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A rare plant species has been discovered near the Waimakariri River.
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New Zealand Whisky Company has confirmed Oamaru will get a $3 million distillery.
Geraldine High School pupils find farming feet in practical placements
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Rural Support Trust there for lonely farmers
Rural support trusts help those who live and work rurally through tough times.
Otago Fish & Game discuss captive mallard release for hunters
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English "always seemed to have the small community's interests at heart".
Send away stock, farmers advised
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Otago anglers call for bag limit reduction
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Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
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