Sunday, May 31, 2026

Rural

Franklin farmers budget boom?

Jon Rawlinson -
Farmers are set to reap the benefits of Budget 2026, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay expects. “We are working hard alongside farmers and growers to achieve...

All cheers at Country Table

Times Team -
A home-grown initiative is already seeing compliments dished out to the chefs by diners and growers alike. The Country Table is expected to help celebrate...

Young Grower – where there’s a Wilcox…

Times Team -
An agronomist for AS Wilcox, James Blair is national final bound after reaping victory at Pukekohe Young Grower of the year. “This was the first...

Paws for applause – Boston Terrier Fun Day

Times Team -
They may originate from ‘Beantown’ rather than the Super City, but Boston Terriers have fallen into favour here too. From the fastest eater to the...

Dog gone? Go home, stay home

Times Team -
By Kerry Lee Social media seems to be filled with posts about people losing their dogs. However, a few simple measures can help ensure...

James Blair takes Pukekohe Young Grower title

Jon Rawlinson -
A new Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year has been crowned. Held at Tuakau’s La Valla on Friday, the competition (run by Horticulture NZ) resulted...

Pukekohe Young Grower 2026

Times Team -
Pukekohe will be the winner on the day (on May 15) as contestants aiming to become Horticulture NZ's Young Grower of the Year are...

Foul weather fair for fowl

Times Team -
A wet start to winter has made for happy hunting across the country. Now underway, the game bird season appears promising due, in no small...

Walk ‘n’ Wag – every dog has THIS day…

Kerry Lee -
By Kerry Lee Maraetai will experience a dog day afternoon but no one seems to mind. Billed as a dog-friendly, social event the Walk 'n'...

Mayday at Pukekohe Park

Times Team -
On the wrong side of the world, May Day is a celebration of spring; here in New Zealand, it means that it’s almost time...
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