North & South

SOWING MACHINE

IT’S AN IDEA that seems so obvious, but it took an Aussie to come up with it and pioneer a new way to plant millions of trees throughout New Zealand.

When Sue Streatfield arrived here 10 years ago, she couldn’t believe nobody was using direct-seeding machines to plant trees and revegetate rural areas. In her previous job,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from North & South

North & South2 min read
Waterworlds
That’s how a neighbour described Waiwera Hot Pools, once New Zealand’s largest waterpark. The complex has been abandoned since 2018, after being acquired by a Russian oligarch who tasted Waiwera sparkling water at a restaurant, bought the company, an
North & South1 min read
Local News
This fortnightly paper won a national award in 2011 for its campaign to eradicate the synthetic cannabis drug Kronic from Devonport dairies, which it considers as one of its most notable achievements. The Ensign began operation in 1878 out of a hut i
North & South4 min read
10 Things To
To an audio book using Libby, a free app connected to Auckland Libraries which enables users to “check out” (i.e. download, for a limited time) a book from the library’s audio catalogue to their phone. It’s a really great service, especially for keen

Related