Health and Safety

Complying with the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992 and Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 we are required to advise people of possible hazards. Please be aware of these prior to entering the property to ensure your personal safety.

• Cattle can be unpredictable, especially toward children.

• No children under the age of 15 allowed in the inspection yards.

• Move quietly, be vigilant at all times.

• All possible care has been taken in arranging the sale seating but caution in attaining your seat is still necessary.

Condition of Sale

1. The New Zealand Stock and Station Agent’s Association Conditions of Sale and, to the extent deemed relevant by PGG Wrightson Limited (PGW), PGW’s Terms of Sale apply to this sale. When proceeds are credited or a purchase is debited to a PGW monthly credit account, then PGW’s Monthly Account Terms of Trade (as amended from time to time) apply to the extent deemed relevant by PGW. These terms can be inspected at the registration desk and on the wall in the auction room. The current versions of PGW’s Terms of Sale and Monthly Account Terms of Trade are also available online at: www.pggwrightson.co.nz\OurCompany\ Terms-and-Conditions or in hardcopy on request.

2. Each lot is catalogued unless other wise stated. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the auctioneer or vendor will not be held responsible for any errors contained herein.

3. Each lot becomes the property of the purchase at the fall of the hammer.

4. Insurance: Transit and term insurance cover is recommended and can be arranged with the auctioneer on sale day.

5. Purchasers are requested to complete the Purchasers Instruction Slip at the back of this catalogue and hand it to the auctioneer at the completion of the sale.

• Appropriate footwear should be worn.

• There may be slippery surfaces.

• Be aware of vehicles and machinery.

• Please refrain from smoking in and around all buildings.

6. Fertility: The entry of any bull in this catalogue constitutes a Guaranteed of Fertility. Notice of infertility in all cases of such are to be in writing and in the hands of the vendor not later than twelve calendar months from the date the of sale. The purchaser price of any bull proved to be infertile shall be refunded without interest, expense, cost or damages. Any disputes will be settled by an arbitrator appointed by the auctioneers. A veterinary surgeon’s certificate shall be produced by the purchase, when required. The purchaser will provide good husbandry.

7. Structure: if for any reason within a 3 year guarantee period the bull does not perform as a result of his own fertility or structural defect, excluding injury, we will provide credit for the residual value of the bull or part thereof. A certificate from an approved veterinarian is required to substantiate the claim.

8. Semen for in herd use: Totaranui reserves the right to take semen off any bull sold before delivery for inherd use only.

9. Purchasers Rebate: All intending purchasers must register at the sales office prior to the sale. PGW will pay a purchasing rebate of 6% of the purchase price excluding GST, plus GST, to livestock companies & recognised independent livestock agents with a PGW account who have introduced buyers to PGW before the sale and/or accompanied buyers to the sale.