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Gardening – Fantastic feijoa
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
We’re currently in a feijoa frenzy. Not that I’m complaining, as this happens to be one of my favourite fruits. Feijoas are somewhat unique to…
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Duck shooters need dog treatment evidence
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
Farmers are being encouraged to remind duck shooters coming onto their property to check the worming status of their dogs. Untreated dogs carry the risk...
/Health & LifestyleEmissions feedback sought from farmers
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
The Climate Change Commission is coming to Wellsford next week for one of nine national consultation events for farmers, growers and rural residents. The agriculture...
/EnvironmentCommunity garden
Mon, 29 Apr 2024
A meeting will be held in Warkworth this Wednesday May 1 to discuss the pros and cons of establishing a local community garden. The meeting...
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Animals – The right diet
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
The right diet for all dogs does not exist. Just like all of us are individuals, so are our companion animals and as our needs...
/RuralPuhoi turns orange for pumpkin day
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Cinderella would have felt right at home in Puhoi on April 6 when the Giant Puhoi Pumpkin Competition was held at the Puhoi Pub. “It...
/EntertainmentGardening – So much more than parsley
Wed, 3 Apr 2024
I’ve grown some herbs for as long as I can remember, but they have generally been forgotten in some corner of the garden, occasionally being...
/RuralA&P Show thanks supporters
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Two Warkworth A&P stalwarts were recognised at this year’s show held on March 16. Medals were presented to Karen Woolley and Doug Poland. Woolley received...
/EntertainmentBallance Farm Environment Awards 2024
Wed, 27 Mar 2024
Every year, the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust showcases the best examples of sustainable farming and growing, via its Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), as...
/EnvironmentFruit fly release pursued
Tue, 26 Mar 2024
Waikato Regional Council remains committed to its plan to release a fruit fly as a biological control agent for moth plant, despite strong opposition from...
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