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Labour pains!

Fruit pickers and machinery operators could be among those affected by the pause on the release of MIQ rooms announced last week.

Overseas workers on their way to drive machinery and pick fruit could be affected by last week's decision to pause the release of MIQ rooms.

NZPork sector announces winners

Dr Bruce Welch with a commercial breeding boar.

NZPork has announced the winners of its Outstanding Achievement Award and Stockperson of the Year Award.

Applications for Wage Subsidy close Thursday

Applications for the initial Wage Subsidy scheme in the current Covid outbreak close on Thursday, with applications for the next fortnightly payment will beginning on Friday morning.

B+LNZ remains unconvinced by low-slope map

The Government’s new proposed low-slope map for stock exclusion is better than the original, however the map still won’t practically work on the ground, says Beef+Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

Insurers able to support customers despite alert level changes

Flooding in West Auckland has led the Insurance Council of New Zealand to remind customers that insurers are able to support them during the higher Covid-19 alert levels.

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has confirmed that insurers are able to support customers despite the current Covid-19 alert level settings.

Time for reflection

OPINION: As I write, our nation has returned to level 4 lockdown and it has given me time to reflect on all we have accomplished in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit this country hard.

Proposed winter grazing regulation updates are more practical for farmers

The government has come up changes to proposed intensive winter grazing regulations which on the face of it are likely to please farmers.

Non-urgent veterinary appointments on hold until alert levels reduce

Non-urgent veterinary care will have to be postponed until after Covid-19 alert levels reduce, say NZVA and VCNZ.

While veterinarians are still providing providing care and treatment for animals during lockdown, it’s far from business as usual.

Silver Fern Farms achieved Enviromark diamond certification

Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer.

Silver Fern Farms has achieved Toitū enviromark diamond certification, the highest New Zealand-based certification.

Mayors request pause to three waters reform

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has written an open letter to the Local Government Minister regarding the Three Waters Reform.

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has written to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta to formally request a pause to the current three waters reform process.