New forestry rules long overdue but still welcome - Feds
“It’s great to finally see some action that will make a difference for rural communities."
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The Country Full Show: October 5, 2023
James Shaw, Toby Williams, Laura Murdoch, Kevin Barrett, Chris Russell.
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The $250,000 is part of a funding package for communities affected by weather events.
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'It’s very exciting': Three new species of beetles discovered in Rotorua
Pest control is believed to have played a major role in improving biodiversity.
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Otago turns on the treats for Pōrangahau pair
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Tensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockade
Police say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.
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Last month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.
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September brought some of the Far North's hottest days for the month.
New photos of road shunted sideways by massive landslide in Gisborne
An estimated 100m of Tiniroto Rd was moved sideways into a paddock
Marty Verry: Finally some good news on climate change front
Three crucial policies are needed.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
'We made history today': Rugby tournament's first-ever girls team thrash boys 65-0
They're a team of wingers, with just three forwards.
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The Country Full Show: October 4, 2023
Todd McClay, Judith Swales, Jane Smith, Cameron Bagrie, David Foote.
'Frickin' embarrassment': West Coast Regional Council's rates mistake
“The calculations are wrong", but affected residents may not see a refund until next year.
Major Gisborne highway slip a huge blow to small communities.
The section of Tiniroto Rd between Rockhill Rd and Parikanapa Rd is impassable.
New York Times: Should kids join the killing in NZ’s war on invasive species?
NYT: Hunting contest exposes tension over how kids should be taught about conservation.
Act's primary industries policy: 6 regulations to get the chop
Act leader wants farmers to be set free from rules imposed 'by Wellington bureaucrats'.
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'We made history today': Rugby tournament's first ever girls team thrashes boys 65-0
They're a team of wingers, with just three forwards, but these speedy girls ran rampant.