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ORC ECO Fund receives boost

Last year's funding round included a riparian planting project in South Otago.

Otago Regional Council’s (ORC’s) annual ECO Fund round for community projects which opens 1 March has received a 58.4% boost to available funds, now topping $900,000.

New leaders for Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) has appointed a new president and vice-president.

Last chance to share Cyclone Gabrielle experiences with independent review

Hawke's Bay residents are being urged to submit their experiences of Cyclone Gabrielle to an independent review.

This week is the final chance for communities to share their experiences in support of an independent review of the Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Hunt for invasive pests goes digital

The Find-A-Pest app, developed with funding from the BioHeritage National Science Challenge, was recently rebuilt and redesigned to make it easier to identify and report unwanted pests.

An innovative mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to identify harmful weeds, pest animals and diseases is enabling more Kiwis to join the fight against invasive pests this summer.

FAO Food Price Index declines in December

The FAO Cereal Price Index increased by 1.5% from November, as wheat, maize, rice, and barley prices all rose.

The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices ended 2023 approximately 10% lower than its year-earlier level.

Applications open for Rivers Scheme Advisory Groups

Established in 2017, the community-based advisory groups are designed to connect the Regional Councils with the communities that benefit from the work the Regional Council delivers to maintain and improve the rivers and drainage schemes.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana is seeking applications from rivers and drainage scheme ratepayers to join its Rivers Scheme Advisory Groups.

Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering well

In 2023, 74% of farmers implemented at least five good management practices to support their cows and manage winter conditions.

Results from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey revealed that dairy farmers have continued to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, regardless of the conditions.