Wairoa
CTU urges Maori farmers to back meatworkers
The Council of Trade Unions is urging Maori farmers to withhold their stock from meat processing giant AFFCO in a bid to restart contract talks.
Meatworkers in Wairoa say dispute has split families, community
Meatworkers in Wairoa say the long running battle with Affco over signing individual contracts with the Talley's-owned company has split families and the community. John Campbell spoke to some of the… Audio
Meat workers protest 'unfair' contract offer
Dozens of AFFCO meat workers have gathered in northern Hawke's Bay to protest against what they call an unfair contract offer by the plant's owner, Talley's.
Wairoa, Gateway to the Galaxy?
While many small towns around New Zealand struggle to retain businesses, people and jobs - others like Wairoa in Hawkes Bay has its sights set on attracting new business from outer space. The town… Audio
Wairoa Vet
Vet Christine Hahn is used to working on lions, snakes and vultures but now she is turning her attention to working dogs and kunekune pigs. Christine moved to New Zealand earlier this year from South… Audio
Wairoa Vet
Vet Christine Hahn is used to working on lions, snakes and vultures but now she is turning her attention to working dogs and kunekune pigs. Christine moved to New Zealand earlier this year from South…
AudioNew Zealand A to Z - Wairoa
The northernmost town in the Hawke's Bay region, Wairoa is located on the northern shore of Hawkes Bay at the mouth of the Wairoa River and to the SouthWest of Mahia Peninsula. Bruce Kenyon, bus… Audio
A New Home for Koanga Institute and Gardens
For the past 25 years Kay Baxter and her husband Bob Corker have been saving New Zealand's heritage fruit trees and vegetables at Koanga Gardens in Kaiwaka. But five years ago they decided they needed… Audio
Johnny Cooper on Musical Chairs
The Maori cowboy, Johnny Cooper, tells his story of being one of New Zealand’s country and western and rock and roll pioneers.
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