Canterbury farmers are being urged to plan ahead amid concerns over winter feed supplies.

A series of significant hailstorms, combined with persistently wet conditions, has made it a tough season for arable farmers across the region.

Federated Farmers is encouraging early discussions between arable and dairy farmers, warning crop damage could reduce feed available for winter-grazed dairy cows.

Mid Canterbury President David Acland told Ryan Bridge it’s not panic stations just yet, it’s a push for people to check in and secure the feed they need.

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Nelson's Mayor has kicked off a conversation about whether alcohol licensing laws are too strict.

Nick Smith was unable to buy a bottle of wine at the Ready to Roll concert on Sunday, at Neudorf Vineyards in Nelson.

It was being sold by the cup – the rule in place thought to be an effort to stop intoxication.

New Zealand Winegrowers Chair Fabian Yukich told Ryan Bridge there should be a little common sense.

He says you can try to cut out every possibility of everything going wrong, but in the end that becomes impractical.

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Principals are looking to see more detail on the Government's new standardised school reports.

The nationally consistent assessments in reading, writing and maths will roll out this year, with students from Years 0 to 10 ranked against one of five progress indicators twice a year.

Reports are also planned to give advice to parents on how they can help out at home.

Secondary Principals' Council Chair Steve McCracken told Ryan Bridge some subjects have a lot more nuance for marking, especially in Years 9 and 10

He says there's a lot more in the English curriculum than just putting things into five categories.

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