Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, apples and feijoas - study 6 May, 2021 12:00 AM 3 minutes to read A new study has found the Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas. Photo / 123rf A new study has found the Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas. Photo / 123rf RNZ A new study for alternative land uses in the Tararua District shows blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas could be successfully grown in the area. The report commissioned by The Tararua District Council and done by AgFirst assessed the soil quality, climate and economics of each crop.