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NZ's kekeno population is on the rise, and DOC is asking the public for sightings. File Photo: Supplied

Seal sightings sought

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 10, 2023
Post category:Rural

The Department of Conservation is asking members of the public to continue to report any sightings of kekeno (NZ fur seals) around the upper North Island this summer. The citizen…

Cattle rescue after deluge

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 9, 2023
Post category:Rural

The Tirohia farming community joined forces to rescue close to 300 dairy cows from a 120 hectare property which succumbed to “chest deep water” after recent floods. Scott Paterson, who…

Robyn Budd and Hamish Browne, alongside Dr Shaun Forgie, get ready to release 400 dung beetles onto Black Pond Farm. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Farmers see power in beetle brigade

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 8, 2023
Post category:Rural

Two Mangatangi farmers have joined forces with Dr Shaun Forgie and his brigade of dung beetles, which, when deployed on to New Zealand paddocks, have the ability to improve water…

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