Hawke's Bay Farming Lifestyles, December 2021 by Integrity Community Media

December 2021 Edition

An enchanted experience Pages 4–5

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Technology helps community

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The Pet Refuge appeal is underway, with refuge staff concerned for victims of family violence and their pet animals these holidays, after a tougher than usual year for many New Zealanders. Pet Refuge, the brainchild of Julie Chapman, founder and CEO of children’s charity KidsCan opened in August. The organisation has partnered with Women’s Refuge, Shine and Shakti to assist pets via referrals and has a goal to reach $200,000 to help keep the shelter operating. “Due to practicalities, women escaping family violence are usually unable to take their pets with them to safe houses,” says Julie. “We transport small animals from around New Zealand to the shelter and have a national network of safe farms to care for larger farm animals.” Police are expecting a steep increase in family violence as Christmas pressures combined with the stresses of Covid-19 hit home. “Animals provide solace for people living in abusive relationships but are also often a barrier to leaving because victims can’t take pets to refuges. Pet Refuge was set up to remove that barrier. “Animals come from all over the country to the shelter, at an undisclosed location on the outskirts of Auckland. Last year, police responded to 16,833 family violence incidents nationwide in December and 16,905 in January. They are expecting another busy season due to the impact of Covid.”

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Crisis social worker Larah Bottomley says without Pet Refuge, some women would never escape their dangerous environments. She recently had Pet Refuge help a client relocate her two beloved horses. “Pet Refuge means that the women I work with are able to feel a lot more comfortable with leaving violent situations, knowing that their beloved furry family members are going to be just as protected and kept safe as she will be,” says Larah.

“It can very often be the difference between a woman staying in a violent situation or her leaving.” The refuge relies on donations and has launched its Christmas appeal aiming to raise $200,000 to continue running. “The money helps buy blankets, toys and exercise equipment, medication, transport, and pays for vets, expert animal carers, caseworkers and support staff,” says Julie. “Since the refuge was set up, 54 animals have been helped, and 22 have been reunited with their owners. The shelter has provided over 2,217 safe bed nights. “There are so many barriers to victims escaping dangerous and sometimes lifethreatening situations. It is great to be

able to take one of those barriers away in New Zealand.” Police National Prevention Manager Harm Reduction Inspector Natasha Allan says the discreet service helps victims of family harm make decisions about their wellbeing and safety, reassured that their pets would be safe. “It is a vital support to those who may need to find safety for themselves and their whānau this Christmas.” To donate or get help — go to petrefuge. org.nz or call 0800 Pet Refuge. Women’s Refuge is 0800 Refuge, and men who feel they may harm a loved one or need help can call 0800 Hey Bro. People are urged to contact the police if they think someone is at risk.

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AN ENCHANTED

EXPERIENCE BY ANN VAN ENGELEN

Supporting Te Mata Park through The Enchanted Ball has become a passion for Greg Howie and his team as a group of locals who use the Hawke’s Bay landmark area on a regular basis. Photo Credits: Rachel Burt photography

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Greg designed The Enchanted Ball similar to the high school balls he attended when he was younger

Maidens on horseback came out of the forest of this secret setting

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“We work with the Te Mata Park team on the little wetland area that we are helping to develop at the bottom of the Chambers Walk by the car park. At present, we are planting natives, and the money we contribute is a significant help. “To us, it is a special area, and we want to give toward the upkeep given that we are all avid users of the area. Driving to the top to see the views is spectacular, especially if you have visitors to the area. “Ultimately, it is an adult version of the balls we had during our high school days,

and many people look forward to it. The ball is a great reason for people to get dressed up and get excited about a night out. “Due to Covid, we had to move this year’s date to January 29 2022. We had sold out, but due to some people having to cancel, we have reopened ticket sales. People can find out more on The Enchanted Ball supporting Te Mata Peak Facebook page. “I love hosting the event every year and helping put our local natural treasure on the map.”

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“It is a magnet for paragliders, walkers, runners and mountain bikers, and it attracts one million visitors annually. The peak has a significant and commanding presence in every way. It is a landmark with outstanding spiritual, cultural, geological, ecological and recreational significance. “Supporting the trust is a way we can give back to the community. We pride ourselves that the evening is experiential, set in a stunning secret location. We provide transport to and from the ball, and the scene is the most magical summer celebration. “We showcase live music, arts and culture, and the style of catering we have

mean people can eat when they are ready. That all adds excitement to the night. “We have a live auction with items including a marquee package, which would suit a wedding or special event, and a dinner evening with our guys as the hosts of the party and Clifton Lodge have donated glamping nights. “Our sponsors help make the night a truly premier and unique experience, and we welcome new sponsors for the auction. So far, over the last two years, we have raised more than $30,000 for the Te Mata Peak Trust, and we have a target of reaching a total of at least $100,000 in the next two years.

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THE NATURAL

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product, and hemp will help that. It can replace many things, and production can start from a three-month growth period compared to 20 years for a tree. “Last year, we trialled a crop working alongside a family trust in Taupo. It grew well but was unsuccessful as the crop was stressed and tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis known as THC. “New Zealand laws have a low threshold of THC, so we had to dispose of it. One of the factors was we rushed the trial and planted late. That has happened to many first-time farmers, which makes it expensive for the development and growth of the industry. “There is nothing scary about it, it is like a corn crop except it behaves

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Daniel is a ﬁrm believer that hemp oil has many health beneﬁts

oil is cold-pressed and full of omega, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and proteins. “You can make a substantial amount of oil compared to other plants. It holds nutrients that are good for the body, and topical application does wonder for the skin, and it would be great to see more farmers give it a go. “We don’t understand why we don’t have mass production already. You can use the root, stem, leaf and seed to produce plastics, textiles, papers, food, medicine, cosmetics and building materials.

“It is a totally different plant to marijuana; it is a cousin. It looks and smells the same but is grown for different reasons and doesn’t have the strong THC molecule in the flower heads. It has under 0.3 per cent THC, not 20 per cent like marijuana, and it doesn’t have the psychoactive front. “You can eat the leaves, and the seeds are so healthy. You sow the seed and water it for the first couple of months. Once you have the canopy, it takes off. The latest you should plant is in November, and harvesting

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can range from 90–120 days depending on the cultivar and cycle you use. “There are 14 different cultivars in New Zealand, and we hope to do another trial crop in the near future. We are eager to work with others and are pushing for progress as product development of textiles will be the next step in the industry. “It is quite a difficult process to make textiles. We have to see how they do things overseas to make the materials they have. Someone in Waikato is breaking the fibres down from scratch, which is exciting.

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We now know that the shop local recipe works. Last year’s post lockdown surge didn’t just silence naysayers who predicted a lasting recession; it blew expectations of local tourism and local spending out of the water. Now we know; let’s do it again for summer. It feels odd to thank Covid and its attendant lockdowns for anything. The nasty virus has few silver linings, but one of them has got to be the newfound realisation that we can create prosperity by shopping, dining and exploring locally. The proof is in the fact that unemployment is down, tourism was up all last summer with only Kiwis able to visit, consumer spending swung back hard, and there’s a new appreciation for local enterprise’s contribution to society. Here’s the recipe. Take a blend of vital local services and knowledge. That means a mix of trusted names who have served generations and who know their customers by name, blended with professionals who know the local conditions and what local people want and need. Supporting local business means keeping skills, service and success in town, cutting out long commutes for specialist help and making sure competent, qualified and trusty experts are just down the street. Add a helping of community strength. The names around the goalposts and on the kids’ uniforms at sports events. The raffle prize givers, the charity supporters,

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the food bank shelf fillers and the names behind arts, crafts, culture and music in your town; many of them are local businesses. Supporting them helps them support the thing we love. Stir through a generous amount of finance. We’d all heard that a dollar spent locally is worth ten that go out of the area. Now we know it’s true. The people you pay become your customers, and the people you support become your supporters, keeping jobs and cash local when we think local. Put in the seeds for future success. Who will train the next generation so that there’s always a plumber, an electrician, a mechanic or engineer at your grandchildrens’ service? The businesses you support today will, and they’ll make sure those jobs go to local youth, keeping families together. Combine, and watch something exceptional rise. By supporting the people on these pages, you’re helping make your home town stronger. That makes them more capable of helping you. Start a positive spiral of mutual respect and growth, and the sky’s the limit.

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The best brewing system WilliamsWarn has been at the forefront of brewing innovation since its humble beginnings back in 2009 when Ian Williams, the founder of WilliamsWarn, was tasked with making home brew beer consistent and of commercial quality. “When we launched the BrewMaster in 2011, it was the next big thing in appliances that you had to have,” says sales and service manager Willie Cowper. “Since then, we have continued this trend of creating new and exciting products that are changing the way people think about brewing their own beer or cider.” Part of this shift in people’s mindset has been trying to convince them that home brew beer really can be high quality and, most importantly, consistent. “Everyone has a story of trying some dodgy home brew beer back in the day and listening to bottles exploding one after the other in somebody’s shed or attic. “The WilliamsWarn system takes away all of the guesswork of creating a good brew and things that traditionally

go wrong so you can be sure the beer will come out exactly the same every single time. “Our system is so good and so easy to brew. We had a guy win the best Pilsner in the world at the Asia Beer awards back in 2012 on just his third brew. Another customer followed this success the year after, winning a silver medal for his Pub Ale. “Our team at WilliamsWarn has worked out that based on the volume of ingredients we sell per year, our customers are saving an estimated 1.8 million bottles or cans going to the landfill or recyclers every year. “By using the WilliamsWarn BrewMaster, not only do you have the satisfaction of pouring a pint of your own freshly brewed beer at your home, you can also sleep easy at night knowing

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WATER MATTERS Getting into hot water

by Andy Bryenton

Hot water costs in the dairy shed can top $50 a day, even for a moderately sized herd, once wash-down of the milk plant, vat and accessories are all accounted for. Here are some options to knock that down to size. Old-fashioned electric resistance elements, like the one in your kitchen kettle, work by sending a current through a metal coil that resists the flow. This resistance makes heat, and hence, your water boils. It’s the second oldest way of creating hot water, after lighting a fire under a cauldron and it’s a robust if relatively expensive technology. The big question is, how to replace or augment it for the best results? How about a heat exchanger? Products exist that can transfer the heat from your excess wash-down water through to freshwater, and some even take the warmth of milk in the vat and do double duty, helping chill the milk and preheat the water at the same time. Even the most efficient of these systems will not bring cold water up to 80

degrees Celsius, but taking the water from its ground state to a middling temperature still slices away a hefty chunk of your power bill. The benefits include possible gains to the milk cooling cycle, cheap operation and simple maintenance, but these are offset by the fact that a secondary heating source is definitely still required. Heat pump technology is ubiquitous in our living rooms, but it’s only just becoming the preferred option for hot water heating. That is because early hot water heat pumps tended to be large industrial-sized models to handle institutional laundry or commercial dishwashing, hotel showers or swimming pool heating. Smaller, more efficient units are now out there to provide an alternative for the home, and medium sized machines can assist in the milking

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shed to heat washdown water. The bonus? Lower power bills and greater efficiency. The only downside is a higher investment cost to install over old electric resistance elements. Heat pumps work best between 4 and 32 degrees Celsius. A heat pump unit may be driven, at least in part, by photovoltaic solar panels. That brings us to the ultimate form of free energy, the sun. Solar hot water heating systems range from simple coils

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WATER MATTERS From science to solution

by Andy Bryenton

A revised proposal that aims to reflect farmer’s views is being drawn up with the first phase of Fonterra’s capital structure consultation now complete.

The science of separating water from solids has led to a big advancement in dairy industry water saving, as well as helping manage slurry application and holding volumes

One core area where a breakthrough was needed was in the treatment of farm dairy effluent (FDE). Washing down yards and sheds is a large water cost; 70 litres per cow a day is the accepted average. The resulting FDE is 99% water, with a load of only one per cent solid waste material. If a way could be found to recycle the water while separating the waste, massive gains could be realised. Enter a scholarly paper from 2018 by Keith C Cameron & Hong J Di. These researchers hit upon a solution; flocculation. This term means, in layman’s language, making the solid matter clump up and settle to the bottom of a tank via gravity. By using a coagulant, a substance that promotes this process, solid waste in FDE could be encouraged to ‘floc together’. To say that experiments on this idea (using polyferric sulfate, safe for human consumption) was successful is an understatement. “The new method of treating FDE was highly successful in removing the colloidal material and producing clarified water that can be recycled to wash the farmyard,” say Cameron and Di.

Turbidity in the treated FDE was reduced by 97%, and the presence of E Coli was slashed by 99%. Effectively, FDE was converted to settled, solid sediment and reusable water ready for further washdowns. Ag company Ravensdown then asked a pertinent question about turning this science into a practical system. What if FDE water could be treated and reused without fear of contamination or risk to the environment? The difference would amount to a potential total reduction in freshwater use on dairy farms of up to 42 billion litres a year. Working alongside Lincoln University, they developed a system called Clear Tech to make this technology available to farmers. A field test at Greenpark dairy farm in the South Island delivered real-world figures; a Clear Tech system reduced freshwater consumption by 2,885,700 litres per year, recycling 66% of FDE. Could this breakthrough in science, converted to a practical system, be the future of watersaving for the dairy sector? If so, it’s a homegrown idea that could change the world.

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