Blue Sky Meats directors have faced shareholders questions after posting a loss for the second year in a row.
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Reports that a wallaby is being kept as a pet in Hamilton
A report that a wallaby is being kept as a pet in Hamilton is being investigated.
Lake Alice water tower sold
The water tower at Lake Alice may yet become a home following its recent sale.Rob Bennett, a friend of the former owner who is currently overseas, said there was considerable interest in the tower when it was privately listed for…
Farmers pledge to improve NZ’s waterways
Developments in science will help prevent and mitigate the country’s freshwater quality issues, say farming leaders who have formed a group to address the degradation of the country’s rivers.For the first time in this country, a…
Safer drinking water in pipeline for Omanaia residents
Safer drinking water is in the pipeline for Omanaia residents, after the Far North District Council voted last week to build a new $2.2 million treatment plant.The plant will supply treated water to about 44 households that currently…
Rangitata farmer used excessive force and violence against cows
A South Canterbury farmer used “repeated and excessive force” and “violence and cruelty” against an unknown number of cows, the Timaru District Court has heard.
Spate of thefts plaguing rural CHB
The spate of thefts and rural burglaries in Central Hawke’s Bay is continuing.Police said thousands of dollars of equipment was stolen after thieves broke into a shipping container owned by contractors Fulton Hogan at Gwavas Station…
Environment Canterbury councillor releases freshwater pollution video
A Canterbury regional councillor has waded into the country’s freshwater debate ahead of September’s election with an upbeat approach inspired by pop star Taylor Swift.
Expanded marina could boost economy for Bay of Islands
An expanded Opua marina could create 60 new jobs and pump an extra $23 million a year into the Bay of Islands economy, according to the project’s backers.The marina’s second stage, with an extra 149 berths, taking the total close…
Demand for deer farms in Canterbury outstrips supply
Deer farm listings are in short supply as buyers line up for sought after Canterbury properties on the back of venison prices reaching record highs.