The nation is invited to flip over lamb
National Lamb Day encourages Kiwis to tuck into their favourite lamb dish.
Sectoral harmony bid is music to my ears
Alan Emerson applauds moves towards creating a united ‘Team Ag’ to represent the primary sector.
These double standards get right up my nose
The fact that farmers are targeted for the very things that local councils get away with has Alan Emerson holding his nose.
Guaranteed to drive you round the bend
Alan Emerson fires up his imagination to find out how government agencies are going to counter coalition plans.
Restaurant features the best of local produce
A converted church in the middle of nowhere is proving a draw in its new life as a restaurant featuring the best of local produce.
Rural community repays the favour to good neighbour
Michael Taylor has volunteered his time for the good of his community for decades. When the cyclones hit, his community got a chance to repay the favour.
E-bike touring a new challenge for Wairarapa woman
Bundle of energy Lucinda Maunsell is channelling it into a 65km bike trail in the Tinui Valley and beyond – and that’s just the start.
Keeping things lawful and orderly in the Wairarapa
Alan Emerson has high praise for the Rural Policing Team in his corner of Wairarapa.
Ending a tough year all facing forward
Alan Emerson takes heart from an upbeat Federated Farmers end-of-year gathering.
And then a step to the right for National
Alan Emerson welcomes the way the coalition negotiations have brought voters' choices into sharper focus.