Dom 'Furious' George - Give townies a break
Dom George wonders why we can't all just get along?
Dom George wonders why we can't all just get along?
Dr Doug Edmeades writes of his fondness for the mighty Fergie 28.
Martin Williams (Talking Point, August 12), overlooked my full support for dams and water storage and focused on his novel version
The Country's Jamie Mackay reminisces about a night he spent in the company of sporting heroes Dick Tayler and Sir Colin Meads.
It's cold, wet and miserable out there, as I write, and a chilly wind blows as a dozen calves daily plop into the mud, Mother Nature
Local communities pitching in has made a world of difference to people affected by the recent snowstorm in north-west Hawke's Bay
Sports commentator Paul Allison has some fascinating Olympic tales. Dom George rips them off wholesale in this week's column.
COMMENT: There is little NZ can do about high dollar or inflation.
Council and resource management processes are a complicated, foreign and uninviting process for many. However, it is critical farmers
The dairy industry is facing its third season of low payouts. It's been tough and farmers have been looking out for their families
Parliament must make an urgent stand to defend local democracy. Our elected representatives must not give the Government sweeping
Dom George scores an own goal watching too much Olympic coverage rather than doing his job.
Last year, the shiny suits and directors at Silver Fern Farms (SFF) said the co-op was in crisis and faced receivership or liquidation. They
COMMENT: Here are some of the life lessons Byron Wien has learned in his first 80 years.
It's hard not to be impressed by the intellectual and technological grunt going into horticultural industry, Barry Soper writes.
The Country's Jamie Mackay is flexing his creative muscles with a clever Agricultural ABC poem.
COMMENT: Getting rid of that big debt involves paying more, more often.
Martin Williams' comment in his 'Talking Point' (August 1) "What we do on land, matters in our rivers and in the sea" makes good sense
Federated Farmers believes rural-zoned land should be used for rural purposes, and other land uses should not infringe on primary
Dom George pays tribute to 'understated yet hugely renowned Andrew James Duncan Laing.'
Local body politicians: For those who make a career out of it there's something just a little 'off' about them says Dom George.
Farming is increasingly regulated and rule changes are common. Existing-use rights are often assumed to provide some level of protection
Sheep and beef farmers could be forgiven for thinking that Tukituki Plan Change 6 doesn't affect them. All the hype around the Ruataniwha
Jamie Mackay continues his obsession with Pokémon Go by chastising the youth of today about their obsession with Pokémon Go.
When was the last time you visited your GP? I know most farmers are busy and would rather forget those aches and pains. Some might
COMMENT: The Country's Dom George recounts his meeting with footy player/journalist/author /raconteur Peter FitzSimons. George also gets a plug in for his Bledisloe Cup junket. Shameless!
As a farmer do you know what a wetland is? It is vital that farmers and landowners know what a wetland is and where its boundary
The first weeks of winter were so mild that early July's frosts caught us by surprise - though I doubt anyone was more surprised than
COMMENT: Dom George celebrates the achievements of rally driver Mike McLean and FMG Young Farmer of the Year Athol New in this week's Furious George.
There is only one consolation to be gained as a consequence of being kicked in the bum ..... at least you are in front! Ben Dalton