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Lobbying to get cows to eat Southland seaweed

Asparagopsis Technologies executive director Nigel Little. Photo: Supplied

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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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.

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‘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

Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Government to change freshwater farm plan system

The government is making changes to freshwater farm plans.

Government to change freshwater farm plan system

Government to change freshwater farm plan system