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The sale of the land and buildings that formerly-housed the Mars Petcare New Zealand facility in Whanganui closes one chapter of the region’s manufacturing story but opens another.

Published in General News
Saturday, 19 September 2015 07:00

Forgotten floods still haunt Whanganui farmers

It is three months since devastating floods hit the lower North Island. While the mess is gone from Whanganui city, and normal life has resumed, in the country it’s a far different story, writes Peter Burke.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 14 July 2015 06:00

Flood-hit farmers hope for more help

About 100 farmers in the Whanganui area are facing production losses this season of up to $100,000 as a result of the recent floods.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 23 June 2015 11:19

Minister visits damaged farms

The Minister for Primary Industries and a team of his officials from MPI are now visiting some of the farms in the lower North Island that were affected by the heavy weekend rain.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 June 2015 09:32

Largest flood ever

The Whanganui District is experiencing its largest flood ever recorded.

Published in General News

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