Food
Midday Rural News for 28 June 2023
The Ministry for Primary Industries says its well placed to fight multiple biosecurity incursions testing the country.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Supermarkets warn fruit and veg could be in short supply
Fruit and vegetables could again be victims of the latest wild weather. A least one supermarket chain is warning broccolli, lettuce, bagged salads and mandarins could be in short supply over the next… Audio
Lab grown meat in US could mean big money for NZ business
The green light for lab grown meat to be sold in American restaurants and supermarkets could mean big business for a New Zealand company producing the "seeds" the flesh can be cultivated from. For the… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 June 2023
Food and fibre companies are hoping to build stronger relationships in China this week.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio
Foodbanks in flood-stricken areas prioritised for $6 million of extra funding
Foodbanks in flood-stricken areas have been prioritised for $6 million of extra government funding to meet strong demand, particularly in communities affected by extreme weather events.
That means… Audio
'The need is more than ever' - food bank boss Dave Letele
The government has announced another six million dollars in funding for food banks around Aotearoa. Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni revealed the funding boost yesterday, saying there's demand… Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 June 2023
The wet weather is having an impact on Gisborne vegetable producers.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio
How to make the perfect pie
Cordon Bleu-trained chef Wendy Morgan pretty much grew up in a Canterbury pie shop. She's packaged up a lifetime's knowledge of pies into her debut cookbook - "Who Made all the Pies: The Ultimate… Audio
Curbing food waste: New bins trialled for foodscraps in Auckland
Auckland Council is hoping new food scrap bins will save sending 100,000 tonnes of foodwaste to landfill. Food bins have been rolled out to 140,000 households across West Auckland and the North Shore… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the fresh produce markets with our Minister of Fruit and Veggies Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Is coffee doing your garden more harm than good?
Our compost bins are full of coffee grounds, and some gardening experts not only advocate that, but also recommend sprinkling coffee grounds directly on the garden. But in the latest New Scientist… Audio
Pamela Clark: don't make the tip truck cake
Featuring a chip-lipped duck, a structurally unsound tip truck, and the iconic train cake on the cover, a book of 108 themed cakes has been sparking sugary fantasies for three generations of kids. Audio, Gallery
Countdown proposes changes that will remove butchery workers
Countdown has told its butchery staff of proposed changes that would see them no longer needed.
Inside the restaurant where nobody knows when it's going to open
A Christchurch restaurant which operates irregular opening hours and without a menu has been dubbed one of the city's "best kept secrets". Audio
Cauliflower cheese baked potatoes
For the colder wintery days chef, author and local body councillor Martin Bosley has a great family recipe that's easy to make and bound to be a crowd pleaser. He's sharing his recipe for a hearty… Audio
