Stephanie Ockhuysen

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

The Green Party wants to stop animal cruelty from entering the country via imported products. Green MP Steve Abel has launched a Member's Bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows imported meat, eggs and other animal products to be sold in New Zealand - even if they're produced under conditions illegal here. The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

The Green Party wants to stop animal cruelty from entering the country via imported products. Green MP Steve Abel has launched a Member's Bill aimed at closing a loophole that allows imported meat, eggs and other animal products to be sold in New Zealand - even if they're produced under conditions illegal here. The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

The sale of Auckland's only harness racing training track has horse trainers worried about their future. The 35-hectare Pukekohe site has operated for 77 years for professional horse trotting and pacing and is owned by the Auckland Trotting Club. Club president Jamie Mackinnon said the sale was about health and safety and securing the sport's future. In 2022 the site was sold for $100 million to Chinese-backed property investment company Mount Hope Limited.

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

Fourteen year old Brooke Atkinson is taking the rodeo world by storm, but it's no surprise as the sport is in her blood. The Taupō teen recently took out the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing Champion and Rookie All-Around Champion titles. They are titles her dad won in 2001 and her uncle in 1987. Her mum also competes in the sport. Atkinson also made history as the youngest rider to qualify for the 2025 NZ National Finals Rodeo. "It felt pretty cool, I was very proud of myself and my horses," she said.

3 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

Fourteen year old Brooke Atkinson is taking the rodeo world by storm, but it's no surprise as the sport is in her blood. The Taupō teen recently took out the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing Champion and Rookie All-Around Champion titles. They are titles her dad won in 2001 and her uncle in 1987. Her mum also competes in the sport. Atkinson also made history as the youngest rider to qualify for the 2025 NZ National Finals Rodeo. "It felt pretty cool, I was very proud of myself and my horses," she said.