February 8, 2023 – Page 4 – The Valley Profile

Bill Rackham received the Queen's Service Medal in 2014.

‘Humble’ Bill Rackham farewelled

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 8, 2023
Post category:News

OBITUARYBill Rackham 1941-2023William (Bill) Rackham was remembered as a “dedicated” Paeroa Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer and “humble” family man.Mr Rackham, who died on January 22 after a short…

Robyn Budd and Hamish Browne, alongside Dr Shaun Forgie, get ready to release 400 dung beetles onto Black Pond Farm. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU

Farmers see power in beetle brigade

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:February 8, 2023
Post category:Rural

Two Mangatangi farmers have joined forces with Dr Shaun Forgie and his brigade of dung beetles, which, when deployed on to New Zealand paddocks, have the ability to improve water…

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