Rural

High risk of contamination in rural school water

The Water Services Authority says the risk of contamination in many school water supplies is extremely high. It said it was particularly worried about the... Read More

NZ's skifields optimistic re school holiday snow

Despite warmer-than-average June temperatures and wet weather across the country, skifields remain optimistic they'll have enough snow to stay open for the upcoming... Read More

BoP flood defence warning this winter

Winter has arrived in the Bay of Plenty, and with it, plenty of wet weather. That's why Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional is reminding landowners living near... Read More

Research aims to shed light on dark skies

A new University of Canterbury study is turning its gaze to the stars - not for space travel, but to help protect Indigenous knowledges tied to the night sky.... Read More

Could spiders help NZ farms?

Unravelling new information about spiders could be the key to unlocking productivity in the horticulture sector, according to scientists. An article published... Read More

Debate contest hones young farmers' communication

While many may struggle to pinpoint its location, Te Kawa West Young Farmers Club continues to punch above its weight. The Te Awamutu-based club regularly... Read More

Horticulture: IRD finds $45m in undeclared tax

Inland Revenue has found $45 million of undeclared tax in the horticulture industry in just the last 10 months. Spokesperson Tony Morris said they were seeing... Read More

Lotto funding helps cyclone recovery projects

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, communities are now stronger and more resilient following the distribution of $11.77 million raised through a special Lotto... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund backs solar energy

A Bay of Plenty project is one of three solar projects in regional New Zealand which will receive loans of up to $28.1 million combined from the Regional Infrastructure... Read More

1200 pests removed in school's annual hunt

More than 1200 pests were removed from the environment around Te Ranga School as a result of this year's Possum and Pest Hunt. The three-day hunt culminated... Read More

New rules for BOP in revised pest management plan

Bay of Plenty turtle owners are now required to securely house their pets as the regional council changes its pest plan to prevent escapees. While unlikely... Read More

Matakana Island hosts blueberry pioneer

A remote blueberry grower on Matakana Island off Tauranga's coast says a visit from one of the industry's biggest players was a 'game-changer” for its... Read More