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COMMENT: Powerful minorities influence council decisions while our environment suffers
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Bryan Gould: Kiwi voters keen to preserve environment
We need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.
The Country Side: Plastic surgery
At least I no longer feel like some kind of oddity for using cloth shopping bags.
Opinion: Ag Training in the Wairarapa - adapting for the future
Comment: Wairarapa Ag training meeting relevant for all New Zealand.
Opinion: Biosecurity efforts underway
Comment: Fed Farmers applauds Damien O'Connor's efforts with biosecurity.
Opinion: Where Brexit and the EU could be taking NZ
Comment: The way New Zealand trades with Europe could be about to drastically change.
Opinion: Rivers rise and fall but fishing fine
Central Otago waterways are looking good for fishing at the moment.
Hosking: Three threats to the economy may come crashing together
Comment: They've turned what was a rock-star into a pub karaoke croaker.
Opinion: How to future-proof the sheep and beef industry
Comment: We need to get people into training - especially for the sheep and beef industry.
Fran O'Sullivan: Brain tumour felled Fonterra's last hands on chairman
John Wilson was passionately devoted to Fonterra.
Opinion: Fish & Game should stop blaming farmers
Comment: The Fish & Game blame game has started in earnest in 2019.
How can you manage water if you don't measure it?
Comment: There is debate in Rotorua about the future of water management.
Opinion: WFO tour a huge opportunity for Kiwi farmers
Comment: Dr Theo De Jager's visit a huge opportunity to share Kiwi farming know-how.
Opinion: Rural education is crying out for help
Comment: The Wairarapa is adversely affected by the closure of Taratahi.
Opinion: Several options for weekend fishing
Comment: Mike Weddell heads south for a Sunday fishing session on the river.
Comment: Tourism let down by the trashing family
Tourism leaders thankful for New Zealanders' reaction to the trashing family.
Opinion: Rodeos important to rural communities
Comment: Rodeo is a sport legitimately enjoyed and valued by thousands of New Zealanders.
Opinion: Gisborne District Council retains rural voice
Comment: Rural representation is secure – for now.
Opinion: Don't take white clover for granted
Comment: White clover a natural & cost-effective solution to reduce environmental impact.
Opinion: Treasured Telford must be saved
Comment: It is decision time for the future of agricultural training campus in Balclutha.
Opinion: Government has role to play in finding horticulture workers
OPINION: Horticulture needs nimble thinking from Govt, says National's Lawrence Yule.
NZ media focus on Trump rather than Taratahi
Comment: Our national media seems to focus on Trump rather than Taratahi.
Opinion: Skilled goat shearers desperately needed
Comment: A labour shortage of skilled shearers for goats is being felt.
Opinion: Pragmatism on employment laws appreciated
Comment: We have an illogical set of current rules restricting migrant farm workers.
Political Roundup: Should rodeos be banned in New Zealand?
Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.
Opinion: Time for a rethink on GE if we're going to replace 1080
Comment: Undemocratic banning of GE by some councils hinders finding a new pest solution.
Opinion: Rodeo debate a wild tussle
Comment: Rodeo. The word alone is enough to ignite a firestorm of discussion and debate.
Comment: Will climate change affect the taste of our wine?
What impact will our changing climate have on viticulture?
Tim Mackle: Dairy farmers leading charge to clean up water
COMMENT: The simple reality these days is that no dairy cow can get into a stream.
Opinion: The wilding conifer control debate
Comment: Jim Childerstone says wilding conifers can be a resource.
Editorial: Smaller communities march to beat of different drum
Kaikohe has not lost its spirit, writes Peter Jackson, despite its decline.
Govt needs to walk its talk on pests
Comment: Pest management only works if every land owner is taking part.
Opinion: Low river levels in Otago make for good prospects this weekend
Low river levels in Central Otago will help anglers in the region.