Funding Boost For Bird Flu Surveillance
The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance and response. Conservation Minister…
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Manage The Manual Handling Problem Before Injuries Happen
Work-related injuries aren’t always caused by a one-off event or accident. In a distribution centre or loading dock, a worker might lift, twist, or…
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New Zealand Wine Quality Improves
Judging results for the 2026 National Wine Awards showed that wine quality has improved. Established in 2022, the National Wine Awards is New Zealand’s…
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Changes Made To Dairy Code of Welfare
An improved code of welfare for dairy cattle will enhance New Zealand’s strong reputation for animal welfare, while ensuring changes are practical for farmers….
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Getting Innovative Agchems To Growers
The Government has made common-sense changes to get innovative agricultural products to farmers and growers faster, while maintaining New Zealand’s high standards. Food Safety…
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Christchurch Businesses Onside & Assura Join Forces
Onside has acquired Assura, bringing together two Christchurch-founded software businesses to expand its operational intelligence platform for agriculture. The deal has added Assura’s configurable…
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Exports Boost Confidence Amid NZ Wine Challenges
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has released its 2026 Annual Report, with exports reaching NZD 2.108 billion and export volume increasing to 306.2 million litres…
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Tarakihi Catch Limits Reduced
Lower catch limits for tarakihi stocks will reduce fishing pressure and help promote the recovery of New Zealand’s tarakihi fishery. Oceans and Fisheries Minister…
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AI Use Grows as Strategy Gap Widens
Half of New Zealand businesses are now consistently using artificial intelligence, but only 15 percent have a formal AI strategy in place, according to…
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Candidates For Fonterra Board of Directors’ Election Announced
Incumbent Director Cathy Quinn, along with Jessie Chan, Mark Cox and Peter Moynihan, have been announced as the Independently Assessed Candidates for the 2026…
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