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Hannah van der Struy, left, and Tamzin Forsyth-Lees round up the cattle to be weighed. Photo: DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA

Hayward Farm: lessons in the field

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:September 17, 2025
Post category:News Rural

It’s not often I need to wear gumboots for an interview.That’s because it’s not often I get to visit a school that operates its classes on a farm.Hauraki Plains College…

Shorebird Coast Run punters enjoy last year's event. Photo: SUPPLIED

Lace up for the Shorebird Coast Run

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:News Rural

Flocks of people will gather to take their marks at Rays Rest, Kaiaua for the second ever Shorebird Coast Run event on September 14.For the second consecutive year, the event…

Students from eight schools shared their environmental work at a “Market Day” display at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Enviro projects shine during conservation week

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 10, 2025
Post category:Rural

A Conservation Week event at the Kauaeranga Visitors Centre just outside Thames featured a showcase of environment-focused school projects, interactive workshops and conversations to inspire children to care for nature.…

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