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How long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?
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Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
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'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
Piggery effluent polluting stream
Waikato Regional Council has successfully sought an interim Enforcement Order to stop piggery effluent from entering a waterway north of Te Aroha. Video / Waikato Regional Council
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Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
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There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.
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Northland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breaches
Failing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
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Fonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energy
Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.
Govt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weather
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