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31 Jan 2026 11:40
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A South Island farmer says sectors only advance by bringing in changes - that are ideally better

    A South Island farmer says sectors only advance by bringing in changes - that are ideally better


    The sheep welfare-focused Lake Hawea Station has been criticised by viewers who saw it featured on Country Calendar - as "woke" and "PC".

    Owner Geoff Ross says they're responding to two key farming challenges - how to respond to climate change and how to get more premiums for growers.

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     30 Jan: NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place
     30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
     29 Jan: Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather
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