Public articles

In a tiny pocket of rural Wairarapa, a native tree nursery is flourishing and all the proceeds are going back to the community thanks to the dedication of a band of volunteers, led by local farmer Kelsey Shannon. Rebecca Greaves reports.

Potential markets and uses for poplar timber are being investigated. By Rebecca Greaves.

An event conceived over a beer at the pub 25 years ago to draw the country folk closer to their Hunterville village neighbours, the Shemozzle quickly drew attention to the role of the humble working Huntaway dog in the Rangitikei and Kiwi hill and high country, Jackie Harrigan reports.

With the onset of lambing and calving, Suzie Corboy has taken leave from her other job as an ambulance officer.

Charlotte Rietveld relishes the opportunity to dress for an award-winning occasion.

An extensive tree planting programme on Awapapa Station, near Gisborne, is bearing fruit. Trees and stock co-exist in a system that benefits the land and the animals. Rebecca Greaves reports. Photos by Louise Savage.

They say your vibe attracts your tribe, and men’s mental health warrior Krissy Mackintosh’s tribe is growing by the day. Her methods may seem unconventional to some, but the results speak for themselves. By Rebecca Greaves. Photos by Tink Lockett.

Your valuable working dog can suffer a range of health issues, vet Rachael Fouhy writes.

An effective pest weed control programme takes into account the species present.