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Government funds study of Gisborne scheme that could irrigate 11,000ha
The feasibility study will be carried out with Wi Pere Trust and Trust Tairāwhiti.
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Liquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7m
Lift Harvesting allegedly owed more than $1m in tax to the Inland Revenue Department.
'Difficult extraction conditions' increasing wood debris clean-up costs
The amount of wood debris removed from Tairāwhiti waterways has decreased.
Logging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report
Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.
Hope for recovery: Harvest ban at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi fisheries extended
A local hapū asked for the measures to allow recovery from overfishing and storm events.
'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.
No marlin but plenty of yellowfin at Gisborne’s Bay Bonanza fishing competition
The winners were announced at the Tatapouri-Gisborne Fishing Club on Sunday.
The multi-million dollar mountain of wood removed from Gisborne waterways and beaches
330,301 cubic metres of wood was removed from beaches and river catchments in 2024.
'Horrific': Dog attacks leave more than fifty animals dead in one night
'There were bits of chicken down Nelson Rd.'
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
Regional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at play
Hawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.
'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure
'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.
'Really pleased': Hawke's Bay growers welcome raft of RSE scheme changes
An increase to the cap, changes to pay and accommodation costs are among the changes.
'Riddled with deer': Rural group arranges feral deer butchery classes
Solving a problem and getting a feed at the same time
Private collector donates unique Te Mata Estate Coleraine collection worth thousands
Private donor Stuart Tustin never set out to create one of NZ's rarest wine collections.
Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career
The mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?
An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Close the windows': Stink from Hastings business increasing every year, neighbours say
For nearly 60 years it was bearable, neighbours say. Then the fellmongery was expanded.
Rural school bus cuts: Residents fear the end of Te Pohue School
Residents of Te Pōhue want more time to present alternatives to the Ministry of Education.
'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truck
Loose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.
Watch: Boat on fire at Napier marina
A burning boat sent fire into the skies over Ahuriri, Napier.
Sunflowers from the silt: Community garden teaches Hawke’s Bay sustainable practices
The McCarthy family knew what to put on cyclone-devastated land - a community garden.
'It didn’t come from the river': Town's flooding to be subject of independent investigation
"Some said the water came from the river but it didn’t, it came from behind us."
Ruataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?
One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.
Up close with giants: What it's like to stand beside Hawke's Bay's 'most expensive project'
Amid eye-watering winds, 1100m above sea level, stands a remarkable engineering project.
East Coast young farmers donate $5000 won from helping communities
Young farmers on the East Coast won $5000 to donate for helping their communities.
Pet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit Patoka
Patoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.
Tūhoe claim Genesis management ‘far more destructive than Gabrielle’
Genesis Energy denies causing damage to the lake environment.
Godwits return from 12,000km trip to Hawke's Bay for summer
Would you travel 12,000km to spend your summer in Napier every year?
Specialised taskforce potential option to tackle heightened wildfire risk
Those who lived through the 2017 Waimārama wildfires have advice for the dry summer.