* Wools of New Zealand welcomes Kāinga Ora’s decision to reconsider wool carpet in tenders.
* The government supports wool, highlighting its benefits for homes, farmers, and exports.
* Kāinga Ora will allow wool carpet suppliers to compete for contracts alongside synthetic options.
Wools of New Zealand has expressed its support for
Alliance Group has strengthened its foothold in the premium chilled beef sector, following approval for two of its processing plants to export to China.
The company’s Levin and Mataura plants have received certification to process and export chilled beef to China, a move that bolsters Alliance’s ability to
* Brad Fallow won Southland’s regional excavator competition, securing a spot in the national finals.
* Competitors tackled precision tasks like tea-pouring, hazard-spotting, and a health and safety quiz.
* Event highlighted the immense skill and precision of excavator operators to the public.
Brad Fallow has emerged victorious in the CCNZ CablePrice
* Fonterra has started construction on a UHT cream plant in Edendale, Southland.
* The $150 million project will create 70 jobs and double capacity by 2030.
* Production will meet growing Asian demand, starting with 50 million litres annually.
Construction has officially begun at Fonterra’s new ultra-high temperature (UHT) cream plant
* Sunshine brought out crowds for Telford’s 2024 graduation and street procession.
* Students celebrated in style, walking through Balclutha to their graduation ceremony.
* Over 330 supporters joined the event, celebrating graduates' achievements in various programmes.
Telford’s class of 2024 celebrated their graduation in perfect weather on November 28
* Fonterra raises FY25 Farmgate Milk Price midpoint to $10 per kgMS, citing strong demand.
* Strategic investments include new UHT cream plant and protein production upgrades in New Zealand.
* Q1 profit of $263 million reported, with focus on high-value products and operational efficiency.
Fonterra Co-operative Group has raised the forecast Farmgate
Groundswell NZ’s campaign to stop the new District Plan in Gore from including sites and areas of significance to Maori stepped up a notch this week, with leaders presenting to council.
Co-founders Laurie Paterson and Bryce McKenzie spoke to the Gore District Council on Tuesday about what they think
Farm plans have been a cornerstone of Southland’s environmental management, addressing contamination risks associated with farming activities. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds, and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard stressed the importance of the extension in easing pressure on farmers.
“Cabinet has agreed to provide more time
