On the northwestern edge of the King Country, where the road gives way to harbour and tide, farming doesn’t always happen on land. At Aotea Harbour, the Dockery family has quietly farmed the water since…
On the northwestern edge of the King Country, where the road gives way to harbour and tide, farming doesn’t always happen on land. At Aotea Harbour, the Dockery family has quietly farmed the water since…
Aquaculture may look different from sheep and beef, but on Aotea Harbour a King Country family has been farming the water for decades, as Jon Rawlinson discovered. There may always be a place for terrestrial…
To the west of Pirongia, where the road gives way to harbour and tide, farming doesn’t always happen on land. At Aotea Harbour, the Dockery family has quietly farmed the water since the 1980s –…
Waitangi Day was all about Āria as the King Country village hosted its annual sports day, but the long weekend also set the stage for more international shearing ahead. In Āria, Jack Fagan (Te Kūiti)…
Food trucks ran dry, plums stood in for eggs, shearers from overseas took on the locals and a dog called Trev competed in the sheep trials as Āria’s much‑loved sports day delivered another crowd‑pleasing classic….
Mike Siermans isn’t just stepping into a role – he’s stepping into a legacy. After months as interim chief executive at Federated Farmers, he’s now officially at the helm. His vision is bold: modernise, grow,…
Beyond steep boundaries Innovation meets elevation as Blueridge Farms turns rugged terrain into a showcase for the future of farming. Senior writer Chris Gardner talks to Heather Gilbert and Elliot Kent on their monitor farm…
New vets are making their mark in the regions, Jon Rawlinson reports on two of them with King Country connections. A new crop of rural vets is set to ensure farmers have access to quality…
When Duane Monkley and Stan Meads (right) caught up at a rural event in Ngāhinapōuri at the end of November the rugby link was no coincidence. For years the rural community has donated calves to…
They may have wondered whether the fruits of their labour were destined to be sent down the river, but Piopio Berry Orchard held tight. The October storms that ravaged parts of the King Country were…
