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We've had enough, Pipiwai farmer Daryl Barge said.
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Focus: Huge turn-out to farming protest in Levin
There was a huge turn-out of tractors and utes for today's Howl of a Protest in Levin. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Focus: Tractors and utes to descend on cities as farmers protest
Tractors and utes descend on cities across NZ for the Howl of a Protest event, organised by Groundswell New Zealand. Video / Michael Craig / Mark Mitchell / Supplied
Editorial: Why farmers are up in arms
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Arts and agriculture collide with Rangitīkei residency
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'We're fed up': Convoy of tractors, utes to protest down Queen St, on motorways
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Landowners urged to reverse poor wetlands record
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Big crowds expected across Northland for 'howl of a protest'
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Farm reform delay 'more damaging' - Ardern
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