The proposed Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill has appalled those serving the health needs of rural New Zealand.

National's health spokesman Dr Shane Reti has joined in the chorus of criticism of Labour's health reforms and the fact that 'rural' is not seen as a priority.

Dr Fiona Bolden says the rural health services are under huge pressure.

"Completely and utterly outrageous."

The race is on to find backyard poultry keepers for a project run by Massey University.

Barry Quayle has been voted in as the new chair of Waikato Regional Council, after a majority of councillors backed the removal of Tamahere dairy farmer Russ Rimmington from the top spot in a meeting held yesterday.

Federated Farmers are joining the fight against Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs), saying they are unnecessary and inflexible.

District Health Boards across New Zealand are kicking off a push to encourage people to get their flu jabs ahead of what is expected to be a tough winter.

Farmers still have some concerns around the revised grazing regulations released last month.

Meat workers are tired and fatigued with having to deal with Omicron in meat processing plants around the country.

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