Alexa Cook
Senior Reporter at Newshub
Senior RNZ Journalist. News Journalist of the Year 2024. Former Newshub TV3 and BBC. Get in touch if you have a good yarn! [email protected]
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1 week ago |
radionz.co.nz | Alexa Cook
The nearly billion dollar dam was scuppered in 2017 by the Supreme Court, when it deemed a land swap unlawful But that could be overridden by the government's new Fast Track Approvals Bill The Ruataniwha Dam has been rebranded the Tukituki Water Security Project It would see a dam built on the Makaroro River, a tributary of the Tukituki River, and the flooding of 22 hectares of conservation land Opponents of the dam have launched a campaign to stop it Leaders of the controversial Ruataniwha...
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1 week ago |
rnz.co.nz | Alexa Cook
The nearly billion dollar dam was scuppered in 2017 by the Supreme Court, when it deemed a land swap unlawful But that could be overridden by the government's new Fast Track Approvals Bill The Ruataniwha Dam has been rebranded the Tukituki Water Security Project It would see a dam built on the Makaroro River, a tributary of the Tukituki River, and the flooding of 22 hectares of conservation land Opponents of the dam have launched a campaign to stop it Leaders of the controversial Ruataniwha...
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Alexa Cook
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. Photo / Marika Khabazi, RNZBy Alexa Cook of RNZWhile many farmers are feeling good about record meat and dairy prices, mental health is still a massive issue, with disproportionately high suicide statistics in rural areas. Depression is something Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford is familiar with, after his own battle began eight years ago. “It’s amazing how it creeps in,” he said. “It affects your farm, your family and your entire life.
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2 weeks ago |
rnz.co.nz | Alexa Cook
While many farmers are feeling good about record meat and dairy prices, mental health is still a massive issue with disproportionately high suicide statistics in rural areas. Depression is something Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford is familiar with, after his own battle began eight years ago. "It's amazing how it creeps in. It affects your farm, your family and your entire life.
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2 weeks ago |
rnz.co.nz | Alexa Cook
The southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event is a ritual for many farmers, but this year it's hoped there'll also be record spending. Huge numbers are rolling into Fieldays in Hamilton which kicked off today, with an estimated 100,000 people expected to attend between Wednesday and Saturday. With a farmgate milk price of $10, record beef prices and strong sheep meat returns - the rural sector is on the up.
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Absolutely chuffed to win Best Journalist at the Radio and Podcast Awards - huge thanks to @radionz, family, and friends for all their support! Congratulations to all the other winners and nominees 🥳
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RNZ has announced that Paddy Gower and Alexa Cook will host Morning Report from 13 - 27 January as part of its summer programming.
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