Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
"We got there in the end" is one Central Otago cherry orchardist's summation of the summer fruit season now winding up.
The New Zealand apricot industry is hoping for a shot in the arm from new varieties soon to enter production.
A new 12ha cherry orchard now being set up by Cromwell’s 45 South is a vote of confidence in the future of Central Otago’s cherry industry.
Summerfruit NZ is seeking grower support to continue levy funding for another six years. The Summerfruit Commodity Levy Order must be renewed every six years and was last renewed in 2008.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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