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Velvetleaf is one of the world’s most invasive pest plants. Photo: SUPPLIED/WRC

Velvetleaf pest plant found

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:April 16, 2024
Post category:Rural

The discovery of velvetleaf on two new properties in the Waikato region has sparked a renewed call from Waikato Regional Council for robust biosecurity measures on farm.The first new detections…

The children of Kopuarahi School have been spreading mulch, marking out a nature and bike trail, and preparing to plant over 900 seedlings. It's all part of their project to restore the bush and make the school a haven for native wildlife. Photo: SUPPLIED

School brings the bush back to Bush Rd

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:April 12, 2024
Post category:Rural

Kopuarahi School is on a mission to bring the bush back to Bush Rd, and it needs some help. The rural primary school, located on the corner of Bush Rd and…

The Wairoa shelter now has coloursteel walls and roof, a gravel floor, polycarbonate windows and a seat constructed from leftover timber. Photo: SUPPLIED

Wairoa shelter receives refurb

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:April 10, 2024
Post category:Rural

Volunteers from the Katikati Tramping Club and Kaimai Ridgeway Trust spent several days over the past month renovating the Wairoa Shelter, east of the Lindemann Loop Track in the Kaimai…

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