Government classifies drought conditions in Top of the South as medium-scale adverse event
Source: New Zealand Government
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has classified the drought conditions in the Marlborough, Tasman, and Nelson districts as a medium-scale adverse event,...
Valuable work of weather volunteers
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Every day at 8am Hawke’s Bay farmer Robert Buchanan heads out to his rain gauge...
Proposals aimed at user-friendly, up-to-date conservation processes
Source: New Zealand Government
Public feedback is being sought on proposed changes to improve management planning and concession processes in conservation legislation.
“Management strategies and plans...
Rural News – FEDSVoice: All your rural listening in one place
Source: Federated Farmers
Listen in for all the latest farming news and views – and voice your own thoughts.
That’s what’s on offer from the newly-updated Federated...
Business News – Higher than-expected demand for NAIT Accreditation under the new standards
Source: OSPRI New Zealand
OSPRI’s National Manager, Quality, Compliance and Assurance, Melissa Bailey, says the surge in demand came at the end of 2022 which created...
Community meeting to discuss toxic pig’s ear plant
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
Date: 21 Sep 2023
An ‘invasion’ of the exotic plant pig’s ear is causing angst in Akaroa residents, and a public...
Cats add to Māui dolphin’s plight
Source: Auckland Council
Cats are contributing to the deaths of critically endangered Māui dolphins.
With numbers thought to be as low as 100, Manukau Harbour Forum...
Further Government support for flood affected Buller communities
Source: New Zealand Government
The Government is contributing $100,000 via a Mayoral Relief Fund to support Buller District residents most affected by the severe weather...
Auckland overnight motorway closures 17 – 22 September 2023
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be...
Auckland overnight motorway closures 29 September – 6 October 2023
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be...
Tidying up in Te Horo
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Old State Highway 1 Te Horo users can expect to see some work on the road over the coming weeks.
Road...
Federated Farmers: Have fun hunters, but don’t duck your responsibilities
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Federated Farmers
Safety first and always – and don’t forget to seek permission before accessing private land. They’re the key messages from Federated...
