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Tui and Riroriro call from trees at the Waima River, Hokianga, where Jan and Kevin O’Boyle are developing a wildlife habitat while living self sufficiently.
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hey’re gaining satisfaction from returning land to forest and reestablishing a generative wetland. Looking through poplars to young kauri, Jan admits, “Some days we ask ourselves, did we do all this?� The O’Boyles would visit Hokianga on holidays. “We kept coming back here. We were looking for 10 acres and ended up with 30 — but it had everything we wanted,� Jan explains. They bought their land in 1990. Their home — a moved on
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Collaboration the key for Tanekaha’s Smith family BY CYNTHIA MATTHEWS
Ben Smith is the fourth generation of a family who has fought flood and drought at their farm on the Hikurangi swamp, Tanekaha, north of Whangarei.
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which irrigates 88 ha in summer. It’s also the family’s swimming spot. The dam has tourist recreation potential as well as hosting wildlife such as Grebe Ducks. Ngati Hine Iwi has released thousands of eels into the dam as part of their repatriating the species into the Northern Kaipara. Edwin ‘finished at the shed’ three years ago and lends considerable energy to the Tanekaha Community Pest Control Programme. Every landowner on the Smiths’ road has joined in. The group traps 800 ha of the Kaipara catchment. Kiwi, dabchick, kukupa, fantail, and robin as well as tuna, frogs and fish have all benefited from this effort. The Smiths’ have first hand appreciation of the results — kiwi are back on the Smiths’ farm where Ben says the family sees them feeding and following the cows around.
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Finalists competing for Northland Dairy Awards
by Colin Patterson
The countdown is on for the finalists in the 2014 Northland Dairy Industry Awards. Regional co-convenor Donna Griggs says the winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Copthorne Hotel in Waitangi on March 26. Mrs Griggs says the region received 41 entries, including eight competing in the Northland Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, 12 entered in the Northland Farm Manager of the Year and 21 entered in the Northland Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions. “We are really pleased with the level of interest we received in the awards this year and the calibre of our entrants. It’s going to be interesting to see who comes out on top.” The Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors Westpac, DairyNZ, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Fonterra, Honda Motorcycles
NZ, LIC, Meridian Energy, Ravensdown, RD1, Triplejump, along with industry partner Primary ITO (formerly AgITO). “The dinner is always a great night. It is fun to get dressed up and to celebrate the achievements of some really capable and promising talent in our industry,” says Mrs Griggs. The three Northland title winners will progress to the national finals to be held in Auckland in May. The Northland Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year finalists are: Nick & Cherie Bishop, Te Kopuru Grant & Danielle Petterd, Okaihau Lance & Stephanie Oliver, Okaihau Peter & Jessica Worsell, Kaiwaka Jason Fife & Charlie Land, Kaitaia. The Northland Farm Manager of the Year finalists are:
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Shane Cooper, Kaitaia Durin Blakeborough, Kaitaia Karla Frost, Dargaville Mike & Donna Carroll, Poroti (west Whangarei) • Binod Kumar, Riponui (north west Whangarei) • Luke Boylan, Riponui (north west Whangarei)
The Northland Dairy Trainee of the Year finalists are: • Quintin Allkema, Kokopu • Elliot Nelson, Riponui • Matthew Snedden, Kerikeri • William Lumbus, Wellsford • Lui Peti, Otaikarangi • Mike Jensen, Kerikeri
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There are some basic rules for the games, and these include: • The relationship with your horse comes first and foremost (no points awarded if force is used); • # Horses are not to be hit with the ‘carrot stick, savvy string or rope’; The full rules list is comprehensive and may be obtained alomg with application forms at www.animalherbs.co.nz/ html/NorthlandHorsemanshipGames.htm “The objective of the games is to challenge riders and their relationship with their horse in a safe supportive environment as well as create an opportunity to meet others who share a love for natural horsemanship,” says Leanne. “The morning will be made up of games on the ground with games on horseback after lunch. There will be demonstrations by professional horse people showcasing their talents before and after lunch and in the afternoon with times to be advertised, and prizegiving will be held once all the games are completed, about 3pm.“ Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judge to those who successfully complete the games at the level attempted. There will also be special prizes and prizes for the most points awarded at each level and overall. In all there are seven games which will run consecutively.
Being safe on the farm or at work is good for business ACC WORKPLACE SAFETY DISCOUNT Animals, machinery and equipment can all do damage on the farm, but by planning ahead and taking a bit more care you can avoid some of the common injuries that can occur in your day–to-day activities. It’s a fact: A safe and healthy workplace is one of the keys to business success. By establishing good health and safety practices while you work you’re likely to have fewer business disruptions and the costs associated with these.
You’ll also help to reduce the sometimes serious impacts of injury on any employees, families and the wider community. You could also qualify for ACC’s Workplace Safety Discount programme. The Workplace Safety Discount programme recognises self employed and small to medium businesses that have implemented effective health and safety systems and practices in their place of work. And, if you qualify, you’ll receive a 10% reduction in your ACC work cover levies.
In order to be eligible for an ACC Workplace Safety Discount, your annual payroll must be $537,000 (or less) OR you employ no more than ten full-time equivalent staff. You must also have a staff member experienced in workplace safety, and you may be required to complete a phone or on-site safety audit of your place of work.
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Built for a hard day’s work There’s a war on for the attention of Kiwi farmers, and it’s one which takes no prisoners. At Northland’s Field Days recently the battle lines were clearly apparent — in one camp, the trusty and time-honoured ATV quad bike, and in the other, the rising force of the side-by-side UTV. Both have their unique points. Both are designed to tackle tough offroad terrain, and pack in a load of men, machinery and tools for all kinds of jobs around the farm. It’s an engineering argument which Polaris have been listening to closely. Their Sportsman quad bikes and Ranger UTVs both sell well here, and recent visits by Polaris designers to these shores have given rise to the Ranger 570 HD — a tougher side-by-side for agricultural use. But the boys in the Polaris backroom haven’t stopped there. They have developed new machines to bridge the gap, starting with the singleseater, fully roll caged Ace, and now following this up with the first quad bike designed from the ground up for New Zealand and Australian demands. Like our other unique antipodean auto it’s called the Ute. But this is no big flat decked truck. The Polaris Ute begins with the template of a Sportsman ATV quad, then beefs it up to handle the hard knocks of farming life. Independent suspension all round improves handling, while a wide, balanced stance keeps the centre of gravity manageable, even with the
addition of a large tipping rear tray. The Ute features advanced engine and gearbox management systems which kick into all-wheel drive when it’s needed, and also allow for a hill descent mode like that seen on bigger ‘cousins’ like the Land Rover Discovery. Even fully laden (with an impressive 550kg towing weight and 180kg in the tipper) the Ute can handle steep surfaces safely. Even better, this new breed of ATV comes with the popular, powerful engine from the Ranger 570 HD, transplanted in to offer serious grunt. The Ranger itself is no slouch, so expect torque and pickup aplenty when the Ute’s throttle is given a nudge! If the Ace was Polaris Industry’s way of bridging the gap from UTVs like their powerful RZR down to the size of a quad, the Ute is their way of pushing the tried and true quad bike formula up into the middle ground — a great option for farmers who want the safety and power of a side-by-side but who don’t necessarily have passengers to take with them on every job. With heightened awareness of safety on farms, the addition of SUVstyle traction and hill descent systems, combined with the added functionality of a tipping deck and maximum towing power may make the Ute a potent combination for farm owners looking to gear up their sharemilkers as well.
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Technology whose time has come There was a time — not so long ago, in the greater scheme of things — when so called ‘alternative energy’ technologies were consigned to the fringes of accepted building practice. At field days and trade shows one could see the evangelists of solar and wind power bravely weathering the opprobrium of the allegedly more enlightened, condemned as dreamers or worse, as ‘hippies’ with more ecological concern than financial sense. How they must be laughing now. Solar and wind power have become more than just mainstream — solar, at least, is very close to becoming a musthave fixture on new homes. Better technology means that modern solar panels last longer, produce more power and more heat, and even need less upkeep when bolted into place on your roof. Far from the ugly giant drums and banks of yesteryear, there are systems around these days which actually look good in place. Part of the reason for this seachange may indeed be the march of progress. Better panels, better bearings and generators for windmills, and better controlling devices make for more efficiency, turning the economic argument on its head. Unquestionably,
the planet needs all the help it can get as well, with news of global warming and pollution reaching us in larger volumes than ever. But it’s cold hard finance which has spurred most adopters of this technology on. In an electricity market governed by laissez-faire capitalist philosophy, energy prices have spiralled out of control. Privatisation and deregulation have changed the game, with recent asset sales controversies bringing the price increases of recent years into sharp focus. Farmers, in particular, have been forced to seek alternatives, because farmers are above all business people, looking to secure the viability of their endeavours. Solar hot water heaters for dairy sheds are popping up all over Northland as the arithmetic of sunshine hours versus cold hard cash plays out. In Europe, where the average sunshine figures lag behind those of northern New Zealand, solar power
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primarily all about the condition of the pipes which bear the brunt of immense pressure. Any cracking or perishing should be dealt with right away. Rust attacks all steel and iron surfaces, but chemical and physical means exist to combat it very effectively. The ultimate solution for rusted machinery is to have it sand or bead blasted back to bare metal, and re-coated in tough new paint. Sometimes this seasonal ‘taking stock’ reveals that it's time to put some time-worn piece of equipment out to pasture forever. Certainly, the recent Field Days has left farmers spoiled for choice with the range of replacements at their disposal. If you're contemplating mending the same wheezing quad bike or unreliable tractor for the hundredth time, it's worth
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Despite scares and alarms around milk products in China, the fact remains that demand for New Zealand protein imports has been rising fast and a recent visit by a Chinese government official has given some indications as to why. China’s Deputy Head of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, Chen Xiwen, met with Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy to discuss the background in which New Zealand dairy exports to China rose 79% to NZ$4.7 billion in 2013 and milk powder exports doubled to NZ$4 billion. Mr Chen attributed the huge growth to a wealthier Chinese marketplace that has outstripped the production of food in the country — despite the fact that has doubled in the last 35 years. With the county’s population increasing by seven million births a years, imports are expected to be a basic necessity for at least the next decade.
China’s population was not only growing, but getting richer and more urban, which meant demand for animal protein was growing quickly. “We don’t have the ability to match that demand,” Mr Chen said through an interpreter, adding that China imported two million tonnes of dairy products last year “and a significant proportion of that is milk powder, and the majority of that is from New Zealand.” In 2013, 46 per cent, of New Zealand’s milk powder exports went to China. New Zealand ran a trade surplus of $523 million in December, according to Statistics NZ figures.
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Hoof Print with Fred Hoekstra
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Following on from my earlier articles on tools, this month I would like to talk about angle grinders and discs. The angle grinder is becoming increasingly popular for hoof trimming and I am often asked for my opinion about it. If it wasn’t for the angle grinder we would walk around with RSI. It does make the job easier and quicker, but there are a few things to be aware of. There are still people who use normal grinding discs meant for steel on hooves instead of the correct specialised discs. I am sure you wouldn’t use a hoof disc
on steel — therefore you shouldn’t use a steel cutting disc on a hoof. The cutting disc will clog up very quickly and overheat the hoof (this is where the burning smell comes from), which causes damage to the live tissue of the hoof, and that is not our aim. There is a range of discs available on the market made especially for hooves, yet I can appreciate that it may still seem like a daunting task to decide on the right one for you. Let’s have a look at some of those discs and what their pro’s and con’s are. The cheapest disc that we stock is the Wopa grain disc. Obviously, the price is their biggest pro. It is an effective disc and will last for a good number of cows. Most people who use them tell me that they last for at least a year. The disc looks like a really coarse sand paper and many people think that it must be very aggressive. In this case looks are deceiving. It is not too aggressive but because of the way they are made it can lose some bits of grit as you work with it. This may unbalance the disc which will make it vibrate slightly. Another disc we stock is
the one made by Demotec in Germany. This is an aluminium disc with seven little carbon blades in it. I was very impressed with this disc when I tried it out. It would be too slow for us as professionals dealing daily with large numbers of cows, to work with, but for a farmer it is ideal. It is a very well-balanced disc which leaves a nice clean smooth surface on the hoof. This makes it easier for the trimmer to see what he or she is dealing with. This disc is about $80 dearer than the grain disc, but the great thing about them is that you can turn the blades around as they have two sharp sides to them. When both sides of all seven blades have been used you can replace the blades rather than the whole disc. This makes the disc more costeffective in the long run. The last disc I want to mention is the disc that we as full-time trimmers use. It is a professional disc that is available in aluminium and titanium. We would be very reluctant to recommend this disc to a farmer. It is very aggressive when the blades are sharp and I could almost guarantee that you would lose a cow
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DairyNZ’s research head set to semi-retire DairyNZ’s chief scientist Dr Eric Hillerton has decided to semi-retire later this year. Dr Hillerton’s early research career was spent at the University of Reading and the National Institute for Research in Dairying in the United Kingdom. He took on the chief scientist position with Dexcel (now DairyNZ) in 2006 after five years working as the principal scientist at the Institute for Animal Health. He said one of the most rewarding parts of being a scientist with DairyNZ is the direct involvement with dairy farmers, understanding the real problems on farms and helping develop solutions and new technologies. “Much of the value of that science lies in taking research and knowledge directly to farmers, and testing how to apply and transfer innovative technologies and solutions.” Dr Hillerton said there have been many highlights during his time with DairyNZ. “I am especially proud of the quality of the scientific research at DairyNZ, which has become outstanding. We now have top scientists here who are truly world-leading. An example is our work identifying genetics involved in feed conversion efficiency by dairy cows.” That work was recognised recently with a gold status awarded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and a Kudos award (Hamilton Science Excellence Awards). DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle said Dr Hillerton has made a great contribution to the New Zealand dairy industry over the past seven years. “Eric has driven a significant improvement in science quality and output, and his relentless focus has had real benefits for farmers.” Following his plans to semi-retire in July, Dr Hillerton will continue to contribute to New Zealand dairy farming through various projects.
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For most Northlanders, the region’s beaches rank among the highlights of living here. Farmers are in a unique position to appreciate that beaches are not only a treasured playground for activities such as swimming, sunbathing, fishing and surfing — but also serve an important purpose. Sand dunes protect land and property from the effects of the sea and the potential for increased erosion and movement of sand inland. Native sand-binding plants spinifex and pingao are vital to maintaining dune structure. They don’t completely stop direct wave erosion but can reduce wind erosion and most importantly, they help dunes recover more quickly in the wake of storms. These plants are easily damaged and killed by vehicles, horses, stock and even feet. Farmers can contribute by fencing off coastal margins to ensure that stock don’t find their way on to beaches and dunes. Pest animals, such as rabbits, possums, stoats, cats and hedgehogs, all have an impact on the beach environment, so it makes a noticeable
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Gidday readas. Well, Boss always reckind all good thangs come to a end sumtime, an afta a bluuddy good week, I gotta admit Im back wiv me feet ona ground. Well, feet ona ground jus temporary like. Wot I meen is that Boss an’ Sharlene has come back fruma Feel Daze, an Mum has gorn back ta Orkland, and things is backta normil ona proppitty — alomost. Ya remembers that I was lift in charge ofa farm, wiv Mum lookin’ after yung Sophy wiv Sharlene’s yunga sister, wile Boss an’ Sharlene was ata Feel Daze. Well, I warned yo that Boss wood get imna farmer’s beer tent wiv that Mista Gest, wot also rites a kolumn like me, an afta a few ales, Boss wood get his check book out an’ go shoppin. Well, he did, but gess wot. This time he gottit rite! Yep, Boss has come home wva bluddy big shiny quod bike!. Ina past, there’sd bin a hole lota stuff that jus’ ended up unner tha wool shed. “Lectric gate openers, and cattle beest weighers that he coodin’t work out how they workt. Stuff like that. But hoo-boy, he musta torked to that wise Mista Gest an’ got sum good advice, cos ona back ofa ute wen they
came up froma kattil stop ata end ofa drive was this big red quod. Course, Boss hada make hey wila sun shines. Least thats wot Sharlene tole him wena Boss sed ta me. “I gottit fer yoo Dog. Cos I knows yer not getting’ any yunger an’ I reckin it will save yer leggin’ it so much aroun’ tha proppitty.”
Sharlene gave a roll ofa eyes and a big snigga. “Yes DEAH, “ she sed. “Corse it’s got nuthin’ ta do wiv the fact that yer getting’ on a bit yerself!” Boss went a bit red an’ sed: “Okay, I did git it fer me AN tha Dog.” Well, tell yer wot readas, Sharlene went ina house an’ come out wiv a ole cooshin froma sofa ona porch an’ give it ta Boss. “That’s for Billy ta ride on on tray ofa quod.” Boss give me a wink. “There y’are Dog, alla comfirts eh?” Well, there wuz only wun think for it then. Boss an’ me jumped ona quod an’ headed off roun’ tha proppitty. Tell yer wot, this is livin’ readas. Up tha kattil race we wint, an on ova tha flats, then up tha limestome track ta tha main troff tank. Chekt that out, then down tha otha side to look ata troffs. Orl good. An then befor ya new it, we wuz back ova tha kill, wiv the wind wisslin in me ears ana Boss singin’ ata top of his voice. Yep readas. No wurries. Boss sumtimes get it rite. Juss one wurry. Ya reckin I needa crash helmit? More nek time. Billy
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Kaipara’s township of Ruawai will be celebrating 100 years of existence this month. A jewel in the dairy and horticultural sectors, it has also produced some very innovative personalities, but none quite like the famous Jeffs brothers who in 1959 registered their company JBL Developments Limited. They owned farms and established a number of commercial businesses including manufacturing concrete products, a panel beating business and owning a supermarket. The three Jeffs brothers, Jim the eldest, Kevin and the youngest Vaughan, were of Irish descent. Their mother Cassie and their father Ned Jeffs raised a very close-knit Catholic family. All three inherited a family characteristic, an engaging lopsided smile, a twinkle in the eye and a smile to win friends with. Recently Vaughan Jeffs passed away. Brothers Jim and Kevin passed away some years ago. By the early 1960s, construction had become the major part of the Jeffs’ business, they were dotting the surrounding district with their milking sheds, barns and commercial buildings and the profits grew. The Jeffs in the early 1960s were major suppliers to the Ruawai Dairy Company. Jim Jeffs and fellow supporters became involved in the Ruawai Dairy Company issue whereby they
actively sought amalgamation with the neighbouring Northern Wairoa Dairy Company. Their campaign sought relief through the Courts right up to the Privy Council and at the time the Ruawai area was split into two camps. The suppliers on the Pouto Peninsula were re-zoned to the Northern Wairoa Dairy Company in 1963. Jim Jeffs was the ideas man, but he described Kevin his brother as the pioneer of the family. Whenever a new project was launched, Kevin was sent in first to establish it. The Jeffs in 1965 started establishing businesses in Auckland. Vaughan stayed in Northland looking after the home front, until he moved to Auckland in 1967. In Auckland they established a large fishing venture in downtown Auckland and built a number of modern fishing trawlers. They established a large building company called JBLSargent Construction Ltd, building and constructing office blocks and introduced the leaseback principal of attracting a tenant and then selling the whole package off to a willing buyer. In those days New Zealand was not a free market economy. On 2 May 1972
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Historic club hosts modern contest by Paul Campbell
Sharks and stingrays are on the catch list in a newly launched fishing contest set for the Kaipara Harbour on April 12. The venerable Pahi Regatta Club, founded by pioneer farmers and Kaipara sailors more than a century ago, has resurrected the contest and prizes are on offer for the two aforementioned species as well as the usual snapper, kahawai and gurnard. The entire harbour is the fishing ground. “We have a real innovation for the contest too,” says club secretary Leah Greenall. “We are going to release ten duck decoys down the harbour, and you can enter the hunt for these. Bring one back to the Pahi Clubrooms where the weighin is at 4pm and be in for a great prize, in addition to perhaps winning another for a good fish catch.” The Pahi Regatta Club dates back to the days when the first Europeans set foot ashore there. Pahi was a bustling camp settlement as those who arrived with the Albertlanders waited here for news of farmland blocks being surveyed for them in Paparoa. An account from the time paints a vivid picture of those early days. “The lovely spring of 1862 was a taste of favours to come in New Zealand’s
Pahi fishing enthusiast Gary ‘Gravey’ Greaves will be hoping for a similar catch in the big contest on April 12
genial climate,’ wrote Albertland contemporary, Sir Henry Brett. ‘Hence the stay at Pahi was in many ways pleasant. The account goes on to say living at Pahi was at least cheap, ‘with the river abounding in, fish’. It also goes on to list settler’s names — names which still pepper the local telephone book in 2014.
‘On the Pahi River were six pioneers — Messrs Barton, Copley, Cockayne, Sheaf, Haynes and Henry Little … Messrs G Tibbets, R Fenwick, Busby and Bullen took up neighbouring holdings’. One thing is almost certain — there will be many pioneer family descendants out on the harbour angling for a prize as the fishing contest kicks off at 7am on April 12.
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Growing dynamic leadership skills with rural by Joanne Speechly
Eleven rural women have recently spent a whirlwind three days in the capital, attending a Rural Women New Zealand leadership course especially designed for women living in rural communities. “The course opened up many opportunities for enhancing our leadership skills and gave us the information we need to make our voices heard,” said attendee Debbie Evans, who has been an independent member of Rural Women for two years. The CEO of Kaipara Community Health Trust, Northland District Health Board member and parttime dairy farmer added, “Yes, we are inspired by the Margaret Thatchers of this world but we are also inspired by our grandfathers, our neighbours and those who lead by example. “We are surrounded Eleven Rural Women New Zealand members attended the Growing Dynamic Leadership course in Wellington, which included a visit to the Beehive by people everyday in our rural communities, who just roll their sleeves up raised the question to the Labour Party around and get the job done. They don’t necessarily put adopting the Habitat for Humanity Housing Model their hands up and say ‘Hey — I’m a leader’ but to increase housing stock. when they turn around, they are being followed Ministry of Social Development representatives and supported by a whole community — that is a also spoke about its collaboration with RWNZ to definition of being a leader.” raise awareness about family violence and how to Next Business Woman of the Year 2013 and get help through their letterbox sticker campaign. founder of the Agri-Women’s Development Trust, “We have to acknowledge that there is violence Lindy Nelson, launched the first day of the in every community in all its forms, from bullying to programme, exploring what makes an effective physical abuse. The It’s OK to Ask For Help sticker leader, how to influence others and the importance programme is a silent way to let people know we of networks both within the organisation and in the care and where they can go to for help. broader rural sector. “The helpline number is 0800 456 450 or visit Attendees had the opportunity to meet members www.areyouok.co.nz.” of both the Labour and National Parties’ Women's For more information about Rural Women Caucus and to observe Parliament in action. Debbie New Zealand, their campaigns and how to get took the opportunity to highlight the significance involved go to www.ruralwomen.org.nz or phone rural hospitals play in our communities and also 04 473 5524.
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in forestry, the discerning Nokian men gave their new Forest Kings a big pass mark. Stumps, jagged, shattered rocks, hilly terrain and the notoriously ‘un-gentle’ touch of our hard-working loggers had not made a massive impact on the tough-as-nails tyres, with bare millimetres of tread depleted. This is all set to mean less punctures, less downtime, and less expenditure for forestry bosses who opt for Nokian tyres in years to come. In forestry, a flat tyre is more than just a nuisance — it represents tens of thousands of dollars of lost revenue, as a whole chain of men and machines are stalled waiting. Even with Gas and Tyre Services standing by 24/7 on call, it’s a situation most loggers would rather avoid! Nokian’s representatives may now be confident that their new tyres have stood up to the hardest knocks in the forestry world. Gas and Tyre Services are pleased to have been part of this intensive trial, which has helped deliver a product to the international forestry industry
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which will boost performance for years to come. They are happy to announce that Nokian Forest King tyres have now moved from being a prototype to full production — and that they are available here from Gas and Tyre Services in both Dargaville and Kaitaia. While Finland may seem like a remote, far flung corner of the world to us here in New Zealand, the lessons learned in the punishing area of our hilly forests will be put into practice there, then exported to the world. In the future, agricultural tyres, truck tyres and even the tyres for your family car may make use of Nokian’s research to last longer and handle tougher conditions. Nokian’s name comes from a place which, while geographically unfamiliar
to many, is already definitely on the map. Both the tyre producers and electronics giant Nokia come from the same municipality in southern Finland — indeed, from the same town where, in 1865, Fredrik Idestam established a timber mill. In relative isolation, two of the biggest concerns for Idestam and his men must have been the viability of their machines and communications. It’s no coincidence that Nokian and Nokia came from this pioneering beginning to achieve dominance in their chosen industries. There’s nothing, after all, like a difficult start to teach the lesson that innovation and constant development are the key to lasting success. Nokian’s Forest King tyres are ample proof of this.
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A group of leading Australian commercial architects is visiting New Zealand to come up to speed with developments in the use of engineered wood in commercial buildings. “When many New Zealanders think of forestry and timber processing, they think of logs on our wharves. This unfortunately obscures the rapid progress New Zealand scientists, engineers, architects and wood processors are making with the use of engineered wood in wide-span and multistorey commercial buildings,” says NZ Wood chairman Paul Nicholls. “While Australia has some outstanding commercial buildings made from engineered wood, they don’t have the big manufacturing plants making these products like we do in New Zealand. “New Zealand wood processors have made huge investments in Glulam, laminated veneer lumber and cross
laminated timber and several of them are now investing in massive computer controlled processing centres.” University of Tasmania Professor Robert Morris-Nunn, a winner of many architectural awards, says he will focus on innovative timber engineering, using timber in ways never envisaged even 25 years ago. “Timber is a building product that is uniquely sustainable by being self-regenerative. There is now increasing interest worldwide in better understanding this resource and developing new engineering principles to make better use of it as the preferred building material. “New Zealand is at the forefront of this renaissance.”
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Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263
Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320
Harrison Water Ram Pumps
Anlyn Piling & Contracting Ltd
Pump water on your farm or to your house 24/7 NO Electricity Bills. Spec i Also Available 15-2 al Price f 5 m $ Solar Water Pumps 850. m Modeor 0 l (No Batteries) until 0 Inc . 31/0 G S 1/20 14. T Enquiries: harrisons@actrix.co.nz,
4 Models
Ph 027 483 9996 John or 022 059 5166
Whangarei
Andy Payne
• Pile Driving & Drilling • Farm & Rural Bridges • Dams • Retaining Walls • Earthmoving • Drain Cleaning • House Sites • Races & Driveways • 12 T & 5 T Diggers • 6 Wheel Tipper • Bulldozer & Sheepsfoot We dig your dirt
027 543 7244
email: anlynpiling@value.net.nz After hours & Fax 09 436 2982
NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING
Contact: Mathew Cobb 027 220 2702
Ph: (09) 404 1615 or 0800 AGRI FRM
ATS
ProPerty Maintenance & rePair
• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More
No jobRing tooAndrew small
Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750
More Milk
Better Health
Less Metabolics
110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.
Dempster Digger s Ltd
Phone now for pricing and bookings.
Adventurous Cycle Tours in
Adventurous Destinations Africa, Asia & South Pacific
info@escapeadventures.co.nz www.escapeadventures.co.nz
03 525 8783
PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz
Free parking and we don’t run late
Neil Johnson P: (09) 438 4273
phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified
FARMERS – How clean is your water?
Would you drink the water out of your troughs? Now is your best time to service your water system… Give us a call and let’s check it out.
43 years EXPERIENCE
PHONE 09 438 9103 (24HRS) CALL FREE 0800 McQUINN
0800 627 8466 148 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei
www.mcquinnpumps.co.nz
Dams • Winching • Bulldozing • Driveways House Sites • Landscaping • Earthmoving • Sub Divisions
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Northern Rural Marketplace Make Your Life easier! use our services now!
• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear
Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:
Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz
09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz
Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!
MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP
Pat’s Healing Centre
Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as
www.animalherbs.co.nz — We courier to your door!
Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)
A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals
• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Himalayan Salt Lick with and worms with WashBar products, 80+ minerals Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies Food — no grains for you and your animals
All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865
QUALITY • INTEGRITY
RO O FING SP EC IAL ISTS
Ph 09 432 0820
1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE
021 026 322 86 • jim@toproofer.co.nz
Visit our Waipu clinic and shop, or website to buy online
EITHER WAY IT’S 20K
MIND YOUr SPEED arOUND SchOOL BUSES
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NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793
For Sale
For Sale
ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 31/3/14.
PLYWOOD 19MM H3 treated 2.4x1.2m $69 incl gst. Scooters Plywood, 43 Commerce St, Whangarei. We stock a wide range of plywood including 2nds, marine, claddings for sheds. Cutting service. Phone 09 438 6565 or sales@scootersply.co.nz.
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. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability. 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 Phone 0800 10 98 77. BOAT TRAILERS, full range to suit 12ft to 27ft boats, very competitive prices and immediate delivery for most models now. Call us to discuss free on 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers. BOX TRAILERS, single and tandem axle trailers at very competitive prices, full range of sizes, 7x4 $1895, 8x4 $2195, 8x5 tandem $2895, 8x5 single $2295, 10x5 tandem $3495, 10x6 tandem $3895 Ph 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers. CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/3/14. NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/3/14. NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 31/3/14.
SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz STOLEN QUAD-BIKES? — You won’t find any listed here, but you can pre-empt this kind of thing happening and protect your fuel too. Visit www.parabeam.co.nz or call 0508 727 223 for more information. WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/3/14. WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.co.nz
Rural Services FARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd. FURNITURE MOVING Around NZ or around the world. Single items or house lots. Pro Packing, moving, insurance. Via trucks, containers, shared loads. Ph 0800 496 753 www.worldmoving.co.nz. “Experience & Advice You Can Trust”.
Energy Efficiency
ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES
DO YOU LIVE IN A WINDY SPOT? 3 phase wind turbines starting at $2,200 includes 450 watt turbine, 6m pole, charge controller and inverter, Batteries not included. Ring Colin at Windpower Waikato Phone 0274 831 041 A/H 07 843 7983 Email colin@windpowerwaikato.co.nz
INTRODUCTORY OFFER New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz Be quick – offer ends 31/3/14. Conditions apply.
ATV SERVICE Receive 10% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi Phone 0800 963 636 | www.atvtyres.co.nz. *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/3/14.
Water Tank Services TANK WATER TESTING. Find out what harmful ‘bugs’ are present in your drinking water. Samples tested for Coliforms, a written report supplied and remedial actions suggested. Contact Simon at 09 422 9345 or at tankwater@xtra.co.nz.
Animal Health Products APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, Garlic & Manuka honey 2L - $49.95, 200L - $450 or 1000L - $2000 + GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. www.blacktypeminerals.co.nz
ROAD SAFETY
MX FARM BIKE SERVICE Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your
Nurseries & Plants SUBTROPICA NURSERY. A wide range of subtropical fruiting and ornamental plants by courier throughout NZ. Bananas, cherimoya, casimiroa, kava, lucuma, pineapples and much, much more. Visit www.subtropica.co.nz or catalogue $5 from Subtropica, Massey Rd, R.D.2, Waipu.
SAFETY FIRST
For Sale
MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/3/14
ON THE FARM
DRIVE TO THE CONDITIONS
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March 2014 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES
WORK HARD. RIDE SMOOTH. $10,430 SAVE $1500 $10,865 SAVE $1500 *
*
EX GST
EX GST
• 549cc 4-Stroke EFI Engine • OnDemand True All-Wheel Drive • Rolled Independent Rear Suspension • 680kg Towing Capacity • Anti-kickback steering • Converts to a 2-seater in under 10 seconds • Rear dump box • Turf mode • Active Decent Control and Engine Braking System
• 549cc 4-Stroke EFI Engine • On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive • Rolled Independent Rear Suspension • 680kg Towing Capacity • Anti-kickback steering • Active Decent Control and Engine Braking System
HEAVY DUTY FEATURES •N NEW Sealed driveshaft splines • NEW Sealed suspension bushings
RANGER FINANCE OFFERS ONLY 6.99%P.A OVER 24 MONTHS ^
1/3 UPFRONT
1/3 IN 12 MONTHS
1/3 IN 24 MONTHS
SAVE $2000 +
$2000 FREE
ACCESSORIES
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ROUSE MOTORCYCLES
1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI. PH: (09) 433 8471
MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD
117 HURNDALL ST, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: (09) 431 8555
KUMEU CHAINSAW & MOWER SERVICES MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: (09) 412 8109
LIMITED EDITION
CA MOTORCYCLES LTD
725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: (09) 439 0170
*Offer ends 31/3/14 or earlier if stocks run out. Only available at participating Polaris dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients.^Subject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Hire Purchase Contract. To approved Registered GST No Holders for business purposes only on applications for Polaris Ranger 800 Crew, Ranger 800 6x6, Ranger 800, Ranger 900 XP, Ranger 900 Diesel, Ranger 900 Diesel Crew Ranger 400 and Ranger 500 models. Offer expires 31/3/2014. Polaris Finance is a program operated by De Lage Landen Ltd Company No: 135515.
0800 440 290 www.polaris.co.nz