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OPINION: The previous government spent too much during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite warnings from officials, according to a briefing released by the Treasury.
The Mackenzie County A&P Show is the latest event to fall victim to Covid.
Mackenzie A&P Society president Mark Davis announced today that New Zealand’s change to Red on the Covid-19 Protection Framework means that the event cannot go ahead.
“In view of the government’s policy on Covid-19 and the traffic light system with crowds being reduced to 100 for the foreseeable future, the Mackenzie A & P Society has made the hard decision to cancel the 2022 Mackenzie Highland A&P Show due to be held on Easter Monday in Fairlie,” says Davis.
This marks the second time in three years that the show has been cancelled.
“The committee recognised the devastating impact this decision will have for many in the community with planning and organisation for this year’s Show,” says Davis.
“In light of the health risk to the Mackenzie District at this time, we see this as the most socially responsible path to take.”
A Palmerston North shearer has been sentenced to six months' community detention and 12 months' supervision after being found to have physically abused three lambs while shearing them.
Power Farming has launched a joint venture in Southland.
Food rescue charity Meet the Need has released its 2025/26 Impact Report, revealing a record year of growth alongside a stark warning: demand for food support across New Zealand is rising faster than supply can keep up.
As we move into the second half of 2026, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that Year-to-Date figures ending June 30 saw new tractor deliveries hitting 1,386 units or 10.7% ahead of the same period in 2025.
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