Rural

New Zealand’s 2025 Bird of the Year revealed

Times Team -
After an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon has kept its talons firmly on the top spot as it snatched the crown in...

Shelter gives Māori bird names to dogs this week

Jane Nixon -
A Franklin dog shelter is this week honouring Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Bird of the Year, naming its canines Māori bird...

An unexpected arrival

Times Team -
By Natalie Pitfield When you live on a lifestyle block, you’re well aware that planning can be tricky. My friends have come to expect...

Franklin ag day dates

Helena O'Neill -
Agricultural Day (ag day/calf club/country day/pet day etc) is a key day on the event calendar for rural and country schools across Franklin. The purpose of...

Game bird season draws to a close

Times Team -
Early indications suggest the 2025 game bird season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting community. Fish & Game New Zealand said survey...

Ag day season begins

Helena O'Neill -
As spring weather begins to appear, Patumahoe sisters Annie and Emily Crisp are busy preparing for the Mauku School Country Life Day. Annie, 8, is...

Greener glove option vet industry

Helena O'Neill -
A Franklin-based vet has developed new more sustainable, recycled plastic shoulder-length examination gloves, which are now available nationwide. Jennifer Stone was recently named one of...

Greener glove option for vet industry

Helena O'Neill -
A Franklin-based vet has developed a new, more sustainable, recycled plastic shoulder-length examination glove, which is now available nationwide. Jennifer Stone was recently named one...

Brunch shout for rural communities

Helena O'Neill -
Rural Support is inviting farmers, growers, and rural communities to take a well-earned break and join Brunch on Us - a series of all-sector,...

South Auckland lifestyle farmer banned from owning animals

Times Team -
A South Auckland lifestyle farmer has been banned from owning or being in charge of any cattle under the age of 12 months, after...
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