Displaying items by tag: Waikato

Tuesday, 02 September 2025 10:55

Rural Support Waikato launches 'Brunch on Us' events

Rural Support Waikato is inviting farmers, growers, and rural communities to take a well-earned break and join us for 'Brunch on Us' - a series of all-sector, relaxed drop-in events across the region.

Published in General News

Waikato is home to a diverse range of lakes, and experts say they urgently need better management and restoration.

Published in General News

Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair Matthew Zonderop says two consecutive years of a $10 milk price is fantastic for New Zealand agriculture.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 09:55

Mixed season for Waikato contractors

Last season was a mixed bag for Waikato contractors, with early planted forage maize, planted on the dry soils around Cambridge, doing badly after germination and failing to meet potential, says Jeremy Rothery, Jackson Contracting.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 September 2024 10:55

Mocktails and menopause

For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading to the Waikato that could help.

Published in Management

The 2023-24 season has been a roller coaster ride for Waikato dairy farmers, according to Federated Farmers dairy section chair, Mathew Zonderop.

Published in General News

A Waikato dairy farm which began its first riparian planting project 20 years ago now stands as an exemplar for rural land users, backed by science and clever long-term planning. 

Published in Agribusiness
Saturday, 21 May 2022 10:25

ASB rolls out more community bankers

ASB is rolling out more community bankers across New Zealand, providing targeted coaching and seminars to help customers with their personal finance needs.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 May 2022 07:55

Jersey cow fetches $55,000

A three-year-old Waikato Jersey is claiming to be New Zealand's highest priced dairy cow, toppling a record that stood for 50 years.

Published in General News

Fire and Emergency are encouraging Waikato property owners not to light fires if there is a chance they will get out of control.

Published in General News
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