Great vintage in the making
About this time every year you might see strange-looking machinery rolling slowly along the main roads around Hawke's Bay.
Rural
The big dry's economic toll on farmers
Drought is the economy's Achilles heel and we cannot emphasise enough the impact of "the big dry" on NZ Inc.
Farming's skill shortage
The agriculture sector is looking at a collaborative approach to tackle the shortage of skilled workers.
PM highlights growth potential
The potential for further growth in the dairy industry is enormous, Prime Minister John Key said on visiting an Inglewood farm last week to talk to local farmers.
Property
Project helps launch real estate career
Stratford's Sam Swinburne, 28, is an example of how the Flexi-wage scheme not only benefits employers but could be the start of a promising career for many young people.
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Dealing with financial service problems
Did you find scary fees in the fine print of your hire purchase agreement?
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Community garden set up for foodbank
The Eltham community is preparing to get dirty in aid of the Eltham Foodbank, which in February put out a plea for food donations to fill its near-empty shelves.
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Volvo V40 T5: Volvo comes to grips with its wild side
When you think Volvo, words like "fast" and "furious" don't come up. You're more likely to think "safe".
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Arrests after man found unconscious
Two men have been arrested and charged after an altercation that left a man unconscious on the side of the road in the Kaimai Range. A 24-year-old Hamilton man and a 22-year-old Te Puke man allegedly got into a fight with a 40-year-old Western Bay man at the top of the Kaimai Range about 8pm last night. The 40-year-old man was found unconscious on the side of State Highway 29 near Valley View Rd and was taken to hospital. His car was found in rural Matamata. Bay of Plenty police communications manager Kim Perks said the victim did not know his two attackers. Police would not reveal details…
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