No lack of transparency on M bovis response
Comment: Ministry has been open and honest on efforts to halt or control serious disease.
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Cow disease 'risk on the radar' for economy
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Editorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarity
The work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.
Farmers doing a 'great job' - Shaw
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Decision imminent on Mbovis cattle disease battle plan
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Labour shortage hits kiwifruit industry
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Seasonal labour shortage declared across the Bay of Plenty
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Farm limits an 'assault on the regions': Bridges
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Philippines-based company mounts $438m takeover bid for Tegel
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