Steve Carle is managing editor of the Bush Telegraph
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Billion trees policy 'spells end of farming'
"Billion Trees policy is not about a need for trees, it's just politics."

Talking Point: Policies put communities at risk
Fabric of local rural communities could be severely impacted by conversion to forestry.

Our view: Rural areas face risk from forestry
The fabric of our local rural communities could be severely impacted by forestry.

Inaugural sale for Tapiri Angus stud
There were 18 bulls sold with an average price of $8111.

Young tanker fan gets a special treat at Fonterra
Fonterra staff thought they would plan a surprise for a young milk tanker fan.

Gleeson Transport: Winding down well-known business
Gleeson Trucking is winding down after 86 years of business.

Farmers awarded for innovation in employment
Farm work carried out by staff who work when it suits them.

Maharahara farmers farewelled to Dannevirke
A farewell evening was held for Alf and Esther Knight from Maharahara West.

M. bovis outbreak: Farmers warned to winter over
Farmers told it will be 'some time' before a decision is made on fighting the disease.

Makuri farmers meet to discuss Mycoplasma Bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis

Old steam train gets new home at Tractor Shed Museum
An old steam crane has been moved to new home at Tractor Shed Museum.

Water restrictions put pressure on Pahiatua, Woodville
Additional sources of treated drinking water are being tankered in.

Pahiatua shocked at closure of town ANZ
Southern Tararua residents are stunned by the closure of Pahiatua's ANZ bank

Manawatu Gorge will never reopen - NZTA
Manawatu Gorge closed indefinitely by seismic risks and the effects of water.

Bark Up returns to Pongaroa
Pongaroa's annual Bark Up competition is on again outside the Pongaroa Tavern

Historic railcar restoration nears completion
Restoration of the Wairarapa Class RM5 Mahuhu, is nearing completion.

Gorge Options: 'Should have a 1000-year feel to it'
NZ First deputy leader Ron Mark has fired a broadside at plans for the Manawatu Gorge.

NZ First MP blasts Manawatu Gorge replacement proposals
NZTA briefings on 13 options for the crumbling state highway labeled a PR exercise.

Urgent appeal to save old presses
An urgent appeal is going out to save two Cossar newspaper printing presses

Old machinery on show at the Woodville Tractor Shed
Nestled at 211 Troup Road, Woodville, is a vintage hobby museum called the Tractor Shed

Pine needle dieback in south Tararua
Dieback of pine needles on a plantation prompted a resident to ask why trees are dying.