Other News Return to family farm reaps reward For the first time, Sean McElrea has his name engraved on the trophy for the West Otago A&P Society ewe hogget competition. Farmer standing for NZ First Farmer standing for NZ First Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick will stand for New Zealand First in the Southland electorate at the 2026 general election. Place-getters seeking expansion Place-getters seeking expansion West Otago sheep and beef farmers Julian Kelly and Vicki Eason are ready to take the next step in their farm business. Chanel invests in high-country station Chanel invests in high-country station French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high-country station. Honey firm Miele hits the sweet spot Honey firm Miele hits the sweet spot Southland food producers are not resting on their laurels, producing new products that are catching national attention and surprising some of New Zealand’s top food industry professionals.…