Julian Raine
Waimea Dam proponents look for alternative funding
Irrigators on the Waimea Plains near Nelson say they're now considering alternative funding options to their 100-million-dollar Waimea Dam project, after a shock vote to block its construction over… Audio
From grass to glass: Milk bottles making a comeback
Glass milk bottles were replaced by cartons in 1989, and milk deliveries stopped in the mid 90s. Nowadays milk is mostly sold in plastic bottles but some farmers have gone back to the future including… Audio
Growers face killing own crops if water dries up
The president of Horticulture NZ and fruit grower Julian Raine says with the hottest months to come growers are worried they will run out of water. Audio
'Unprecedented' run of hot weather
This summer, hot, dry weather has arrived earlier than usual, causing fears of drought in regions right across the country, including ones that aren't normally affected. MetService says the long run… Audio
Farm milk
It's part of the rural idyll - the dream of being able to wander up the road and get your milk straight from the farm gate. It's a tradition long gone by the wayside, but one that is being revived by… Audio