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“That is slightly up on 265 this time last year. In 2019 we responded to 953 call-outs in total, just shy of the 2018 tally of 999, which was our busiest 12 months on record since the service began 30 years ago,” says Northland Rescue Helicopter general manager, Vanessa Furze. “In February, we were called to a beach at Tinopai after a tourist in her mid-30s was stung by a wasp and went into anaphylactic shock. She was flown to Whangarei Hospital in a serious condition.

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Allen Nisbet became involved with sheep dog trials and farming when he was young and moved to the country after living in an institution in Auckland City as a child.

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I had one thing over them though, I was better at rugby and played for Southern, the best rugby team in Northland. “I worked with dad and ended up managing farms and was 42-years at one near Kaikohe working for the managing director of Holeproof, then Neal and Annette Plowman when they purchased the property — they were the best employers in the world. We originally ran 6,000 ewes and 600 breeding cows. We milked 1,800 cows and had the biggest Simmental Stud for six years. I was very lucky to work for the Plowmans from 1984 until 2006. They are true blue New Zealanders and put a lot back into the country. “I got into dog training and trials as a sport around 1967. I enjoy it immensely

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as it goes hand in hand with your work. They are your best mate, and you spend hours training them, which helps your stockmanship skills so they can control your stock. “There are lots of factors for producing a good dog. You need to be persistent and consistent — it is like playing rugby and golf or having children. You have to put the time, and they have different personalities. Some need to be kidded along while others don’t, but you need to be the alpha dog in the pack. It is about mutual respect and trust. You get more out of them through respect rather than bullying. You become a bit more canine yourself from understanding your dog’s behaviour. It is a deeper subject than people realise — although it is a simple one. Like learning to read a horse’s vibes and how it reacts to different things you learn to think from the dog’s angle.” Allen has recorded every dog he has bred and trained since he first began.

“Breeding and training dogs is something I enjoy. I don’t put dogs in a sale because animal welfare is my priority and I need to know the home it is going. “The average person can train a dog basically in around 25 hours. You need to be able to control your dog, and I do off and on stock training to keep the natural balance. You ask them to do something, not demand them.” Allen suggests three short lessons each day. “Like a foreign language, a 20-minute lesson is better than all-day tuition. Finish with putting your hand on its shoulder and saying ‘good dog’. Don’t let it jump around. If you can feel its warmth through your hand — it can feel your warmth. That creates a bond with you rather than working through fear. “I feed my working dogs at night time, not the morning or they get lethargic with a balanced protein and fat diet,

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which is often the case. It is good to see them in their own environment. Horses are a unique species, and I start with groundwork. There is a lot of communication between horses that is not natural to people. They have a real sense of order. It is about movement. “If a new horse goes into a new paddock, you will see one horse will make an ugly face and herd the newcomer around. That is, so the new horse knows who yields their feet to who, because if danger comes they need to know what order to run as a herd for safety. “If a horse bites and kicks, based on horse language, it is often trying to get the other horse or person to move and yield their feet, so you know to follow them or they, you. “People often back up from their horse. That is sending a mixed message, and the horse thinks ‘OK, you will follow me’. “They are not necessarily dominating — they are establishing an order of who moves first, particularly in case of danger. “Often backing a horse is enough to get a change in behaviour as they then know whose space is whose. “Once people learn how to communicate to horses through spatial awareness, it is a sweet experience. When people learn to make the horse Authorised Distributors and Service Agents for

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legendary and solving the world’s problems invariably required more than one bottle of red. Much has recently been written about Mike’s contribution. But I think a bit has been missed, perhaps the most important of all. And it’s this. Over the past 30 years New Zealand built a unique global trade strategy. It involved not just working with our nearest neighbours on bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), but doing things regionally as well, such as with South East Asia via ASEAN, and more recently, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — all the while promoting progress at the WTO. But New Zealand also learnt the hard way that at times you need to move unilaterally — removing barriers to trade within our own system, as protectionism had been shown by the early 1980s to be so damaging to our own economy. I don’t think that smart global trade strategy, so crucial in helping raise New Zealand from near bankruptcy in the early 80s to number one in the world on the Global Prosperity Index in 2016, would have lasted through successive changes of government had Mike Moore not laid the foundations for a bipartisan approach to trade liberalisation here in New Zealand when he was himself Trade Minister in the 1980s. In my experience, few other countries in the world have seen the left and right of politics so consistently aligned in this critically important policy area. Traditionally, the political left has been

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Evan Laurie has been operating Sound Drainage Services Ltd since 2005 servicing the Kaipara and Whangarei area and everywhere in between. “We specialise in septic systems, commercial and domestic drainage solutions and truck cartage for a variety of needs. From moving machinery including tractors and carting dirt as well as general cartage,” says Evan. “I have been in the industry for more than 15 years helping farmers with dam and drain cleaning, race work and keeping on top of drainage maintenance. We recommend doing these jobs before winter to keep water flowing through the property instead of across it and stormwater management. “I help lifestyle block owners with resurfacing driveways, domestic drainage and culvert installations. Irrigation is really important, and we install it correctly the first time. Don’t try and cut corners by doing it yourself, have the experts come and do it for you. “Sound Drainage Services Ltd also offer new domestic AES septic systems that are a secondary treatment system and fit all council requirements. They work on gravity only, so you don’t need power or pumps for the standard septic tank. We are keeping things simple by going back to the old school principle rather than the high maintenance systems on offer.

“The AES system has been around since 2013 and is wastewater treatment of the highest standard. I highly recommend it for lifestyle properties and farms. “There are no mechanical parts, pumps or blowers, and it is far cheaper than the secondary systems on the market today and no chemical usage. They come with a 20-year warranty and have a low installation cost with no servicing cost and no power use for most standard installations. “If you are on the side of a hill, you have fall, so no pump is needed, which means silent operation and no alarms to sound in the middle of the night. AES has 500,000 plus systems installed worldwide and can be added to an existing septic tank for a lower-cost upgrade. “It is proven to be 10 times better than a New Zealand secondary wastewater treatment system.” The AES on-site domestic wastewater treatment units comply with Australian and New Zealand standards 1546/3 2008. For more information call Evan on 021 499 492.

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Marcus Bracey is the owner of, and hands-on builder for the Northland Stonewood Homes Franchise. With many years of home building experience under his belt, his knowledge of the industry and attention to detail is evident in every home he builds. “My philosophy has always been to treat every house I have built as if it were my own,” he says. Marcus is involved in every build and many of his homes have gone on to achieve success in the Master Builders House of the Year Awards, including recent category and gold awards. Stonewood Homes Whangarei are a small dedicated team and pride themselves on their good relationship with clients, many of whom are “Building at Marsden Cove, or wherever, repeat. As well as having a wide range of plans available for perusal, I have no hesitation recommending which can be customised to suit the individual, clients can also Stonewood’s Whangarei. They have approach the team with their own design ideas. Every care is made embraced my ideas to design a bespoke to make sure that your build is everything you’re hoping for. Working version based around two of their standard with clients to achieve their dream home is what sets Stonewood designs. The finished house is exceptional, apart, and the results speak for themselves. fully meeting our expectations. It is a View the Marsden Cove Stonewood show home at pleasure to see such attention to detail in this 60 Stace Hopper Drive, Marsden Cove Thursday–Sunday day and age.” Joe & Cheryl (May 2019) from 11am–3pm or by appointment.

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No Pumps = No Power No Servicing = No Outgoing Costs 20 yr warranty = Put it in & forget it! Sound Drainage Services Ltd can provide: • registered drainlayers • secondary treatment septic systems • domestic and commercial drainage • sewer connections • farm drainage • house site and driveway excavations • retaining walls • drilled holes up to 600mm in diameter • 2.5 tonne, 5 tonne and 12 tonne digger hire • 8 wheeler transporter • 6 wheeler trucks

Sound Drainage Services Ltd Evan Laurie 021 499 492

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Affordable home insulation Paul Toth is the owner-operator of Heatsavers Northland and specialises in the insulation of exterior walls for existing homes. “Our product is top-quality, nontoxic, no burning, sound dampening, very affordable, easily applied foam insulation,” says Paul. “I have more than 40 years’ building experience and understand the nature and structure of residential housing and the essential need for good-quality insulation. That creates a warmer, drier, healthier, safer and more valuable homes by using heatsmart insulation. “House insulation became law after 1991, so effectively more than 50 per cent of existing kiwi homes have no wall insulation, resulting in mouldy, cold, damp, drafty essentially ‘sick’ dwellings.”

New Zealand has one of the highest child asthma rates in the world, which has been attributed to the lack of insulation in older homes and InsulSmart has been available in New Zealand for more than 30 years, and proven in America and Europe for 50 years. “The water-based, non-toxic and green friendly product is widely accredited, tested and proven by the New Zealand Department of Building and Housing and EECAS, and is accepted by local councils nationwide,” says Paul. “InsulSmart is millions of tiny air cells with the consistency of shaving cream, which is pumped pre-expanded

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into drilled small holes through the cladding and dries within 20 minutes. A high-grade marine filler plugs the holes, which is then sanded, primed and painted to leave the surface as it was before. “When I came across this product four years ago, I was considering how to insulate my 1981 home without ripping off the external weatherboards, or the internal gib walls. The process takes no more than two days, and InsulSmart stays firm and dry, won’t slump or sag. The open cell technology allows the walls to breathe and sheds any exterior water ingression immediately.” An

uninsulated home loses up to 30 per cent internal heat through walls. “By retro-insulating your exterior walls, you will gain up to six degrees Celsius warmth in the winter and be cooler in the summer. You are effectively wrapping a thermal blanket around your home and saving power. It ticks code of compliance and goes on your property LIM report.” It costs under $5,000 for an average three bedroom home, and more than 17,000 kiwi homes are now enjoying multiple benefits. For a free quote phone Paul on 021 737 711.

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Earthworks, drainage, landscaping

Richard Leslie of Leslie Drainage Ltd based in Whangarei has been operating for more than 20 years offering landscaping, drainage and earthwork services. Shaun Beuker is his business partner, and Richard’s wife Karyn runs the office. “We offer all aspects of drainage from subdivision work to private domestic households, farms and businesses. We do anything whether farm or box culverts, river crossings, ponds and septic systems,” says Richard. “We are all about helping people with their earthworks, landscaping and drainage needs from Wellsford to Cape Reinga. “We create driveways, rock retaining walls, and have had some amazing results. One recent project included completely landscaping a property. The difference with the before and after photos is mind-blowing. We helped with drainage and design, added new wooden fencing, entrance gates and brand new driveways where there were none. “Our guys levelled out the ground, which was just grass and paddock and added gravel areas around the buildings and transformed the whole property into something amazing. We do so much more than only drainage. “We made a tired area look substantially modern and crafted out the nice big drive and sculptured the wall to create a stunning property entrance. We are passionate about the environment and the work we do. Whether it be residential drainage, commercial drainage, drain unblocking,

103 Mill Rd, Helensville Ph: 420 8352 Mob: 027 498 2716

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or earthworks, we go the extra mile. Having the digger means we can create dams, parking areas, retaining walls and driveways. Anything anyone needs in the way of earthworks, including redesigning to make things more easily accessible and functional. “Our team set up irrigation systems and complete general drainage work. We clear dams, ponds and drains and remove fallen trees from rivers and waterways to clear the flow. “Leslie Drainage design and install sewage treatment systems and assist

with council approval and consents. We can help with damaged or failing sewage pipes and septic systems. We get in boots and all to unblock cowshed drains and the like.” For more information call 021 0809 0752.

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Haines House Haulage Northland For more than 45-years Haines House Haulage Co Ltd has been moving buildings thanks to Rod Haines who is still actively involved in all aspects of the operation from towing buildings to foundation work, buying, selling and technical advice.

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“Rod’s experience is invaluable if you have a building or site, which is a little different than the normal,” says office manager Val. “We have a full range of houses and buildings available and our team can help select a house that is suitable for your site and within your budget. Not all of our houses are in the display yards. A lot are still on their original sites and viewings can be arranged for these options. “Here at Haines House Haulage we also purchase homes for removal. So if you have a house that you are thinking of shifting then please give us a call and see what we can do to help. “Our staff are some of the most experienced in the business, and many have been with the company for more than 20 years. “They have a wealth of experience when it comes to moving buildings and have shifted all types, including very large and difficult villas to modern style larger homes. “We have three display yards covering Auckland, Whangarei and Waipapa servicing the Northland area from the far west to the cape. If we don’t have what you need on the yard closest to

you just let us know and we will do our best to source it for you. “We supply a range of buildings including, classrooms, site offices,

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Boost farm revenue A simple way to boost dairy farm revenue is often overlooked, and that is by improving stock water quality. Kiwi farmers pay lots of attention to animal nutrition and health, but how many stop to think about the hidden effect of their farm drinking water. “Milk is 87 per cent water, so milk production is closely related to water intake. “For every litre of milk produced a cow needs to drink at least three litres of water, which equates to 150 litres of water/day for high-performers,” says director of trencher manufacturer Terrasaw Industries, Keith Fergusson. “Cattle, especially dairy cows, are sensitive to water palatability and prefer to drink clean, cool, fresh water. Research has shown that the ideal water temperature for cows is between 15C–17C — they really don’t like warm water. “Even with minor water quality problems, milk production can be down by 10–20 per cent. That is serious dollars, so how much are you losing? “Black polythene water pipe exposed to the sun gets extremely hot. In fact, you can use it for a solar hot water system. The problem is, many farms have kilometres of it running along fence lines — on the surface. “Warm water in troughs grows smelly algae and bacteria. Yuk! You wouldn’t drink it, why should your cows have to?” Keith suggests burying pipelines under the turf is a simple, permanent way to keep trough supply water cool

and palatable. It also reduces damage from stock and the sun. The portable TerraTrencher, invented by Keith on a Northland farm, was purpose-designed for quickly burying pipe. Being the world’s most portable trencher, the size of a chainsaw, it can be used freehand near fences and gateways, or wheelmounted for longer runs. It is very handy for undergating electric fence line cable. “Equipped with a state-of-theart powerhead, it is fast and can shorten a two-day job to a couple of hours. “Used widely both in New Zealand and overseas for fibreoptic cables and irrigation lines, it is finding use in dozens of other industries. “Would you believe it is also used for robotic mower control cable, transplanting palm trees, root pruning, cutting foundations, predator-proof fencing, even ice fishing in North America.” “The TT500 model is the most popular choice for agricultural and horticultural use. It digs a 40mm wide trench to a depth of Keith Fergusson with the portable TerraTrencher half a metre.” For more information, go to terrasaw. com.

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Our new Karanui showhome is now open!

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021 775 704

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March 2020

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DENTURE CARE We offer a full denture service • Repairs • Relines • Remakes

COLLIER & JONES CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIANS Clinton Collier 114a Bank Street, Whangarei • Mobile: 021 634 750 Email: cojo@maxnet.co.nz

Phone 09 438 8076

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HOW A DENTURE SPECIALIST OVERCOMES THE PROBLEMS PEOPLE HAVE WITH THEIR CROWNS AND DENTURES • Is it possible to make high quality specialist crowns and dentures? YES YOU CAN! • Should you have to put up with uncomfortable dentures? CERTAINLY NOT! • Can dentures look like natural teeth and make you look younger? YES THEY CAN! • Can I have a partial makeover of my teeth with crowns and dentures? YES YOU CAN! • Is there an array of options including implants to suit all budgets? YES THERE IS! • If I bring this ad and name a Johnny Cash song, can I get a free consult? YES YOU CAN!

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Rural Accounting Specialists

Craig W. Gunson CA Shiralee L. McLean CA

Serving all types of business with: • Financial reporting • Taxation • Budget and forecasting • Succession & estate planning • Business structures, valuation & financing

Our aims are: • To provide realistic and practical advice • To provide up to date and accurate advice • To work with you in a friendly, relaxed and straight forward manner

Vinery Lane, Whangarei. PO Box 687, Whangarei 0140, New Zealand Tel: 09 438 1001 • Fax: 09 430 0142 • Email: admin@gunsonmclean.co.nz

We have an experienced and friendly team available at EQ8 Accounting offering a wide range of expertise and experience in the world of business and taxation.

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“At EQ8 Accounting we understand that every business situation is different and require different solutions which is why we are dedicated to providing timely and accurate solutions designed to suit each business’s needs. We work alongside you not only solving problems that may arise, but helping you reach your financial goals.”

For more information on how our expertise can benefit you please enquire now and contact us today!

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Women in business Women’s Healthcare by women for women.

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Caring for Northlander’s for 31 years Over 21,000 carried to safety Answering the call for help Locals and visitors

As a passionate flier myself I am proud to support Northland’s Rescue Helicopters I have committed to donating $500 from every rural and lifestyle property I sell to this essential life saving service* When you list with me you are helping your community

Tracy Dalzell 09 470 0960 027 535 9162 tracy.dalzell@bayleys.co.nz

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CARRYING ON A TRADITION OF QUALITY The Fannon’s name has been a fixture of the main street in Dargaville for so long that the town just wouldn’t be the same without it. Generations of locals have turned to this traditional and elegant menswear outfitters, seeking sartorial advice and something for all occasions.

Riverside Women’s Healthcare in Vigour Clinic, next to Kensington Hospital, has a long established reputation for excellence and the highest level of patient care. Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Rachel Moss offers a private service dealing with most aspects of women’s health. She has 34 years’ experience in gynaecology, having trained in the UK, but has been based in New Zealand for 28 years, and in Whangarei for 23 years. She allows ample consultation time in order to explore all issues and try and get to the root causes of her patients’ problems. She endeavours to empower women with the information required to make informed choices as to the types of treatment they feel is right for them. The common types of problems for which women consult with her are: troublesome or abnormal bleeding which is bleeding between periods, after intercourse or after the menopause; other menopause concerns; abnormal smears; chronic pelvic pain; vulval pain, vulval itching or rashes; and fertility issues. She also sees women for routine well woman checks, including routine smears. We also have on board Shelley Solomon: pelvic floor physiotherapist, Maria Rotella: clinical psychologist, Anna Cherry: acupuncturist and Pauline AllanDownes: reflexology.

RIVERSIDE WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE For more information contact: Dr Rachel Moss, Specialist Gynaecologist

Riverside Women’s Healthcare, Vigour Clinic, 10 Islington St, Kensington, Whangarei 0112 Phone 09 459 1739 • Email: info@riverwomen.nz

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Entrepreneurial owner Kate Smith has been joined by Eunice Karpuk to make up the team who are improving local men’s wardrobes, one style choice at a time. The pair are happy to help people find what they are looking for. Helping their clients from far and wide, putting them in the seasons newest fashion. Kate and Eunice are known for their good old fashioned service and attention to detail.

It’s the best of the old and the new, and these women in business are dedicated to making Northland look sharp.

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52 Victoria St Dargaville

09 439 8946

KATHY CURTLING 021 066 9064

TRACEY PADDISON 027 636 5198

RURAL AND RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS (TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE) 09 425 7889 W: WARKWORTH.HARCOURTS.CO.NZ E: WARKWORK@HARCOURTS.CO.NZ 21 QUEENS STREET, WARKWORTH

March 2020

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0.6kW

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Available for instore purchases only until 31/03/2020. Minimum spend $299 and over. ^Lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. ^24 months interest free is available on Flexi Payment Plans & Flexi Payment Purchases for instore purchases until 31/03/2020. Minimum spend $299 Annual Account Fee of $50 applies. New Cardholder fee - $55 Establishment. Existing Cardholder fee - $35 Advance. Minimum payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Standard Interest Rate, currently 25.99% p.a or 22.95% p.a. (depending on your card) applies to any outstanding balance at end of interest free period. Lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. Rate and fees correct as at date of publication, subject to change. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

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that is tender because it cooks faster, and the well-marbled meat, in the opinion of many connoisseurs, is better-tasting than grain-fed beef. Zest Biotech has developed a pasture spray, Biozest, that is reported to significantly increase pasture productivity. Louise and Neville Williams, certified organic dairy farmers and Ballance Farm Environmental Awards winners in Karapiro, did a trial on baleage. The Biozest treated paddocks produced 13 bales a hectare on average, the untreated control paddocks averaged

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Northland’s dairy industry best Whangarei farmers Charlie and Emma Adair were named the 2020 Northland Share Farmers of the Year, Sheena Waru of Opuawhanga the Northland Dairy Manager of the Year and Poutama Toto of Okaihau taking the Northland Dairy Trainee of the Year title at the region’s annual awards dinner in Whangarei on March 7.

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The Adairs were runners-up in the same category last year and believe the awards programme allowed them to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their business. In 2015 the couple moved to New Zealand from the UK where Charlie managed a 300-cow dairy farm. Runners-up in the Northland Share Farmer of the Year category were first-time entrants Hamish and Ella Ferguson from Okaihau and third place went to Jose Hamber and Kirby Wilson from Helensville. Sheena Waru is assistant manager of Chris and Jane Mitchell’s 195ha property, milking 520 cows. She entered the awards to step out of her comfort zone, take a risk and make the most of the challenge. Wellsford farm manager Fred Hohaia was runner-up in the Dairy Manager category. Poutama Toto is a farm assistant on Terence and Suzanne Brocx’s 450-cow, 171ha property. He was runner-up in the 2019 Northland Dairy Trainee category and chose farming as a career because he enjoys being hands-on, working outdoors and hard work. Runner-up was Reed

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Baker who is a farm assistant from Dargaville and Kaiwaka’s Tipene Hape was third. The Northland Dairy Industry Awards field day will be held on March 30 at 318 Puketitoi Road, Purua, Whangarei S/N 13241, where Northland Share

Farmers of the Year Charlie and Emma contract milk, beginning at 10.30am. Also presenting at the field day will be Sheena and Poutama. Further details on the winners and the field day can be found at dairyindustryawards.co.nz.

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The ‘wizard’ vs the farmboy by Andy Bryenton

One was called the ‘Wizard of Menlo Park’ thanks to his inventions, which transformed modern society. The other was a farmer’s son from Pahiatua. When the pair faced off over creating a new way to milk cows, all the smart money was on Thomas Alva Edison, enthroned as the ‘new Isaac Newton’, friend of industrialists Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. However, the smart money would have lost. In turn-of-the-1900s Wairarapa, machinery was becoming a bigger part of farming. The leather belts, steam engines and turning wheels of wool processing machinery, and the shuttle ploughs and timber mills, which ran off traction engines fascinated young Norman Daysh. He knew that others had been trying to perfect a milking machine for some time. Previous attempts had all been made by engineers and scientists who did not have his practical experience. As a Kiwi farmhand, Norman was all too familiar with milking cows, and he knew that contraptions that hurt or scared the animals would be useless in the shed. Thomas Edison had fixed his sights on various designs, in an attempt to do for dairy what others had done before him for grain with the combine harvester. The inventor of the record player and the light bulb examined ideas with rollers,

gripping automaton ‘hands’, pulsators and many other concepts. None was practical in the reality of the farmyard, where complicated machines could be kicked to pieces or contaminated with dirt, and anything that spooked the cattle would cause more harm than good. Contraptions with belts, springs and tanks for the cow to wear were rejected out of hand. Enter Daisy, the first cow to experience a modern milking machine. In the farm kitchen of Norman Daysh, this pioneering animal was the test subject for his final development. It was a milking machine of the kind we know today, vacuum-powered, with cups that mimic the action of a suckling calf. Daysh took out a swathe of patents, then set off for New York, where the DeLaval company accepted his idea with open arms. They have been quoted as saying that “What Norman

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BERTI TSB 200 MULCHER ............ $5,000

2017 CAN AM DEFENDER HD8 ............... ................................................ $14,347

FIELDMASTER GMM230 TOPPER .................................................. $6,900

FIELDMASTER GMM270 TOPPER . $6,900

1998 KAWASAKI KLF300B ATV ... $1,500

WEBCO SILAGE WAGON ................................... ARRIVING SOON

CASE IH MAXXUM 140 TRACTOR ........... ................................... ARRIVING SOON

All prices exclude gst

PH 408 0670 or Evan 027 481 2188 FX 408 2949 • North Road Kaitaia

EM sales@kaitaiatractors.co.nz • www.kaitaiatractors.co.nz

The tiny, innovative Goupil G4 is being brought to NZ — an all-electric mini truck with modular uses

which UTV side-by-sides manage, this tiny truck is made to be modular, with many different rear-tray cargo fit-outs. That means hauling tools and equipment in a closed workplace like a vineyard, resort homestay or fruit orchard can be switched out for a power sprayer quite easily. There’s even the option for a fully refrigerated ‘backpack’ turning the G4 into a small chiller truck to take goods to the local farmers market or to be dropped off at a central processing hub. Goupil’s latest (the French company spent 15 years refining the preceding G3 into what we see today) may not

have flat out speed like a Tesla, but it makes up for this with two aspects that viticulture and fruit growers may appreciate a little more. Firstly, it can carry 1,200 kilograms, and secondly, while its cab can accommodate two adults, it’s still only 1.2 metres wide. It means that you can now fit a zeroemissions small truck down narrow lanes that were only accessible to a quad before. Also, unlike many small vehicles of its kind, it can wear a number plate, even if its top speed is more suited for country byways and city neighbourhoods than the open motorway.

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES March 2020

Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings

Harrison Water Ram Pumps 4 Models

Pump water on your farm or to your house 24/7 NO Electricity Bills.

Also Available Solar Water Pumps (No Batteries)

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263

15-2 0mm $895 prices froMmodel .0

0 Inc

Enquiries: harrisons@actrix.co.nz, Ph 027 483 9996 John or 022 059 5166

WELLSFORD SALE MONDAYS 12:00pm - Store Cattle

Andrew Simpson

Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Weaner

TUESDAYS 11:00am - Sheep 12:00pm - Prime Cattle

Your Carrfields Agent for Kaipara/Rodney area

Steers | Bulls | Heifers | Boners

CONTACT Andrew Simpson

. GST

11:00am - Calves (seasonal) 12:00pm - Dairy (seasonal)

PH 027 449 1228 EMAIL andrewsimpson.ns@hotmail.com

BEEF / DAIRY / SHEEP 100% NZ owned

ATJ

DARGAVILLE SALE THURSDAYS 11:30am - Feeder Calves 12:30pm - Store Cattle

NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc

110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth

Phone now for pricing and bookings.

Dempster Digger s Ltd

PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz

IES CONSTRUCTION LTD. CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION • • • •

Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins

PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz

Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz

www.animalherbs.co.nz

* House Wash

A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals

* Gutter Clean

* Concrete Clean

We courier to your door!

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)

• 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

All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!

Ph 09 432 0820

Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

* Roof Treatments aaron@washrite.co.nz

* Cowshed Wash

022 438 8838

NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793 For Sale

For Sale

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.

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 MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Ph 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranchsliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Ph 0800 10 98 77. CHICKEN MANURE for sale in bulk or small lots - $20 cubic metre plus freight call 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458.

Grazing GRAZING AVAILABLE from 1st May 2020 to 1st May 2021 for 60 R2 $8.5/head, at Titoki. Also, winter grazing for 80 cows $15/head from 1st May 2020. Phone Eric on 027 370 6899.

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DAYS A YEAR

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HIGH SPEED HELICOPTERS

YOUR CONTRIBUTION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE ELECTRICITY RESCUE HELICOPTERS OF NORTHLAND, A SERVICE MANAGED BY NORTHLAND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRUST. HELP KEEP OUR EMERGENCY RESCUE HELICOPTERS IN THE AIR, SUPPLYING AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES, MEDICAL FLIGHTS AND SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES TO NORTHLAND.

March 2020

NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

NOW WITH FREE CAB KIT

KAWASAKI STRONG.

OEM ROOF

+ WINDSCREEN

TO GET THE JOB DONE.

SIDE BY SIDE CAPABILITY AT ATV VALUE. FROM ONLY $14,344 GST

PLUS

PURCHASE A MULE SX BIGFOOT OR MULE PRO-MX BETWEEN 1ST FEBRUARY AND 30 APRIL 2020 AND RECEIVE A FREE OEM CAB KIT SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY OR VISIT

www.kawasaki.co.nz

$13,039 KX450 $1,956 GST

$14,995

INCL GST

AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING KAWASAKI DEALERS. NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. OFFER INCLUDES GENUINE ROOF AND WINDSCREEN WHILE STOCKS LAST. OFFER ENDS 30 APRIL 2020.

$8,173

$6,343

KLX300R

STOCKMAN

$1,226 GST

$952 GST

$9,399 INCLGST

$7,295

INCL GST

$6,952

$5,609

KLX230R

KLX140G

$1,043 GST

$7,995 INCLGST

$841 GST

$6,450 INCLGST

$4,774 KLX140

$3,696 KLX110L

$716 GST

$5,490

INCL GST

$3,474

$554 GST

KLX110

$4,250 INCLGST

$3,995 INCLGST

$521 GST

AUTO CLUTCH

MANUAL CLUTCH

LIGHTWEIGHT NEW FOR 2020

NEW FOR 2020

ELECTRIC START HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LAUNCH CONTROL

ELECTRIC START MX STYLE BRAKES NIMBLE BUSH WEAPON

DARGAVILLE

THE BOSSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BIKE DOHC 250CC 4 STROKE BUILT FOR NZ FARMS LIGHTEST IN CLASS

ELECTRIC START GREAT LEARNER LOW MAINTENANCE FREE LOWERING LINK

ELECTRIC START FULL SIZE WHEELS DISC BRAKES

ROBUST ELECTRIC START MX STYLING GREAT SUSPENSION

LOWERING LINK AVAILABLE

KAIWAKA

Warkworth Motorcycles Kaiwaka - 1916 SH 1 | 09 431 2123

HIKURANGI

KAIKOHE

WARKWORTH

WHANGAREI

Rob Titter Farm Services - 55 Station Rd E | 09 401 1774

Warkworth Motorcycles - 22 Whitaker Rd | 09 425 8535 SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY OR VISIT

www.kawasaki.co.nz

4-STROKE THOTTLE STOP LOWER SEAT HEIGHT

LOWERING LINK AVAILABLE

C A Motorcycles - 104 Jervois St Dargaville | 09 439 0170 Rouse Motorcycles - 1 King St | 09 433 8471

ELECTRIC START LEARN CLUTCH USE TALLER SEAT HEIGHT

Shaw Motorcycles - 111 Cameron Street | 09 438 1183

PURCHASE A NEW 2020 KX450 BETWEEN 1ST JANUARY 2020 AND 31ST MARCH 2020 AND RECEIVE A KAWASAKI PIT TENT, POLISPORT FOLDING BIKE STAND AND 100% RACECRAFT GOGGLES. ITEMS MAY DIFFER FROM THAT SHOWN. AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING KAWASAKI DEALERS. NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. WHILE STOCKS LAST.