The Annual South Island Ram Fair will be held this Thursday 13th January in Christchurch, where the usual high standard of Southdown rams will be presented.
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- Summer produce plentiful and well priced, fruit and vege expert saysA cold summer is not translating into high fruit and vege prices, an expert says. […]
- Here's why the produce on sale might not be what you expectCompared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper. […]
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