Rural

Fed (not) up with TOP

The Opportunity Party’s climate change policy is ideological, unaffordable and totally unnecessary nonsense, Federated Farmers claims. "The Opportunity Party has now exposed themselves as an...

Deceased dolphin found in Kawakawa Bay

By Times’ Junior Journalist Josh Arnold A deceased dolphin was recently discovered in the waters off Kawakawa Bay. The animal was found with extensive bruising...

Ben again – ‘shooting’ Franklin bats

Waiuku-based Finding Franklin Bats is finding that finding Franklin bats should become a little easier. Armed with a Canon (or several), the Auckland Council-assisted initiative...

For calf and country…

Kicking off Calf Club season, Karaka School’s Agricultural Day and Mauku School’s Country Life Day set quite the standard for others to follow. As...

New firearm laws on target?

Although firearm law reforms were brought in with a bang in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch terror attack, the Arms Act 2026 has...

Plan change paused?

Applying the brakes to Plan Change 1 (PC1) by Waikato Regional Council (WRC) will likely meet with approval on both sides of the Bombays. A...

It’s the time of the year again…

With the arrival of spring comes the excitement of lambs, calves, kids, and, for us, foals. While most mares foal without assistance, many owners...

Fed Farmers want clarity on visitor spending levy

Federated Farmers has cautiously welcomed National’s campaign promise to reset International Levy spending but says the details will determine its support. Federated Farmers conservation spokesperson...

Calf Club dates – rural pets on parade

Rural pet wranglers are hard at work across Franklin and North Waikato, preparing for the upcoming ag day season. Otaua School pupil Leonard Stichbury, 11,...

Ready to Run catalogue ready to read

The New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) Ready to Run catalogue is out now and already drawing attention. While breeze-up analysis and physical inspections will come closer...