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Update on NAIT

Update on NAIT

Learn what lifestyle block owners in New Zealand need to know about NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing). This guide covers tagging, movement recording, exemptions, and recent updates to keep your cattle and deer compliant and traceable.

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What is Horizons One Plan?

What is Horizons One Plan?

What is the One Plan, and why does it matter for lifestyle block owners in the Horizons Region? This guide explains how local rules affect fencing, wetlands, culverts, fertiliser, and more — with practical tips for small-scale farmers.

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Study reveals flaws in animal protection laws

Study reveals flaws in animal protection laws

A new study exposes major flaws in New Zealand’s animal welfare system, highlighting underfunding, weak enforcement, and the urgent need for a dedicated police unit to protect animals from harm. What does this mean for lifestyle farmers? Join the conversation.

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Bovine Tuberculosis (Tb)

Bovine Tuberculosis (Tb)

If you keep cattle or deer on your lifestyle block, you must meet NAIT and TBfree obligations. Learn what’s required to stay compliant and protect your livestock from TB.

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