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1 week ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen
Inland Revenue has found $45 million of undeclared tax in the horticulture industry in just the last 10 months. Spokesperson Tony Morris said they were seeing concerning practices in the sector, that included people being paid under the table. He said some in the sector were still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle, and dealt with increasing compliance costs and labour shortages, so paying tax could become an afterthought.
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1 week ago | 
radionz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen
Inland Revenue has found $45 million of undeclared tax in the horticulture industry in just the last 10 months. Spokesperson Tony Morris said they were seeing concerning practices in the sector, that included people being paid under the table. He said some in the sector were still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle, and dealt with increasing compliance costs and labour shortages, so paying tax could become an afterthought.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen
More than 100,000 people are expected at Fieldays this year. Photo / RNZ, Monique SteeleBy Stephanie Ockhuysen of RNZMore than 100,000 people are expected through the gates of Fieldays, which kicks off on Wednesday at Mystery Creek. It is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, and this year it has a record number of exhibitors.
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2 weeks ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen
More than 100,000 people are expected through the gates of Fieldays, which kicks off on Wednesday at Mystery Creek. It is the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event, and this year it has a record number of exhibitors. Taryn Storey, head of customer and strategic engagement, said it is looking like an exciting year with every blade of grass "locked and loaded" with things to do and see.
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3 weeks ago | 
pharmacytoday.co.nz | Jody Hopkinson |Stephanie Ockhuysen |Chris James
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini discusses the medical management of asthma in adults and adolescents, which has evolved to prioritise early anti-inflammatory treatment. She also explains how to improve patient outcomes by proactively identifying poor asthma control and supporting equitable access to education and treatment
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1 month ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen
Wanting to connect with other female hunters, two best friends took it upon themselves to create an online community to make it happen. Sammi Holland and Alesha Tomasi are behind Daughters of the Wild dedicated to women who hunt. Holland said she grew up outdoors but lacked female hunting role models and often felt judged by men. "My old man was really into the salmon fishing when they were good in the Rakia and had size to them. So, it all started back then," Holland said.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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2 months 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.
