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Entries open for Dairy Woman of the Year award
Do you know a dedicated dairy woman who goes the extra mile? If so, she may be in with a chance of winning the $20,000...
Crossings set for improvement
A pedestrian crossing opposite Wellsford School is among those earmarked for improvement by Auckland Transport. Forty-nine crossings are being upgraded as part of a safety...
See-through silage wrap to raise funds for local schools
Farmers’ silage could be helping local schools this season, thanks to a national fundraising promotion being run by a company that imports and distributes plastic...
Trust offers free business development for women in farming
Two free national initiatives aimed at helping women in sheep and beef farming to take a more active role in their businesses will be held...
Kidd’s project to give homeless a rest
A project spearheaded by Year 3 Warkworth Primary School student Nate Kidd-Edis will see 13 beds given to homeless people in the Warkworth area for...
Freedom camping consultation
A draft bylaw that defines the number of sites across Auckland where freedom camping is allowed is out for consultation. Council has assessed more than...
Weather ‘same but different’
While there is the possibility of “an abnormal El Niño weather event” this summer, weather predictions for summer in the north are looking average. NIWA...
Views sought on NAIT
The Ministry of Primary Industries is calling for feedback on proposed changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme. The Ministry says the...
Rain dampens down show turnout
The future of the Wellsford Country Show may depend on who is prepared to organise it next year. Show stalwart Lynette Gubb says the event...
Music and movies come to Coast parks
Manly Park will once again become a music venue, with a free concert taking place there in March as part of Auckland Council’s Music in...
