Farmer threatens to burn native forest over plunging values, new biodiversity rules
16 Mar, 2021 12:33 AM
4 minutes to read
Aaran Bruce and his father, 89-year-old Jim Bruce, who cleared most of the land, starting in 1944. The trees in the background are regenerating beech forest. Photo / Lois Williams, LDR
Local Democracy Reporter
A farmer in Maruia, on the South Island s West Coast, is threatening to burn 80ha of native bush on his property and turn it into pasture in a bid to raise its value and save his farm.
The land is likely to be classed as a significant natural area (SNA) under new biodiversity rules in regional and district plans.
Farmer threatens to burn native forest over plunging values, new biodiversity rules nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Magpies dedicating jersey to Hawke s Bay charity
8 Mar, 2021 01:25 AM
3 minutes to read
The Magpies charity jersey for the Canterbury game last year had a checked swanny look in tribute to the region s rural community. Photo / File
Having raised $16,813 for the East Coast Rural Support Trust with their 2020 charity jersey, the Hawke s Bay Magpies are looking for another cause to get behind with a one-off strip this year.
Hawke s Bay Rugby Football Union Inc is welcoming applications this week for charities looking to have 2021 s charity jersey dedicated to them.
Last September the Magpies departed from their traditional black-and-white hoops for a game, instead donning a checked jersey reminiscent of a farmer s swanny .
Magpies give $16,813 to Hawke s Bay s Rural Support Trust from jersey sales
10 Dec, 2020 03:00 AM
3 minutes to read
Magpies players celebrate an historic win over Canterbury, while wearing a jersey that has helped raise funds for the Rural Support Trust. Photo / Paul Taylor
Magpies players celebrate an historic win over Canterbury, while wearing a jersey that has helped raise funds for the Rural Support Trust. Photo / Paul Taylor
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
As well as winning the championship and gaining promotion, the Magpies have topped off the season by donating thousands of dollars to Hawke s Bay s rural community.
The East Coast Rural Support Trust was provided with $16,813.75 from the proceeds of the Hawke s Bay team s non-traditional playing jerseys - which were bid on and limited edition replicas sold.