Fete vs Show: The feud that’s divided a rural community

There’s a stoush in the rural hinterlands over a scheduling clash for two big local events. It’s getting nasty, with talk of tractors blocking a bridge, and sharp words exchanged. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily&lid=vmfvslwp9rre [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 18 May 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Fete vs Show: The feud that’s divided a rural community]( There’s a stoush in the rural hinterlands over a scheduling clash for two big local events. It’s getting nasty, with talk of tractors blocking a bridge, and sharp words exchanged. Nadine Roberts [How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today.]( [I'd like to contribute →]( [Why DEA agents laundered money from cocaine sold in NZ]( From dairy farms in Canterbury, a group of Colombians imported cocaine linked to an infamous cartel - oblivious to the undercover agents who’d infiltrated their operation. Sam Sherwood [Take Five: Will public service cuts come to an end any time soon?]( Are the public service cuts over and why did the Government want to cut costs? Glenn McConnell [Budget advisers weigh in on military vet who can’t afford food]( Financial experts comment on the budget of a navy veteran who has to use the Foodbank as Super barely covers essentials Annemarie Quill   STUFF MORNING QUIZ: MAY 18 Is Mont Blanc taller than Aoraki Mt Cook? [Let’s get quizzing]( EDITORS' PICKS   [‘Our House’ in Arrowtown is a winner in Southern awards]( Check out the coolest architecture in the south. From bijou homes to the stunning Ayrburn restaurant-bar, and Mason and Wales’ Mid-century office. [The podcaster finding solace from depression in NZ’s great outdoors]( Struggling to feel at home in NZ after a move from India, Abigail Hannah took ‘micro-adventures’ that transformed her life. [The biggest game in Wellington Phoenix history]( All you need to know about the semifinal second leg between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. [Stunning Alexandra Rock House takes architecture prize]( This new house treads lightly on its rock, but the architecture is bold, uncompromising and award-winning. Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters.](     NZ NEWS [On The Press:](//www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350281000/set-fail-tiny-towns-giant-waste-problem?lid=nb23i3nb4v7p&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily) [On The Press:](//www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350276473/diagnosed-incurable-cancer-20?lid=w1t5qref759g&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily) [Stratford’s powerful teen trio]( WORLD [South African election: The fall of the ANC]( [The other portrait Australia’s richest person wants removed]( [US man convicted of murder in teen's death, body missing in landfill]( SPORT [The rise of Alex Rufer]( [Unbeaten Pulse host winless Stars as ANZ Premiership round six begins]( [All White, former Phoenix captain accused of betting corr­upti­on scheme]( LIFESTYLE [Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson demand Kevin Spacey be allowed to resume career]( [6 Airbnb red flags to spot before you make a booking mistake]( [How to prep your home for sale](   [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=y3k3f66ib4tt) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=5kbk779gjg1g) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=e05nfpf9bheo) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on [0800 339 000](tel:0800%20339%20000).