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what is happening in a person’s life, and then they paint or draw pictures, which draws out their feelings. It is interesting for clients to see what they create and discuss what it means for them. “I have been involved with organics, permaculture, regenerative gardening and BD for over 35 years. I am not a farmer, but biodynamic gardening is also good for home gardens, food forests and community gardens. “It is seen as a conscious way of working with nature by building life forces to a garden or farm. “This is different to just organic or permaculture as it uses biodynamic preparations, and avoids all pesticides, depending on maintaining healthy soil life through compost, rather than chemical fertiliser. Biodynamic compost is unique, and a fundamental component of the method by recycling animal manures and organic wastes on the farm or garden. It stabilises nitrogen, and builds soil humus and enhances soil health. “This way of gardening/farming also ties in with the Maori Maramataka calendar and planting by the moon. There is a lot of interest with indigenous and regenerative farming practices both here and in Australia at present. “Studies have proven that gardening and working with the soil helps us to relax because it increases the serotonin
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ADVOCATING FARM SAFETY by Ann van Engelen Chris and Karren Biddles have run Te Atarangi Angus stud for more than 38 years, turning their 1,000-hectare property into a successful breeding operation.
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feel sorry for me. They gave me the lectures that I deserved and encouraged me to do things for myself. I refused to allow myself any down days as that would have been a slippery slope. “I am amazed at the number of farmers I have met who have shared similar stories. The thing that absolutely shocks me is so many people have told me how they rolled their quad as if it doesn’t matter. People have got to wake up. It’s not funny, even if you walk away from it. We have got to not make such dumb decisions. I sincerely hope others will learn from what has happened to me. “Ten years ago, I attended a seminar while on an Angus tour. A guy contracted to ACC had completed a three-month study with friends driving quads. I took home several messages from that event, including how hard on your back riding a quad is and the need to walk as much as possible in between riding. The biggest message I took home was that at 2pm you would make a decision on your quad that you would not make at 8am. “I utilised that information. However, in this case, I was just so exhausted that my brain did not allow me to question the unintended decision. We now include people’s state of mind in our farm team meetings hoping to avoid future accidents. I do not believe that quads are dangerous, but the decisions that we make on them can be incredibly dangerous. I am incredibly lucky that I can walk again, albeit not as well as before, but it could so easily have been a very different outcome. “If you are overworking, you need to take time out and sit down with a cup of coffee and ask yourself, ‘If I keep doing everything the way I am, am I putting myself and other people at risk? Do I need to slow down?’ “When I was in the hospital, the farm ran into water problems, and I was sitting on the phone telling them what they needed to do. I thought, what would they do right now if I wasn’t here.” Chris recommends others join Farmstrong, a rural wellbeing programme that helps farming families live well to farm well. “Tiredness played a major role in the quad bike accident that nearly cost
me my life. I have introduced a raft of changes into my farming operation, including reducing our working hours. We have an extra person on staff, and we discuss people’s physical and mental state. We simply don’t have the long days that we used to have. “Thanks to the Northland Rescue Helicopter service, I got the help I needed extremely quickly. Without them, precious minutes would have been wasted. It is the fourth time the helicopter has been on our farm, but this is the first accident. “Twelve years ago, a guy doing work experience hit his head on a boat on the weekend and came to work. He drove over a bump and got concerned, so St John rang the chopper. “Another time a worker’s husband was doing some contract fencing for us, and she thought he was having a heart attack and again the helicopter came. That turned out to be a serious case of pleurisy. Four years ago my son-in-law got an insect sting, and the chopper turned up when he had 45 minutes left to live. I am the one that made a stupid decision, and that’s the thing, the Rescue Helicopter made a massive difference to my recovery. “I still love the challenge of farming, and I want to continue well into my 70s, but I need to work out how to do it physically.
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After a major farming accident, Chris advocates ensuring people living in rural communities support the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service
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A WORLD RECORD SET BY ANN VAN ENGELEN
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WATER MATTERS Stock key to quality project by Paul Campbell
A joint three-year programme to improve water quality through a combination of stock exclusion fencing, riparian planting and land management advice in four of Whangarei’s key urban river catchments will begin soon. The approximately $500,000 Whangarei Urban Awa project is a collaboration between the Northland Regional Council and the Ministry for the Environment targeting water quality in the Waiarohia, Lower Hatea, Kirikiri and Raumanga catchments. “Fencing stock out of waterways and planting riparian margins helps improve water quality by reducing potentially harmful nutrients and bacteria, while also cutting sediment from erosion caused by stock damage to stream banks,” says Councillor Jack Craw. As part of the new project, he says eligible landowners will qualify for an 80 per cent subsidy for the work required, provided they pay the remaining 20 per cent upfront. The funding comes from the government’s Jobs for Nature funding package, so all the fencing and planting must be done by contractors. “We’re currently scoping potentially suitable properties in all four catchments and expect to start writing to eligible landowners.” Andy McCall, who’s leading the Urban Awa project, says property eligibility will be determined according to existing land
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Underground water lines on rural properties are subject to breaks and leakage, and a leaking water line can lose a massive amount of water if it’s not repaired promptly, about 14,000 litres a day, for example, through a hole the size of a small nail. With a water meter, it’s easy to do an overnight check for problems. Just read the meter before going to bed, then first thing in the morning. The difference should be minimal. Watching for leaks if you don’t have a meter is a little more difficult. The obvious first step is to watch for wet spots on dry ground, there could be water soaking the ground from the line below, or for pasture areas that grow more quickly than others. Sometimes you can hear the water rushing out of the pipe, so keep an ear to the ground! So keeping an eye out, and that ear to the ground can make a real difference. Getting the water to you; it’s not cheap and it’s not easy! We drink it, cook with it, shower under it, or bathe in it. We use it to wash our dishes, clothes and cars. Access to fresh, clean and plentiful drinking water is a cornerstone of modern society. If you’re on town supply, it’s easy to take water for granted. For the vast majority of rural residents, rainwater is the key to household use, with irrigation coming from streams and creeks and perhaps aquifers. So
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Summer is soon to be upon us, and as usual, rural thoughts turn to water usage, whether the weather will be kind or not, and of course, new regulations that have many people looking askance at the government rules effective from September this year. Water is a very valuable resource, and a lot is used in the milking shed. DairyNZ advises that efficient processes for milk cooling, vat wash and yard hosing can add up to significant savings. The primary milk cooling system should use about two to three times as much water for the volume of milk cooled. If there is a continuous flow of water when milk is coming through the cooler intermittently, more water is being used than necessary. To cut this water use a solenoid valve can be installed at the inlet to the cooler and linked to the milk pump, or a variable flow drive so water and milk flow match. Use correct flow rates through the plate cooler — two to three litres to every one litre of milk. Increasing water volume does not decrease water temperature. Ensure the plate cooler is serviced regularly and has adequate pumps and water storage to function efficiently. Cleaning and improving the efficiency of plate cooling will require the services of a technician who can align the plate’s spacings correctly. Ensure all refill tanks and cylinders have an automatic shut-off to avoid overflows. Toilet cisterns or trough floats have been used as proven refill and shut-off options.
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Improving yard washing efficiency is another way to improve the bottom line on the farm ledger. On warm, sunny days, pre-wet the yard with a hose or sprinkler to help prevent dung from sticking. Use a scraper or a chain inside an old yard hose on the backing gate to break up dung before hosing and wash the yard after each milking. Hose the yard with high water volume under low pressure so you are pushing effluent not spraying it around and maybe include a timer setting on the yard washdown pump. Set a time standard for washdown and
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Educating landowners about different types of smart water use by showcasing innovative irrigation technologies is a programme underway in Kaipara with two demonstration sites now being developed. The Kaipara District Council has approved the Kaipara Water projects, which will serve as real-life working examples of the best ways to irrigate high-value horticultural crops. Kaipara Water is part of Kaipara KickStart, led by the council and funded by the Provincial Growth Fund to the tune of $740,000. The scheme will have input from Think Water Northland. Direct access to practical examples, expert advice and local knowledge, will provide information and education for all of the Kaipara community in water, crop and irrigation solutions. The first demonstration site is on iwi land at Maunganui Bluff north of Dargaville. The council is working with Te Roroa to showcase irrigation that can be easily scaled up or down, depending on what crops are being watered. The site includes an in-ground irrigation system managed remotely via a web application to deliver water and fertiliser to vegetable crops in precise amounts. First crops on this site include watermelon, squash and sweetcorn. Water supply is from a farm creek, captured in a tank and gravity fed to the demonstration site. Demonstration site two is in Te Kopuru where a centre
pivot irrigator is being installed, which has a 242-metre span and will irrigate roughly 10 hectares. First crops include sorghum, maize and sweetcorn. Water will be gradually taken from a nearby creek under an existing resource consent and stored in a pond that will be built as part of the project. The Te Kopuru site is also located within the future water storage scheme area being managed by Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust. The teams from both projects are working closely on the interlinked projects, sharing guidance on water infrastructure solutions and what they learn from their involvement. As well as regular community events and guided site visits, a time-lapse web camera will be set up to capture crop growth and site development. As well as the set-up costs, the funding covers the management and maintenance of the sites for their lifetime. There were multiple applications from landowners wanting to be involved in the project, and the project applied strict criteria for evaluating potential sites. Among other things, sites had to have existing access to a consistent water supply, and landowners had to be willing and able to host visitors on their
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land. Landowners will not be paid for their participation. Project Manager for Kaipara Water and Kaipara Kai, Diane Miller, is looking forward to seeing the projects in action so that everyone across Kaipara can learn from real-life working examples. “The information and data gained from these two demonstration sites will enrich research already available from Kaipara Kai and being used through the Kai Hub work.” General manager of Te Roroa Development Group, Snow Tane, is excited about the potential of the sites to provide much-needed skills to iwi as well as the wider community.
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The upgrade overall is now expected to be finished years ahead of schedule. “The council is part-way through a planned eight-year, $15 million upgrade originally expected to have been carried out in stages until 2027,” says Northland Regional Council’s Te Hiku representative, Colin ‘Toss’ Kitchen. “A very welcome $12.5 million grant, from the government as part of its Covid-19 recovery response package, the bulk of it destined for the Awanui scheme, means the upgrade should now be complete in just three more years instead of the six earlier envisaged.” Until now, 70 per cent of the upgrade has been funded by ratepayers Northland-wide via a regional flood infrastructure rate and the balance funded locally through the targeted Awanui River Management Rate. “As well as dramatically shortening the time needed to carry out the upgrade, the government funding would also lessen much of the associated burden on the NRC’s ratepayers. “Last construction season we did about $1.1 million of work at Awanui. We have just over $3 million planned for the new work season. $4 million is
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by Chris Penk, MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
When the Word of the Year is decided for 2020, by whoever decides these things, I suspect that ‘unprecedented’ will be a top contender. This year has certainly had its highs and lows, with a good many lessons along the way. It doesn’t seem like that long ago we were hit with last summer’s drought and attendant water shortages. Then, of course, we were hit by the perfect storm that was Covid-19. Reflecting on 2020, I can think of several things that made the year at least somewhat positive, as well as positively unique. First, community camaraderie, particularly in our rural communities; the events of 2020 were an eyeopening testament to neighbourly love around New Zealand. Armies of volunteers assisted those in need throughout lockdown, and we shared our recommitment to supporting local businesses. Second, our essential workers. That is not just an acknowledgement but rather a huge expression of gratitude, especially to those who never stopped producing what our nation needs to consume to keep going, not to mention those who receive our export produce. Like most Kiwis, I will never forget the hard work you put in that kept New Zealand running. Finally, the gift of democracy that we unwrap every three years. Perhaps it should be every four years that we hold elections, but that’s
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www.mikesengines.co.nz
Contact Wayne 021 765 706, Ian 021 977 729
Phone: 425 8723 Fax: 425 9526 Email: autoglassww@xtra.co.nz or autoglassww@gmail.com
0800 384 450
USED TRACTORS & MACHINERY
VEHICLES | TRACTORS | CARAVANS | DIGGERS | BOATS | TRUCKS Looking for a quality transporter you can depend on? Well, look no further. We’re Northland Vehicle Transport, available where you need us when you need us.
2014 KAWASAKI KRF800B SAM 3�25 TANDEM SPREADER ������$13,500 TERYX������������������������������������������$15,652 PALLET FORKS �����������������������������������$600 TRIMAX TOPPER 2�4M��������������������$2,875 BERTI TSB 200 MULCHER ����������������$5,000 MAJOR CYCLONE HEAVY DUTY MOWER�������������������$17,995 2016 POLARIS RANGER 400���������������������� ��������������������������������������� ARRIVING SOON SAM 4�75T TANDEM AXLE FERT SPREADER ����������������������������$14,500 2019 BERTOLINI BA003-430HP 3PT LINKAGE SPRAYER �������������������$3,400 FIELDMASTER GMM270 TOPPER������������������������������������������$6,900 BERTI 1�8 MULCHER������������������������$3,500
Patrick Klijn | 021 030 8493 | Find us on
All prices exclude GST
Email: northlandvehicletransport@xtra.co.nz
www.northlandvehicletransport.co.nz
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PH 408 0670 or Evan 027 481 2188 FX 408 2949 • North Road Kaitaia
EM sales@kaitaiatractors.co.nz • www.kaitaiatractors.co.nz
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OFF-ROAD LIVIN’ DEFENDER HD8 MY20 AND MY19
3 YEAR WARRANTY UNLIMITED KM 1st December 2020 – January 31 2021 OUTLANDER MY20 AND MY19
3 YEAR WARRANTY UNLIMITED KM 1st December 2020 – January 31 2021 ALL DEFENDER MODELS MY21
3 YEAR WARRANTY or 20,000KM 26th October 2020 – January 31 2021 ALL OUTLANDER MODELS MY21
3 YEAR WARRANTY or 20,000KM 26th October 2020 – January 31 2021 ®
Hikurangi: Rouse Motorcycles Ph: 09 433 8471 | Kaitaia: Kaitaia Tractors Ph: 09 408 0670 Warkworth/Kaiwaka: Warkworth Motorcycles Ph: 09 425 8535 | Dargaville: Northland Motor Sports Ph: 0800 120 236
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NORTHERN FArmING LIFeSTYLeS
WHEELS
Cat amongst the pigeons by Andy Bryenton
Ford’s new Puma signals its intent as soon as you start it up. The fully digital dashboard flashes an image of a stylised big cat, rendered in chrome like the wild horse, which graces the snout of the Mustang.
Attention to detail is the surmounting feature of this new small SUV. No niche has been spared the attention of engineers and designers, who knew full well that they were replacing two Ford icons in one go with this latest offering. The vehicle that the Puma replaces in the current line-up here is the EcoSport, which has proven popular for its utility, economy and ride. Stepping into the Puma, one is immediately impressed by the level of tech and small extras, like puddle lights under the wing mirrors and a fuel range counter on the digital dash. This is a revelation too; bright, crisp and easy to read, it literally puts old mechanical dials in the shade. It became instantly
apparent that while the Puma boasts only a one-litre three-cylinder engine, compressing and aspiration magic have given that small displacement a workout. The old EcoBoost was the engine of the year more times than any other small mill in history, and it’s even quieter and more willing in this new format. Fuel economy sits comfortably in hybrid car territory, while there’s no shortage of extra zip. You’re reminded that this is an ST (as in Fiesta ST, Focus ST) when you blip the throttle, and the car responds in a fashion that can be likened, for us older drivers, to the get-up-and-go of the classic Escort 1600.
December 2020
BRYANT TRACTORS LTD ∙ SALES ∙ SERVICE ∙ PARTS ∙
FOR ALL YOUR TRACTOR AND MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS From, lifestyle blocks to horticulture to dairy sheep and cattle. From Orchard Tractors to Slurry Tanks and everything in-between. CALL IN TODAY AND SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU! 38 Rewa Rewa Road, Raumanga, Whangarei | P: 09 438 1319
Murray 027 490 9379 E: sales@bryanttractors.co.nz | Web: www.bryanttractors.co.nz
100% LOCAL SERVING NORTHLAND FOR OVER 40 YEARS
TIRED OF HIGH FARM
VEHICLE COSTS? IT’S TIME TO GO YAMAHA.
LOW COST OF ENTRY
ASSET PROTECTION
PROVEN RELIABILITY
LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP
ZERO TO PAY
SECURE YOUR
3 YEAR
150 HR
FOR 12 MONTHS 4.95% P.A FIXED RATE* 36 MONTH LOAN TERM
FARM
ASSETS WITH YMI OFF-ROAD
GENUINE FULL FACTORY WARRANTY
SERVICE INTERVALS
RIDER INSURANCE** AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS
ON ATV & ROV
ON ATV & ROV
COMMERCIAL APPLICANTS ONLY ANNUAL REPAYMENTS ONLY
$
AG125
3,999 + GST
$ $
KODIAK 700 EPS
14,173
VIKING EPS
19,447 + GST
+ GST
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES WHANGAREI PH: 09 438 0804 | admin@yamahawhg.co.nz KAIWAKA MOTORCYCLES PH: 09 431 2127 | kaiwakamotorcycles.co.nz
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Promotion available between 1/11/20 to 31/12/20 on new farm vehicles (AG125, AG200, TTR230/A, TW200, YFM350FA, YFM450FB, YFM450FB/P, YFM700FA, YFM700FB/P, YXC700P, YXE850PBL, YXE850PK, YXF850, YXM700), through participating authorised Yamaha dealers while stocks last. Offer available for specified models, and warranty registered on or before 31/12/20. *FINANCE DISCLAIMER: Zero deposit; zero repayments for the first 12 months and 4.95% p.a. fixed interest rate on a 36 month loan term. Asset backed commercial applicants only with NZBN registered for minimum of 1 year. Maximum amount financed is $35,000 and applies to AG125, AG200, TTR230/A, TW200, YFM350FA, YFM450FB, YFM450FB/P, YFM700FA, YFM700FB/P, YXC700P, YXE850PBL, YXE850PK, YXF850, YXM700. Offer available from November 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 with final settlement date of January 31, 2021. Credit criteria, fees, charges and conditions apply including an application fee of $325, $10 PPSR fee and a dealer administration fee. Finance to approved applicants by Yamaha Motor Finance New Zealand Ltd. (YMF) NZBN 9429036270798 FSP 9622. At participating Yamaha dealerships while stocks last. Information provided is general only and does not take into account your particular objectives, financial situation and needs. **INSURANCE DISCLAIMER: Information provided is general only and does not take into account your particular objectives, financial situation and needs. Please read the Policy Wording available at www.yminz.co.nz before you make any decisions regarding this product. Insurance is underwritten by underwriters at Lloyd’s of London acting through its agent Yamaha Motor Insurance New Zealand Ltd (YMINZ) NZBN 9429045857638 FSP 556706.
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OPEN SATURDAYS | SERVICE 9am – 12pm | SALES 9am – 4pm
THE POWERFUL NEW 2021
THE LOW INTEREST
RUNOUT OFFER P.A. FINANCE 3.95%
WELL, I’VE NEVER BEEN MORE INTERESTED!
VISIT TOYOTA.CO.NZ TODAY.
ON SELECTED NEW HIGHLANDER, FORTUNER AND LAND CRUISER PRADO MODELS*
*Offer available on selected new Toyota Highlander, Fortuner and Land Cruiser Prado models purchased at Toyota Driveaway Price (TDP) or Bronze pricing between 1 October 2020 and 31 December 2020 or while stocks last. Toyota Financial Services lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Prices and specifications subject to change at any time. See toyota.co.nz for full T&Cs.
TOY6552 Q4 TRA_2020_Horizontal_260x40mm_v4.indd 1
www.warkworthtoyota.co.nz
RRP $8490
09 425 8439
7,990
$
*
EX GST RIDE AWAY
*Ride away prices quoted exclude GST. Offer valid until 31 December or until stocks last. See www.cfmoto.co.nz for more information.
Gatmans Mowers & More
Northland Powersports
Maungaturoto Motorcycles
Rob Titter Farm Services
Silverdale | P: 0800 800 960
Whangarei | P: (09) 437 5451
Maungaturoto | P: (09) 431 8555
Kaikohe | P: (09) 401 1774
www.cfmoto.co.nz
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December 2020
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Northern Rural Marketplace ATJ
Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings
SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE
Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System
Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs
Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth
Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Weaner
TUESDAYS 11:00am - Sheep 12:00pm - Prime Cattle
Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Boners
CONTACT Andrew Simpson
11:00am - Calves (seasonal) 12:00pm - Dairy (seasonal)
PH 027 449 1228 EMAIL andrewsimpson.ns@hotmail.com
Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263
BEEF / DAIRY / SHEEP 100% NZ owned
DARGAVILLE SALE THURSDAYS 11:30am - Feeder Calves 12:30pm - Store Cattle
IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.
BRIDGE BUILDING & PILING SPECIALISTS
CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION
We offer design & build for bridges including plans, permits, consents and construction. Or see us to strengthen and repair your existing bridge to ensure safe access on your property. Address: 9-11 Hewlett St, Whangarei
Andrew Simpson Your Carrfields Agent for Kaipara/Rodney area
• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc
Contact: GHK Piling Phone: 09 435 4443
WELLSFORD SALE MONDAYS 12:00pm - Store Cattle
• • • •
Email: admin@ghk.co.nz Web: www.ghk.co.nz
Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins
PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz
info@locksmart.co.nz
www.locksmart.co.nz
Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as
Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:
09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz
Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)
Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!
All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865
1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE
www.animalherbs.co.nz
S
TAN
We courier to your door!
EMENOFF LIVESTOCK LTD
A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals
North Island Livestock Cartage Don Wilson - Pukekohe 027 497 5825 - don@onroadtransport.nz Blue Vallance - Paparoa 027 480 1072 - blueandgayle@xtra.co.nz Grant Robinson -Whangarei 021 158 8386 - grant@onroadtransport.nz 09 238 4016 | 2169 Buckland Road RD2, Pukekohe 2677 www.onroadtransport.nz
• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Consult with Pat for solutions and worms with WashBar products, to skin problems and other Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea health issues for your pet • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains for you and your animals
* Concrete Clean
• Winching • Digger/Hiab/Grapples • Free Quote/Qualified & Insured
* Gutter Clean
5095
“We just love your trees to bits!”
between
* Roof Treatments
www.treeguyz.co.nz
Phone ALAN 027 227 or 09 435 0399
SWIM
* House Wash
Arborists & Tree Contractors
Email: treeguyz@outlook.com
STAN SEMENOFF LIVESTOCK LTD P: 0800 800 585 LIVESTOCK@SEMENOFFGROUP.CO.NZ
Ph 09 432 0820
Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz to buy online
*TreeGuyz* • Tree Felling/Dismantling • Stump Grinding/ Chipping • Storm Damage Removal
Mike: 027 497 2935 OR Scotty: 027 274 3787
aaron@washrite.co.nz
* Cowshed Wash
022 438 8838
THE FLAGS THIS SUMMER
NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS For Sale NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Ph 09 438 0804
ATV SAFETY HELMETS — from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Ph 0800 963 636. www. atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability. CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots - $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458. BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranch Sliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Ph 0800 10 98 77.
100 IT’S NOT A TARGET
T, WORK, P EA L Y,
AY
For Sale ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Ph 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.
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Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING LOCAL
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LOW COST
700CC QUIET,
KAWASAKI
LOW SERVICING COSTS DESIGNED WITH SERVICING IN MIND
ROBUST 700CC SINGLE PACKS PUNCH LOCKABLE DIFFERENTIAL AND FULL ENGINE BRAKING
BUILT KAWASAKI STRONG USING KHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES TECHNOLOGY
OF OWNERSHIP
POWERFUL ENGINE
HEAVY ENGINEERING
$17,995
+GST
SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY OR VISIT
www.kawasaki.co.nz
DARGAVILLE
WINDSCREEN AND WIPERS NOT INCLUDED AND ARE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.
KAIWAKA
C A Motorcycles - 104 Jervois St, Dargaville | 09 439 0170
Warkworth Motorcycles Kaiwaka - 1916 SH 1 | 09 431 2123
HIKURANGI
KAIKOHE
WARKWORTH
WHANGAREI
Rouse Motorcycles - 1 King St, Hikurangi | 09 433 8471
Warkworth Motorcycles - 22 Whitaker Rd | 09 425 8535
Rob Titter Farm Services - 55 Station Rd E | 09 401 1774
Shaw Motorcycles - 111 Cameron Street | 09 438 1183