Welcome to the Northern Farming Lifestyles 2025. In January, we reminisce on 2024 with stories people from across the region shared with us last year as we look forward to the Northland Field Days issue next month. The largest agriculture event in the region, we are excited to see what happens at the three-day affair, but in the meantime, enjoy the year that was.
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Showcasing canine skills
In December we learned about the Tux Yarding and Handy Dog event held at the Kaitāia A&P Showgrounds hosted by the Mangonui Sheep Dog Trial Club in November.
It was a highly successful event, with competitors bringing dogs from around the North Island. Approximately 140 dogs ran in the two competitions at the regional event, showcasing the skills of Huntaway and heading working dogs and their owners in the yarding-type environment.
Top honours in both events went to former Northlander, now Waikato-based
Leo Jecentho, in the handy dog event with Huntaway and Chev, and the yarding event with heading dog, Zap. Leo had already qualified the maximum number of dogs for yarding at previous 2024 Tux events. That meant the qualifying places for the North Island runoff in Taupō went to Northlanders Rhys Dackers, with Shade, and Tony Comins, with Hope.
Red Devons at Aropohue
Dog owners and their canine companions attended the Kaitāia A&P Showgrounds for the Tux Yarding and Handy Dog event in November
After growing up surrounded by the Red Devon breed, Colleen and her husband Ross Hunter used their experience to establish Rockview Red Devons in 2017. We talked to them in 2024 about their positive progress. “We had just bought the farm when a line of my late mother’s cows came on to the market, so we quickly bought them. We invested the first five years putting everything into the herd, building up the numbers and establishing a quality herd that performs,” said Colleen.
Albany to Cape Reinga.
by Paul Campbell
A timely Northland reminder
While all eyes focussed on the single fruit fly incursion in Auckland this month, Northland’s horticulture industry remains on alert for a pest that could devastate growers and remains a huge concern according to Horticulture New Zealand.
Fruit flies have been found in Northland before but Biosecurity New Zealand has successfully eradicated them in the past, and the Ministry for Primary Industries has a network of 7,878 traps across the country that are regularly checked to detect fruit flies early.
Traps around Northland include the port at Whangārei where a single fruit fly was caught in 2014. Early this century, however, fruit fly decimated a burgeoning apple industry in Tinopai on the Kaipara Harbour with export orders from Australia cancelled that affected the overall apple industry for many years.
The oriental fruit fly maggots can feed on 300 different fruits and vegetables with apple, guava, mango, peach and pear most favoured. Industry concern has been expressed over the latest trapping in Auckland by the CEO of HortNZ, Kate Scott.
“We understand that growers will be deeply concerned by this discovery. We are encouraged by Biosecurity New Zealand’s swift action, including increased trapping and testing in the area.
“While the oriental fruit fly poses no risk to human health, its establishment in New Zealand could have severe economic consequences for the horticulture industry. It will also impact those Kiwis growing fruit and vegetables in their gardens at home.
“We remain hopeful that this is an isolated case and does not indicate an outbreak. Growers, however, will be anxiously awaiting further updates as additional traps are monitored.
“We are working closely with Biosecurity New Zealand, and fully support the introduction of legal restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the affected area to help contain any potential spread.”
New Zealand’s horticulture industry is a vital economic contributor, valued at more than $7 billion annually, says Ms Scott.
“Protecting this sector from biosecurity threats like the fruit fly is critical to the country’s economy and reputation as a producer of high-quality produce.
“We urge everyone to follow the restrictions and cooperate with Biosecurity New Zealand to ensure this pest does not get established here.”
Kate Scott, Horticulture New Zealand CEO
The road to rural Northland
Building positive futures
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In March we talked to Phil Paikea, who moved to Ruakākā with his wife Rowena and family some 38 years ago, and now manages the Safe Man Safe Family initiative. Phil’s a powerful advocate for men turning their lives around to the positive, and his inspirational story highlighted the power of change and community.
The Pakōtai Parakao Community Group Horse Trek raised money for the Nukutawhiti All Saint Church restoration in the autumn 2024. The annual fundraiser has contributed to the local community for two decades and counting. It has helped provide various activities and items, including school trips and supporting the local Parakao Hall, Pakōtai School and Pakōtai Recreation Hall.
It was a look back in time to the earliest days of Northland’s road builders in March, as the closure of the Brynderwyn Hills provided an opportunity to look into the rugged world of those who first brought the motor car to this region. The tortuous road over the heights between Kaiwaka and Waipu first began in the mid-1930s and has taken more than its fair share of attention ever since, particularly as traffic has grown apace.
revitalisation Victory served cold
As autumn came to the north we met up with Mangawhai brewer Adam Booth, who along with Sam Williamson and team members Matt, Jo, Brian and Brad make up the winning Pacific Coast Beverages crew. “Our Pilsner won the best beer and people’s choice award at the Lager Festival,” said Adam. “It was a good achievement. It feels great, and makes me feel like we are on the right track and not going down a rabbit hole. We are producing good-quality beers and spirits, and that is what I aim for.”
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In May, we met Akerama kaitiaki Hone Waiomio, who is bringing back health to his family land with riparian planting and natural methods. “I’ve wanted to heal the whenua and driven by a desire to
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food for my whānau, I’m learning skills such as fencing and collecting native tree seeds from my local rohe.”
Clever canine competitors
Northland Sheep Dog Trial stalwart Murray Child is influential across the country due to his competition successes and sharing of industry knowledge, as we got an insight into his world in June. “Several legacies run through my family from farming, cricket and dog trials,” said Murray. “I’ve spent more than 45 years attending New Zealand and island trials. I went to the world championship in Ireland in 2005, which was really interesting, with something like 24 countries competing.”
Thankful for life
Simon Soulsby is forever grateful to the Northland Rescue Helicopter, Mangawhai Surf Life Saving Club and local emergency services for keeping him alive during a heart event while surfing at Mangawhai Heads in December 2020.
While paddle boarding off Mangawhai Heads with friends, Simon’s heart went into VT arrest. With the help of his friend Mark Redgrove, senior lifeguard Jessica Costello, local doctor Julia Carr and chopper paramedics Simon received medical care.
“I took my children to say thank you to the chopper crew, so they could see who saved my life. It saddens me that not
many people who have needed their help return to thank them.”
“For me, visiting the team closed that chapter, and I can’t thank them, Jessica Costello and Dr Carr, enough. My other unsung hero is Mark Redgrave, who stuck his paddle board under his belly and arm and paddled me to safety. I’m so blessed Mark was with me.”
Humbled by generosity
In February, Northland Emergency Services Trust shared their gratitude to Northlanders, who despite an economically challenging 2023, donated more than $302,000 to the 2023 Northland Rescue Helicopter annual appeal.
Marketing manager Jan Hewitt says she is blown away by Northlanders’ generosity since the service was established.
“Year in, year out, our local community supports us in the most amazing way,” says Mrs Hewitt.
“We couldn’t do our jobs without our loyal media partners, local businesses, ambassadors and staff who help fly the flag for the operation and assist us with fundraising events and presentations to community organisations, schools and businesses.”
Milking machine testing, Westfalia and Milfos parts and servicing from Helensville to the Cape!
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Simon and Melissa Soulsby love spending time with their children, Mia and Leonardo
The 2023 Northland Rescue Helicopter fundraising team — Briar Edwards, Steve Macmillan and Jan Hewitt
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Goodness from the garden
Nelly Cullen of Tītoki is passing her love for nature on to her daughters, Hazel and Korra, with the help of her friend Susan Pryor. They enjoy accompanying their mother in the garden and also entered the Mangakahia Road and Valley Giant Pumpkin Competition in 2024, winning first place. “My mum has always been a good gardener, and both of my grandmothers had beautiful gardens. My passion has come from a lot of family influence,” said Nelly.
The nation’s food basket
Northland Inc launched an entity, Putake Whakatupu, to investigate land use and manufacturing opportunities across the region in 2024. This move followed a positive report on the future of peanuts as a viable crop has been made by consultants, after a four-year series of trial plots. From nuts to avocados, strawberries to bananas, and onwards down to the humble kūmara, produce from the exotic to the common has an ideal climate and condition to flourish in the subtropical north.
A shearing legacy
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New Zealand Shears Circuit final in Te Kūiti in April, emulated the achievements of his father Sir David Fagan by triumphing in the UK.
Working together to remove costly bureaucracy
by Colin Hannah, Federated Farmers Northland president
The executive team at Northland Federated Farmers wish readers
your support.
The acknowledgements we get from you mean a lot to us. Despite looking into a world of uncertainty, we are seeing many positives.
People need to eat and as producers of high-quality food, this brings some certainty to what we are doing as farmers. With a good dairy payout and reducing interest rates, which combined, should bring some black ink to the bottom line — things are on the up across our region.
In Northland, farmers and growers underpin the local economy and our urban colleagues at NorthChamber recognise this and have acknowledged our contribution with a memorandum of understanding on how we can work together for the betterment of the community.
Inflation has hit us all and made conditions difficult, a situation acerbated by our main route being out of action for more than 190 days.
I’m constantly amazed at the tenacity with which Northland’s rural sector handle conditions with aplomb. It has been great that we have had a relatively kind winter, and our milk and meat flows are ahead of previous years, offsetting what nature has thrown at us in the past.
I am proud of the efforts and contributions Northland farmers and
growers make to our region. Federated Farmers has been pushing the banking inquiry, and, whilst it is annoying to the heads of these organisations, it is necessary considering the magnitude of profits repatriated across the ditch for these companies is.
Our younger farmers, sharemilkers are our future but have been paying high interest rates for far too long, simply because they are considered a risk. They have the energy and foresight to look at the advantages of new technologies that boost production, grow efficiencies and profitability and protect the environment, so need to look after them.
Federated Farmers is also leading the charge to cut the bureaucracy and red tape that has been imposing ridiculous costs and conditions, much of which is led by dubious science and, in some cases, just share ideology.
Senior Northland Regional Council staff not even following their own mission statement, which requires them to do economic impacts on the region based on their actions. They need to be pulled into line now because farming is the backbone of this region, and it has an important place in driving job creation to support industries in the region.
We are working with other sectors of our region on solutions to drive a future for all Northlanders and remove as many impediments to progress as we can.
ATTENTION FARMERS
Despite the turmoil that exists around the world, we are determined to play our part in making 2025 good for Northlanders.
Liming improves soil structure and porosity
While farmers typically fertilise their farms regularly, the application of lime is too often put
says Avoca Director Bryce Manderson.
However, he says liming has a profound effect on increasing farm productivity through dramatic improvements in soil structure and porosity (where minute spaces or holes allow water or air to pass).
Soil structure refers to the size, shape, and relative abundance of fine soil aggregates and large soil clods, which influences the relative abundance of micro and macropores — that is soil porosity.
Soil aggregates are soil particles bound together, like clay, organic matter, sand and silt particles covered in organic matter. Soil microbes feed on carbon as they decompose organic matter, subsequently excreting polysaccharide ‘glues’ that bind soil particles together to form microaggregates.
As a result, micro and macropores are created, which allow for water storage and drainage, respectively.
Soil in good condition will have a greater relative proportion of porous, fine aggregates, with few or no clods present, whereas poorly structured soil, typically compacted, will have a greater relative proportion of large clods, with few fine aggregates and pores.
“Lime (calcium carbonate) aids the formation of and improves soil structure and porosity. When lime dissolves in soil, water acts as a bridge between negatively-charged clay and organic matter, forming stable soil aggregates,” says Manderson.
“Poor soil structure and porosity increases weed presence, acts as a catalyst for plant
Plant roots, root hairs and fungal hyphae then enmesh and also secrete glues, which hold these microaggregates together to form larger macroaggregates.
diseases, and can reduce production up to 30–50% in spring, reducing overall profitability. Resilience to drought and waterlogging also declines, and that results in anaerobic soil conditions, causing microbemediated greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced organic matter decomposition as the activity of aerobic microbes and earthworms slows.
“This creates negative feedback on soil aggregation, increasing erosion, run-off and reducing nutrient retention, escalating production costs through fertiliser dependency, and that is not what farmers want in these challenging financial times.”
Manderson says having good soil structure and porosity allows for a greater
surface area of negatively charged clay and organic matter to be available for nutrient and water retention. It also encourages vigorous root growth, and increases water retention, aeration and resistance to structural damage from farm machinery (eg wheels) and livestock, he says.
Various studies have reported improvements in soil structure and porosity in response to applying the correct among of lime to increase pH.
Results over 6–12 months, showed increased plant available water, reductions in the time taken for water to drain by at least 50%, and dry matter increases up to 42% on New Zealand hill country pastoral soils.
Avoca’s Agricultural Lime (AgLime) and Limestone are manufactured at our three lime quarries at Rarewa (Whangarei), Pokapu (Bay of Islands), and Port Albert (Wellsford). Both are also available at bulk stores in Dargaville and Te Kauwhata (Waikato). From all of these locations, we’re well placed to deliver Agricultural Lime products Northland and Waikato wide. Avoca also provide soil fertility testing and consulting as well as lime and fertiliser products and custom mixes.
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Increases nutrient availability; raising soil pH with lime to ~6.3-6.5 releases and balances soil nutrients for plant uptake, maximising return on your fertiliser spend.
Improves pasture yield. Trials have shown pasture production increases up to 68% and corresponding live weight gains.
Reduces need for N-fertiliser; lime stimulates N-fixation by legumes, and N-release from organic matter into plant available forms.
Improves P availability through a ‘phosphate sparing effect’ - trials in Northland showed 50-60kg more P available consistent over 3 years after applying 5t/ha of lime to a pH 5.8 soil. Optimal P availability occurs when soils are limes to pH 6.3-6.5.
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Increases soil biological activity and diversity; key to nutrient availability, good soil structure & porosity, and ultimately pasture/crop yield.
Increases resilience to droughts, floods, and runoff/erosion, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and greater root penetration for pasture/crop growth by flocculating (loosening) your soil to improve soil structure and porosity.
Increases water holding capacity in the dry and water drainage in the wet. Lime drives down magnesium in ‘tight, high Mg’ soils such as estuarine soils found in the Hauraki Plains.
Reduces elemental toxicities evident at low pH levels, e.g. Al, preventing subsoil acidification and improving root growth, root development, and reduces P-fixation.
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Where many dreams meet
Scottish-born veterinarian Rory Dean spoke to us in November about Adventures of a Country Vet: true stories from the horse’s mouth, a collection of humourous and, sometimes, sad tales of his time in the profession.
At a young age, Rory wanted to be an author. After working on farms and reading James Herriot’s books during his teenage years, he realised a new dream and sought a career as a rural veterinarian.
“I wanted to create something humorous, although some stories are sad because they show the less-thanperfect side of being a vet. They are hopefully interesting, and perhaps, eyeopening for people unsure of what being a rural vet entails,” said Rory. Rory is grateful for his fiance Melanie, his two
fox terriers, Scrappy and Alfiem, and the people who have supported him throughout his journey as a vet, author and New Zealander.
Scrappy has been Rory’s faithful companion and accompanies him on farm visits: he says it helps keep him grounded and in the moment
The magic of equine healing
Readers heard about Hamish and Dawn Fryer in October and November, a couple who saw the therapeutic benefit of horses and branched out to help struggling and vulnerable youth.
“After purchasing an ex-forestry block on the back of our property, we decided to utilise a gully for an arena. We then had a few enquiries for lessons, so we began Barefoot and Wild,” said Hamish. Wanting to help those with challenges in everyday life, Hamish and Dawn researched ways how to assist people more and sought a more formal approach.
“There are so many benefits of working alongside the horse, even grooming a horse provides an oxytocin and dopamine release.”
Hamish and Dawn Fryer use their horses to help vulnerable youth on their Northland property
Crafted in paradise
From running the iconic McLeod’s Pizza Barn to beginning a brewery behind it, brothers Geoff and Clayton Gwynne, and Jason Bathgate, are passionate about creating the perfect beer.
Originally from Auckland, the Gwynne brothers visited the Bream Bay area frequently since the 1990s and eventually settled in Waipu 22 years ago. In 2024, the brewery celebrated many achievements, including accolades at the Brewer’s Guild NZ Beer Awards in August. “We don’t brew for awards. Still, it is wonderful to have
feedback from the awards we received and that the beer is tasting as good as we had hoped,” says Geoff. “Coming back with the Medium Champion-sized Brewery and eight gold medals, our biggest achievement on the night was the Champion Beer of the Year for Tropical Cyclone. The awards were for our brewing team.”
While Geoff Gwynne is an integral part of the venture, he says the awards are for the brewing team
Edible garden paradise Travelling
We visited Claphams National Clock Museum in April, to take a look at the history of time itself. Named after its founder, Archibald Clapham, the museum is home to one of the southern hemisphere’s largest and most historically significant collections of timepieces, with more than 1,000 clocks and 400 watches. Every clock in this quirky collection tells a story as well as the time.
In October we met Alexandra Ashkettle and Jonathan Corbett, who started with an edible garden, and expanded it to cover 10 acres with a wide range of cultivars. Alexandra says that Jonathan taught her everything she knows about plants, and it was an interest that they bonded on. Jonathan grew up on the farm, and is the second generation of Corbetts to live on the land. Now, they’re a regular part of the Edible Garden Trail event each year.
An artist’s journey
December told the story of Bream Bay Combined Arts Group’s Colin and Anne Coutts’ heart for the community, art and literacy.
Once avid felters with a focus on wall hangings, Colin and Anne have done felt artwork for many years. Colin had to stop felting due to a shoulder injury leading him to another artistic outlet and became the published author of two books — All Creatures Short and Tall and The Milk Run.
“After a very boring 12 months, I decided to turn my hand to writing, which
I could do with one hand and loved it. Deciding to write books for children of the 5 to 12-year age group, I based my stories on our time living in the country north of Whangārei,” said Colin.
Upon discovering that New Zealand’s reading standard for young children was at an all-time low, Colin sought a solution to the problem. He donated books to the local Bream Bay School.
Colin and Anne Coutts have a passion for art and bringing people together
For musician INora Flowers, the countryside holds memories of her Lithuanian upbringing, but is also a place for inspiration and growth. With a rural childhood background, INora sought a country lifestyle when she settled in Maungatapere four years ago where she honed her musical skills further.
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by Amy Fifita
An on and off-road champ
The Lexus LX model hit the market in 1995, and has a name for being stylish and capable and, since then, has evolved into
2025 LX700h Hybrid.
As many call into question the usability of EVs, some people prefer having the best of both worlds — a hybrid.
Equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.4-litre V6 engine and electronic motor, the 2025 Lexus LX700h produces 457 horsepower and 583 pound-foot of torque.
The hybrid promises buyers more than a petrol and electronically-powered vehicle, but also on-road and off-road experiences. An altered form of the petrol LX600, the 2025 model offers drivers various electrified options.
Buyers can select from one of five grades, Premium, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury and Overtrail. Regardless of what is chosen, the vehicle comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheeldrive system.
Introduced in 2023, the Overtrail grade is a project daring drivers to explore the great outdoors. It makes it an ideal choice for people living in remote areas, farm on tough terrain and enjoy an offroad escapade.
While the SUV promises a comfortable adventure, it is also stylish enough to suit urban needs. Travellers can find comfort in the LX700 with its standard head-up display, full and specific body
With 2025 approaching, the new LX700h Hybrid SUV promises vast capabilities — on and off-road
massage features and much more.
First-hand buyers have the privilege of having a three-year Drive Connect trial. This feature provides clients with the Intelligent Assistant, a system that allows drivers to have voice control on interior
amenities like navigation, temperature and multimedia.
Drive Connect also offers traffic jam assistance in congested roadways that allows the car to brake and move forward when needed.
As we approach the release of this hybrid model, experts are estimating the spacious and multitalented car to be priced at $190,300. Whatever the situation or lifestyle, the LX700h has drivers covered with its vast capabilities.
Photo: Lexus
A floral adventure Traditional A&P fun
In March, the Warkworth A&P Society held its 156th show making it one of the oldest shows in the country.
All the traditional A&P events were there — shearing, woodchopping and cattle. Also featured were the miniature horses, donkeys and mules, mounted games, and of course, the amusement rides, which were free all day. In the rodeo ring, there was
the Cowboy Challenge group and barrel racing.
The Indoor Exhibitors section will be held in the Green Shed this year, with plenty of room for local entries, including arts, crafts, produce, flowers and more.
LOCAL CLEAR SPAN BUILDING EXPERTS
Kowhai Adolph shared her journey of growing flowers on her family property in Kaiwaka, where she grows flowers with her sons Arlin and Jai in February.
Kowhai and her husband Wade bought some of her family land to bring their children up on to experience what they did as children.
“We also had a baby, Jett, who didn’t make it earthside with us. Originally, growing vegetables, I
began planting flowers in memory of him.
“Jett’s definitely an inspiration in our garden and we see things like butterflies and fantails and know he’s with us. I never planned to sell my flowers — it just evolved.”
Kowhai has spent many hours preparing her gardens with Arlin and Jai on the family land
There were many fun rides at the show
The local pantry Motivated by challenge
In June, we encouraged townspeople and visitors to explore the rural cuisine and produce of Warkworth each week, at the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market.
Local growers, creators and chefs all show their flare and flavours at the famous weekly event. The market was the brainchild of locals Christine and Richard Didsbury, along with Joe Polaischer and Trish Allen. All four wanted to celebrate producers in the area.
Buyers can enjoy more than fresh produce, with offerings of award-winning beverages, from artisanal coffee to Pūhoi distillers. The markets have various culinary treats like baked goods, pies, pizza, breads and crepes from across the world.
In July locals had the opportunity to attend the Rural Support Trust Northland Community Dinners with Sharon ‘Shaz’ Dagg where she shared her journey.
Following a freak farm accident Shaz severely injured her left arm leaving her to decide to continue using a barely usable arm or have it amputated. She opted for amputation.
“She’s had a remarkable journey through sports and her speaking engagements travelling around the country to talk to people about her story. Her overarching message is to aim to overcome challenges and you never know what amazing opportunities present themselves,” said Rural Support Trust Northland event coordinator Fleur Massey.”
Para-athlete Sharon ‘Shaz’ Dagg shares her story of how she let her struggle motivate her to succeed in sport and life
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