AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNelson Crash: Two people died when a privately owned Cessna crashed in remote terrain northeast of Nelson. The aircraft had departed Nelson Airport and was found near the Bryant Range. Hawke’s Bay Farming: Vegetable growers are exploring higher-value and speciality crops after McCain’s Hastings factory closure. A feasibility study found large-scale processing is unlikely to compete with cheaper imports. Worser Bay Proposal: A Wellington trust is proposing an underwater sculpture trail designed to create marine habitat and support local education and tourism. Resource Management: A planning lawyer says proposed national policy directions have yet to explain how the Government will balance economic development with environmental protection. Regional Investment: A $3 million government loan will help fund a Central Hawke’s Bay seed-processing and storage facility, keeping more of the crop’s value in the region. Kiwi Photographer: Brendan Larsen’s image of satellite trails over Mount Taranaki has gone viral, prompting him to share how he created it.
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