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They contribute billions of dollars to New Zealand’s economy and are responsible for thousands of milking cows and farm hectares. So who are the country’s...

Climate change work in Northland's Ruawai has been stopped by Kaipara District Council, despite pleas from the community.

Guy Trafford reviews the new moves to reduce the size of the main Fonterra board, and some grass-roots reaction to the proposed changes

There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.

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Northland farmers say their cows and livelihoods are suffering as drawn-out power cuts have prevented them from milking their herds.
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Local Democracy Reporting talks to outgoing Kaipara mayor Dr Jason Smith about his life before he became mayor and his time leading the district as he plans to step down and stand for central government.

Chris White confirmed as permanent CEO.

Fonterra milk price wins over shareholders philosophical about dividend impact 15 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Recovering company Fonterra is to post half-year results on Wednesday. Photo / File Even the likelihood of a crunched dividend in Fonterras mid-year results this week sounds unlikely to dim growing optimism among the big dairy cooperatives farmer owners. Buoyed by confidence in new leadership and anticipation of a full cream milk price for the 2020-2021 year,...

Meet Dot Gorrie, Northlands most prolific council meeting attendee 22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 7 minutes to read Kaiparas Dot Gorrie - Northlands most prolific council meeting attendee. Photo / Susan Botting Dorothy (Dot) Gorrie reckons she is not addicted to attending council meetings. But she has been to about 60 in the past three decades, is now seeing Kaipara District Councils sixth mayor in action and has watched eight different council elections come and go, with new councillor line-ups each ti...