1:52pm Wednesday 21 Aug, 2019
An objection has been lodged against a proposed temporary road closure for a motorsport event in the Rotorua Hinterland on Sunday, September... Read More
9:00am Sunday 18 Aug, 2019
The voices of farmers in Rotorua, led by Federated Farmers, have been instrumental in the Environment Court’s rejection of Land Use Capability... Read More
4:00pm Saturday 13 Jul, 2019
Rotorua Lakes Council will be receiving $293,056 from Government in the third round of funding from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund - TIF, announced... Read More
7:20am Tuesday 14 May, 2019
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has confirmed the sale of its Tip Top brand to global ice cream giant Froneri for $380 million. Word of the... Read More
6:42am Wednesday 10 Apr, 2019
Jobless, retirees and backpackers are being encouraged to sign up to pick and pack the apple and kiwi harvests for the six to eight week season peak.... Read More
11:45am Monday 11 Mar, 2019
Farmers across the country are being warned to make calls on feed planning, milking frequency and drying off due to the dry weather. DairyNZ Farm Performance... Read More
1:02pm Wednesday 20 Feb, 2019
Eastern Region Fish & Game staff are reminding hunters of a special game bird season for black swan in Management Area A1, and for pukeko throughout... Read More
6:41am Wednesday 20 Feb, 2019
Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is calling for the Government to urgently declare a seasonal worker shortage in the region. He says it will allow work... Read More
3:33pm Tuesday 19 Feb, 2019
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor says the second find of an unwanted fruit fly is disappointing and the Government is committed to ensuring... Read More
6:43am Thursday 14 Feb, 2019
Bay of Plenty dairy farmers are hurting as the drought begins to bite. But Federated Farmers says none of them are seeking assistance just yet. Bay... Read More