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It's Halloween in New Zealand. For many of you, that will mean kids roaming the streets looking for lollies. Constable Bryan Ward went on RNZ to share some tips on making the 31st fun rather than genuinely frightening for the children in your life.
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Schools to decide how agriculture fits into Year 11 science farmersweekly.co.nz/news/sch… via @FarmersWeeklyNZ
No, not 'pop and lock' break dancing . . .
'Stop and pop' the tractor bonnet to check for bird nests. According to FMG, nesting birds cause $1.2m worth of tractor fire claims annually.
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Toby Williams, Federated Farmers Gisborne/Wairoa Executive member, had a chat on Wednesday with The Country's Jamie Mackay about the current season and personal opinion on the up coming election.
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Who’s got the numbers this election – and what does it mean for farmers? Veteran political journalist Richard Harman unpacks NZ's changing political landscape on the Federated Farmers podcast.
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We join Star Trek fans in mourning the loss of actor Walter Koenig. He joined the cast of the original Star Trek television series in its second season as Russian navigator Pavel Chekov, a key member of the Enterprise crew. Koenig portrayed Chekov in two seasons of the original series and all six of the original series major motion pictures.
ALT Walter Koenig in a "Star Trek" uniform is smiling, featuring a Starfleet insignia on their shirt. The background is a blurred interior.
For farmers, working dogs are more than just their mates – they’re considered a valuable farm tool, reports The Country/RNZ. Some have teams of up to 10 dogs, which might be worth NZ$5,000 each, or even more for an elite dog with good breeding.
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Rangitīkei sheep and beef farmer Laura Morrison says renewed confidence in farming must not come at the expense of environmental progress and the wellbeing of rural communities.
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Taika Waititi's latest film is called Klara and the Sun, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, it's a story about love, loneliness, family and what makes us human - from RNZ.
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Tairāwhiti emergency management and local fire crews are preparing for a potentially hot, dry summer as El Niño raises the prospect of below-average rainfall and strong westerly winds, reports The Gisborne Herald.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Federated Farmers voicing support for keeping agricultural and horticultural science available for Year 11 - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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Labour Weekend is the start of the summer camping season in Tairāwhiti, reports The Gisborne Herald. The public can camp at a range of locations, provided they have a permit from Gisborne District Council.
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Very sad to read of the passing of Pam Ball. I once contacted her via phone (this was when Murray and Pam Ball were listed in the phone book) about some Footrot Flats movie merchandise. Pam was very helpful, and pleased to hear from a Footrot Flats fan.
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New Zealand farmed venison could soon fuel 5,000 US Army cadets at West Point, as growing American demand opens new opportunities for Kiwi deer farmers, reports Farmers Weekly.
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Welding Safety on Farms: One Farmer’s Burns Lesson ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-n… via @Rural_News
Federated Farmers warns proposed council rating changes could leave farmers facing huge increases, despite plans to cap overall rates rises.
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(Rhythm and Maize?) Rhythm and Vines could be eyeing up a new location in Tamahere, Waikato, reports RNZ. The site is currently a farm mostly covered in maize crops.
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A crowd of thousands shrugged off the cold and wet to make the most of the closing day at the Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show, reports The Gisborne Herald.
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Mark Hooper has been appointed chair of NZPork, reports Farmers Weekly. Hooper replaces Paul Bucknell, who has retired from the board after 10 years.
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