New Zealand strong wool, renowned for its use in carpets, is set to become world famous for a new use – on people's feet.

The Riddet Institute and the Bio-Protection Research Centre are to receive government funding after their applications to the CoREs (Centre of Research Excellence) were accepted for the second time.

After the success of last year's event the Dairy Women's Network (DWN) and SealesWinslow, are running free calf nutrition workshops again this year.

There may be savings to be made in dry-off treatments on some dairy farms, but care is needed to avoid cuts costing you dearly down the track, warns Dairy NZ’s mastitis specialist, Jane Lacy-Hulbert.

HP New Zealand recently announced its second Rural Schools Competition, which gives rural New Zealand primary schools the chance to win a share of $20,000 worth of HP products and support. 

Many a time I have wished I was driving a police car. I’d love to turn on a siren and pull over the drivers whose dogs are travelling loose and unprotected on the back of vehicles.

New Zealand’s fine wool sector is a step closer to eradicating footrot thanks to ground-breaking research in sheep genetics.

Dana Blackburn is an Ohakune local – born and bred in nearby Raetihi. 

The backdrop to the 850ha property is spectacular, including the partly snow-covered Mt Ruapehu. 

The southerly blast in April was a reminder to much of the country that winter is not far away.  Let’s hope we get a bit more mild autumn weather before winter kicks in.