Agriculture pupils get taste of work
Hands-on experiences for Waitaki Girls' and Waitaki Boys' agriculture classes
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Otago Regional Council wants sightings of wallabies reported
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Wind farm tower worth $50k vandalised
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Invasive weed spreads through Queenstown lakes
Government scientists plan to keep the invasive lake weeds out of Lake Wakatipu.
10-year-old grabs giant groper from "super secret" spot
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Ploughing expertise put to test
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Shearing contest proves a winner
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Dog trials 'a family thing'
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The most southern burglary ever?
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Remarkables site listed for sale
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Proposed flows for Manuherikia River raise concerns
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Dairy farmer shares her knowledge in Sri Lanka
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