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Walking Access review

The Walking Access Act 2008 is being reviewed.

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa (NZWAC) is welcoming the mandatory review of its governing legislation, the Walking Access Act 2008.

Ship ordered to leave following biosecurity breach

Biosecurity New Zealand has directed a vehicle carrier to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of stink bugs and other regulated pests.

Good health needs to be worked on

Got the work-life balance right? That’s part of the mix. Tools are also available to help manage things like staff rostering. And help is available if you need to reach out.

Rural life, and agriculture is driven by changing seasons that dictate on-farm tasks and operations and busy times can mean pressure on owners or employees.

Volkswagen Transporter Runner an impressive ride

The VW Transporter Runner is a well equipped ride.

Kiwis remain fixated on utes of every shape, size and price, but we wonder whether in the rural sector the clever folk may be looking to diversify into a good van.

Mama Mia!

New Holland has exhibited a concept tractor to give everyone a look at what a Fiat machine might possibly look like if it were built for the modern era.

The latest offering from tyre specialist Cooper, in the shape of the Discoverer AT3, is said to offer a range of benefits for specific vehicle types that are used in on-road and all-terrain situations.

No tiring after 90 years

Tyre manufacturer Continental is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its launch of Europe’s first pneumatic agricultural tyre onto the market.

Fendt is powering on

Fendt tractors are now a common site on NZ’s rural roads and farms.

Fendt was once a brand that many farmers and contractors aspired to own.

Standing firm on machinery

Alistair Robinson, chair of the SIAFD executive committee.

A firm stand on demonstrating machinery and technology is a key reason why 50% of the exhibitor sites are now sold for the South Island Agricultural Field Days, says spokesman Daniel Schat.

It’s all so 1970s

Global player Massey Ferguson has recently announced plans to move away from traditional show-style events and focus on bespoke, targeted activities to launch and promote it’s products.

With Christmas closing on us quickly, new year will soon be gone and before we know it we’ll be into the 2019 round of regional field days — Dargaville, Kirwee and Fielding.