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Maori committee chair retires After eighteen years on Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Maori Committee, Mike Mohi’s last meeting as committee chair and representative for Tamatea Taiwhenua was in early August. Tributes were paid to Mike Mohi during the full turnout at Pukemokimoki Marae. Mr Mohi stepped down from the role as chair after nine years while continuing his focus with Nga Whenua Rahui and other work. His role was highly-regarded by his regional council peers, other kaumatua, the many organisations and individuals that he has worked alongside. Regional Council chief executive James Palmer expressed his gratitude for the commitment Mr Mohi has shown to the region, to strengthen the voice of tangata whenua both at a governance level, at a project level and across the organisation. “Mike has led the development of our cultural competency, chairing the Maori Committee since 2011. He has often been a practical sounding board for our councillors and senior staff, and has contributed directly to the culture of our organisation, our understanding Mike Mohi has stood down as chair of the Maori Committee and representative for Tamatea Taiwhenua of the Treaty of Waitangi, our use of te reo and our commitments to tangata whenua across the region,” says his contribution to the regional council’s Mr Palmer. work programmes and the strong The Maori Committee includes elected relationships formed during his tenure. councillors and 12 representatives of “Mike has maintained a warm and the four Ngati Kahungunu Taiwhenua/ humorous korero with our regional Executive in the region. The committee community for many years now. He makes recommendations to council on has represented and reflected tangata matters of relevance affecting Maori whenua views, often brokering complex people of the region and helps fulfil and difficult situations,” says Mr Munro. the Maori consultative undertaking of The Maori Committee does not council, particularly with regard to the meet again this year. Following the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi - Te local government elections on October Tiriti O Waitangi. 12, the elected group of regional Maori Partnerships group manager councillors will confirm a new Maori Pieri Munro acknowledged Mr Mohi for Committee membership.
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New forestry partnership A newly established joint venture between Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust and forestry company Rayonier Matariki Forests centres on culture and commerce and will bring hapu forestry ownership to life. “Following our settlement in 2014, forestry ownership was identified as a key priority for our Trust, making this an exciting development,” says MTT general manager, James Lyver. “The venture, Kaiwaka Forest Limited, will realise forestry ownership and its long-term benefits for hapu. The venture will be based in the eastern part of the Esk Forest owned by MTT — the western part of the Esk Forest is owned by a neighbouring iwi. “Kaiwaka Forest Limited is an example of how we can leverage our settlement to advance hapu aspirations and improve wellbeing — all while staying true to te ao Maori values.” The name has been adopted to acknowledge the history of the surrounding whenua. Kaiwaka was one of the largest and most valuable blocks within the larger Mohaka-Waikare block and was confiscated by the Crown in 1867. The eastern part of the Esk Forest was purchased by the hapu as part of its Deed of Settlement signed with the Crown in 2013. As well as maintaining te ao Maori values, the partnership introduces a stumpage share model and management practices, which will improve the financial return for both parties. It will generate considerably superior cash returns for MTT when compared with the existing arrangement, which sees benefit only from rental revenue. “Our values and interests are closely aligned and partnering with MTT in this
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ENCOURAGING FARMSTRONG’S VISION by Ann van Engelen A group of ladies are learning the ropes of the shearing trade as they join together from different occupations to compete at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show to raise funds for Farmstrong.
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e want to support Farmstrong’s vision and get the word out there that there is help for farmers that are struggling,” says Maureen Chaffey. “We are from different industries and have never shorn before. It is very exciting, and we are extremely surprised by the amount of support we have. We are called Woman and Wool — Farmstrong Fundraiser, and we have a Facebook page for people to follow our progress. “We began training in March with shearing contractor Colin WatsonPaul of Shearing NZ, and Pura Smith — agriculture tutor from Turanga Araru. Our
training is every Saturday from 7.30am until midday. “There is an accountant, a police officer, optical technician, wool representative, dental therapist, rural insurance manager and a loans manager, and we will compete against each other on October 23 at the show.” On the competition night, there will also be an auction, and some amazing products have been donated. A chartered fishing trip for six, three tonnes of Ravensdown fertiliser and Farmers Transport have donated the service of a stock truck and trailer unit, just to name a few.
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“We need to continue preparing for the future of wool. People are thinking differently now and realise natural fibre is better for our health. Woollen products are becoming more sought after and clothes are now easier to care for, and the wool isn’t itchy like in the days gone by. “Wool carpets are so much better for our health as well as blankets — they are natural and warm, and wool doesn’t easily burn. “It keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Consumers are very aware of environmental factors, and they want more natural products. Kells Wool owner Richard Kells says “we are proud to support such an enthusiastic initiative that has a direct benefit to the rural community. “This matters to us and our own wellbeing should be at the top of everyone’s list. We were inspired by our representative Maureen and her commitment to this project. It is an awesome opportunity to get off-farm and have some fun and meet new people. Rural mental health and the wellbeing of farmers is important and under the big Farmstrong umbrella we can support each other.” The aim is to let farmers know that it is ‘OK’ to speak out if you are struggling. “Farmers have deadlines to get stock off to the works and weather situations that they have no control over, which can put undue pressure on them and their families. “Through Farmstrong we are seeing good things happening, including awareness and discussions and we
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wasn’t a lot that interested me, so I went to university and majored in a Bachelor of AgriScience majoring in horticulture. During summer I would work in Central Otago in the fruit orchards. That was interesting, and you met completely different groups of people and worked with a diverse range of crops. “After study, I applied for a graduate programme and was successful with T&G. I am in my third year now. Now my job entails pruning at this time of year, and I supervise and train teams of harvesters, drive the tractor and help with pest and disease control amongst other duties. “We grow many varieties of apples, including Jazz, Pink Lady and Envy. Envy is sweeter — Pink Lady sell well
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The grain of civilisation Maize is a huge part of the agricultural world a vital source of feed-out protein across our dairy and beef herds. It’s also a staple for the production of modern biofuels, with large areas of land in some nations now devoted to growing the crop just for the provision of liquid energy.
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Maize had been shaping human society for centuries before the advent of biodiesel and the modern farm. The plant itself, as traded for by European settlers in the New World, was not even a ‘natural’ cultivar, but a carefully bred version of the ancient wild plant teosinte. This plant may have been domesticated up to 6,000 years ago, according to evidence found in the Guila Naquitz Cave in Oaxaca, Mexico. Maize was the cornerstone of empires, as it was able to be harvested, stored and transported. Hun Hunahpu was the Mayan god of maize, and not surprisingly this deity was high up the celestial pecking order. Maize benefits from further selective breeding today. A worldwide programme seeks to produce drought-resistant strains to help feed African nations, for example. Other initiatives include creating stains which resist insect pests and deliver superior yield. Key players in this process are the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, modern-day
‘disciples of Hun Hunahpu’ who invest heavily into studying the genetics, propagation and improvement of maize worldwide. With global maize production in 2018 topping 1,100 million tonnes, across applications from directly feeding human populations through to biofuel production, this is perhaps one of the most vital crops in soil, cultivated from the plains of the American midwest to the steppes of Ukraine and beyond. While New Zealand’s maize crop primarily goes to providing effective fodder for livestock, there are applications being developed which include maize-based replacements for plastics, maize-based ‘pellets’ to replace wood in heating furnaces, and even the use of the watery byproducts of maize milling to cultivate germs in the laboratory for medical science. In these many ways, the plant, which helped create the empires of Central and South America, and has had such an impact on our ability to feed a population in the billions, continues to shape civilisation today.
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All together for better results Tony Rasmussen and Gavin Franklin at Bayleys Havelock North have teamed up to bring a dedicated rural property real estate service, helping vendors fully maximise the value of their property. “We sell across the Hawke’s Bay region, specialising in rural properties including farms, lifestyle blocks, and orchards, and we run a very thorough process,” says Tony. “Our goal is to achieve the maximum value of the vendor’s asset. We aim to deliver exceptional results for each of our clients, by completing thorough farm inspections, with our experience and knowledge, we help buyers to be confident with the negotiating and purchasing process. “We use top-quality photography to present each property and utilise our full Bayleys network and contacts to encourage as many prospective buyers to view our listings. We aim for the vendors to be comfortable that we have found the best buyer for their property.” The Country team at Bayleys is New Zealand’s number one rural real estate company, and as a full service, New Zealand owned business, which includes country, commercial and residential, Bayleys complete one in five transactions nationally. Born and bred on a farm in the Wairarapa Tony studied agriculture majoring in rural valuation at Massey University in the early 90s. Tony was then a livestock agent for five years and then completed ten years of rural banking with Rabobank throughout the East Coast, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau. Since joining Bayleys 11 years ago, he has
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sold more than $250 million in sales between Gisborne, Wairoa and Hawke’s Bay. Last year Tony was awarded overall Eastern Realty Ltd salesperson of the year and has three times been recognised in the top five per cent of Bayleys agents in the country. “We believe in a team approach and have 14 specialist country agents servicing the East Coast between Gisborne and the
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Wairarapa. Our internal network allows us to promote and expose our vendors’ properties within our local, national and international networks. Everyone in the Bayleys team has an opportunity to sell our clients’ properties.” To be sure you achieve the maximum price possible call Tony or Gavin at Bayleys Havelock North. “We cover pastoral farms, lifestyle blocks and orchards of all shapes and sizes.”
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Cleaning out the woolshed Clearing out the manure from under woolsheds has become easy work with Cleansweep Woolsheds. Mark Turton, along with his wife Megan, has been servicing the Tararua area for more than 30 years with their Fencing business. Wanting to further assist their clients with farm maintenance, four years ago they introduced their new business Clean Sweep Woolsheds to the farming sector. After many years in development, the Clean Sweep Machine was launched at the Mystery Creek Fieldays. Mark has invented this machine that goes under woolsheds and pulls out all the sheep manure.
“I was giving a friend a hand to clean under his woolshed using a big sucker machine. It was a wet day, and we were spending all our time unblocking the machine. I thought there must be something easier and quicker to use for the job, but there wasn’t.” Mark came up with a hydraulic-driven rotary hoe system, which goes under the shed by itself, digging along the pile line for up to 30 metres. When it is full, the machine is hauled out and emptied. “Underneath the shed is a horrible place to be for obvious reasons, but by
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using the Clean Sweep machine — you don’t have to be amongst it.” The system is highly versatile, able to be used in any type of woolshed, even handle the lowest of sheds. Clean Sweep is also ideal for cleaning the hard count out pens, and by using the Kanga and bucket set-up, they can clear away deposits under cover yards. The bulk of the work is being done automatically from outside the shed; it is not labour intensive, so is fast and cost-effective. It is important for woolsheds to be clean, he points out. “It creates a healthy space on many levels. The sheep have good airflow if penned overnight, and they dry faster. It also decreases wool staining, and
most important of all, it reduces the ammonia smell, which the shearers will appreciate.” The end product is great fertiliser that the client keeps. “Some people give it to the local school or club to sell, or they can spread it on to their paddocks.” There is a huge variety of woolsheds around, so Mark visits the farm first and gives a no-obligation quote. If you have not cleaned out under your woolshed, count out pens or covered yards for a while, give Mark a call and he will provide you with a free quote. Phone 0800WOOLSHED or 0800 966 574, after hours 06 374 9242 mobile 027 682 1186. Email markturton@xtra. co.nz or visit cleansweepwoolsheds.nz.
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Napier’s unique experiences Known as the Art Deco capital of New Zealand, Napier is unique and is also home to many fine wineries, restaurants, cafes and boutique shops that are a must-visit for those who are venturing to the town for a holiday or passing through. The transformed Marine Parade is a highlight for many people who enjoy a walk to explore the local environment on offer. Few places in the world have such a broad representation of the stripped classical, Spanish mission, and art deco styles within such a confined area and this is why the city has deservedly become known as the Art Deco Capital. Other activities include the Sunken Gardens where visitors and locals can stop, look and sit awhile in this beautifully planned and planted area. Being sunken and below street level gives it an interesting and special atmosphere, and an intimate, peaceful feel. The water wheel and the sculpture in the pond make the garden modern and tranquil. The prison audio tour is an educational experience as guests walk through New Zealand’s oldest prison. The 50-minute self-guided audio tour allows people to inspect the vacant prison cells and deserted exercise yard as they learn the history and experience the oppressive atmosphere of the hanging yard, the solitary confinement and hear the tales
of Australasia’s richest drug baron, and numerous escape attempts. Among the many attracts is Anderson Park known for the children’s playground, walking or riding, skate bowl and BBQ facilities. There are a variety of things for children to be engaged, including sensory music items, sound and water
play, things to climb, wobble and spin. Giant swings and hills to climb up and through, have a picnic, observe the ducks or kick a ball around in the park. The Faraday Centre is a great place to learn how technology has shaped people’s lives throughout the decades. Run by an enthusiastic team
of volunteers who all have a passion for history and technology, these often retired tradespeople and engineers love to tinker, fix and build things along with sharing their knowledge with young and older visitors. For more ideas of what to do in Napier, visit the local i-Site at 100 Marine Parade.
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The smart money on any upgrade to your home is on crunching the numbers, and in the case of photovoltaic solar, those numbers have been hotly debated. Here in New Zealand, the final verdict is that solar power is cost-effective, so long as 100 per cent of PV power is used on-site, and none is pumped back into the grid. That’s good news for those who want to sever ties with the wires and embrace rural views — like many of those building or renovating here in the Kaipara. Solar panels are proliferating across the country despite our government lagging behind other developed democracies in offering incentives and tax breaks for their implementation. At last count, the nation sported approximately 91 megawatts of solar power attached to homes and businesses, with 19Mw of that installed within the preceding year. The uptick has begun, and it’s being spurred on by large-scale projects such as the solar augmentation of Kaitaia College this year, where 368 panels now adorn the roofline. Kaitaia maybe a little further north, but Kaipara with its wealth of sunshine hours to match Nelson and Marlborough is also a prime spot to ditch the grid and adopt solar energy solutions. Between PV outfits for the roof, solarpowered pumps to channel water to
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the tank, and the ability to mount solar panels to boats and campers, there are ample opportunities to turn the sun’s rays into real savings. Consider that a single panel averages at about $350 and that the turn-key price for a full three to four-kilowatt system has dropped by two thirds in the past decade. Kaipara uptake rates for solar power systems are trending at 50 per cent
higher than the North Island average and well above the national average, thanks to a combination of mild weather, ease of access to the technology, and the practicality of going off-grid in our many isolated rural and coastal communities. As battery and PV tech improves, it’s well worthwhile to talk to your local solar experts and plan for a future without monthly power bills.
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Setting a new benchmark by Andy Bryenton
When Can-Am told us that their 2019 Outlander ATV would be more capable, more powerful and more precise than ever, we knew they had a tall order to fill. Then again, the modern era of automotive design has given us some surprises in this department, with new models surpassing their forebears in ways, which we could not have predicted. Indeed, the upgraded 2019 iteration of Can-Am’s popular farming quad looks the part. Fresh angles and a robust, ready-for-anything attitude dominate the design aesthetic, but then again, these machines have always looked sharp. It’s what’s under the skin that really counts. With the 2019 reimagining of the Outlander formula, there have been some significant upgrades. The first of these is power, which is now available from a single overhead cam liquid cooled v-twin. With eight valves (the magic number of four for each piston) and plenty of low down torque, you’ll see 48 horsepower from this mill, and feel it, too, thanks to progressively and automatically locking differentials to ensure less slip and more grip when things get muddy. The best is saved for the steering and suspension, however. With true independent rear suspension allowing the back wheels to travel directly up and down with no diagonal ‘butterfly’ effect, the back end seems planted like that of a rally truck. The front has also been tuned up, with improved dive-control geometry and a hefty amount of suspension travel, combining to make tight cornering far less stressful.
What’s even better, perhaps, is the icing on the cake. All these improvements add up, making a better all-rounder than the outgoing Outlander; but the cost has not gone up. For some models, it’s now more accessible than
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