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The day the lake returned
Despite six years of native planting on their farm being destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle, the McBains have been busy replanting. By Rebecca Greaves. PHOTOS BY TUKITUKI LAND CARE
Defying the status quo
Millions of young native plants have benefitted from the protection of EmGuard, a cardboard tree guard, predominantly made of recycled pulp. Annabelle Latz reports.
Forest owners baulk at ETS fee
Owners of forests registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme are challenging the introduction of an ongoing cost recovery fee, Rebecca Greaves reports.
A tale of four electorates: Rural NZ takes a step to the right
While voters in rural electorates took a right turn at the recent election, the trend has been to greater diversity, Hugh Campbell writes.
Shear determination
Four more rural men will put themselves through a gruelling 24-hour Shear 4U shearathon for the second year running, all in the name of charity.
In the wake of Gabrielle
Hawke’s Bay farmers are showing a heightened interest in protection and remedial work following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle and climate predictions. By Tim McVeagh.
Head-to-head with the neighbours
New Zealand's Trans Tasman test team went head-to-head with the Australians to take the Purina Pro Plan Trans Tasman Dog Trial Test Series at the Ashburton A&P Show at the end of October. Annabelle Latz reports.
Sheep measles: A risk to markets
All dog owners can play a part in reducing sheep measles.
On a roll with nutrition
A Rangitikei couple have formulated their own dog food roll to suit busy working dogs. Sarah Horrocks reports.
Out on a limb
Doctoral student Kathryn Wright is researching the impact of plantation forestry on rural communities. By Annabelle Latz.