Pastures Past: Saleyard locations debated as towns expanded

Home / The CountryKem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·1 Aug, 2026 05:30 PM4 mins to read‌The location of saleyards became an issue as towns grew. Photo / John StoneThe location of saleyards became an issue as towns grew. Photo / John StoneKem Ormond takes a look at farming back in the day. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found newspaper articles on saleyards.The location of saleyards has long been a subject of debate, as seen in the articles below. In many districts, communities carefully weighed up AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.