NZ Drought Index

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Published on Thursday, November 23, 2017

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Cyclone Season

What to do in case of severe rain/storm

Monday, December 24, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson
Before severe rain · Keep an eye on weather reports and enact your plans for moving stock and supplementary feed to higher ground if needed. · Clear gutters and drains where possible · Have to hand a smartphone, a charger for the car, a torch, and a battery-powered radio · Check your insurance cover details   During a flood or storm...
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Mycoplasma Bovis information

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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WHAT IS MYCOPLASMA BOVIS •          Mycoplasma bovis causes illness in cattle including mastitis, abortion, pneumonia, and arthritis. •          Silent spreaders – cows can be infected but not ill. •          It does not infect...
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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When farmland is flooded by seawater

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Tuesday, January 09, 2018

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What happens to farmland which has been flooded by seawater? The impact will depend on how long the crop or pasture is covered by seawater. If it’s only for a short time – up to 48 hours – and gets good rainfall, grasses should bounce back.  Rain is needed to wash the salt away. It’s likely the saltwater was diluted by the rains during the storm which...
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One of these things is not like the other

It’s easy to see if there’s a flood or an earthquake, but drought’s an odd one to call. When does a dry spell become a drought?

Friday, December 08, 2017

Author: Terri Anderson
It’s easy to see if there’s a flood or an earthquake, but drought’s an odd one to call. When does a dry spell become a drought? Dry spells and droughts are part of life for many farmers across New Zealand. Farmers monitor their local conditions, plan for dry weather, and make tough decisions early. MPI doesn’t declare droughts, but help to identify if the impacts...
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NZ Drought Index

Check how the conditions are shaping up

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Author: Julie Jonker

NZ Drought Index

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New NRC Tsumani evacuation Maps

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Friday, August 25, 2017

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Myrtle Rust

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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Myrtle rust find in new region MPI Media Release Date: 23 May 2017 A positive detection of myrtle rust has been made in the Waikato region. This new find, along with a further 3 properties in Taranaki, brings the total number of confirmed infected properties to 16 nationally. People can report any suspected signs of myrtle rust to MPI's Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800...
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Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Five Ways to Wellbeing

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

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A review of the most up-to-date evidence and found that building five actions into day to day lives is important for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and organisations.

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