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SOUTHEY NISSAN
NISSAN’S NEW NP300 PICKUP A BRAND NEW MODEL FULL OF IMPRESSIVE FEATURES Nissan’s New NP300 pick up has just arrived at Southey Nissan, impressing Southey Nissan Sales Consultant Tom Porter with its outstanding features. Nissan has been building pickups for 80 years. Its most recent model, the D40, has been in production for the past ten years and is still the third biggest selling new model.
Southey Nissan Sales Consultant Tom Porter (left) and Sales Manager Brendon Southey
However, the NP300 is a completely new design.
compared to the previous 10 litres. It has more grunt, towing up to 3.5 tonne, and there is a seamless delivery of extra power with no tubo lag whatsoever, Tom says.
The two wheel drive and four wheel drive versions are available in single and twin turbo, with a narrow or wide body. The first arrivals at Southeys are diesel, with petrol versions available in a few months time.
He expects the NP300 will be popular with farmers, businesses and the general public because it is equally good at being a work horse or an SUV style family vehicle.
The NP300 is significantly more economical at 7 litres per hundred kilometres,
The new model is a very comfortable ride with five link suspension, delivering
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monitoring system that constantly analyses the state of the engine’s oil before notifying the driver of when it needs to be changed.
superior levels of vehicle handling, and reduced noise vibration. Tom is particularly impressed with the addition of a power sliding rear window which gives direct access to the back as well as creating a sense of openness and bringing the outside in.
Anyone interested in finding out more and inspecting the NP300 should contact Tom at Southey Nissan, corner Dixon and Park Streets, Masterton Phone (06) 378 2543
The servicing intervals for diesel variants are 12 months or 20,000 kilometres, and includes a clever onboard oil degradation
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Terms and Conditions: Qashqai TS and Pathfinder ST shown. Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Units must be registered in June 2015 to qualify for the special finance offer. The 3.9% Finance offer applies to new Nissan Qashqai and Pathfinder vehicles only. The 3.9% p.a. fixed interest rate is available with zero deposit and 36 month term. $375 establishment fee and $10 monthly account keeping fee apply. Terms and conditions apply. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers and must end June 30th 2015 or while stocks last.
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*Available on diesel models only. **Available on ST-X models only. Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Units must be registered in June or July 2015 to qualify for the special finance offer. The 3.9% Finance offer applies to new Nissan Navara D23 vehicles only. The 3.9% p.a. fixed interest rate is available with zero deposit and 36 month term. $375 establishment fee and $10 monthly account keeping fee apply. Terms and conditions apply. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers and must end July 31st 2015 or while stocks last.
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AFTER HOURS Tom: 0274 918 353 | Brendon 021 734 435
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G T ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES YOUR TOTAL ONSITE WASTEWATER SPECIALISTS
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TFM TRACTORS
Graham and Teresa McClymont, of G T Environmental Services, have more than 20 years experience in the field of waste water and fresh water systems. Being locally owned and operated means they know Wairarapa conditions, tradesmen and requirements from local councils. Graham holds a B and C Waste Water Certificate. With this qualification Graham is deemed to be an approved designer of septic systems in the Wairarapa. This means he is able to produce the consent paperwork for new builds and any required for additions and upgrades.
Dealer Principal, John Tulloch
G T Environmental Services Ltd is completely independent so can be flexible in what sort of system can be put forward for consent. This can often prove to be cheaper and for the client, and more site specific.
MEET THE TEAM
FULL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS FOR ALL FARMING OPERATIONS TFM Tractors is the recognised dealer for Tulloch Farm Machines in the Wairarapa region. In order to provide the best possible service to the rural community TFM Tractors offer full sales, service and parts facilities operated by a diligent team.
Similarly there are a variety of water tanks to choose, from concrete and plastic, with various colours and sizes, although all buried water tanks must be concrete. Collected rain water can pose some issues for users in how clean it actually is. These problems can be solved with filter systems supplied and installed by GT. Water recycling systems are another option for those who want to make the most of every litre they use. These are usually best fitted in a new build.
All tractors and farm equipment will experience down time. When this happens it’s nice to know you have a great back up service.
Jim Grove Big Line Equipment Technician
GT Environmental Services cleans septic systems, and has its own “suck truck”, the POOE2, which goes Wairarapa wide. Call Teresa to book it. It is recommended to clean septic systems every three to five years, depending on size and family use. We can also upgrade systems that are struggling. Older systems are often too small for modern family life and the field drains don’t cope with high water and chemical use. A big no no for septic owners anyway, but issues with your existing system are made worse by contaminated or under-performing field drains.
Jamie Pratt, Service Manager Bill Cook and Oliver Bertram are our specialised tractor Mechanics and Apprentice John Morris.
Sales Manager Cyril Butler (Shorty)
There are so many options available, so talk to Graham if you are intending to build in the country or have problems with your existing tank.
SALES - TFM Tractors offers a full range of equipment for all farming operations, dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture, vineyard and cropping. In addition to this TFM Tractors stocks good used equipment. Sales Manager Cyril Butler (Shorty) joined TFM Tractors in 2010 with a wealth of experience from the agricultural equipment industry, which enables him to prescribe the right piece of equipment for the task at hand.
You can find out more at wor contact Graham and Teresa Phone (06) 377 4975 Mobile 0274 381 280.
THE GOES WAIRARAPA WIDE Septic tanks Designed, Installed, Upgraded & Cleaned
We have built a reputation for our after sales support and can be contacted at any time to help you find the most effective and efficient solution to your needs.
From Left - Mark Burns, Craig Amundsen & Bus Schot.
PARTS - At TFM Parts/Masterton Toolshed
From Left - John Morris, Bill Cook, Oliver Bertram & Jamie Pratt.
SERVICE - The workshop is filled with
enthusiastic blokes who love a good challenge, whether it be servicing a machine or assembling new products. They are continuously learning with the wide range of products TFM Tractors provide.
we have a proven track record of providing a top level of service. We have experienced staff with in-depth knowledge of a huge range of products. We stock the widest range of parts and engineering consumables under one roof in the Wairarapa which means we are as close as you can get to a ONE STOP SHOP for all of your agricultural parts needs. We look forward to helping you in the future.
PORTABLE TOILETS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
GT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD
06 377 4975 or 0274 381 280 | www.gtenvironmental.co.nz
300 High Street, Solway, Masterton Cyril Butler 027 294 5010 or 0800 88 55 624
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CRIGHTON ITM
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LB&T HARE LTD
SAFETY FIRST! LB&T Hare Ltd strives to provide current practical advice, support and management for H&S and Operational Compliance for New Zealand’s Prime Industries – the backbone of our great nation. Without these Prime Industries, where would New Zealand stand in the world? With over 25 years of practical experience, LB&T Hare Ltd have become experts in their field, working together with Prime Industry business owners and managers of the future. The team at Crichton ITM in Greytown - Chris James, left, Shayne Appleman, Clayton Harding, Mike Turley, Leonie Bayly, Karen Dye and Sonny Albert. Absent: Stephen Jones
INTRODUCING CHRIS JAMES AND THE LOCAL TEAM AT CRIGHTON ITM Crighton ITM at the south end of Greytown may appear small from the outside. But we are big on the inside! We specialise in big rural jobs as well as the small ones, from frames and trusses for large buildings, to pole sheds, to all your fencing supplies. New Manager Chris James has just joined Crighton ITM after previously being employed as an operations manager in the plumbing industry. Chris grew up in Featherston and has lived in Greytown for four years, taking on the new role to spend more time with his family and local community. Crighton ITM has a strong emphasis on being a part of the community through its sponsorship of local organisations. Chris is the president of the Greytown Junior Football Club and secretary of its seniors. He’s also on the board of Capital Football, the Greytown Community Sports & Leisure Society, and volunteers for the Greytown Fire brigade Service. There are seven other members of the branch – Shayne Appleman, Clayton
CRIGHTON
Harding, Mike Turley, Leonie Bayly, Karen Dye, Sonny Albert and Stephen Jones Chris says the branch and team takes a “personalised” approach to helping customers. “We tailor our service to what people want. They can come in with an idea or drawing and we will help them choose the best products.” Crighton ITM supplies frames, trusses, fences, decks and all building material throughout the Wairarapa and Tararua districts. It offers a complete custom design and build pole shed service. The first step is to get rural specialist Mike Turley to visit your site. He will bring along images and discuss what exactly you have in mind. Mike will get plans drawn up and once you are happy with the specifications Crighton ITM can recommend builders to build your shed at a very competitive prices. So give us a call or come in and see the friendly team at Crighton ITM
For all your building supplies
We supply Polesheds, Frames and Trusses
FREE QUOTES OPEN 6 DAYS Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm; Sat 8am-12 noon 201 Main Street, Greytown • Phone 06 304 7193 • Fax 304 7195 Competitive Prices. Great Sevice.
“We’ll see you right”
By choosing LB&T Hare Ltd to implement and manage your H&S and Operational Compliance, not only will you get personal service from Lance and Tracey, you will also be provided with information and tools specifically designed for your operation. Some of these are: • A working/living H&S Policy – not generic, hard to use/understand manual that sits on a shelf collecting dust • Best Practice reviews and benchmarking • Competency training and/ or assessments in – 4WD, ATV, Chainsaws, Tractors, Production Forestry, Fencing – Level 3 & Level 4 • Emergency & Accident procedures • Independent Accident Investigations • Workplace Observations & Compliance Audits • Personal Inductions • Company Training Matrix • Employee Information/Procedure manuals • A wide range of First Aid and /Fire Safety products at competitive prices LB&T Hare Ltd 37 Taverner Street, Carterton PO Box 45, Carterton Phone (06) 379-8567 Mobile 0273-660-011 Email: lbandthareltd@xtra.co.nz
Ensuring the safety and production requirements are met in Forestry.
Working with all sectors of our Prime Industries.
Ensuring high risk occupations are conducted with “best practice”.
Providing advice, support and management for H&S and Operational Compliance for NZ’S prime industries Including • A working/living H&S Policy – not a generic, hard to use / understand manual that sits on a shelf collecting dust • Best Practice reviews and benchmarking • Qualified training and/or assessments in – 4WD, ATV, Chainsaws, Tractors, Forestry, National Certificates in Fencing – Level 3 & Level 4 • Emergency & Accident procedures • Independent Accident Investigations • Workplace Observations & Compliance Audits • Personnel Inductions • Company Training Matrix • Employee Information/Procedure manuals • A wide range of First Aid and Fire Safety products at competitive prices
LB & T Hare Ltd 37 Taverner Street, Carterton PO Box 45, Carterton PH (06) 379 8567 M 0273 660 011
Lone Worker kit
Farm Midi kit
E lbandthareltd@xtra.co.nz $27.00 + gst $103.88 + gst
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PROPERTY WASH WAIRARAPA
FARM / SYSTEM COMPLIANCE
WOF
WARRANT OF FITNESS FOR: • • • • • • •
GW CONSENT REQUIREMENTS SHED TO POND POND TO PASTURE STORAGE PONDS POND STIRRERS • APPLICATORS PIPES & HYDRANTS SYSTEM DESIGN
We don’t just design a pond, we design a pond specifically for your farm’s requirements, considering: • Storage capacity • Effluent distribution • Pond stirrer
WE WASH HOUSES
SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Firestone Pond Liner installation technicians. For all your effluent / storage pond enquiries call us.
The Wairarapa is getting cleaned, one house at a time by its own specialist house washing service – Property Wash Wairarapa.
IRRIGATION PASTURE / CROPPING: • PIVOT
• LONG LATERAL • RESOURCE CONSENTS • APPLICATIONS • WATER METERING Peace of Mind
• BORE YIELD TESTS “They have the gear, they’ve trained to do the job, they’re qualified to do it properly, & they know what they’re doing”
The business was set up by Brady Bingham three years ago, to provide a much needed specialist service that was lacking within the Wairarapa, which was to wash residential, rural and commercial properties Wairarapa wide. Your house is one of your biggest assets. If left untreated, moss, mould and dirt will build up and damage the paint work, leading to expensive repairs and potentially a new paint job. While many people think of house washing as a spring or summer activity, winter is in fact the best time to wash a property as the grime has been softened by the regular rain, Brady says.
• TOW LINE
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From left: Richard Barlow is the face of Property Wash Wairarapa
Property Wash uses a soft wash process that doesn’t damage the exterior, starting with a rinse using a low pressure commercial quality water blaster with a wide span nozzle. Once the property has been wet down, a specially formulated high foaming detergent is applied, followed by a thorough brushing of the exterior surfaces from the top of the gutter line down to the foundations.
The house is then given a final rinse to remove all dust, dirt, spider webs and road grime. The low pressure soft wash makes a house look fantastic afterwards, and gives your house that much desired curb appeal that your neighbours are sure to be jealous of. Property Wash Wairarapa provides prepaint/pre-sale washes. They also wash decks, drive-ways, gutters, roof cleaning/ moss and mould treatments and after a wash they can also spray for spiders! All jobs are quoted as a fixed price before the job is done, so there are never any nasty surprises, there is a guarantee for all workmanship, with full insurance. Brady started the business when he returned home to Greytown in 2012, taking a break from his career in the IT industry in Auckland. “I needed a change and saw an opportunity as there were no major providers of this kind of washing service in the Wairarapa region. After doing this for around six months I decided it was a business with a long term future.” These days, Richard Barlow is the face and sole operator of Property Wash Wairarapa, with Brady running the backend finances and marketing (with help from Xero).
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CUSTOM DESIGNS
Your Needs - Our Solutions W A I R A R A P A
FOR ANY ENQUIRIES CONTACT US ON:
PHONE 06 379 7953
10037131AA
148 BELVEDERE ROAD, CARTERTON
WE WASH HOUSES, SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO Your home is one of your biggest assets, possibly THE biggest. You wash your clothes daily, your car weekly, and your dog monthly, you should wash your house annually.
Property Wash Wairarapa Ltd Operator: Richard Barlow Phone: 06 3049 653 Cell: 027 3049 653 www.wewashhouses.co.nz
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TARATAHI AGRICULTURAL TRAINING CENTRE
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING NEEDS
Hannah McColl (Left) from Taranaki completed the Taster Course last October and was inspired to come back to Taratahi this year
GIVING STUDENTS A TASTE FOR A FARMING CAREER
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre is holding another of its popular Taster Courses from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 July.
The cost is only $100 for the four days which covers all accommodation, meals and activities, making it a very good deal.
The courses are designed for students aged 16 to 18, to give them a taste of what it would be like to live at Taratahi, and the things they will be learning.
Spaces are limited to 50 students who come from all over New Zealand, amongst them 17 year-old Hannah McColl.
They visit the Taratahi farms where they will learn as students, and get to experience sheep, beef, dairy and deer operations. Over the four days, the students try out a range of activities including chainsaws, quads, tractors, fencing, stock handling, dairy (when in season), and theory.
C&F Industries has been leading the industry in steel frame agricultural and industrial buildings in Wairarapa for many years. Over the years the company has undertaken a wide variety of steel frame building and engineering work for a range of markets including dairy, sheep and beef, wineries and light industrial. Their projects include: dairy sheds and feed pads, woolsheds and covered yards, hay sheds, implement sheds and storage sheds. The majority of these projects are purpose designed and built and incorporate steel, timber, roll formed sections and poles for the most cost effective design. C&F also specialise in farm bridges and have built several bridges ranging in length from 6 to 30m with exceptional results. C&F have also built several steel framed shells for houses. Pat Finn, owner/manager, is a Licensed Building Practitioner in the area of Design and is valued for his ability to design new buildings and modify existing ones to meet specific client requirements. Pat also has become known for designing dairy sheds and feed pads to cater for the larger dairy herds of today.
Sessions are held by the actual tutors whom they would learn from on campus with five to eight students per tutor. Students get three hearty meals a day, served in the dining room on campus - very good comments are always received about the food! Evenings are supervised by Taratahi staff with organised activities like bowling and sport in the campus gym. Accommodation is in single rooms (one student per room).
s 4 day y l for on $100
“I grew up on a farm in Taranaki and knew I wanted to go sheep farming after school. “My friend had been talking to Taratahi about enrolling and encouraged me to join her. I wasn’t sure what Taratahi was about. So I enrolled in the Taster Course on the Masterton campus that was held last October. “The Taster Course gave me a good idea of what I was going to learn and do. We did a bit of everything. I remember the chainsaw tutorial and riding the quad bikes. We were also taken out to Koromiko farm to see the operations there. I enrolled in the January intake, and love it here.” Forty eight students attended the last Taster course in April with 18 out of the 19 students surveyed, saying they would recommend the experience to their friends.
GET A TASTE FOR TASTER FARMING Is a career in agriculture for you?
Join our next four day Taster Course* in the July school holidays to discover what’s in farming and what it’s like to live and learn at Taratahi in Masterton.
6th - 9th July 2015 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton
Ph: 06 379 8431 Fax: 06 379 8436 E: c_f@xtra.co.nz
Find out more - contact us: 0800 TARATAHI E: info@taratahi.ac.nz www.taratahi.ac.nz *Participants must be aged 16 - 18 years old.
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THE BOAT SHED & AUTOS
As its name suggests, The Boat Shed & Autos specialises in all things marine. There are outboard mechanics who are able to service and repair all brands of outboard motors.
TREECRAFT
SPECIALIST TREE CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE WAIRARAPA Treecraft Arboriculture are now in their second year of business in the Wairarapa, offering specialist tree care services throughout the region. This last year has been a busy time, and the business and clientele have steadily grown. This increase has led to the purchase of a high output wood chipper, which means they are able to offer a more efficient service, as well as recycling the trees as mulch for gardens. Treecraft offers tree removal, pruning, crown reduction/reshaping, planting, storm damage and consultancy services. There is no job too big, small or challenging for Treecraft - they will find a solution. They can tackle any size project from a single specimen tree, through to log recovery, shelterbelt and small woodlot removal projects. Wairarapa is a unique place for an arborist to work. As well as remnant native forest blocks, there are a large number of mature, exotic trees, many of which have historical significance. These trees require a specialist understanding of tree health
as well as technical expertise in any work that is carried out on them. Nick uses his knowledge of tree health and biology to manage trees in a way that is both sympathetic to trees, and meets customers’ goals or requirements. Nick likes creating lasting relationships with his clients. Rather than offering a “here and now solution”, his goal is to work together with his customers to look at gardens and landscapes as a long term project, and plan work accordingly. A large amount of his work comes as a result of initiating a management plan for upcoming years, depending on his customer’s needs and goals. As well as being a qualified arborist, Nick is a registered Quantified Tree Risk Assessor, and can provide arboricultural reports on tree health, hazard assessments and risk analysis. Nick is qualified, insured, and a member of the NZ Arboricultural Association. Contact Nick today for a free, no obligation quote, and experience his passion for trees first hand.
treecraft.co.nz
Worried about your trees?
The chandlery shop attached to the office has a good range of marine supplies including life jackets, anchors, ropes, marine batteries, GPS and fish finders, and VHF radios and aerials. The Boat Shed & Autos have mechanics who service, repair and carry out WOFs for cars, motorbikes, quad bikes, trailers and horsefloats. They are happy to provide a quote for any work required. Its engineers are able to do any welding repairs and fabrication work, including aluminium and stainless steel work. • Alterations to boats, horsefloats, trailers etc. • Wheel rim repairs • Farm gates, ramps, etc
MOST THINGS METAL - WE CAN FIX. The Boat Shed & Autos is owned and managed by Grant and Sheryn Stevens who pride themselves on delivering an honest approach that includes letting customers know how much needs to be done and the likely cost prior to carrying out any job. The Boat Shed & Autos is located in the centre of Masterton in Bannister Street, with plenty of parking.
CARS • TRAILERS MOTORBIKES • BOATS SERVICING, REPAIRS & WOFs
Anything boating come and see us! We can help with life jackets, GPS, fishfinders, boat accessories, watersports and outboard motor servicing. We can also help with general engineering and aluminium and stainless steel welding (ie. repairs to prattley gates, dairy shed fittings and horse floats).
• Pruning • Planting • Tree Removal • Storm Damage • Crown Reduction and Reshaping • Consultancy Services
Mulching and Mulch Sales
Free no obligation quotes and advice 027 733 5796 • 06 370 3671 • nick@treecraft.co.nz
42 BANNISTER ST, MASTERTON P: 06 377 2964 • F: 06 377 2974 E: theboatshed@paradise.net.nz
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NEEDA SHED?
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RANCHMANS PETFOOD LTD
CALL QUALITY SHEDS TODAY! We’re Wairarapas locally owned and operated Farm Building Specialists.
From Woolsheds and Covered Yards to Workshops and Woodsheds – We do it all!
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS
– A REAL MEAT ROLL FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND!
Quality Materials | Quality Workmanship Quality Service | Everyday Fieldday prices!
Ranchmans Premium Dog Roll has been formulated to meet your dog’s daily nutritional needs, in a wholesome, meaty and convenient way. Because these rolls are made with locally supplied offals and meats (yes - actual meat!), with a minimum of binding, dogs keep their condition and energy – excellent for working dogs. These rolls are also shelf stable (no refrigeration needed), which makes them ideal for farmers, dog breeders, kennels and anyone who needs to store larger quantities of dog food. Ranchmans Dog Rolls come in Beef /Lamb and Chicken 2.4kg.
Ranchmans Premium Dog Rolls are available at Keinzley Agvet, leading Pet Food Suppliers and Supermarkets. Ranchmans Petfood also produces a variety of dog chews and treats (naturally dehydrated New Zealand products) plus frozen products – Lamb Brisket / Beef Brisket / Chicken Mince / Chicken Necks / Beef Mince. These products are available at Masterton Petshop and our factory shop (next to South Wairarapa Vets in Carterton) in which Farmland Card is welcome. Buy Local Made www.ranchmans.co.nz
PREMIUM DOG ROLLS
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Available at Keinzley Agvet, leading supermarkets, Pet Stores and Service Stations
20 KG CARTONS LAMB BRISKET Available ex Factory Shop Farmlands Card Welcome
Ranchmans 0508 4 SHEDS | www.qualitysheds.co.nz
Pet Food Ltd
Locally owned & operated Ballinger Place, Carterton. Phone (06) 3796874 www.ranchmans.co.nz
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WESTERN AUTO MART
We’ve got it covered
Bolts • Nuts • Bearings • Seals • Belts • Hardware • Tools • Steel • Chainsaws • Welding Products • Lubricants • Lawnmowers • Hydraulic Equipment & Hoses • Compounds & Paints • Tyres & Tubes • Small Wheels • Small Engines • PTO Shafts • Springs & Padlocks • Valves & Hoses • Galv Pipe & Fittings • Tractor pins & more • Batteries •
TYRES
FOR ALL FARM VEHICLES Whatever your farm vehicle, Western Auto Mart has the tyre for it - 4WDs, tractors, trailers, farm implements, ATVs, cars and light commercial. Located on the corner of Renall Street and Ngaumutawa Road in Masterton, Western Auto Mart has been specialising in wheel and tyre replacement and repair for a quarter of a century. It has its own specialist tyre centre and three tyre technicians - Maurice Guillard, Hamish MacGregor and Ian Eades. Workshop and on site Service Providers for all Repairs and Maintenance on Trucks, Tractors, Lawnmowers, Chainsaws, Hydraulic Equipment, Farm Machinery, Pumps, Cowsheds & Yards.
Western Auto Mart has one of the best range of tyres in the Wairarapa and is a totally independent tyre supplier. It has access to most brands with tyres priced from the bottom of the range to the top, to suit all budgets, says Ian Eades who
with wife Pam has owned Western Auto Mart for 22 years. Western Auto Mart stocks three premier brands - BF Goodrich, Michelin and Toyo, as well as Nanking and other recognised fitments. Michelin has been using leading silicon technology to develop superior tyres which last longer, save fuel and are better for the environment, commonly known as the energy tyre. We can also nitrogen fill your tyres for better fuel consumption, reduced tyre wear, and improved ride and comfort. Have a look at the advert below for the special deal Western Auto Mart is offering on All Terrain and Mud Terrain tyres!
TAKE CONTROL! Agents for Husqvarna (Outdoor Products), Hitachi (Power Tools), Hydraulink (Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings), Kerrick (Waterblasters) Supercharge Batteries
THIS WINTER with
ALL TERRAIN mUD TERRAIN ATV TYRES 12” FROM
$475 a set
MASSONS Quality Engineering Since 1876
Belvedere Road, Carterton Phone 06 3798044 Email: massons@clear.net.nz
*Mags not included
BLACK WHEEL DEAL
235/75/15” - $329 245/70/16” 2 24 5/70 0/16” - $369 235/75/15” $339 2 23 35//75 5/1 / 5” 5 -$ 339 225/75/16” $379 2 225/ 22 25/ 5/7 75 5//1 16” 6” - $ 37 79
ENTRY LEVEL AT BRANDS 235/75/15” FROM $169 245/70/16” FROM $195 we are also agents for:
MICHELIN • TOYO • NANKANG • DEESTONE
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$899 SET $1095 SET Western Auto Mart
Cnr Renall & Ngaumutawa Rd Mstn Ph 378 2466
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WINTER SPECIALS
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DECO PRECASTERS
Making it easy and affordable to
comply, look good and keep warm! 5 Piece Fleece Pack
$84.90
Soft Shell Jacket
Giveaway Beanie*
$8.90
50/$4.50 100/$3.90
Stamina Jacket
$6 $69.90
$78.90
INQUIRE ABOUT EMBROIDERY AND PRINTING YOUR LOGO ONTO GARMENTS Extreme Sock Inca Gumboots
ABOVE: Deco Precasters owner Graham McClymont with the steel casting bed
RURAL PRECAST CONCRETE SPECIALISTS If you need pre-cast concrete products for your farm or lifestyle property you don’t need to travel farther than Bentley Street, Masterton.
casting bed - 10.5 meters by 4.8 metres – and this is being put to good use for a variety of large scale concrete casting projects.
Deco Precasters is a local manufacturer who can supply precast concrete products for virtually all rural requirements including stock water troughs, septic tanks, water tanks, well liners, and pump chambers.
Also popular is a ground and polished concrete service which is being used for affordable and attractive products such as bench tops, table tops, fire heaths, and seats, with a lot of customised projects.
They also manufacturer pre-cast concrete slabs and panels for bridges, dairy sheds, utility sheds and other farm buildings, and loading ramps.
There’s no need to go outside the Wairarapa for concrete products, Deco Precasters owner Graham McClymont says.
Basically anything you want can be made to measure, using engineered certified concrete.
“Everything is made locally. So every time you buy a product from Deco Precasters you are supporting five local people and five families.”
Deco Precasters last year purchased a steel
990 Boot
WE $15.90
$45.90
$148.90
All prices are excluding GST, special prices valid until 31/08/15 *Pricing is for a plain beanie, ask us for prices for embroidery
06 370 4499 | 4 Edwin Feist Place, Masterton
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POPE & GRAY
A RANGE OF RURAL SERVICES A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ALL RURAL CONSTRUCTION WORK
Pope & Gray is a family business that prides itself on excellent service, quality workmanship with proven results. Based in Greytown we service the Wairarapa region with a wealth of local knowledge.
Small tipping Trucks to get into difficult areas and large to shift greater quantities on those big jobs. Also a 4x4 John Deere Tractor and Dump Trailer for those mucky jobs.
FARM MAINTENANCE
With a wide range of diggers and excavators to suit all your needs, no job is too big or too small. This extends to all building site preparation including power, sewer, water and telecom cabling.
Our service offers all Maintenance and Construction requirements for your Farm Tracks including Drainage, Irrigation, Culvert Laying, Underpasses & Land Clearing. Well Digging up to a depth of 7 meters as well as Water Race & Drain Cleaning and Pond Formation.
We can construct driveways, paths and parking areas with a wide range of finishes.
GRAVEL & SOIL SUPPLIES
Subdivision needs are catered for with entranceways, drives and services.
We offer everything from Mortar Sand to Boulders to Screened Top Soil and everything in between.
A registered drain layer with a wealth of experience and local knowledge can resolve all residential drainage issues and water leaks.
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Pope & Gray can design, supply and install septic systems. We have our own licensed drain layer.
MINI EXCAVATOR IDEAL FOR HARD TO GET TO PLACES
Pope & Gray now has its own mini excavator which is ideal for drain laying, landscaping and other projects around your home or business. It is especially suitable for hard to reach places as it has a very small width and tracks that are adjustable to get into even tighter corners, for instance between buildings and boundary fences. The excavator is quite light at 1.7 tonnes and so is easy on the ground underneath and easy to transport to jobs anywhere in the Wairarapa.
BULK CARTAGE A SPECIALITY OF POPE & GRAY
DIGGER & TRUCK HIRE
Pope & Gray has a fleet of trucks and trailers to transport any sort of bulk material – lime, top soil, metal or anything else with trucks that can carry loads of up to 24 tonne.
We have a wide range of Diggers & Excavators to suit all your needs, whether the job is big or small. Specialised JCB Backhoe machinery with both Back End Digger and Front end Loading and Lifting capabilities that offers greater versatility.
We offer excellent service, quality workmanship with proven results for Civil Infrastructure
• Sub divisions • Install septic systems • driveways • drainlaying • range of excavators • wide range of work undertaken • We are the“one stop shop” Drain Laying On staff we have a Registered Drain Layer to resolve all your Residential Drainage issues as well as in-depth local knowledge to assist in our Storm water Designs.
Pope & Gray is a family business that prides itself on excellent service, quality workmanship with proven results. Based in Greytown we service the Wairarapa region with a wealth of local knowledge
Pope & Gray Contractors 55 Bidwill’s Cutting Road, Greytown
Ph (06) 304 8911
www.popeandgray.co.nz
Email: popeandgray@xtra.co.nz
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TUMU ITM
24 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM TOP QUALITY AND THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY. Trueform is New Zealand’s largest spa pool manufacturer, with a huge reputation for producing stunning spa pools, top quality and the best value for money. Based in Helensville, Auckland Trueform Products have over 35 years of experience in spa pool manufacturing for both the local and international export market. Trueform represent over 60% of all Spa Pools sold in New Zealand and employ over 40 people. Many others have come and gone, whereas Trueform Products are here to stay.
Kirk Bird (left) and Murray Jones can help with any rural queries
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE COME FREE WITH QUALITY PRODUCTS AT TUMU ITM Kirk Bird and Murray Jones head a team of rural specialists at Tumu ITM. Both Kirk and Murray have spent much of their lives working and living in the rural environment. Kirk grew up on a sheep & beef farm at Tinui and now lives on a lifestyle farm with his family at Whareama. Murray has lived and worked on sheep & beef farms for much his working life, and has lived on a lifestyle farm with his family at Mauriceville for many years. Both of them are available to share their knowledge and experience with customers, to help them choose the right product for their purpose. Tumu ITM has always specialised in servicing the rural sector, offering great value to its rural customers because of the ITM group’s bulk purchasing power.
The Masterton store in Railway Crescent, off Lincoln Road has a vast product range, most of which is under one huge roof, which means shopping is easy in any weather. Tumu ITM has great every day prices on posts, wires and gates.
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Murray speaks from experience, having done a fair bit of fencing work himself over many years.
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“It’s something I’ve always enjoyed. I find it very relaxing and a good time for a bit of contemplation.” Murray says there is an art to fencing. “There’s more skill and knowledge required than many people realise, right down to the angle that you hit the staples into the post.”
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If people are considering buying fencing gear, they should come and see Tumu ITM first, Murray advises. “We source some of the best quality products for fencing.”
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Trueform Spas are made here in New Zealand, all made to order in our Auckland factory. Quality control is strict to ensure that your spa is up to our high standards when it reaches you. Easy to use, digital touchpad controls, giving you control over every function of your spa, right at your fingertips; from spa temperature to jets and lighting … you have the control! Good looking, strong and durable construction. With a fibreglass-reinforced USA acrylic, high density foam-insulation shell and Western redwood cedar surrounds, every Trueform spa is built to withstand years of use. They are built so robustly, Trueform spas are ideal for use in hotels, motels, and motor lodges where they see a lot of use. Pumps and fittings are supplied by Davey.
Purchasing a spa pool can be quite an investment, so make sure you take the time to weigh up your options and find the prefect model for you. With the history and rock-solid presence of the largest supplier of spa pools in NZ, Trueform is your number 1 choice. Buy with confidence in a New Zealand made spa, with service provided around the country.
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AIMING FOR WHOLE SYSTEM EFFICIENCY Hayden and Jessie Dorman are in search of practices which will ensure the long term sustainability of their farm. This 2014/15 season they have begun to utilise their Growsmart Precision VRI technology and the EM maps (by Agri Optics NZ Ltd) of their farm in order to demonstrate environmental efficiency and improve soil health. Their 640m centre pivot with Growsmart Precision VRI installed is estimated to save them an average of $148 in power per application while decreasing water usage by 3,300 m3 in comparison to applying a uniform application rate. Alongside this technology the Dormans also employ Hydroservices to carry out weekly soil moisture readings on their farm and are involved in a joint NIWA and ECAN trial which involves a weather station and a soil moisture sensor that provides continuous moisture data. Soil moisture monitoring locations were chosen using the farm EM map to identify zones of similar soil type. The operation on Riverstone farm totals 180 hectares and is serviced by a single centre pivot with Growsmart Precision VRI installed, irrigating 136 hectares. As progressive farmers, they would like to reduce their water usage and improve overall efficiency by aligning soil moisture data with their EM map and using these tools to guide variable rate irrigation application primarily during the shoulders of the season. The Dormans already utilise their Growsmart Precision VRI technology to avoid watering over laneways saving water, pumping costs and laneway/track maintenance costs. . Furthermore this season they have been investigating further utilising the variable rate irrigation technology through dividing their farm into three management zones and delaying water application to those soils with a greater ability to retain water.
Hayden Dorman relishes the benefits he gets with his Growsmart Precision VRI and EM Mapping This is expected to decrease their water usage and pumping costs by an overall total of 3,300,000 litres and $148 respectively per application. As a previous ECAN employee, Jessie is well aware of what future nitrate leaching restrictions will involve. Soil moisture monitoring on the farm shows the Dormans when drainage events are occurring through the soil profile and allows them to modify their irrigation accordingly to minimise leaching. Data from the NIWA lysimeter also allows them to see leachate collected and this has been recorded as minimal over the 2014/15 irrigation season. In upcoming seasons the Dormans’ goal is to monitor their soil moisture data and use this to guide their Growsmart Precision VRI irrigation schedule combined with weather forecasts, times of the season and pasture cover. Growsmart Precision VRI is compatible with most centre pivot and lateral irrigators, the technology can be installed on new systems or as a retro-fit to existing systems. For more information contact your local Zimmatic irrigation dealer or visit www.growsmartprecisionvri.co.nz for more information.
Pictured: NZR’s rural team: Peter Barnett (Manawatu), Jamie Proude (Ruapehu), Blair Stevens (Wairarapa)
NZ’s newest rural real estate company NZR is a real estate company that has been established by three of the most experienced and capable rural real estate agents in the country. Having worked within corporate real estate companies for many years, Blair Stevens, Peter Barnett and Jamie Proude all felt they could offer their clients a better service if they set up their own business.
SIX YEARS ON AND BRIAN IS STILL SEEING GREEN The Growsmart® Precision VRI system installed on Brian and Jo Bosch’s dairy farm in the South Wairarapa has been saving them precious water and dollars since it was first installed in 2008. The couple use the intelligent system to avoid watering the tracks, ponds and drains underneath their Zimmatic™ centre-pivot. The water saved by avoiding these areas is diverted to other areas of the farm, increasing their irrigated land area by approximately 10%. And after over six years of using the technology he’s pretty happy about the low maintenance requirements of the system hardware, “It’s just worked!” The Bosch’s are not alone in the great results achieved using variable rate irrigation. Trials show savings of up to 27% on dairy and cropping farms are realistically achievable. Why? Because Precision VRI controls every individual sprinkler allowing you to irrigate where it is needed. Find out how you could achieve great results like Brian and Jo by talking to your Zimmatic by Lindsay dealer today or by visiting growsmartprecisionvri.co.nz
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“Our business is strategically located across the lower North Island with wide reaching business networks with other rural professionals through-out the rest of the country.Technology allows us to work together closely and effectively”, says Blair. To find out more visit www.nzr.net.nz
Blair Stevens
027 5277 007 06 370 9199 blair@nzr.nz NZR Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
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These range from affordable Farm Manager housing through to Luxury Lifestyle homes. Reuben, who grew up in the country, oversees the construction and project management. He is a trade qualified carpenter and his professional career has been solely within the building industry, the majority of it having been self-employed specialising in new Residential Construction. Reuben’s team of tradesmen strive to achieve a high quality finish that will stand the test of time. Rural environments require a well thought out floor plan. There are numerous factors to consider from winds and exposure right through to views and access to the building site. Highmark Homes Wairarapa offer free, no obligation site evaluations with Reuben to determine exactly what their clients rural site requires.
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HIGHMARK HOMES When it comes to building a new home in a rural environment, Highmark Homes Wairarapa has the knowledge and expertise. Since Reuben and Jenine started the business in 2007, a large number of their builds have been in the countryside.
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new concept designed specifically for their clients chosen rural site. Highmark Homes clients regularly comment on their proven systems, from their in house design programme through to their client interactive construction forecasting software, ensuring they provide their clients with the best, informative service, on time, on budget and backed up by building guarantees. With the right team, the building process should be an exciting and rewarding journey. This is Reuben and Jenine’s goal for each and every build they undertake. Whether it is Farm Manager housing, a lifestyle or architectural home, your plan or ours, Highmark Homes Wairarapa guarantee a fantastic building experience delivered by a team who are genuinely passionate about their work.
The world of farming financials is changing with Xero in particular bringing it into real time. This offers great opportunities for those involved in the dairy industry to get ahead. Chartered accountant David Osborne uses Xero for his own dairy farms. He believes one of its greatest advantages is that it allows him to have a real time relationship with his clients. “Through Xero, or Rural Cash Manager, I can interact with their business on an ongoing basis – stocking rates, returns on feed, grass versus supplements and so on.
Once Reuben has determined the requirements and site information, Jenine and Cathrine will modify a plan or draw up a
“Because I know the dairy industry both as a farmer and accountant I can act as a sounding board for ideas, and suggest things they should be thinking about.” And because he is doing the numbers on his own operations he knows what they mean. And while the numbers are important for your business, you as a client are not just a number. David takes a personal approach to his clients and he can because he is a small personalised practice. At this time of year, dairy farms have already set up their budgets for the coming season. Using Xero or Rural Cash Manager, this can be compared to real time inputs, David says. Having real time accounting also builds a stronger relationship with your bank. David points out that he is working with clients to assist them to grow and progress. They are usually aspirational, wanting to move up the ladder from contract milking to sharemilking to equity ownership or owning their own farm.
Working in real time allows them to take advantage of opportunities as they arrive, David says. “For example, if you are a contract or sharemilker, with a depressed market for farm machinery at the moment, it could be a good time to purchase new equipment.” With his farming experience and knowledge, David is able to offer expertise on production and pasture budgets, employment issues, environmental issues, TAF and succession planning. “I’ve been through parental pathways myself. It can be quite a complicated situation.” David grew up on a dairy farm at Kahutara. He operates two South Wairarapa dairy farms, as well as two run-off properties for beef bulls and supplement. David gives regular updates on Wairarapa farming for the rural radio programme Rural Farm Report. He’s also very involved in local farming groups such as the DairyNZ Discussion Groups as well as a member of the Accountants Local Leadership team and on the board of the Chamber of Commerce. Robert Royle has joined the firm. Robert has an accounting degree and is studying toward his CA qualification. He brings with him fresh ideas and is quickly gaining experience in accounting software programmes MYOB, Cash Manager and Xero. The other members of the team are Christina Cater, who has experience with computer technology and Office Administrator Rachel Bell.
Providing specialised farming advice bringing XERO and Figured on Farm software to your farm. Real time accounting for real time results
SPECIALISES IN PROVIDING: farming, small business development, taxation and management consulting advice, ensuring a very personable and efficient service. HIGH STANDARDS HIGH VALUE
124 Main Street Greytown
06 3048550
office@dbosborne.co.nz | www.dbosborne.co.nz
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“Need a tough shed? Carters have it covered”
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PAKOHE AGRICULTURE
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ALLEN CUSTOM DRILL - COST EFFECTIVE ONE PASS MACHINE Pakohe Agriculture’s Allen Custom Drill is a cost effective one pass machine, ideal for both hill country and flats in the Wairarapa.
Carters sheds are simple, quick and cost effective.
Put them up yourself or Carters can arrange installation for you.
All sheds are of a lean-to roof type. Designs are available for the following bay sizes in either high or very high wind zones and incorporate snow loading
The Allen Drill is especially suited for regrassing in the Wairarapa as it is very robust and has been designed to effectively follow the contours of hill country.
insecticide, or broadcast another small seed in unison. The drill features accurate seed rates and accurate depth placement. It has narrow placement with only five inches between rows. The closer the rows, the less chance there is of weeds emerging.
The drill features four hoppers which allow it to deposit seed, fertiliser, slug bait and
Pole Shed Range 6 metres deep 2 bays @ 4.5m spacing 3 bays @ 4.5m spacing 4 bays @ 4.5m spacing
9 metres deep (with intermediate pole) 2 bays @ 4.5m spacing 3 bays @ 4.5m spacing 4 bays @ 4.5m spacing
9 metres deep (clear span) 2 bays @ 4.5m spacing 3 bays @ 4.5m spacing 4 bays @ 4.5m spacing
Covered Yard Range 10 metres deep (clear span) 3 bays @ 6m spacing 4 bays @ 6m spacing
20 metres deep (with intermediate pole) 6m bay spacing
Kit Sets include:
•Plans & Specifications •All timber (MSG8 H3.2, Poles H5) •Corrugated iron roof (and 3 walls for pole sheds) •Zincalume and Coloursteel options •Brackets and bolts
TOW AND FERT SAVES TIME AND MONEY Pakohe Agriculture’s Tow and Fert Multi 1000 offers a fast and effective means of delivering nearly every type of fine particle fertiliser, liquid fertiliser, bio fertiliser, humate, animal health products and weed control products. • Apply Trace Elements Direct-to-Leaf - This is great for controlling metalbolic issues with your dairy herd.
These cards now accepted
- Lime Flour, Magnesium Sulphate, Zinc Oxide are just some of the minerals that can be applied direct to the leaf. • Apply Organic Fertiliser Easily - This includes liquid fertiliser seaweed, humates and liquid fish fertiliser. • Apply Fine Particle Fertilisers -Fine Particle Lime, Fine Particle RPR, Mag Oxide, Dissolved Urea. • Also mix in your thistle spray for 2 jobs in 1.
For all your.... • Hay and Baleage
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Also available at Carters Masterton and Carterton:
Strainers & Posts, Fence wire, Rural Plywood, water tanks & pumps and all your fencing requirements.
CARTERS
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134 - 138 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Ph 06 3709750
37 - 53 High Street South, Carterton. Ph 06 3796866
www.carters.co.nz
M: 027 405 9887 P: 06 306 9874 E: pakohe.ag@gmail.com
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TELETRONICS
PROVIDING ALL PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL RADIO COMMUNICATION NEEDS FOR RURAL BUSINESSES Chan Jackson and Scott Bensemann are the new owners of Teletronics and are proud to present the new Teletronics to the people and businesses of the Wairarapa. Since taking over the business in October 2014, Chan , Scott and the rest of the team at Teletronics have been busy updating and refreshing the business so they can best serve the commercial businesses and rural community of the Wairarapa. “We see the importance of this essential technology hub in our community and want to invite you to come in and experience the new Teletronics” says Chan. Coming from a background in IT and Rural Communications and Services, Chan and Scott have the right mix of knowledge, and a very strong customer focus. “We both have a personal interest in technology and are constantly seeking ways to improve the products and services we offer to make our customers lives easier and safer. We want to make the technology we sell as simple and easy for you to use as possible.” says Scott. With the growing need for better communications on the farm, Teletronics
are the people to see. We have the best knowledge of the existing services you have access to and can advise you on all the options. With the changes in Health & Safety looming we want to help rural people and commercial industries with their critical communication hardware and services before it becomes a critical incident. We can make the technology work for you to keep you and your workers safer,” says Scott. Transitioning from analogue RTs to digital is well underway in the rest of New Zealand. Teletronics can help you understand the benefits of this change and the best way to use this technology in your rural or commercial business. This is an excellent opportunity to reassess your farm/business communications and look at what you need. Some of the key benefits now available in Digital (DMR) RTs are: • DMR radios can be run in analogue and digital mode for ease of migration to digital networks. • Crystal clear voice to edge of coverage.
From left: Scott Bensemann and Chan Jackson There are many more features and Scott and Chan invite you to come in and have a chat to show you the benefits. When you see our digital system in operation it will be clear how much digital will improve your communications.
• Background noise stripped from voice conversations digitally so voice can be understood in noisy environments. • Radios can be tracked using GPS for Health and Safety compliance and if radios are stolen or lost. • Avoiding having multiple devices to comply with current lone work Health & Safety obligations. • Digital radios can be setup to make calls to phones/cellphones. • Can make group or private calls from any radio. Can see what radio is making the call or missed calls.
Teletronics are Wairarapa’s Tait and Hytera authorised dealers and resellers of GME and Uniden.Teletronics is the only authorised Sales & Service agent for the Airtel RT network. Chan and Nicola, Scott and Mel, and the team at Teletronics would like to wish Peter and Chrissy Noon, previous owners of Teletronics, a long and happy retirement.
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• RT Installations • RT Repairs and accessories • RT Programming and aerial tuning
PRODUCTS Two Way Radios - RT’S • Tait Mobile Radios • Hytera Radios • GME Land and Marine • Uniden, motorola, vertex standard
128 Dixon Street, Masterton Office / Shop hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday P (06) 377 0149 | F (06) 377 1427 E office@teletronics.co.nz W www.teletronics.co.nz
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RAYMONDHICKSCONTRACTINGLTD SHARPES STOCKFEED
From left: Sam, Alastair and Sara in front of their production plant
REPUTATION FOR QUALITY FEED COSTS TOO HIGH? PAVES WAY FOR SHARPES STOCKFEED’S GROWTH. RAYMOND HICKS CONTRACTING OFFERS A reputation for providing a consistent supplies animal feeds for poultry, pigs, calves, dairy, sheep, beef, pheasant, rabbits and quality product has lead to significant AN ECONOMICAL SILAGE ALTERNATIVE and horses, and even supplies Giraffe Nuts growth for Carterton business Sharpes
If you are a dairy farmer looking to cut costs because of a low payout, Raymond Hicks Contracting offers a money saving alternative to the common Forage Harvestor.
The business also has a Subsoiler which rids pasture of compaction, loosening up soil up to half a metre deep.
The Carterton based agricultural contractor has the Wairarapa only two Loader Wagons. These make silage for up to half the cost and have the added benefit of not compacting the soil.
The business specialises in small, conventional bales of wrapped silage and hay for lifestyle blocks. These are easier to handle, great for horses, sheep and cows, can be stored outside, and allow the flexibility to sell all or a portion of a crop.
Anyone interested can contact Raymond with early bookings advised.
Raymond Hicks Contracting also offers fertiliser spreading and fencing services.
The business also has the Wairarapa’s only Rock Picker which digs up rocks to make more pasture available for silage.
For more information Phone 0800 646422 (0800 MINIBALES) or 027 203 9530 or visit www.bales.co.nz
Most contractors won’t go on to land which is too rocky for fear of damaging their machinery, Raymond says. “The Rock Picker makes a beautiful job. It is also excellent for maize crops as means the maize stubble can be cut closer to the ground.”
Stock Feeds over the past five years, most notably in dairy and calf feeds.
Sharpes Stock Feeds has been in business for 110 years now and till recently most of its customers were in the Wairarapa. Now Sharpes Stockfeed is supplying stock feed from Wellington up to South Taranaki and Gisborne, with more market opportunities in the pipeline. Founded by John Sharpe in Petone in 1899, Sharpes Stock Feeds was bought by Alan Orsborn in 1937 and continues to be run by the Orsborn family today. Alan’s son Alastair continues to work in the business and has been joined by his son Sam, who was an agricultural consultant for local business Baker & Associates, and daughter-in-law Sara, who was running who own marketing and events business, and recently Sam and Sara have setup another business, MyTrucking, an online Transport Management programme. Sharpes Stock Feeds manufactures and
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Low payout? Feed costs too high? Need a cheaper option? Call us for a very competitive quote for your silage and baleage needs
RAYMOND HICKS CONTRACTING 0800 MINI BALES or 027 203 9530 www.bales.co.nz
for the Wellington and Auckland Zoos.
Poultry feeds have dominated production for the last 70 years, but calf and dairy feeds have greatly increased in recent years with the company experiencing significant growth in this area. “The company’s reputation has been built on strong relationships and word of mouth recommendations,” Sam says. “We’ve always made sure we provide a very high level of quality, consistency and service, and farmers enjoy the fact we are a family business as well.” “Quality has been a big factor. We don’t use palm kernel in any of our products, and we source the majority of our raw materials locally to also support our local farmers.” If you would like to discuss your calf feed requirements please contact Sara Orsborn 027-645-3208. Also check out their Calf page at www.stockfeed.co.nz for product information and to download their Calf Flyer.
Want Sharp Calves? Feed Sharpes Calf Feed
- Calf Sweetmix - Calf 16% and 20% Pellets - High Energy Dairy Feeds (No Palm Kernel used in our feeds.)
Ask at your local merchant or contact Sales representative Sara Orsborn 027 645 3208
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GARRITY BROS 1990 LTD
MODERN VEHICLES AND EXPERIENCED DRIVERS MEETING FARMERS NEEDS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Garrity Bros has been part of the Wairarapa farming scene for 122 years and carting bobby calves continuously since 1938. We now collect bobby calves all the way from Pirinoa to Dannevirke during the season. To commemorate the firm being 100 years old, we tracked down and restored two of the firms original trucks and since have gone on and restored another five trucks, a top dresser and stock crates to preserve the history. While we are proud of our history, we are very enthusiastic about the future. That is why we have invested in the latest fertiliser spreading truck and trailer units fitted with GPS and Tracmap capabilities, as well as high productivity vehicles (HPV) to provide increased efficiency in livestock cartage. We run four truck and trailer fertiliser spreading units so that we can provide a prompt and efficient service. With the Tracmap capabilities, we are able to provide proof of fertiliser placement to those customers who require it. Farming has become more intense with clients requiring an immediate response to any job and we
are capable of meeting these requirements with our fleet. Our greatest assets are our drivers, some of whom have been with us for many years. So farmers are dealing with the same drivers regularly – on occasions farmers have asked the driver where he has last left off with his spreading. Cousins Rod and Ian Garrity starting working for the family firm in 1973 and purchased the firm in 1989, which at the time consisted of five trucks. We now run a fleet of 12 working trucks and trailers, made up of two designated stock units driven by Rod Garrity and Blake Garrity. We have four spreader units driven by Kevin Lett, Jade Garrity, Keith Harpham and Lance McHardy who first joined the firm back in 1965 and is now working with the fourth generation of Garritys. We run five general purpose trucks which can do silage, hay, metal, livestock and bulk commodities which are driven by Tim Phillips and David Cadwallader. We also have a small truck for the smaller livestock jobs and local pickups.
From Left: Blake Garrity, Kevin Lett, Jade Garrity, Ian Garrity, Rod Garrity, Donna Garrity holding Mack Garrity!, Tim Phillips, Lance McHardy. Absent from this photo: David Cadwallader, Dorothy Garrity and Keith Harpham.
Rod and Ian Garrity
Lance McHardy, Kevin Lett and Jade Garrity with our latest fertiliser spreading truck and trailer unit
It is a real family business with Donna, Rod’s wife, looking after the administrative side of the firm and Ian’s wife Dorothy, also playing a supportive role. Another important person is Richard Herrick of Richard Herrick Transport Repairs in Masterton who repairs and services all
Tim Phillips with his general purpose truck and trailer unit
of our vehicles and is credited with the restoration of our classic trucks. We would like to acknowledge the loyalty of our valued clients, some of whom have spanned several generations of Garrity Bros, and we look forward to continuing to provide an excellent service!
Rural Carriers
In The Wairarapa Since 1893 General Rural Carrier Fertiliser Spreading
Stock Cartage • Hay & Silage Cartage
GREYTOWN 48 Humphries Street, RDI, Greytown
PH: (06) 304 9011
EXCELLENT SERVICE - EXCELLENT PRICES PROUD TO BE KEEPING WAIRARAPA BUSINESSES ROLLING 24/7
THE NEWEST FLEET IN TOWN! • Experienced operators • INDEPENDENT • 24 hours, 7 days a week fitting and servicing • Top service • Top prices
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TRELLEBORG and PETLAS Ag tyres compliment each other to give a top range of European made tyres that suit all applications and budgets. CHECK OUR PRICES NOW!
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TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA
CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATIONAL FOREST HARVESTING LEVEL 3 Love being in the outdoors? Not afraid of a solid day’s work? You might want to think about a career in forest harvesting. Applications are now open for the Forest Harvesting course held in Upper Hutt. Over 36 weeks students will get important training in the rugged but rewarding industry of forestry. If you are hard-working, mentally tough and don’t mind a bit of sweat and dirt - Te Wananga o Aotearoa would like to hear from you. Kerry Hayes, Forestry tutor, is dedicated to seeing his tauira (students) succeed. He enjoys watching them make new friends, keeping fit and learning skills that can lead to earning a good pay - all at the same time.
ONFARMSAFETY NEW ZEALAND NOW HAS A DEDICATED EAST COAST CONSULTANT. It’s no secret that Health and Safety is one of the most hotly discussed topics around rural areas at the moment, and with demand for quality Health and Safety advice growing daily OnFarmSafety New Zealand have recognised this and have recently expanded their business to include a full time consultant based on the East Coast. Bronwyn Muir, Managing Director said “We have consultants based in the South Island, Waikato, Taranaki and the Kapiti Coast and client demand for our services on the East Coast has grown so much recently that it was necessary to have a consultant dedicated to servicing East Coast clients, we are happy to welcome Bridget Kershaw to the OnFarmSafety team.” Bridget is from a strong farming background having grown up on a Sheep, Beef and Cropping farm in the South Wairarapa and still has involvement with the family farm helping to run the Sheep and Beef aspect of it, as well as assisting with the Office Management. “I have worked on a local Dairy Farm as well as for Seminis Vegetable Seeds. This varied experience is beneficial when dealing with a wide range of farming clients.”
OnFarmSafety are unique in their approach as they focus on spending time getting to know the client, their staff and the way they operate their business on a daily basis. A full Health and Safety assessment is carried out to allow them to tailor a Health and Safety Management System specific to each client, there is no generic carbon copy approach. Bridget will take you through the essential elements such as Health & Safety Policies, Hazard identification, Risk assessment, Hazardous Substances and chemical handling as well as staff induction and vehicle maintenance processes. Most businesses are already talking about health and safety and the impending changes to the Health & Safety Act, but many just don’t know what is required or where to start, “We recommend having a formal written plan, this will give you the documentation and evidence you need to make that plan successful, relevant and workable “said Bridget. Give Bridget a call today to book a free, no obligation initial consultation.
“I invite you to learn the skills employers are looking for, while enjoying the great outdoors every day.” However, he also cautions that this can be dangerous work. An important part of the course is the health and safety practices to ensure a safe future in any forestry workplace.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, call us NOW. Classes start in July. Spaces are limited. Enrol today!
To successfully enrol, all students will need to pass a drug test.
Programmes are subject to student numbers and confirmation.
Call 0800 355 553 or text your name to Ranea 027-605-0051
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MASTER ROADS
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• Plumbing • Drainage • Gas Installation • Roofing, Cladding & Spouting • Water Filtration Units and Water Coolers • Solar Heating • Septic Systems • Waste Management – Cleaning Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Sumps
Foreman Doug Lawrence (left) and Managing Director Tony Heyward
FARM JOBS THE BREAD & BUTTER OF MASTER ROADS
While Master Roads name might suggest its chief work is the construction of roads, in fact the vast majority its clients are rural.
It does build and maintain roads, but these are primarily on farms. Another important part of its business is effluent ponds for which it is qualified to design as well as construct. Master Roads lays the foundations and platforms for dairy sheds and houses, constructs farm races and drains, maintains farm tracks, delivers top soil, lime and metal, and has become well known for constructing horse arenas and stock underpasses. Tony Heyward is Managing Director while Foreman Doug Lawrence prices and supervises jobs as well as being an experienced grader operator. Master Roads has 12 staff and the big gear to get a job done, with a range of graders, rollers, excavators and trucks.
Office Phone (06) 378 6319 Email tony@masterroads.co.nz
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38-40 Villa Street, Masterton www.watermart.co.nz • admin@watermart.co.nz
Phone 06 370-0006 • Fax 06 378-2337
Farm Tracks & Races Te Ore Ore Road, Effluent Ponds Masterton Gravel & Sealed Driveways Ph (06) 378 6319 Horse Arenas Doug Ph (027) 222 6588 Building Platforms tony@masterroads.co.nz
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LOGAN GOLD WALSH LAWYERS LIMITED THE FARM SUCCESSION CHALLENGE
Given that the average age of farm owners is 58-65 years this topic is an issue across the country. Over the next few years there will be a large number of farming businesses supposedly changing hands. Two of our major banks have estimated that over the next 10-15 years the farming industry will require between $50 - $65 billion dollars for succession and development and, that they will only be able to fund up to two thirds or so of that. Whilst the trading banks estimate there is $800 million or so that their customers might currently want to invest in farming, and while dairy farmers have the prospect of Fonterra’s Equity Fund there is still going to be an obvious large shortfall. Yet another hurdle for those facing the farm succession challenge. In my experience vendor finance, when available, will be in the realms of at least 60% and sometimes much more. So finance will sit alongside the other major issues that need to be faced in addressing farm succession within the family. As with many things in life there are a number of ways to address farm succession. Some advisors favour one approach that they have always used and are tied to. Others are certain from the outset what entities should be used and the relationships that need to be created between them. Others, including myself, would not approach any farm succession event with any such preconceived ideas and prefer to see the outcome of the process dictate such matters. The process needs to include consideration of: •
Who are the relevant parties and what are their relationships?
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What are the possible takeover and operating options- relative to assets, finance, appropriate personnel and proposed modus operandi? On occasions an appropriate questionnaire completed by family
members, possibly initially on a confidential basis, can be an effective way of collecting the relevant information and determining the further questions that need to be asked and issues that need to be addressed. •
Which of the same are viable alternatives that deserve further development and consideration? A case of option generation ,full consideration and determination.
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Will one or more of the options meet the essential requirements of : –
leaving the parents as comfortably as can be expected given the circumstances that prevail?
– the family member(s) who will (albeit eventually) take over being viable and having true potential to succeed ? – the remaining family members being treated equitably? – overall reality testing? – use of appropriate structures and drafting of appropriate documentation including any trust deeds, company shareholder agreements, wills, enduring powers of attorney, trust memorandum of wishes and relationship property agreements deemed prudent for the circumstances?
The lawyer and accountant engaged by the parents need to be mindful of the fact that the parents are the instructing clients and that it is their welfare and interests that should be the first priority for them. The child/children taking over the farm need to have a reasonable chance to be successful and any remaining children need to be treated fairly if the plan is to work for all. Other advisors such as rural farm consultants should also be availed of to provide, for example, any required
guidance in farming direction and practice and should be availed of where relevant and worthwhile. A team approach is essential and a facilitator can also often add value. Farm succession is a process more than an event and it needs to be undertaken with good judgment, practical advice, understanding of and empathy with all family members. Brett Gould, Director, Logan Gold Walsh Lawyers Ltd
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NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY CENTRE
The Parts Department of David Deller, left, & Mike McArley.
Regional Manager Janoah Smith and After Sales Manager Chelsey Mills
ANEWFACE&ANEWROLEAT NORWOODFARMMACHINERYCENTRE
The Service Department - Damian Karena, left, Todd Chapman, Kris Rekke, Brian Mortensen, David Main and Brian Leete
FAMILIAR FACES STILL TO BE FOUND AT NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY CENTRE AS IT MOVES INTO THE FUTURE Norwood Farm Machinery Centre (NFMC) has been a part of the Wairarapa farming community for almost 70 years. In fact the original Carterton branch, established in 1948, was just the third in New Zealand. In 2008 Norwood Farm Machinery Centre relocated to its present location on the corner of High Street and Ngaumutawa Road in Masterton where it sells and services leading brands like Kubota, New Holland, Lemken, Vaderstad & Fella to name a few. Along with this state-of-the-art machinery, they still service everything from the Massey Ferguson tractors CB Norwood manufactured seven decades ago, to ride on mowers and chainsaws. NFMC has many of the familiar faces customers have gotten to know over the years. Their two Sales Representatives are Aaron George and Peter Pope. Aaron sells the large scale tractors and machinery. He has been with the branch for 20 years, originally starting in the Parts Department. Peter Pope is NFMC’s “lifestyle salesman extraordinaire” with 30 years’ experience. Previously a service technician, Peter has a huge store of background knowledge. NFMC has a highly experienced Parts Department
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The Sales team of Aaron George, left, and Peter Pope
A new face at Norwood Farm Machinery Centre (NFMC) is that of Janoah Smith. Janoah has been appointed as Regional Manager, covering both the Masterton and Palmerston North branches, splitting his time between the two.
team of Mike McArley, Julian MacKenzie, and David Deller.
Janoah has been with the company for the past eight years, fulfilling various roles including Sales before becoming Branch Manager of the Palmerston North branch.
They have a comprehensive selection of parts onsite, and will go out of their way to source anything not held in stock. “It’s a huge bonus being only a two hour round trip from our National Parts Warehouse,” says Mike.
Previous Masterton Branch Manager Graeme Garrity is now the Territory Manager for Kubota Construction Equipment and continues his relationship with the Masterton branch in this position.
The NFMC Service Department employs a team of highly skilled technicians, overseen by Service Manager Damian Karena, and Foreman Brian (Morty) Mortensen. “We service everything we sell, and our talented and diverse team of technicians means we can also cater to all kinds of other machinery and equipment,” says Damian, who has headed up the service team for the last 14 months. Morty has been with NFMC for 30 years, on and off, returning again in March last year. There is not much about tractors that he doesn’t know, and he ensures all work completed by the Service Department is of the highest standard. The Service Department has three workshops – agricultural machinery, engineering, and lifestyle. The main ag-machinery workshop comprises
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Janine Osborne, left, and Leanne Wilson in Administration and Reception
Gareth van Dalen, Todd Chapman and David Le Fleming. Gareth and Todd have many years of experience behind them while David has just completed his apprenticeship and is currently in Australia gaining more experience. The engineering workshop comprises father and son team of Danny Rekke and Kris Rekke. David Main and Brian Leete focus on lifestyle and lawn care equipment in the lifestyle workshop. The Service Department does a lot of field work, with dedicated service vehicles on call 24/7. Last but not least is the Administration and Reception team of mother and daughter Leanne Wilson and Janine Osborne. Leanne first joined the branch 25 years ago and Janine 10 years ago. Often the first faces customers make contact with, they are the hub and glue of Norwood Farm Machinery Centre Masterton.
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Janoah is not planning any radical changes to the Masterton branch. Rather, his vision is to support the staff and customers by delivering the same high standard of service they already have a reputation for in the local farming community. Chelsey Mills isn’t a new face at NFMC, joining Administration five years ago. However, she has been appointed as After Sales Manager. This recently established position involves ensuring customers enjoy a high level of service after they have taken delivery of tractors and machinery, and ensuring a smooth operation of the service and parts portion of the business. Chelsey can often be found out in the field talking to farmers about their needs and how NFMC can ensure they get maximum benefit from the money they have invested in new machinery.
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