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Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis should be on the first plane up to China.
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Shane Jones: Making a difference
Te Ara Mahi will give many youth in Northland new opportunities, writes Shane Jones.
Editorial: Fire has been well fought
One of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.
Who stole my plums?
Any day now they will come knocking at the door with a basket over their arm.
Conservation Comment: Why I won't fly
Actually, I'm joining the majority — 95 per cent of humans never fly.
Opinion: Farmers need science
Comment: Federated Farmers believes in science-based policy.
Opinion: Commercial forestry v pastoral farming
Comment: The ramifications of establishing forestry blocks takes some research.
Federated Farmers: Land use under review
Our regional council is focused on being part of the solution, writes Rex Graham.
Opinion: Who benefits from a WCO in Hawke's Bay?
Comment: The WCO won't add any benefits the current regulations do not already provide.
Federated Farmers: Let's use real wool to make Kiwiana
The Feds say Kiwi toys should be made with NZ wool.
Rick's Beef: Take control of your farming future
Comment: It's important for farmers to take control of their own destiny.
Why the WCO will hamper climate change efforts
Comment: Addressing climate change is about more than just banning plastic bags.
Opinion: Heatwave shows importance of water storage
Comment: Australia's heatwave shows that storing water is essential.
Federated Farmers: Do farmers pay too much?
Nigel Billings looks at whether farmers are paying too much.
Editorial: Lack of support for emissions plan brings out West Coast wrath
Westland District Council won't support a new emissions scheme without proof.
Opinion: How online shopping could affect agriculture
Comment: What could online shopping mean for the agricultural industry.
Opinion: Vested interests hold sway
COMMENT: Powerful minorities influence council decisions while our environment suffers
Bryan Gould: Kiwi voters keen to preserve environment
We need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.
The Country Side: Plastic surgery
At least I no longer feel like some kind of oddity for using cloth shopping bags.
Opinion: Ag Training in the Wairarapa - adapting for the future
Comment: Wairarapa Ag training meeting relevant for all New Zealand.
Opinion: Biosecurity efforts underway
Comment: Fed Farmers applauds Damien O'Connor's efforts with biosecurity.
Opinion: Where Brexit and the EU could be taking NZ
Comment: The way New Zealand trades with Europe could be about to drastically change.
Opinion: Rivers rise and fall but fishing fine
Central Otago waterways are looking good for fishing at the moment.
Hosking: Three threats to the economy may come crashing together
Comment: They've turned what was a rock-star into a pub karaoke croaker.
Opinion: How to future-proof the sheep and beef industry
Comment: We need to get people into training - especially for the sheep and beef industry.
Fran O'Sullivan: Brain tumour felled Fonterra's last hands on chairman
John Wilson was passionately devoted to Fonterra.
Opinion: Fish & Game should stop blaming farmers
Comment: The Fish & Game blame game has started in earnest in 2019.
How can you manage water if you don't measure it?
Comment: There is debate in Rotorua about the future of water management.
Opinion: WFO tour a huge opportunity for Kiwi farmers
Comment: Dr Theo De Jager's visit a huge opportunity to share Kiwi farming know-how.
Opinion: Rural education is crying out for help
Comment: The Wairarapa is adversely affected by the closure of Taratahi.
Opinion: Several options for weekend fishing
Comment: Mike Weddell heads south for a Sunday fishing session on the river.
Comment: Tourism let down by the trashing family
Tourism leaders thankful for New Zealanders' reaction to the trashing family.
Opinion: Rodeos important to rural communities
Comment: Rodeo is a sport legitimately enjoyed and valued by thousands of New Zealanders.
Opinion: Gisborne District Council retains rural voice
Comment: Rural representation is secure – for now.