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August 4 2011
Kaipara
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Pupils boost Kaipara business by Joanne Speechly
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Five Dargaville High School students with a brain for business are on the verge of establishing a unique brand of bottled water in the New Zealand market, after coming in the top six of 37 teams participating in the Lion Foundation’s Young Enterprise Scheme The experimental business programme involves secondary students setting up a company to create real products or services, and make an actual profit or loss. In the case of Dargaville High, the students have liaised with a local marae, to bottle purified water in biodegradable containers, under the brand of Tahi Water, and negotiations are underway with the possibility of it being sold in BP service stations Northland-wide. “It has been a real learning curve, following proper protocols, after we stumbled across the water source in a school conversation,” said the group’s mentoring teacher, Martin Middleton. “The scheme is usually aimed at Year 12 and 13 students throughout the country, making our Year 11 group some of the youngest participants. They have done extremely well and are now in the marketing phase of the project.” Operations manager for the Year 11 entrepreneurs, Mia Adams, together with Freya-Rose, in charge of sales and marketing, as well as Andrew McLaren, Emma Carruthers and Libby Harding, all agree that the idea of making some money was a big motivation. Now, several months down the track, they are launching Tahi Water this month. The team has 1,800 750ml bottles to sell, in the region of $2 to $3, depending on retail commissions. The water is sourced from Oturei Marae and is currently being tested by the Northland District Health Board, while the biodegradable bottles come from a Tauranga manufacturer. “The water comes out of a bore and goes through a neutralisation device, then through a massive filter and into the tanks. When the tap is turned on, it passes through two more filters and an ultra-violet device,” said Andrew. “Hopefully we make a profit and we can pay off our loans. If we are successful, we may continue the business or sell it to the marae and they have expressed a lot of interest.
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Saving a book scheme From left: Libby Harding, Freya-Rose Newman, Emma Carruthers, Mia Adams and Andrew M cLaren
“We’re also looking for businesses to stock our product. BP is looking at carrying Tahi Water Northland-wide and Top Energy, who sponsor the scheme, are buying bottles also.” If other businesses want to help make Tahi Water a success, they can contact the team at mmiddleton@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz.
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AUGUST 4 - 2011
Extra shows announced for ‘Annie’
‘Annie’ is living up to its reputation as a top smash-hit musical. After an excellent opening weekend, the Otamatea Repertory Theatre in Maungaturoto has decided to hold two extra performances of ‘Annie’. Theatre-goers loved the show on opening night, and were charmed by Annie — the little girl with a big heart and huge smile. The cast and crew received a standing ovation from the full-house audience. Opening night was promoted by the Lions Club who used it as a fund-raising event for Project Promise. The cast and orchestra have photo courtesy of Peter Grant rehearsed the show since late Pania Stephens as Lily St Regis, Ian Sturt as Rooster April, under the experienced and Anna Curnow as Miss Hannigan — Easy Street in Annie direction of Peter Flower and real team-effort to stage an amateur musical the musical direction of Ray Palmer. “We have been fortunate to have a hugely production of this caliber”, says spokesperson, talented group of singers and actors for the Maura Flower. The show runs for eight more shows over show. And a large team of helpers has been required — sets, props, costumes, make-up, the next three weekends — tickets are available lighting, sound effects and front-of-house from Tony’s Lotto Shop in Maungaturoto and staff. Everyone has an important job — it is a www.iticket.co.nz.
Quilters’ showcase Dargaville Quilters have been a busy bunch lately but they are not slowing down yet. Next Tuesday, August 9, is the start of their bi-annual four-day show at Fosters Arcade. The group usually meets monthly at the CMA building on Tirarau Street, but more often recently, to finish off 18 charity quilts bound for Christchurch. “Previously our shows have been at the Town Hall, so Fosters is new for us,” says secretary, Adrianne Wordsworth. “As well as our trading table, we will also have a raffle and it’s a great way for our members to showcase their work.” Another member, Tonia Nyboer, also showcased her creation at a national level in April at the Quilters Symposium in Queenstown. Her creation, ‘Stroll in the Park’ won the Amateur Quilt Excellence award. The Dargaville Quilters’ exhibition is at Fosters Arcade from August 9 to 13.
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Tonia Nyboer proudly displays her award winning quilt
Lord Christopher Monckton Speaking in Whangarei 2pm Saturday 6 August 2011 Northland Events Centre,Okara Drive, Whangarei $20, door sales only Global climate change is seen by many as the world's biggest threat. But is it real... or are we subject to bureaucratically manipulated groupthink? How has the science behind climate change been formulated and communicated? Leading climate change skeptic Lord Christopher Monckton — hereditary British peer, journalist, businessman and entertaining public speaker — says: • Global temperature change is well within natural historical cycles • The so called spate of extreme weather is a myth: There were more cyclones in the 1800s than today • Consensus (of the International Panel on Climate Change scientists) does not make climate change true • If you choose your time‐frame carefully you can make any trend look as if it is increasing or decreasing • Al Gore’s movie An Inconvenient Truth is riddled with inconvenient errors Lord Monckton has been on a speaking tour in Australia and is coming to New Zealand from August 4–7 to speak in Auckland and Wellington. Farmers of New Zealand has been fortunate to get him to talk in Whangarei, his only appearance outside the main centres.
Questions from the floor will be taken. Meeting chaired by Acting Mayor Phil Halse. Sponsored by Farmers of New Zealand Inc More information: www.climaterealists.org.nz or phone 09 439 1570, mobile 0274 391 572; or Farmers of New Zealand Inc Executive Secretary Anne Warner 09 439 5219
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AUGUST 4 - 2011
Mayor confident of Kaipara’s financial future by Paul Campbell
“Council will not be defaulting on any of its loan payments” — Mayor Neil Tiller Debt incurred by the Kaipara District Council “is higher than many would like but finances are still in a very manageable position,” says Mayor Neil Tiller, following the report into fiscal health by consultants. The Financial Sustainability Review was carried out by PJ and Associates, and it raised serious concerns about the council’s public debt which at May 25 this year was approximately $80 million, with few cash reserves. The report attributed the position to the funding of the Mangawhai wastewater scheme and the costs of the district plan review. However, Mr Tiller says the report pointed out council will need to carefully manage debt into the future “but at this time has no significant issues.” “The report is what it is, a warts and all comment on council’s financial health. Debt is higher than many would like but council’s finances are still in a very manageable position.” He added problems could occur if the debt wasn’t properly managed. “Let me be clear — council is actively managing its debt, it has sought expert advice and it will follow that advice.” An independent treasury advisor would be appointed, as recommended in the consultant’s report. “Council will not be defaulting on any of its loan payments. Council has in recent times incurred additional debt due mainly to the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme. The council was left with little choice than to exceed normal debt level criteria when the implementation of the Mangawhai Scheme became urgent following increasing levels of human sewerage finding its way into the harbour. This debt now needs to be actively managed as
does any debt and your council is doing this.” Among PJ and Associate’s recommendations was an urgent need for regular financial monitoring, robust forecasting, detailed reporting and the services of a specialist treasury adviser. The report said the council’s monthly financial reports do not provide sufficient information such as balance sheets and cash flow to properly monitor the financial health of the organisation. While the council’s top level accounts are under the spotlight, down on the street, rubbish collection is going to cost more. The price of blue rubbish bags is going upfrom $2.30 to $2.80. The increase will take effect from next month. Council operations manager, John Burt, said the cost of a bag in the Far North district was $3.00. “If Kaipara Refuse Limited is to continue to operate a successful business then an increase is necessary. They do a good job and the district is the better for it,” he said.
Fonterra tribute dinner
A gathering of 80 dairy industry luminaries and farmers attended a glowing testimonial dinner in Ruawai last weekend, as a salute to Ruawai farmer and businessman, Greg Gent. Mr Gent was a founding member of the co-operative and it was announced earlier this year by Fonterra chairman, Sir Henry van der Heyden, that he had advised the board that he will not be standing for re-election later this year. Mr Gent was previously chairman of Northland Dairy and Kiwi Dairies and Sir Henry said he had played a key role Greg Gent, Respected in the formation of Fonterra, giving 18 Ruawai Farmer and businessman years of service to the dairy industry. “He is a strong believer in the development of fresh farmer-leaders and is keen to see the next generation coming through,” said Sir Henry. Mr Gent will stay on in his role as director until Fonterra’s Annual Meeting on November 17. He is also a ministerial appointment to the Northland District Health Board, and chairman of FMG insurance company. He said recently that the agricultural sector has never had higher commodity prices, and the rural outlook was bright. “We’ve been through a fascinating period. We’ve got a global recession but mixed with that, we’ve probably never had higher commodity prices. Certainly in my time in agriculture, I’ve never seen all sectors buoyant at the same time,” he told a meeting at the Mystery Creek national field days. He saw this year as a pointer to better things in the future for New Zealand farmers and said this was particularly as it looked like commodity prices in the next year would also be high. The driver for the buoyant prices could be seen around the developing world — in particular, China, India and Indonesia which contain nearly half the world’s population. “China’s obviously large for us and our government’s working very hard on getting a free-trade agreement with India. If we can pull that off, that will give us a nice balance,” he said. “That is what is underpinning our future. Those developing nations are getting wealthier quickly and they need feeding. As long as that story continues, I think we’ve got a lot to look forward to.”
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This is a series of regular articles keeping you informed of happenings on our harbour today, and from bygone days — truly the ‘Jewel of the Kaipara’.
Flowers, scones and well-darned socks
Pahi today — a far cry from yesteryear when the Osprey delivered hundreds of passengers to the 1895 flower show
there was a crowd of passengers waiting for the steamer Osprey when she arrived at Batley. They included the all-Maori Otamatea Brass Band, together with their brightly dressed supporters.
by Brian Eastwood From here, as we look back in time, we might think it was isolated and lonely a century ago in the bays and up the rivers of Kaipara Harbour. But those early settlers enjoyed life and knew exactly how to have a good time. They were people such as those living around Pahi and Whakapirau who decided to hold a Flower Show just before Christmas in 1895. And thinking big, they invited excursionists from Auckland to visit and spend two days in their twin towns. A reporter was surprised that not a bigger number of city dwellers made the trip, ‘in view of the attractions’. Maybe not too surprising when it meant catching a 4.40am train in Auckland to board a boat in Helensville. But the newspaperman agreed that those who did make it ‘were amply rewarded by the pleasures of a summer excursion up the picturesque waterways that afford some of the prettiest glimpses of New Zealand scenery. Whakapirau, Paparoa and Matakohe are some of the most prosperous northern settlements’. It did not matter that only a few southerners joined the trip because
“The Osprey steaming up to Pahi with gaily attired passengers crowding its decks was a sight worth looking on,� said the writer. “The show was to be held on the Whakapirau side but there were many signs that Pahi was ‘en fete’ too.�
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Then it was time for dancing with the Otamatea Band “furnishing the music in splendid time. But eventually the settlers in twos and threes started leaving for home by road and boat, leaving the ‘flying feet’ of an enthusiastic few.�
“Beside beautiful garden blooms, there was a good display of pot plants, native flowers, bouquets, table decorations and buttonholes. In the household department there were tempting cakes, scones and bread, neatly darned stockings and home-made attire. Artistically there were water-coloured sketches, Maori mats, carvings and implements. Needless to add, from the garden, fruit, strawberries, potatoes and table vegetables.�
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Everybody turned up to overcrowd the Pahi Hall that night. Flowers from the day’s displays were showered onto the stage when professional musicians, brought especially from the city, took over the entertainment. Several locals also pleased the crowd with their songs.
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Networking is good business Newman Engineering and the Northland Chamber of Commerce invite local businesses to attend a networking event, dubbed ‘Business After 5’, on Wednesday, August 10 The gatherings provide an opportunity for existing and potential chamber members to exchange ideas and enthusiasm as the host showcases their business. “There aren’t a lot of chamber members in Dargaville township, which is why we are opening it up to all businesses this time,� says Margaret Bishop of Newman Engineering. “As a chamber member, a business will receive discounts and special prices but more importantly, the chamber has at their fingertips quite a number of resources. Nationally, chambers are respected and carry weight in the political world. “If people are serious about growing their business, then being a member is an advantage. These gatherings provide an opportunity to meet and talk about what sort of challenges and opportunities people are facing, ask questions and create relationships. “We hope that chamber members from outside the district will attend, so we will all be ambassadors on the night for the Kaipara district and the people who work and play here.�
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CCTV evening disappointing An information evening concerning the installation of security cameras in Dargaville’s central business district has disappointed the organisers. Marcus Key, of Intersafe Security, was invited to give a presentation and answer questions by the Dargaville Business Association. “I thought the turnout was disappointing and I’m gobsmacked that the police didn’t come,� said association chairperson, Sandy Robertson.
“Marcus, however, did a fantastic job and supplied all the information we need, a plan of Dargaville’s requirements and an active demonstration model, in which we could see the footage.� Mayor Neil Tiller has previously said that the council has no intention of funding surveillance cameras out of general rates. He adds that apart from the initial set-up cost, the on-going monitoring required will be too expensive.
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Bakery cafe is busy An eye for opportunity is ever the key to successful business, and for Cambodian immigrant, Meng Dieb, Dargaville has provided just that His new bakery, the Bake House Cafe, opened its doors last week and the crowds have been steady ever since, with customers enthusing over the quality of the affordable range of food on offer. Meng had a similar operation in Taumaranui and says he saw a good opportunity during a visit to Dargaville. He investigated local premises and made the decision to come to Kaipara with his wife and six-month-old son. The couple only moved to New Zealand from Cambodia two years ago. The food on offer at Meng Dieb saw a good opportunity during a visit to the Bake House Cafe Dargaville and has moved to the area with his wife to open a new bakery includes chicken lunch From behind his busy counter, Meng’s boxes, sweet and savoury bakery items, fresh message is simple: “Come in and try it for fruit salad, stir fry on rice, steak meals, burgers yourselves,” he says. and a range of beverages.
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Courtesy of Archives, Dargaville Museum Extracts from the North Auckland Times, Dargaville . . .
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October 19th 1911
eawa Stores, Aratapu, have their first direct shipment of New Winter Goods. Latest novelties in ladies and gents hats, children and youths new fashions in turbans, caps, etc. Men’s and boys jerseys, woollen under-wear, boots, overcoats, oilskins, rugs and blankets. Everything in keeping with the needs of the times and the district. W. W. SIMONS AND SON. Wairoa’s favourite millinery emporium.
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he Mandeno and Jackson engineer is now laying off the roads and drains on this property and tenders for the work have been let. This block will be cut up into suburban sections and small dairy farms. A want which has been very long felt, will be supplied in the subdivision of Awakino, namely small suburban areas where towns people can get a few acres sufficient to carry a horse and a couple of cows, or have a market garden or orchard. As this block adjoins the Borough of Dargaville, its proximity to what is destined to be an important town must give this property a great prospective value, apart from the splendid quality of the land.
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This Town in 2011 A wander around Dargaville with Brian Eastwood As always, the recently issued complimentary telephone book from Dargaville Lions Club is proving very handy for Northern Wairoa people. And the photo of Mangawhare’s Northern Wairoa Dairy Factory on the front cover is causing some discussion and no doubt bringing back some memories. At the top left hand side are the baches that once housed some of the single members of the factory staff. The row of houses on River Road alongside the old Dairy Company Store have now gone. Just out of this picture on the bottom left, a house right on the corner of Liverpool Street and River Road was shifted to Campbell Terrace. It was the home of the late Merv Wilson. That corner section is now the site of our newspaper office, Lifestyler House. A note on the bottom of the cover photo says that it was taken in ‘approximately 1930’ Look a little more closely though and the car in front of the Store petrol pumps seems to be a Morris Minor. Does that put the date closer to 1950? And Liverpool Street looks to be further along from where it is now. How could that be? What do you think? This weather is probably making some people think of finding a hollow log and hibernating until summer comes back. But although there seems to have been lots of rain, down at Rugby Park the grounds are holding up well. Those earlier years of mud and yet more mud are well gone. There is some surface water but the number one field does not seem to have cut up too much. That is mainly thanks to the loads of Pinaki sand carted from Paul Nash’s property about 26 years ago, raising the levels, turning the park into well-drained playing fields and making it better for players and spectators alike.
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Saving a book scheme Embattled New Zealand author Allan Duffy’s Books In Homes programme was at threat of being lost to Wellsford School — until two mothers of pupils, Jaquie Stokes and Stephanie McPherson decided to take action. “This programme is too valuable to our community,” said Jacquie. “I couldn’t stand back and let it go — how can you put a value on children learning to love reading?” The school’s Board of Trustees was keen to maintain the Duffy Pupils from Wellsford School displaying some of the artwork for auction programme as well, and A grant from The Lion Foundation enabled has decided to fund half of the required amount the school to purchase materials. this year. Local artists are also contributing pieces which The Duffy programme aims to get books in all homes and teach children how important literacy will be auctioned at the Wellsford Community on is by giving free books to children whose schools August 19. Comedian Gravity George is making participate. The message ‘read to succeed’ is a special guest appearance and other talent lined up includes singer/songwriters Emily Anne very strong. “It seems crazy in our day and age that Lentino, Ben Bradley, and musician, Hannah, as there are children out there that are struggling well as the school’s dance group. Entry is free to read at age nine, but this is the reality of and a cash bar and snacks will be available. a lot of communities in NZ,” added Stephanie McPherson. “We want to do all we can to prevent this in our community. However the reality is, that it costs the school $5,000 per year. So the mums decided to raise funds using both children’s art and professional artists’ work. Empower Me Art Auction is a showcase of artwork that Wellsford School children have been working on for the past three months.
Tsunami ‘Armour’ wins
Former Kaipara resident, Jeanette Wynyard, has claimed the top prize, the Alison Turner Memorial Supreme Award, from 57 other entries at the Art’nTartan Wearable Arts Awards in Waipu. Her fantasy milk bottle creation, Tsuna Mc’ee, was inspired by the tsunami that devastated northern Japan in March. “When the tsunami hit, it really affected me,” says Jeanette. “There was so much devastation and lost lives and I guess my creation is like a prayer that the people of Japan will come out stronger. “I’ve always wanted to make armour and the Bible talks about spiritual armour — it’s a source of protection and hope.” Tsuna Mc’ee took Jeanette about five months to complete, off and on. She is now looking forward to next year’s awards, which are part of the annual Tartan Week Festival.
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Quality on cue What does a keen fisher do when the weather turns unpleasant and winter sets in?
For popular Lifestyler fishing columnist Gary ‘Gravy’ Greaves, it’s simple. Get to work out in the shed. From his well-equipped handyman’s paradise, Gravy is developing a project that stems back to his love of the odd game of pool.
employed, and this was followed by sandpaper in declining coarse grades. Finally, a waxed crayon smeared on a template board provided a smoothing patina, and some polish was applied.
“I was eyeing a nice piece of rata, a long strip that really didn’t seem to have a use, and then I envisaged a pool cue.�
“The result was pretty good. Then for the finishing touch, I drilled out the base of the cue and inserted a lead sinker from the fishing tackle box and sealed it up. It worked just fine.�
Out came an old-fashioned carpenters’ plane and four corners became eight, and then sixteen, with each sweep of the plane deepening from one end of the length of rata to the other.
Since then, Gravy’s workshop has produced hand-made pool cues in a variety of native and exotic wood offcuts, some of them painstakingly cut and bevelled together, to create contrasting effects.
A small ‘finger plane’ that Gravy made by hand from a small piece of wood and a sharpened piece of hacksaw blade was then
“It’s a winter hobby really� says Gravy, “but these cues are being snapped up by a few of my mates.�
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Changes afoot at the Kaipara Lifestyler Kaipara residents will now be receiving their community publication a day earlier, on Wednesdays, and a new sales person has joined the team. The exciting changes are part of some internal restructuring which will see former sales person, Joanne Speechly, move into an editorial role and Neil Adams will take on the lead salesperson’s job at the Kaipara Lifestyler. Neil has lived in Maungaturoto for the past six years and has a strong sales background behind him. He says he is looking forward to settling into the job and getting to know local business owners. “I love sales and enjoy meeting and greeting people and finding out about the variety of businesses in town. There’s a range of personalities and it’s important to get to know people’s backgrounds.� Outside of work, Neil enjoys pottery and drawing, and jokes that he is a bit arty farty. He is married to Julie and together they have four children. “I’m looking forward to getting out there and meeting people and also getting to know the area better. It’s important to understand the background of Dargaville and I’ve learned that there are the old established companies here but also a lot of people who are new to the area — maybe that’s why it’s a bit easier to assimilate. “I’m also committed to growing and enhancing the paper.�
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The Kaipara Emergency Services Committee has undertaken to compile and maintain a database of defibrillators held within our district, and will make this available to emergency personnel and the public when the need arises. The list will be notified to the emergency 111 telephone service and the Committee emphasises that in the first instance this is the number to call for assistance. Details will also be listed on the web site www.aedlocations.co.nz. Assistance is now being sought for recording of defibrillators held within the Kaipara district. It is known that some are held locally (e.g. fire brigade, ambulance) but there will be others (including some in private hands) that should go on the list. The Kaipara Emergency Services Committee asks that any person or organisation holding one of the machines please contact Graham Jones at 09 439 8519 or by email grahaml. jones@gmail.com to provide details.
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Kaipara District Council Financial Health and Sustainabilty Audit On July 11, 2011, the Kaipara District Council received a Financial Health and Stainability Audit carried out by PJ and Associates, a Tauranga-based consultancy. This report raised serious concerns about the Kaipara District Council’s debt level and lack of cash reserves, stating the debt portfolio as at May 25, 2011 stood at approximately $80 million.
What has the Kaipara District Council had to say about the audit? Council is financially sustainable. This is the overall finding of the report prepared by PJ & Associates. The report points out that Council will need to carefully manage debt into the future but at this time has no significant issues. The report also says Council needs to improve routine financial reporting. Mayor Neil Tiller said, “Council’s finances are still in a very manageable position.” He went on to say, “Council will not be defaulting on any of its loan payments.”
What Does the Audit Actually Say? The full audit report is a 15-page document. Following are debt of the Mangawhai scheme. Because of the high reliance some of the pertinent paragraphs that we believe demand on debt to fund the Mangawhai wastewater scheme, Council introduced a segmented debt policy to ensure that the costs of further explanation from the council. The major financial issue facing council is the amount of wastewater schemes did not impact on the remainder of the existing debt and the lack of cash reserves. The current financial operations of Council. position is largely caused by two significant contributors — the funding of the Mangawhai wastewater scheme and costs of the District Plan review. In addition future expenditure for the improvement of infrastructure assets will require additional loan funding, as council has no cash reserves. Current council debt, while not reaching the council’s limit under its borrowing policy, is considered very high and poses future risks for council. Council’s monthly financial reports do not provide sufficient information to monitor the financial health of the organisation (balance sheet and cash flow) as they only provide high-level income and expenditure (state of financial performance and summary costs of service). While the Annual Report does provide this information it is a formal compliance document designed for the informed reader and is produced once a year and too late to be an effective management tool.
Interest expenses to rates peaks in 2015 at approximately 25%, this is considered very high. It then trends downwards although the percentage is still high. If the assumptions contained within the LTCCP were realistic and achievable, it could be concluded that the overall financial strategy contained within the 2009/19 LTCCP was prudent. Unfortunately during my review of the working papers supporting the LTCCP I identified a number of material errors.
Because of the funding arrangements for the Mangawhai wastewater scheme, additional debt must be acquired by Council to pay the interest and operational expenditure of the scheme until such time as there are sufficient ratepayers to ensure the costs (including interest and loan repayments) are adequately funded. This additional debt was not transferred into Council’s overall debt programme and therefore Council’s Council’s LTCCP received an unqualified audit opinion as debt was understated. in Audit New Zealand’s opinion, it complied with all statutory In the cash flow statement the ‘opening cash position’ was requirements. During my review I noted that council in two years significantly overstated d which exacerbated the need for (2011/12 and 2015/16) did not comply with section 100 of additional borrowings. The Annual Report for the year ended the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) as the LTCCP discloses June 2010 reported an opening cash flow balance of $7.455 operating deficits in those two years. million compared with a forecasted balance of $10.342 million. During the LTCCP period Council is heavily reliant on This created the need for additional borrowings. additional rates and development contributions in 2010/11 The Annual Report highlighted Council’s lack of robust from the Mangawhai wastewater scheme to reduce the initial forecasting as the cash flow statement disclosed an unfavourable
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FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND
Phone 09 439 5219 — Fax 09 439 5719 — P.O. Box 484, Whangarei, Northland email: newzealandfarmers@xtra.co.nz — www.newzealandfarmers.com variance of $11.951 million. This again has increased the need for additional borrowings and highlighted the need for better monthly reports and forecasting. This was caused by significant additional operational expenditure ($8.953 million less additional revenue $4.771 million), net additional capital expenditure $1.726 million and reduced borrowing.
Currently Council has no method or policy providing the framework for the forecasting of future debt. Without a framework or methodology to forecast future debt Council may find, at some point in the future, it is unable to raise funds at normal commercial rates. This is known as liquidity risk.
The Mangawhai wastewater scheme has been a long and protracted project for the Council. This report does not consider the merits nor the overall capital cost of the scheme, but focusses on the impact of the cost of the scheme and borrowings on the local community and remainder of the District.
for services.
Ratepayers in the district do have a lower average income with The 2011/12 draft annual plan noted a reduction in cash 52.3% of residents earning less that $25,000, compared with and an increase in debt, but did not modify the financing costs. 45.8% for all of New Zealand. This may preclude increasing I have estimated the additional borrowings to be approximately rates to fund any infrastructural shortfall. $16 million, which would lead to an additional $720,000 of Council will need to consider carefully the need to increase interest cost for a full year. rates with community affordability and the community’s need Currently Council receives a monthly financial report which consists of a Statement of Financial Performance together with high-level variance comments and a Summary Cost of Service statement which itemises both income and expenditure by activity. It does not identify the types of expenditure eg operations and maintenance, interest and depreciation for each activity. The report does not include a cash flow statement or a balance sheet. The last two items are critical for establishing overall financial sustainability.
The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) model was a reasonable estimate of one option for the recovery of the capital expenditure. The models as provided to me did not provide any sensitivity analysis as to changes in the projected number of new lots over a period of time. This poses the risk to Council that, should development slow beyond that predicted, there will be a shortfall One of the challenges with this assignment is that there have in revenue. Currently there is no mechanism to identify the been no forecasts prepared for the remainder of the financial shortfall of revenue and how it is to be ultimately recovered. year. Good practice for reporting requires forecasts to be The PwC model forecasts additional borrowing requirements. prepared, and regularly updated, for both operational and Council’s LTCCP model funded these borrowing requirements from capital expenditure for the remainder of the financial year. Council Created Reserves. Unfortunately there are no reserves If forecasts had been prepared, then some of the incorrect that could fund these borrowing requirements and therefore a assumptions made in both the LTCCP and annual plan would fundamental error was made in the development of the LTCCP, not have occurred. and Council’s projected borrowings were understated. Despite continued assurances from the Mayor and CEO that the Kaipara District has no immediate major financial problems, Farmers of New Zealand have grave concerns about the financial viability of Kaipara District going forward. One does not have to be a financial genius to consider that a council that has been operating with abysmal financial reporting standards and grossly incorrect assumptions on multi-million dollar projects will eventually end up in deep financial trouble. The largest part of the district debt of approximately $80 million is a $50 million dollar loan that it is currently paying 3.7% on. When this loan is rolled over in 2013 the interest rate will revert to the prevailing market rate which could end up doubling the already crippling interest bill. Add to this the potential for the cost for the completion of the District Plan to escalate into hundreds of thousands of additional cost, and it is not difficult to predict that there is a financial tsunami of monumental proportions heading for the Kaipara District. The council has a Mayor that has now been sitting at the council table for 11 years and a CEO that has been working for and advising councillors for the past 19 years. It is their planning and leadership that is leading the Kaipara District into a financial abyss. The mayor has stated that the council will not default on any payment, and he is correct because the debit is not a council debit, the debit belongs to the ratepayers of the Kaipara District, and they will eventually have to pay it. Farmers of New Zealand believe that the audit report released by PJ and Associates, vindicates the concerns they have been voicing about the district’s financial future for the past three years, and that it is time for the CEO to step aside and give Mayor Tiller and the rest of the council at least a fighting chance of getting the Kaipara back on an even keel.
This organisation hereby calls for a full and frank public debate of The Financial Sustainability Audit carried out by PJ and Associates
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Anyway, back ta The Boss ana dentists. “Ya see Dog, tha problim isn’t so much wiv’ tha cost of getting yer teef fixed in New Zilland. Look at me — I gotta great smile eh. ’Cos I got ’em all out and false ones in. Me teef was a mess, not ’cos ofa cost of dentist. ’Cos I was bloody terrified for years ofa dentist’s chair. “Wen I wuz a lad, we hada go ta the murder house.� That pricked me ears up. Murder? “It wuz a bit lika killin’ shed ona farm eh Dog? A kid wud come inta tha clasroom an give yer teacha a note. Then, yep — she called yer name and ya hada go ta the dental nurse. Ooooh boy! She’d stick a mirra in yer chops an’ dig inta ya gums wiv a sharp spike, like a wee waratah. Then she give ya tha drill. Nun of yer high speed laser drills like today. This wuz a bloody treadle machine, like granma’s ole singa sewin’ machine. I can still feel it grinding inta me jaw today Dog.� Yikes. I closed me chops in simpathy. Thena Boss explained. “Fer tha resta me life, ’til Sharlene dragged me ta tha dentist — I wouldn’t go near one. That’s how come I hadta get ’em all out. The guvmint should treat dental trubble like any otha illness. But they gotta lot ta answa fer to a genaration like me, wot got sycolojicly disturbed by drills.� Well, Boss mite moan — but I seen him take ’is teef out and scare ’is grandkids ina holidays. So it can’t be all bad.
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Terry North
Fences & Repairs t Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs Wet Wall Lining t Flooring Repairs t Decks t Water Blasting & Chemical Washes t Windows & Latches t Plus Much More
10% discount for senior citizens
Phone 09 439 5902
Landscape Services & Sculpture on Commission
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Dominic BHS—Major in NMT (NZ)
“SPECIAL $50 PER SESSION�
ENGINEERING (2002) LTD PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250 PUKEKO ST DARGAVILLE 0310 batythomas@xtra.co.nz • All general engineering requirements • Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems • Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems
CA MOTORCYCLES LTD
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Lower Back & Sciatica Related Pain Hip, Groin, Knee & Foot Pain OOS / RSI, Arthritic & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Oedema & Fluid Retention Stress & Anxiety
Migraines & Tension Headaches Jaw / TMJ Pain Neck, Upper back & Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Injuries & Frozen Shoulder Tennis / Golfers Elbow
CERTUS Financial Group Stuart Sterling
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DARGAVILLE
SELF STORAGE
Mobile: Phone: Fax: Res: Email:
021 985 108 09 439 8651 09 439 6500 09 439 7425 stuart_sterling@amp.co.nz Representing
Poto St PO Box 300 Dargaville New Zealand
and other leading companies
Need the efficiency and creative control of an in house designer? Can’t afford one full time? Mobile freelance design service Print media specialist
subject to unit availability
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Mike Collins
COMBER & SEYMOUR LTD
PHONE 09 439 7270 We Service The Kaipara District
D.E.S.
DAIRY EFFLUENT SYSTEMS
Our Systems • Low application rates • Low capital costs • Low labour input • Lower risk of compliance failure • Auto rain shut off • Auto low pressure shut off
CALL US NOW 0800 337 978 website: www.desystems.co.nz email: desystems@xtra.co.nz
Farrand & Mason Ltd. GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS
dragon’s eye photography
Phone: 439 7335 Normanby Street Dargaville
• Engagement Portraits • Weddings • Family Portraits
C H A I N S AW A S & M OW E R S
Pick Up & Delivery Service Available Conditions apply
Best under pressure
Ph 021 22 33 470
nzphotography@live.com www.dragonseye.co.nz
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Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465 Normanby St, Dargaville Craftsmen, Plumbers, Drainlayers Sheetmetal, AND RooďŹ ng Contractors
QFE Adviser
MAKES & MODELS Parts, tyres, batteries and accessories
Commercial • Industrial Domestic • Dairy
Monday’s @ Dargaville - to book an appointment phone/text: 021 100 3694
SERVICING & REPAIRS ALL
FARM / ATV / MX / TRAIL
Greg Newman Ph 09 439 0853 Mobile 027 258 9931 Email newman.horne@igrin.co.nz
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Ph 09 431 8545 After hours 09 431 8547
Digger & Truck For Hire
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Mobile 021 515 415 Christine Barrott
31 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto
09 439 0751
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Kaipara Service Directory 102 JERVOIS STREET, RD2, DARGAVILLE t 09 439 6124 FREEPHONE 0800 326 123 www.plumbingandheat.co.nz
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Member of the NZ Master Concrete Placers Association
Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 0800 466 793
Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 August 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 8 August 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz For Sale
For Sale
Plants & Nurseries
Driver Education
½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.
INTERIOR RUBBER 4x4 and ute mats, deep dish, great for the mud. Auto One Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8219.
HARDY COASTAL PLANTS Pittosporum Karo, Pohutukawa, Green & Bronze Flaxes, Cabbage Trees, Coprosma, Hebes from $2.50 - $3.50 per plant. $1.50 per plant for purchases of 50 plants or more of the same species. Prices exclude GST. Delivery and planting services available. We have many other native species for sale, enquiries welcome. Phone Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd, 09 439 4223 or 0274 323 336.
KAIPARA DRIVING ACADEMY. For all your driver licencing needs. We offer competitive pricing. Contact us for more information. Phone 09 439 5088.
½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. ½ PRICE Beds – Factory Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road, Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. 2.5 LITRES heavy duty truck wash for farm and beach vehicles. Auto One Dargaville. Phone 09 439 8219. 2ND HAND quad 2008 Suzuki LTF500F Vinson 4WD, 26,027 kms, $6,295.00 Incl. Ph Randells Suzuki 09 439 6952. COPPER BOWL $80, forge blower (without motor) $30, wooden kitset shelves $30 new (1mx1.5mx.300m), large plastic buckets mixed prices, treadle sewing machine base $60. Rimu table top $20. Ph. 09 4316740 FIREWOOD GREENWAYS Trust, 16 Edward St, Dargaville. Open Saturday mornings during winter months. Phone Depot 09 439 8133 or Trevor (A/H) 021 236 0911. FLOUNDER NET ‘New’ $90. Boat winch $30. 1 set (8) Boat trailer rollers in frames $100. Phone Ivan 09 439 7516.
OVERALLS: USED from $10.00ea. Ideal for farm and kumara work. Apparelmaster Kaipara, 106 Victoria St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 7139.
BRIGHT LEAF
COMPOST ™
Sales, expert advice and certiďŹ ed installation available locally. Kaipara’s Plumbing and Heating Centre
HUGE RANGE. Fruit trees, Roses, flowering & weeping trees, disease resistant varieties. Adams Nurseries, 4 Connell Rd, Waipu Phone 09 432 0121.
For Hire
09 439 6123
AT Duck Creek Garden Centre, Dargaville 09 439 8386 & Wellsford Garden Centre
0800 326 123 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
Cabins to Rent Northland Your ideal solution to short or long term accommodation. 3 sizes available.
“Growing Goodness�
House For Sale RELOCATABLE HOME Brand new, 3 double bedrooms, fully decorated, sundeck included. For details please phone 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964. $99,000 +GST.
LIFESTYLER
Kaipara
GAS, WOOD & PELLET FIRES, HEAT TRANSFER KITS, GAS & SOLAR WATER HEATING
Sleepout, home ofďŹ ce, storage worker accommodation etc www.cabinstorent-nld.co.nz
Ph: 0800 CABINS
Mortgagee Sale
Mortgagee Auction
Mortgagee Auction
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Kaipara Lifestyler Classifieds
Phone 0800 466 793
Closing date for classified advertising for the 11 August 2011 edition is 10am, Monday 8 August 2011. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz Work Wanted
Property Maintenance
Public Notices
BUILDER AVAILABLE Design & build or your plans. New homes, additions, alterations. Free quotes, quality workmanship. Phone Tony Greenfield 027 477 5340 or 09 431 6964 AH.
ATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & repairs • Kitchen/bathroom fitouts • Flooring repairs • Decks • Waterblasting • Windows & latches • Plus much more. 10% discount for senior citizens. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.
AGM WEST HIGHLAND PIPE BAND. Venue: Tom & Sandy’s, 192 Victoria Street. Time: 1.00pm Sunday August 7th. Members: Please bring a plate. Enquiries: 09 439 6242.
BUILDING REPAIRS - decks, roofing, plumbing, painting. No job too big. Good rates. B&S Building Maintenance, phone 09 439 5457 or 021 847 470. DOG GROOMING, clipping and bathing. Lifetime of experience. Reasonable rates. At Mangawhai. Ph Michelle. 09 431 5048 OR 021 242 4103. SAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools. Western Blasters. Phone 09 439 6330.
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Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
027 614 6309
0800 326 123
Ruawai Homekills Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs & Deer On farm killing of Pigs & Sheep (Conditions apply) /VER YEARS EXPERIENCE o 2ETURN DELIVERIES BY ARRANGEMENT For prompt & professional service contact Wayne & Annette 0H s !H &AX ruawaihomekills@gmail.com
CHIMNEY SWEEPING & Servicing. Make sure your chimney is clean for insurance purposes. Is your chimney/flue/fire box safe for this winter? Have it cleaned, safety checked, repaired. Phone John 09 439 5289 or 022 642 1376 Crawford Solutions. COMPETITIVE RATES. Brian will tackle building & section maintenance. Painting, fencing, decks & doors, raised gardens, mowing & landscaping etc. Honest service. Phone 09 439 7655 / 021 173 9783. TANK WATER Testing. High quality testing for T and E-coli in your tank or bore water. Printed clear lab results provided with recommendations. Phone TWT 09 422 9345.
Healthy Living Workshops An introduction to positive ways of interacting with others
16th August - Who Am I? 23rd August - Healthy Communication 30th August - Coping with Change 6th September - Overcoming Anxiety
AGM
15th September
Livestock Wanted DAIRY COWS. In calf heifers. Friesian & Friesian Cross yearling heifers. John F Jones 0274 940 636.
Wanted to Buy
Lifestyler House, 107 River Road Following General Meeting Starting 5.00pm
COLOSTRUM, PENICILLIN / high cell count milk wanted. Phone 021 424 354 or 09 439 6922.
Flatmate/Boarding MATAKOHE, ON Phone 09 431 6740.
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FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE educating you. Kaipara Budgeting Service, 58 Hokianga Road, Dargaville. Please Telephone 09 946 5440 (free local call) for an appointment!
broadband.
Situations Vacant
Workplace, Basic and Refresher courses. Held locally or at your workplace Email: terryontour@hotmail.com or phone: 021 169 2096
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE. Booking agent for all main coachlines, Intercity – Inter Island etc 4 Murdock St, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 4975.
Dargaville Quilters Show
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Fosters Arcade, 40 Victoria St, Dargaville
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Applications for Grants from the Paparoa Country Depot Trust are now being called for.
Completed Application Forms must be lodged with: The Secretary, Paparoa Country Depot Trust by 5:00pm 31st August 2011 Application Forms are available from:
AD Focus Carpark, Dargaville
The Secretary, 2 Latta Road, RD1 Maungaturoto 0583 Phone 09 431 8077 Or apply by email to: longdrop08-pcdt@yahooxtra.co.nz
HONEYCROFT PIONEER PANTRY CLASSES August - December 2011
1. Making Hard Cheeses - getting you started. 1st class Sat 27 August. 2. Basic Bread Making - like great grandma used to make, includes sour dough. 3. Butter & Ice-Cream - all natural and delicious, including table butter. 4. Fruit Cordials and Fizzies - harvest winter citrus and summer fruit. 5. Soft Cheese and Quick Cheese - no long waits! Includes feta and quick pizza cheese. 6. Dressing poultry for Table - paddock to plate! Limited places, registration essential. Be in quick. Expressions of interest.
DARGAVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nominations are invited for the election of TWO parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school ofďŹ ce. Nominations close at noon on 19 AUGUST 2011 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. The poll closes at noon on 2 SEPTEMBER 2011. Lynne Lucich RETURNING OFFICER Dargaville High School Plunket Street, Dargaville P 09 439 7229 E ofďŹ ce@darghigh.schoolzone.net.nz
Mrs Pamela Parkinson - 09 439 5998
Kaipara Lifestyler Crossword
Full time – 40 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Would you like to be part of an internationally renowned museum? Do you enjoy working on the retail side of the business? Duties include: Customer Services. Stock Management. Excellent computer skills (data entering and managing online website). Retail experience is preferred. Closing date for applications: 12 August 2011 Apply in writing to: Administration Manager The Kauri Museum 5 Church Road MATAKOHE 0593 Phone: 09 431 7417 Email: admin@kaurimuseum.com
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Vacancy Senior Shop Assistant
Plumbing and Heating Centre 102 Jervois Street, Dargaville
Thursdays 2.30-5.30pm
Free Range Eggs Pork Fish Herbs Bacon Relishes & Sauces Onions Honey Cheese Kumara Crafts Mussels Plants Vegetables Galore Fruit Potatoes Calzone Pizza Knitted Goods Soap Sausages Apples Live Music
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To be eligible to apply for funding your Organisation must be a Charity/Volunteer based group.
DARGAVILLE
Enquiries Anglican Care, Whangarei: 0800 437 6397
Covering the Kaipara and Whangarei Regions
FIRST AID COURSES
FREE BUDGETING Service. Make your bookings and get your finances on track. We can give a complete money management service regardless of your private income. Phone 09 439 8592.
Facilitated by Counsellor Heather Gribben Where: Anglican Church Hall, 58 Hokianga Road Time: Tuesdays 9am -11.30 Cost: $10.00 each session ($40.00 for 4 sessions)
The Dargaville Arts Association Inc.
Public Notices
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Mastitis is a Man made problem
vi s R En nes The drug company has a ready remedy to You shouldn’t have to put up wiith si u B this headache, nor should the cow. If w we sell called an antibiotic so now we add another can just understand that for every inflectio on there is a reason, and if we can identify th he reason, it is not too hard to ascertain the remed dy. As we all know, the bug that causes the proble em is a foreign protein that has invaded the udder. udde That established, we must then ask, ‘who invited the bug in? And how do we insist that he leave and never return! For any unwanted guest to enter a potentially stable abode, in this case the udder, some one must have opened the door! That door in the udder is normally locked securely by a muscle found in every orifice in the body, that muscle is termed the “SPHINCTER MUSCLE” and is designed to let products out, and stop foreign products entering or invading. It is a one-way door lock, a one-way hinge. We have now established that it is a muscle that normally holds the door closed, now its open, so what compromised this muscle? What caused it to fail? The atom ‘calcium’ controls the contraction phase of each muscle, the relaxation phase being controlled by potassium. Your heart beats the same way. If we were to increase the calcium to excess, the heart would stop in the fully contracted phase, this is termed ‘calcium rigor’; if on the other hand we were to increase large amounts of potassium into the portal blood, the heart will cease to function and stop in the fully relaxed phase, and is termed ‘potassium inhibition’. Therefore, the rate and ratios of these two elements in the diet have a major influence on the contraction and relaxation of all muscles. Now, we are concerned with the sphincter muscle, remember this is the wee muscle that controls the door to each orifice, in this case the udder. If the animal was to receive too much potassium, and she is, the door or sphincter muscle will fail to fully contract and the udder will be open to the invasion of bacteria and hey presto, we have a condition of inflammation of the mammary glands termed mastitis. The animal is subject to infection all because we placed her under stress. Stresses and strains have one thing in common; they all take money out of your pocket and put it in someone else’s, in this case the drug companies.
foreign protein to the mix. If you have a drug like penicillin or some other foreign protein and it is in the milk and it winds up in the milk you sell and the buyer or the processor discovers this contaminant you will instead of getting a payment for the milk you thought you sold you will get a bill for the tanker load you spoiled with the contaminating item you put in the milk you sold. When we think we can outsmart the perfect systems in the natural mechanics of crop and animal production we run the risk of adverse reactions. All things in nature have a spectacular balance. If we attempt to accelerate the growth of crops or grass in the field and add excessive nonprotein nitrogen of any source we can certainly make the crop grow differently. The cells are longer, the grass is greener and the nutritional quality is lessened. Our meddling has changed the perfect balance and the more we meddle the bigger the change we cause in the plant and the animal that consumes it. When we change the structure in the plant we have set up an undesirable condition for the animal to deal with. The purpose of Quantum Laboratory is to ensure that our advice of what to add to the soil in the form of fertiliser will contribute to the natural harmony of food for the crop. If the crop is wholesome because of the nutrients it contains, and we have corrected an imbalance we can rest assured the animal who eats the perfect balanced crop will reward us with a healthy and abundant production. We can take this step a bit further. If we know what is in your crop and we discover that a simple addition of a special element like calcium of even a trace mineral is required we can advise you how to establish the proper balance. But the qualification is that we must know what we are doing. We don’t know until we test. Our test will give us the answers. The bottom line is always better when you know what you are doing. Unless you know what your soil contains you can easily make things much worse by adding an element that spoils a balance.
Send for our free DVD and we will show you how to control all predators in both plants and animals. Call us on 0800 85 77 33. Quantum Laboratories Freephone: 0800 85 77 33 Maree: 021 260 6991 Web: quantumlab.co.nz Email: info@quantumlab.co.nz
Peter Lester
The time and effort to properly sample and test the soil or the crop can be the very most profitable expense you can make in your farming enterprise. Quantum Labs sells management advice. We base our advice on scientifically diagnosing what is needed to ensure the correct balance. If you’re farming project has a glitch of some sort and the profits are not there remember we know how to find the answers. All we know we have learned because we use this system. I had six honest serving men. They taught me all I knew Their names were What and Where and When And How and Why and Who. If you want to put more profit in your farming enterprise we can show you how to do it. The ratios of electrolytes in the diet have far reaching implications ranging from mastitis, bloat, foot rot, pink eye, fly strike, heart failure, the list goes on and on. Now the system wants to apply urea along with an inhibiter. This inhibiter is specifically designed to curtail the activity of the bacteria so that the applied ammonia stays in the soil. This applied ammonia will attach itself to the surface of the soil particles and effectively sterilize it. By its very chemistry, it will displace all of the attached minerals, temporally raising the soil pH and then the plant will become saturated with ammonia. You think you have a mastitis problem now, just stand back.