Stephanie Ockhuysen

Taranaki

Senior Journalist, Rurals at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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Articles

'Best farmers in the world': Christopher Luxon praises New Zealand's agriculture sector

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

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades. His comments at a lunch hosted by the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce followed the global trade auction this week where dairy prices rose to the highest level in nearly three years, showing no signs of being affected by tariff turmoil.
'Best farmers in the world': Christopher Luxon praises New Zealand's agriculture sector

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

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession. Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades. His comments at a lunch hosted by the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce followed the global trade auction this week where dairy prices rose to the highest level in nearly three years, showing no signs of being affected by tariff turmoil.
Wood, hemp sectors want to join wool in new Government construction rules

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Monique Steele |Stephanie Ockhuysen |Penny Miles

“We have a lot of people employed in and associated with the wool industry. “We’ve got a lot of shearers, and we’re really proud of our wool.”She hoped any extra money in the sector would trickle down through the region’s economy. But other sectors wanted similar commitments from the Government to use their products in construction.
Toa Henderson takes out Open and Golden Shears in one year

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

This article was first published by RNZA Northland father-of-two has become only the fifth person ever to win the Golden Shears and Open Shear Championship in the same year. Toa Henderson took out the open shear title in Te Kūiti on Saturday and earlier this month became the first debut finalist to win the Golden Shears Open in 15 years in Masterton.
Toa Henderson takes out Open and Golden Shears in one year

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

A Northland father-of-two has become only the fifth person ever to win the Golden Shears and Open Shear Championship in the same year. Toa Henderson took out the open shear title in Te Kūiti on Saturday and earlier this month became the first debut finalist to win the Golden Shears Open in 15 years in Masterton. The 34-year-old also became the first person in more than three decades to shear 25 sheep in less than 20 minutes, ticking it off in 19 minutes and 57 seconds.
'Embrace the beauty of it': Being young and neurodivergent in NZ

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

When Holly Earl read her autism diagnosis she says it was like reading a book about herself. The 18-year-old Christchurch student was diagnosed with autism and dyslexia when she was 14 which she says is early for a girl, but late overall. “I was always a shy kid but there were clear signs when the lockdown hit and my routine went away.
Three women competing to be crowned first female National Excavator Operator

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

History could be made at the annual National Excavator Operator Competition this weekend as three women compete to be the first female ever crowned. In its 31-year history a woman has never made it to the finals. Tanya Claxton is the Hawke's Bay East Coast regional champ and is feeling quietly confident going into the nationals. There will be 12 competitors battling it out at Fielding's Manfeild Park during the Central Districts Field Days.
NZ Merino Company supplier's have two farmers suspended after animal welfare investigation

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

Two farmers have been temporarily suspended as part of a New Zealand Merino Company investigation into animal welfare at some of its supplier's farms. In late 2024, animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released an exposé into 11 sheep farms and shearing sheds across Aotearoa, raising animal welfare concerns for the sheep being shorn.
One in 5 young people in NZ are neurodiverse

1 month ago | renews.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

When Holly Earl read her autism diagnosis she says it was like reading a book about herself. The 18-year-old Christchurch student was diagnosed with autism and dyslexia when she was 14 which she says is early for a girl, but late overall. “I was always a shy kid but there were clear signs when the lockdown hit and my routine went away.
Drought declared in Taranaki amid ‘desperate conditions’

1 month ago | teaonews.co.nz | Stephanie Ockhuysen

This article was first published by RNZA drought has been declared in Taranaki. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has classified drought conditions in Taranaki as a medium-scale adverse event, acknowledging the challenging situation facing farmers and growers in the region. Some in Taranaki have described the conditions as a one-in-fifty-year event.