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The annual Kaihere School hunt will raise funds towards Project Active Turf. File Photo: SUPPLIED

Kaihere Hunt to raise funds for turf

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:June 3, 2025
Post category:News Rural

An event to raise funds toward a $100,000 project at Kaihere School is set to kick off on June 6 to June 8.The Kaihere Hunt will run for its third…

Bruce Nicol, left, and Ivan Petch have retired from veterinary service after 47 and 46 years respectively in the industry. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Community vets ruminate on retirement

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:May 27, 2025
Post category:Rural

As Ivan Petch and Bruce Nicol hung up their stethoscopes after nearly 100 combined years of veterinary practice, the Paeroa business partners sat down to reflect on their careers. Ivan…

Neil Bateup, whose farm is off the Tahuna-Ohinewai Road, is one of three Rural Hero finalists. FILE PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Neil Bateup named Rural Hero finalist

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:May 26, 2025
Post category:News Rural

A familiar face in the farming community, a man who has given “countless hours” supporting rural families facing hard times, has been named a Primary Industries NZ Award finalist.Neil Bateup,…

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