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John Roughan: The half-truths spinning in Three Waters

OPINION: Three Waters progress continues with half-truths.

Garry Webber: Three Waters recommendations food for thought

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is monitoring the reforms closely

Jo Raphael: We love Australians - well, most of them

OPINION: We're known for our hospitality, but these Aussie imports are not welcome.

Jamie Mackay: Farewell Tony Laker - a friendship forged by farming and footy

Remembering a great mate and businessman.

David Schnauer: Pain in the provinces

OPINION: 'Here are the consequences of poor economic policies pursued for 50 years.'

Jeremy Helson: Recreational fishing limit move brings amateur and professional systems closer

OPINION: The move should be welcomed by the commercial fishing industry.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: How globalisation affects food choices

Opinion: Decisions about eggs, pork and palm oil can have knock-on effects worldwide.

David Schnauer: Is 2050 children's make-believe or serious policy?

OPINION: David Schnauer says Government's aspirational zero goals cloud policymaking.

Gardening: Perfect time for winter planting

Gareth Carter has advice on planting vegetables and flowers in the cooler weather.

From the mayor's desk: The ups and downs of dairying

Stratford mayor Neil Volzke says all ratepayers benefit from the Council farm.

Opinion: Don't forget farmers when it comes to fuel prices

Opinion: Cost of fuel on-farm is yet another pressure on the agricultural sector.

Jamie Mackay: Winston Peters - if the MAGA cap fits, wear it

Is it fair to label Winston Peters Trump-like?

Bruce Cotterill: 2600km, but how far have we come?

A journey through NZ shows just how much we owe to the people who built this country.

Gardening: The grass is greener ... in a well-prepared lawn

Few can deny the aesthetic appeal and draw to a nice lawn, writes Gareth Carter

From the mayor's desk - user pays or we all pay?

Should all ratepayers bear the cost when it comes to rural roads?

Shane Jones: Labour's murky ploy - dragging the Treaty into policies where it doesn't belong

OPINION: Calling time on how the Treaty of Waitangi is being dragged into policy areas.