Rural
Timaru families figure out next step after meatworks closure
Hundreds of people in Timaru are trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs at the local Alliance's Smithfield processing plant. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Hawke's Bay farm to become cadet training facility
The new facility will take over from the Waipaoa Farm Cadet scheme which operated for 17 years.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
The challenge of delivering rural dental care
For the first time in eight years, Great Barrier Island will have a visiting dentist, which means people who can't afford to fly to Auckland will now have the chance to seek treatment. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Rural poaching among farmer's top crime worries
Farmers say rural poaching is one of their biggest crime worries, and they don't trust police to follow up their reports. Audio
NZ Post looks to cut number of delivery days
The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rural workers urged to rest up between jobs
Rural contractors are being urged to think about the 'F' word during the busy harvest period.
Mahi tokens launched in project to regrow native habitats
An East Coast beef station has become a test case for a habitat regeneration project offering Mahi Tokens to fund the environmental work.
Farmers rejoice: Freshwater rules put on pause
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers.
Rodeo ropes in a comeback in Hawke's Bay
Rodeos are rising in popularity, and a group of Hawke's Bay cowboys and cowgirls have booked a date to revive their local event, which was last held 16 years ago.
Getting cosy and creative under canvas
Schoolchildren are learning in a bell tent on a riverside farm in South Wairarapa. They're taking part in a project connecting the community to the river and moana. Audio
The not so glamorous life of flower farming
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, on how growing flowers helps her juggle a busy young family while keeping her close to her roots in horticulture. Audio
Healthy cows and soils puts spring in farmers step
The last time Country Life visited John Legg's Leeston dairy farm, he was adopting regenerative practices across the property. Five years later, he tells Cosmo it's been a big learning curve but he's… Audio
Country Life for Friday 25 October 2024
This week Country Life catches up with a dairy farmer embracing regenerative farming, a Gisborne flower farmer who makes beautiful bouquets between juggling two young kids and finds out how a farm… Audio
Country Life: The truth about flower farming
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, juggles a busy young family with her burgeoning flower growing business.
Getting cosy and creative under canvas
A riverside tent becomes a classroom for the day for children taking part in the Ruamāhanga Farm Foundation project, connecting the awa with the local community.
Gisborne farmers fight for cyclone bridge rebuilds
A collection of Gisborne families are still anxiously awaiting updates about council-owned bridges destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle, cutting them off from public roads.
