Eleven of New Zealand’s leading academics have written an open letter to business leaders and politicians stating that the proposed new international airport in Central Otago “should not proceed”, as it runs against prevailing research. The letter sent on Tuesday, has been signed by professors from Otago, Canterbury, Lincoln, Victoria, Massey and Auckland Universities - James Higham, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at the University of Otago joins Dom to share his views.

And Dom is joined by Beef & Lamb Chair Andrew Morrison as the Red meat sector in NZ has launched a comprehensive package of proposed policy changes ahead of this year's General Election.

Eleven of New Zealand’s leading academics have written an open letter to business leaders and politicians stating that the proposed new international airport in Central Otago “should not proceed”, as it runs against prevailing research. The letter sent on Tuesday, has been signed by professors from Otago, Canterbury, Lincoln, Victoria, Massey and Auckland Universities - James Higham, Professor of Sustainable Tourism at the University of Otago joins Dom to share his views.
And Dom is joined by Beef &amp; Lamb Chair Andrew Morrison as the Red meat sector in NZ has launched a comprehensive package of proposed policy changes ahead of this year's General Election.

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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.

REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.