Rural News

New Zealand Winegrowers has major concerns ahead of this year's wine excise tax increase. The rate is set to lift by about a 1-and-a-half percent on July first and industry group chair Clive Jones… Read more Audio

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Farmers are joining iwi and hapu to march in opposition to proposed SNAs - or Significant Natural Area - land restrictions. Audio

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It was announced this morning that 50 general practice vets will be allowed to enter the country - to fill acute skills shortages - including in isolated rural practices. Audio

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The Climate Change Comission has set out its final plan for how the country can cut emissions. Audio

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Seeka says it's scrambling to find workers to get the final ten percent of its fruit off the vine. Audio

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Fencing contractors are being inundated with calls as Canterbury farmers start the process of fixing the damage caused by this week's floods. Audio