Festival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink map
Organiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".
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One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
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To shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep
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Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
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The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
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Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
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Wellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milk
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Why tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem Ormond
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94 days and 200 miles: Farm dog Scottie's long journey home in 1921
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'Good to see smiles on their faces': Young Farmers helping older farmers
“There are times they’ve helped us, so there’s a lot of respect for older farmers."
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DoC urges caution while whitebaiting
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Chaff cutter from 1886 a piece of history restored to its former glory
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Plaque unveiled to honour Cancer Society daffodil-growing trio
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When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
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'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
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Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
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A keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations
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Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934
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Milk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated
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