Rural News

A group representing independent butchers fears some would not survive an extended lockdown opperating under the current rules. Audio

A Pukekohe vegetable grower says with independent fruit and vege stores unable to open - his crops will be left in the ground to rot. Audio

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Primary industry leaders met online this morning to discuss the national lockdown, as the majority of businesses in the primary industries are allowed to keep operating during Alert Level Four. Audio

Farmers in the Buller District who are still in clean up mode after last month's flood are preparing for another downpour. The Metservice has a heavy rain warning in place for the region - up to a 140… Read more Audio

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The Meat Industry Association says the Government's workplace vaccination initiative is moving too slowly and there's been no recognition of the high risk environment its 25,000 workers face. Last… Read more Audio

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The fall out over a software programme used to audit land use consents could see Hawkes Bay farmers going to court. Audio