Rachael Kelly19:00, May 03 2021
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Groundswell NZ founders Bryce McKenzie, of Pomahaka, left, and Laurie Paterson, of Waikaka, organised a tractor protest in Gore last year against the Government’s freshwater rules. Now they are asking farmers to take action against the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity. (File photo)
Farmer protest group Groundswell NZ will hold a public meeting in Gore this week to discuss new Government policy that has been called a “land grab” by some farmers. Councils are required to survey land to identify significant natural areas as part of the Government’s National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, which contains objectives and policies to identify, protect, manage and restore indigenous biodiversity.
The Country - Duck edition
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The Country
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay asked Officer in Charge Arms, Safety and Control for the New Zealand Police Mike McIlraith about firearms and duck hunting.
On with the show:
Phil Duncan:
Monday s resident weather expert made a belated Tuesday appearance to talk about winter s first incursion and why the big dry is not going away any time soon.
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Peter Nation:
The chief executive of Fieldays said tickets are on sale next week for the main event, which takes place seven weeks from now.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:
One of New Zealand s leading farming academics talked about regenerative agriculture and why climate change was an unintended consequence of fossil fuel use.
Northland news in brief: Another Lotto win; and man arrested for alleged assault on officer
27 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Northland s mini Lotto second division streak has continued with a fourth winning ticket in three draws sold at Whangārei Pak nSave on Saturday.
Northland s mini Lotto second division streak has continued with a fourth winning ticket in three draws sold at Whangārei Pak nSave on Saturday.
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A Lotto ticket sold in Northland will be making its holder happy after winning more than $36,000 with Lotto second division on Saturday.
The tickets, sold at Whangārei Pak nSave, was among seven nationwide that each won $36,649. It was the third Lotto draw in a row that saw second division prizes won in Northland.
Bay News: Kerikeri artist Valerie Hunton, Bay of Islands Singers on stage, Millennium Cup
7 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
9 minutes to read Walking rainbow Valerie Hutton in her studio with work inspired by 14 years on remote Pacific islands. Photo / Peter de Graaf Walking rainbow Valerie Hutton in her studio with work inspired by 14 years on remote Pacific islands. Photo / Peter de Graaf
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Art up for auction
Fans of Pacific art have a rare opportunity to bid on the life s work of Kerikeri artist Valerie Hunton at an upcoming auction. She is donating her art and all proceeds go to the Cancer Society.