
The Howard family stays involved in a long term future for the former Westoe farm.
The Whanganui Prison stormwater discharge new consent has been on hold since 2013.
The Whanganui District Council says a new wetland area is being developed nearby.
The spring flood on September 26-27 piled up logs against the wharf.
Bushy Park Trust invites community to help in forest edge planting.
The rural sector is unhappy with agriculture's perceived contribution to climate change.
Thomas aims to focus on improving the mental health of farmers and farm workers.
Lifestyle Farming Club aims to provide information and social time for lifestyle farmers.
Difficulty of training volunteers caused DOC to employ hut rangers instead.
Future farmers will need to choose plants suited to changing climate conditions.
Coastal Bulk Shipping hopes for 50 per cent increase in cargo for MV Anatoki.
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
But an extra $6 million for water infrastructure will help future-proof Whanganui systems.
Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.
Whanganui Rural Community Board receives a briefing on farm employment issues.
Whanganui's Harbour Endowment Portfolio is worth at least $20 million, councillors told.
Whanganui District Council begins port work - at some financial risk.
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
Whitebait fishers asked to notify DOC, regional council about barriers to fish passage.
Adding and monitoring new freshwater rules will cost the region's ratepayers.
Horizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.
The majority of Whanganui councillors back Ngā Rauru's effort to change Maxwell's name.
Tasman Tanning battles to reduce chromium in waste - making disposal cheaper.
Tasman Tanning responds to a decrease in demand for its finished leather product.
Heritage NZ report unclear exactly what activity caused the damage.