Otago University Report on urbanisation of horticultural land.
Otago University has just done a report commissioned by Horticulture NZ which builds on a report done by Deloitte NZ 2 years ago.
Hawke's Bay landowners fighting urban development
A small group of Hawke's Bay landowners are fighting to ensure what's described as "a cancerous"' spread of urban development doesn't destroy quality crop lands on the Heretaunga Plains.

Protest at Urbanisation on the Heretaunga Plains
Some of Hawke’s Bay’s leading growers and a group of residents are protesting Hastings District Council proposals to develop more residential housing on the Heretaunga Plains.