Forest & Bird launches 2025–2026 Summer Adventure Challenges for all ages
Forest & Bird's Kiwi Conservation Club is inviting New Zealanders of all ages to embrace the outdoors with its Summer Adventure Challenges.
Open Farms is calling on farmers to sign up to host an open day event on their farm this year.
Daniel Eb, Open Farms founder, says the initiative is about creating meaningful connections between farmers and consumers.
“We want farmers to feel confident and excited to host an event, no matter the scale,” Eb says.
“We support farmers from planning what the day will look like, right through to marketing,” he adds.
“After 14,000 visits, 130 events and great feedback across the board, now is the time to share your pride and passion for farming with others.”
To learn more or register to host an open day in 2025, visit openfarms.co.nz
Rural contractors will be able to play a role in the revamped agricultural plastic recycling scheme with new regulations due for Cabinet signoff before this year’s election.
Farm workers living in accommodation provided by their employers are now set to be able to access their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home thanks to a pending change in the rules governing KiwiSaver.
Treat agricultural emissions differently. That’s the message from the chair of the prestigious Riddet Institute, Sir Lockwood Smith.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc and Pacific Toyota have pulled the covers off the season's most unique performance vehicle - The Lamb Cruiser.
The 2026 New Zealand Horticulture Conference is set to see more than 900 growers, employers, service providers and industry stakeholders gather in Wellington in July.
New Zealand's longest running television programme, the iconic Country Calendar, celebrated its 60th birthday in style in Wellington last week.

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