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IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland

Dutch companies linked to Ikea have bought about 350ha for production forestry in Central Southland. Photo: SRL files

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Rural Life OtherSeptember 2

Lobbying to get cows to eat Southland seaweed

A seaweed grower is “lobbying hard” to get a legislation change so the native plant grown in Southland can get government approval for use as a methane inhibitor in ruminant animals.

Shawn McAvinue

Lobbying to get cows to eat Southland seaweed

Lobbying to get cows to eat Southland seaweed

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Rural Life OtherAugust 30

‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman

"There’s a good chance I could have been in jail or six feet under but the wood industry really did save my life.” Southland sawmill owner Rodney Lonneker was an inspiring speaker at last week’s New Zealand Institute of Forestry conference in Dunedin.

Sally Rae

‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman

‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman

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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

A pipe dream is now a reality in South Otago.

Shawn McAvinue

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes

Farmers in Otago and Southland are reducing stocking rates as pest pressure impacts farm income, a survey shows.

Shawn McAvinue

Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes

Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes