Federated Farmers' David Birkett said crop farmers see little sign that conditions will improve, with dry weather, rising fuel and machinery costs, and repeated crop damage continuing to hurt the sector.

Advocates warn crop farming sector under threat

One Canterbury farming advocate warns there may be no future in crop farming, as more arable farmers leave the sector.

12:28pm

6:42

Dave Curtain.

Pensioners squeezed by looming 50% rent jump in Reefton

Tenants face steep increases as Buller District Council shifts to market-aligned rents, forcing some to sell belongings and cut back on basics.

Wed, May 13

2:34

Mining in Reefton is expected to create up to 500 new jobs over the next two to five years.

West Coast town's housing stock at breaking point amid mining boom

Mining in Reefton, home to just over 1000 people, is expected to generate up to 500 new jobs over the next two to five years.

Sat, Mar 21

2:23

Ashburton railway bridge.

'Inside joke': NZ's most-struck rail bridge building a reputation

Ashburton District Councillor Phil Hooper says the bridge has become one of the most talked-about spots in mid-Canterbury on social media.

Mon, Feb 23

4:05

Ark-shaped building up for auction in Christchurch

Ark-shaped building up for auction in Christchurch

While you won’t find any roaming animals or Noah himself, a unique building in Sumner is a modern-day twist on Noah’s Ark.

February 24, 2025

4:22