Close to $1 million of funding has been allocated by Te Whatu Ora and the Regional Public Service Commission to support the health and wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay communities recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle.

As the anniversary of the 1984 Southland floods approaches, Environment Southland is reminding residents that the maintenance of and investment in flood infrastructure in the region is more crucial than ever.

Investment by landowners to keep stock and sediment out of the Rangitikei River and its tributaries has been given the big tick from a population of Dwarf Galaxiids, which require healthy streams to survive.

Hastings Manufacturing company Hustler Equipment has announced the introduction of the GrappleMax Grapple Bucket, designed to meet the diverse needs of livestock farmers.

OSPRI chief executive Steve Stuart is stepping down after five years in the role.

Founded at Breganze, Italy in 1973, Faresin Industries is a well-known manufacturer of telehandlers and mixer wagons, in the case of the latter, including four series with capacities from 11 to 36 cubic metres.

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has announced a partnership with Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

Thoughts of healthy waterways get Dr Belinda Margetts out of bed in the morning.

IrrigationNZ submitted a briefing last month to the new Government this week on how water capture, storage, and efficient use can grow economic prosperity, support New Zealand's exports, and ensure long term regional resilience. Here's part of what Vanessa Winning, chief executive of IrrigationNZ, said:

OPINION: We hope the Green Party and its supporters are taking notice.