Thursday, November 20, 2025

Rural

Crowds set to return for annual show

Thousands are expected to flock to the Clevedon Agricultural & Pastoral Show this weekend, with organisers promising a “bigger and better” line-up of family...

Finding happy homes, for happy calves

For 11 years, Paws Awhile has helped rehome farm and domestic animals. Anna Dahlberg always wanted to run a sanctuary, but did not know where...

Q&A with Diana Gallagher of Clevedon Strawberries

Diana and Kevin Gallagher own Clevedon Strawberries, running the main site at Clevedon, and a second patch at Ardmore. HELENA O’NEILL talks with Diana about...

Seminars to raise awareness around bar crossings

As Safer Boating Week draws to a close, the Coastguard is raising awareness around bar crossings. Simon Marshall is the Coastguard bar safety project lead...

Contest to tackle fishy issue

Time is running out to register for the inaugural Franklin Mud Marlin Competition. Franklin Young Farmers Club is hosting the event, which club chair Marie...

Franklin farming on show

A Franklin photographer is a finalist in the country’s largest photography competition. Ethan Lowry, who works for Clevedon design agency Beyond Usual, took a photo...

Calling giant pumpkin growers

The hunt is on for the community’s best pumpkin growers with the launch of Hūnua's Giant Pumpkin Contest. Hūnua School PTA is running the contest,...

Angling and mental health benefits

A New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental...

PHOTOS: Country fun all round

Schools around Franklin braved downpours and strong winds (with finally some sunshine thrown in) in September, as they celebrated their country roots with agriculture...

Adoption centre rehomes more than 100 dogs

More than 112 dogs have been rehomed by the Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre (PAC) as the facility marked six months of being open...