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Accountant in horticulture poll by Ann Morgan
Dargaville kumara grower, farmer, and chartered accountant Kathryn de Bruin is hoping to gain one of the two Northland seats on the nine-member Horticulture New Zealand board director elections. Voting closes on May 28 and directors are elected for a three-year term. Kathryn already works alongside people across the primary sector through her accountancy practice. As an experienced board member, Kathryn says she is ready to serve on the HortNZ Board. “New Zealand’s diverse horticulture industry has enjoyed success and grown dramatically, and election to the board will allow me to contribute positively to the people in the industry,” says Kathryn. “My husband, Andre, and I grow kumara, run cattle and store lambs on an 80ha platform — 30ha owned and 50ha leased. We have built our business from the ground up and employ two fulltime and up to 20 seasonal staff. “My vision for horticulture in New Zealand is strong businesses, a sustainable environment, empowered people and thriving communities. I will bring a fresh perspective, strong financial acumen, analytical skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving and open communication with the board. “We now face rapid change, which brings challenges nationally and globally — biosecurity, climate change,
environmental sustainability, technology, regulation, and access to water, markets and skilled people. We must not only keep pace with this change but stay one step ahead by leading from the front. For this to happen, we need diverse leadership and thinking around the board table.” Wide governance experience over the past 15 years has seen Kathryn represent the primary sector on the National Council of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants, chair two school boards of trustees and serve in other industry and community roles. “The board is there to support its levy payers allowing them to be adaptable, resilient and successful. That support must be inclusive — from the smallest grower to the largest — all people, all places, all backgrounds. “I have the skills, experience, time, energy and connections to represent you on the HortNZ Board. My financial background will allow me to ensure decisions made around the setting and use of grower levies are well-thoughtout and the financial implications taken fully into account. I know how satisfying and addictive growing good food is and
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creations to the world. I believe wool has been underrated as a natural product — we could be using the lower grade wool across the country to make healthy and sustainable insulation for every home and slippers for children in schools and the elderly. “The value of it being breathable and environmentally friendly, safe, fire resistant and healthy is important to many people. We are looking after the planet long-term by using natural fibres — people want things that will last in their homes for years to come and have something to snuggle up and you get natural comfort from wool — unlike man made fibres. You can use so many different types of wool — it just needs good imagination — our grey wool can
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be mixed with other fibres, including Alpaca and bamboo, and we want to use hemp in the future. “Wool absorbs energy and when used in carpet, you don’t get the gases that carpet glues used in synthetic gives off. Cheryl has worked furnished super yachts, boutique lodges and designer homes in New Zealand and overseas. Their designer blanket range has been gifted to VIPs worldwide, and has the backing of Campaign for Wool — led by Prince Charles. The Stansborough label is now recognised on the world stage for its innovative and highly prized, sustainable, textile creations.
“We had no idea the results would be seen on cinema screens around the world. “The Lord of the Rings movies was our ultimate challenge, but now exporting to growing high-end markets is our biggest achievement. “We are pleased we found that flock of grey sheep, now registered as a wool breed in their own right, ‘Stansborough Greys’, when the downturn happened in farming in 1991 “The many years of selective breeding and hard work has certainly paid off and it is wonderful to take New Zealand to the world.”
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many months at Starship and Taranaki Base Hospitals. When Gabby completed her cancer treatment, she wanted to help oncology children in their cancer journey. She established Starlit Hope with the aim of doing random acts of kindness for oncology children, parents and occasionally oncology staff. A major part of this was providing oncology children in hospital with boredom boxes containing seven presents — one for the child to open each day for a week. Gabby passed away in 2015 at the age of 13. Joy’s mare, a six-year-old Thoroughbred, was initially being trained and prepared for life as a show hack. Unfortunately due to a serious accident, Nonna is no longer able to be ridden. “She has also had her share of setbacks, but is now 100% and ready to embark on her new endeavours,” said Joy. “The decision to join with Sarah Thompson of Willow Creek Farm, and her lovely palomino stallion, He’s All In A Twist, provides Nonna with an alternative productive purpose in life.” Joy said Nonna will now help contribute to the young cancer-affected children of New Zealand, as they undergo invasive treatment in hospital. The rising four-year-old palomino paint Quarter Horse/Stationbred cross stallion, He’s All In A Twist, stands at 15hh and was bred for his quality and trainable temperament. “Due to these passed-down traits from his sire and dam, coupled with his wonderful personality, I decided to stand him for stud duties,” said Sarah.
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Phytophthora root rot (PRR) is the most serious avocado disease worldwide that limits production. It is the result of root infection caused by a soil-borne water mould, Phytophthora cinnamomi (Pc). As the name water mould suggests, it requires moist conditions to thrive. Zoospores swim in the soil water and find and infect the roots — the food source. Following infection, water and nutrient uptake through the roots become restricted as the root system is destroyed, until, if left untreated the plant dies. In order to manage PRR effectively, an integrated approach of cultural and chemical control, as well as rootstock selection, needs to be adopted. If you are using chemical control alone, you are only treating the symptoms and not changing the conditions under which Pc is thriving. Research on developing Pc resistant or tolerant rootstocks has been a major focus of avocado research worldwide. The use of tolerant clonal rootstocks; e.g. Dusa, to control Phytophthora root rot is proposed as being the ultimate method for managing this disease. Try improving drainage, soil solarisation, water management, and improving nutrition. The addition of mulches, composts, humates, mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma will also ensure higher percentages of microorganisms within the soil that are antagonistic to Phytophthora. Phosphonate fungicides can improve an avocado tree’s ability to tolerate, resist
or recover from Phytophthora root rot infection. Phosphonate application can be done by trunk injecting or foliar spraying. It is important to time the application of phosphonate accurately in order for the concentration in the roots to be high enough and effective in controlling the disease. Research and phosphonate root analysis has shown that the best results are from autumn applications made after the summer flush has hardened off and when competition from other organs (leaf flush or fruit sizing) are no longer dominant. However, over time, once chemical activity has subsided, Phytophthora once again resumes growth within infected roots. This is why an integrated approach, including rootstock selections and cultural controls as mentioned above, is important in managing Phytophthora effectively. Monitoring root phosphonate concentrations and Pc levels by taking root samples are as important as monitoring soil and leaf nutrient concentrations. If we are not measuring, we cannot manage effectively or improve on what we are doing. Contact the Grower Services Team at Just Avocados for more details on winning the war against Phythophthora — justavocados.co.nz/contact.
Regional New Zealand has been hammered by the hands of this Ardern-Peters government, most recently by the announcement of a ban on any new offshore exploration. The announcement was kept secret until just before the prime minister’s trip to Europe to allow her to tell international media about it. And so continues the coalition government’s raid on the back pockets and futures of hard-working New Zealanders. In just six months, the Ardern-Peters government has axed National’s tax package, which would have seen the average worker more than $1,000 a year better off, announced an 11.5 cents a litre fuel tax in Auckland, proposed an additional nationwide fuel tax of up to 13.8 cents a litre and gutted $5 billion from regional roading projects. They’ve axed funding for regional irrigation projects, which would have helped farmers and growers deal with severe weather, providing certainty, jobs and export growth. And they’ve announced large-scale industrial relations reform, which will see fewer jobs created and fewer opportunities for people looking to enter the workforce. These are just some examples, but they add up to a real, negative impact
on the lives and livelihoods of hardworking New Zealanders and on our national prosperity. They will mean lower incomes, fewer jobs and a higher cost of living. The petrol tax alone will mean motorists are paying up to an extra $15 every time they fill up. It will also mean we are all paying more for things like groceries as freight operators are forced to pass their costs on. Regions like ours are being put on the backburner. For a government that campaigned on helping regional development, we have already been short-changed, and we’re only six months in. The government has turned its back on the Northland region, and it seems to be all about Auckland. People here are giving me their reactions to what is happening, and I want you to keep giving me this feedback as it is an essential component of the job I do for the region. Rather than stand in their way, this government needs to get in behind New Zealanders, and National will be working to ensure they do.
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kept pushing ahead. It has taken a lot of time and investment to get to where we are today, but it is definitely worth the effort.” Mark says the machine is versatile and can work on wet ground; whereas a sucking machine gets blocked. “Underneath the shed is a horrible place to be for obvious reasons — all the manure is there, and using the ‘cleansweep’ you don’t have to be amongst it. The machine self-steers and operating from the outside can reach to 20-30 metres. We assess every job prior for quoting and our service is a fast and cost-effective way of getting your shed cleaned. “Farmers get the sheep in overnight so they aren’t wet for the shearer, who wants to rock up and get the job done — no shearer wants to shear wet animals. The sheep also sweat whilst in the shed, so keeping the base clean keeps air circulating through the building. “Overnight the animals empty out and the waste drops through the grating and underneath the building gets built-up. Before long years have passed and then it is too much of an issue for the farmer and it gets put in the ‘too hard’ basket — suddenly manure is coming up through the grating and creates issues such as the ammonia smell, lack of air circulation and the wool gets stains. “We are making the job simple for farmers and they don’t have to handle it themselves, and the end product is great fertiliser that the client keeps. Some people give it to the local school or clubs to sell, or it is spread on paddocks.” Mark says it is important
The product removed from under the shed is often used as fertiliser on paddocks or donated to schools and clubs for fundraisers having a clean shed, as this creates a healthy space on many levels. “Besides the sheep having good airflow, the piles and rafters aren’t designed to have manure around them, so for all the right reasons it needs to be clean under the shed. Having us do it removes a lot more stress than people realise, the end result is no ammonia smell, no wool staining and we can do
a maintenance plan for future years. “We also clean the count out pens — when the sheep is shorn it goes down a chute to the pens. They generally take a bit of wool with them each time — this sits at the bottom and packs together like concrete. The machine digs into that and grinds it off as well. “It is good to get rid of that buildup, because before you know it is 3-4
foot thick and the animals have trouble getting out. “We are now looking at building a second machine and going to the Gisborne area, as we are sure they could use our services. “We believe clean sheds means less stress and happy shearers and animals, clean wool, and of course, happy farmers.”
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Extraction consents granted
Resource consent has been granted for a commercial kauri resin and wax extraction operation covering roughly 10 per cent of the Far North’s 4,000-plus hectare Kaimaumau wetland. Auckland-based Resin & Wax Holdings Ltd applied to the Northland Regional Council last year for a raft of consents needed for the staged extraction of resin and wax from peat taken from 400ha of wetland that forms part of a wider almost 950ha block now owned by Ngai Takoto. “Initially extraction is proposed over an area of up to five hectares annually, increasing to 20ha a year if the operation reaches full production,” says NRC’s Colin Dall. “The recently-issued non-notified consent was granted because — subject to extensive conditions imposed — any adverse effects of the proposed activity on the environment will be ‘no more than minor’. The consented area excludes Department of Conservationmanaged wetlands to the north, and Kaimaumau’s scientific reserve, both of which the council says will not be affected by the extraction operation. “A large part of the property involved is already modified due to past
activities, however; the applicant will be re-establishing the more ecologically significant areas of existing indigenous vegetation and will also be taking special measures to minimise any adverse effects on any threatened species in the areas they’ll be working in. “Most of the peat removed from the wetland will be returned to it once the resin and wax have been extracted. The peat shrinks by about 10 per cent as a result of the resin and wax extraction process, after which it will be re-wetted, returned to roughly the same area it was taken from, topped up with soil and sand and then reinstated with previously stripped topsoil.” Proposed extraction areas will be confined to places previously disturbed by Kaurex — which mined peat there in the 1980s — and by subsequent farming operations, later stages will include areas of burnt shrubland. “The land involved is now owned by Ngai Takoto and covers an area of almost 950ha known as Mekerene.
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404ha is proposed for peat extraction operations over four stages, with 107ha proposed to be restored with indigenous vegetation. “Ngai Takoto approves of the applicant’s plans and is keen to ensure future productive use of its property. The development will provide some land suitable for activities including livestock farming and horticultural enterprises, and any kauri logs and stumps excavated during the peat extraction will also be put aside for use by Ngai Takoto.” Relatively flat, the land involved is made up of series of low sand ridges interspersed with peat soils generally two to five metres deep. It adjoins Motutangi Wetland to the north, Lake Waikaramu to the east, Kaimaumau Road to the south and farmland to the west. “If extraction was undertaken continuously, the newly-consented operations authorised by the NRC could be completed over about eight years. Following discussions with the applicant, a consent term of 20 years (to October 31, 2038) was considered appropriate as it will allow sufficient time for setup of the processing plant and provide adequate security for investors.” The various consents allow drainage of land, vegetation clearance and earthworks, taking and use of surface water, damming and diverting surface
water (and installing associated structures) and discharging stormwater. The consent does not authorise any taking of groundwater from the Aupouri aquifer. Consent conditions include a $20,000 bond and detailed requirements for a range of measures to ensure appropriate ecological, archaeological and cultural protection. These included a requirement for management plans for ecological monitoring , ear thwor ks and revegetation. “Even with the newly-issued regional council consents, the applicant must also obtain a Crown permit before any resin and wax extraction can begin. This is because kauri resin and wax are legally classed as minerals and as such the applicant will also need a Crown mining permit. “A previous mining licence covering an area of 1,450ha — including the newly-consented area — expired in July last year. “An application for a new permit is currently being processed separately by New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals, which is part of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.” Full details of both the consent application and decision are available from the regional council’s website nrc. govt.nz/consentdecisions.
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Last summer’s mix of beautiful weather, and the odd unseasonal storm, has kept the crew at Northland Rescue Helicopter busy. “We attended 332 rescues from December to April, which is slightly less than last year, and that’s great news because while we are here to help save lives, the less people who need rescuing, the better,” says Northland Emergency Services Trust chief pilot, Peter Turnbull. “With autumn in full swing and winter rapidly approaching we are urging people to take notice of the changing conditions both while going about your job and when you are out enjoying Northland. “Earlier this year, as part of a new partnership with the NZ Fire Service, we airlifted two firefighters from our base in Whangarei to a crash in Titoki where a van carrying a trailer with two calves collided with a van, trapping the driver by her legs. “We were able to carry the firefighters, extra life-saving equipment, and our paramedics to the site to assist local firefighters in extracting the driver from the vehicle. We then flew the woman to Whangarei Hospital for treatment.” NEST are currently in planning to give the flight simulator an update and officially welcomed Alice Rule to the ambassador family. “Our flight simulator will be out of action for a few months in the second half of the year — but never fear, it will be back better than ever,” says Mr Turnbull.
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QUICK INDEX ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AA Solar and Sun Power Plus ................................................................09 427 4040 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Scheepers Refrigeration .........................................................................09 946 7022 BEEKEEPING Hillside Honey Ltd ....................................................................................021 905 993 Helmsdale Hives ......................................................................................09 438 2403 BUILDING SUPPLIERS Instant Baches..........................................................................................09 479 2996 Back 2 Wood Demolition ........................................................................09 408 7163 CONTRACTORS B & H Whangarei Ltd...............................................................................09 432 2444 Driver Laser Drainage ..............................................................................09 439 7235 GHK Piling Ltd ..........................................................................................09 435 4443 Henty Agriculture Ltd ............................................................................ 027 428 2426 Murray Smith Contracting .......................................................................09 435 3302 Williamson Contracting Ltd ....................................................................09 439 4950 DOORS/WINDOW GLASS & GLAZIER Kaikohe Glass and Windscreens 2009 Ltd ..........................................09 405 2034 MagicSeal Hibiscus & Whangarei ..........................................................09 431 4214 ELECTRICIANS Fox Electrical.............................................................................................021 628 631 ENGINEERING Crompton Engineering .............................................................................09 439 2393 Northern Marine Machining....................................................................09 438 2403 Truweld Engineering Kerikeri Ltd ...........................................................09 407 8600 FARM MACHINERY/SUPPLIER & SERVICES Air Equipment Services Limited.............................................................09 438 1441 Fieldmaster ............................................................................................ 0800 500 275 Ag Parts Nz ...............................................................................................07 889 7107 Oil Distributors Ltd ................................................................................ 021 192 6263 NURSERIES McKechnie Nurseries ...............................................................................09 415 8806 PEST CONTROL Enviropro Pest Management Northland ................................................09 438 9227 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Financial Design Group Limited .............................................................09 486 6528 SHADES & SHELTERS Kerikeri Canvas & Shades ......................................................................09 401 7370 SPRAYING Kiwi Fertiliser ......................................................................................... 0274 549 445 TREE SERVICES Able Tasman Forestry Services ..................................07 548 1506/027 442 5137 Orang-Otang Tree Trimmers................................................................. 0800 619 728 VEHICLES Yamaha Motorcycles Whangarei ...........................................................09 438 0804 Yamaha Motorcycles Kaiwaka ...............................................................09 431 2127
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Family-owned business, Oil Distributors Ltd, guarantee value for money with premium quality lubricants and grease, fast and efficient delivery and comprehensive customer service. More than 1,200 products are accessible from their bulk warehouse in a wide range of pack sizes, and staff will assist in choosing the right item for your needs. Their online selector guide steps you through the process with a recommendation for all fluids required for your automotive and agricultural machinery. They really do provide “a world with less friction.” With a wealth of fencing expertise and experience, as well as being accredited electrical installers of security fencing, B & H Whangarei Ltd can help you with all of your fencing needs. For quality domestic, commercial and industrial fencing solutions, including stockyards, pool, and security fencing they offer professional advice and service. Job sites, safety surrounds, or privacy screens, the friendly staff will provide options for consideration. When requiring electrical work Fox Electrical Ltd can provide a registered electrician for any of your electrical installation, maintenance and repair needs, delivering their services in the most professional way possible. Whether residential, commercial or industrial, with over 20 years of
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Part 2 Last week we saw that damage to specialised cartilage cells called chondrocytes was the first step in the development of osteoarthritis (OA). Research suggests that chondrocytes can be damaged by physical damage from accidents or gradually probably from insufficient dietary antioxidants. Cartilage is a tough matrix that includes living chondrocytes. The matrix of cartilage is a combination of proteins (mostly collagen), glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and water. The most abundant GAG is chondroitin sulphate. In my opinion, adding correct amounts of high-grade chondroitin is the single most important part of OA therapy. Cartilage is 80% water, which is why it acts as a shock absorber. GAG such as chondroitin readily attracts water. This is an important reason to stay well hydrated — a real problem with our ageing population. Cartilage then has two main components. What you see is the tough cartilage matrix. What you don’t see is the tiny chondrocytes tucked away in tiny cocoons called lacunae. When working properly, chondrocytes act like repair kits for cartilage. They actively
secrete new cartilage matrix when damaged or worn. My nutritional therapy for OA is firstly based on protecting chondrocytes by adding antioxidants. These include curcumin from turmeric but others such as trace minerals like selenium and grape seed extract. We then add compounds that help stimulate chondrocytes to make cartilage especially chondroitin but also glucosamine. I have one client who had a damaged shoulder and hip. Both caused him real problems. We increased antioxidants and added my joint complex, and he reports he is largely pain-free. I like to initially add 1500mg of both chondroitin and glucosamine with about 400mg of 95% curcumin extract (from turmeric). This is usually sufficient to start the healing process and often bring significant relief. John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his full weekly newsletter at abundant.co.nz.
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Submissions well up More than 2,200 submissions have been received on the Northland Regional Council’s ‘ambitious’ Long Term Plan 2018–2028. A month-long period for public submissions closed on April 17, and the response delighted council chairman Bill Shepherd. The council are impressed by and appreciative of the level of community interest in its proposals. “We have some big decisions to make, and we rely on community feedback like this to help us make them,” says chairman Shepherd. “It is great to get such a large amount of feedback and council will now be very carefully reading the reasoning people have provided when making their submissions — in a nutshell; we want to know why you think what you think.” When the official public submission period began last month, chairman Shepherd described the LTP as ‘ambitious’, saying it reflected community calls for the council to do more to clean up waters, protect native species and provide better flood protection. While rates would have to rise to cover the costs of this work, he says initial indications are that there’s strong support for the ‘big three’ region-wide consultation topics of water, pests and flood infrastructure funding.
“Obviously, with more than 2,200 submissions to process and the formal submission period only ending very recently, it will take another few days to accurately log and collate all these responses in detail. “During the for mal submission period, the council also held a series of ‘Have Your Say’ events around the region, enabling people to give feedback directly to councillors. “These March 20–27 events were held instead of a more formal hearing process, and again, we received some really useful feedback on our plans covering the entire spectrum of opinions.” The Have Your Say events were held in Whangarei, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Dargaville and Mangawhai — with attendance varying, from just Bill Shepherd, Northland Regional Council chair a single person at Mangawhai through to more than 60 at Kaitaia. compiling a detailed deliberations Chairman Shepherd says once all report for councillors, who would also submissions have been formally be provided with copies of all 2,200logged and recorded, staff would begin plus submissions.
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Reducing carbon emissions Fonterra’s Brightwater dairy factory is set to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent following an industry first move that will significantly reduce the site’s reliance on coal. Thanks to funding support from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, conversion is about to get underway on Brightwater’s existing coal boiler, adding capacity to burn wood biomass to generate steam. The move will cut emissions from the factory by around 2,400 tonnes a year — roughly the same as taking 530 cars off the road. Fonterra chief operating officer global operations, Robert Spurway, says the move to a co-fired boiler decreases reliance on fossil fuels and is a significant step towards achieving Fonterra’s emission reduction targets. “Last year we joined forces with the Ministry for the Environment to develop a roadmap to a low emissions future, which included a commitment to undertake a demonstration of co-firing wood biomass with coal at one of our sites,” he said. “Now, with the support of EECA, we are putting our co-firing strategy into action. Brightwater’s transition to a lower emission energy source is a tangible step toward achieving our target of reducing our Global Operations emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, and our longer-term goal of net zero emissions by 2050.”
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Encouraging the younger generation involved in showing cattle, the Northern District Royal Agricultural Society Young Paraders inaugural prize-giving ceremony celebrated the showing skills of youth from Kaitaia to Helensville.
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in a low-pressure environment. “We have mentors for beginners, and we have a Facebook page people can contact us through for this. “Bottle feeding, halter training, brushing and leading calves helps develop a bond, and often the calf becomes the child’s best friend — they learn a lot of life skills. For a show, you need to wash your animal the night before and bring food along and then lead it in front of everyone. It is very exciting showing off your skills to your friends or relatives. Even receiving a fourth place ribbon is encouraging — it is not all about first place, it is about achieving and being rewarded for your effort. “You are judged on how you parade your animal; if the halter is held correctly and if the head is at the right height,
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POWERFUL 400CC LIQUID COOLED EFI ENGINE / ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ENGINE BRAKING / CVTECH TRANSMISSION, 2WD AND 4WD MODES L-H-N-R RANGE WITH LOCKABLE DIFF / INDEPENDENT FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY DUTY FRONT AND REAR RACKS / HYDRAULIC FRONT & REAR DISC BRAKES INDICATORS, HORN & MIRRORS AS STANDARD / HAND GUARDS / TOW PACK WINCH / ALLOY WHEELS
Northland Powersports
Not just seats made of a kinder material than scorching hot summer vinyl — remember that? No, there’s also a heads-up display, ventilated seats, an invisible army of safety programs and features, and even a hands-free tailgate for loading and unloading all that camping gear. The Tourer, then, neatly answers the question ‘do I really want a new Commodore?’ by asking another one ‘Do you really need an SUV?’ If safety, space and a smooth ride are your thing — along with a certain sense of Kiwi family tradition — this is an understatedly cool ride.
Rob Titter Farm Services
POWERFUL 500CC EFI ENGINE / L-H-N-R RANGE / POWER STEERING SELECTABLE 2WD AND 4WD MODES WITH DIFF LOCK TOUGH CANADIAN CVTECH TRANSMISSION / ENGINE BRAKING INDEPENDENT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION / INDICATORS, HORN HEAVY DUTY FRONT AND REAR RACKS / WINCH & HAND GUARDS WARP AROUND PROTECTOR BARS / ALLOY A-ARM PRETECTORS TOW PACK / ALLOY WHEELS WITH 6PLY TYRES Limited time only until the 31st July 2018 or until stocks last
Kaikohe | P: (09) 401 1774
*Finance offer is valid with participating dealers only. Total cost for CFMoto X500 Farm Spec is $9,954.09 paid via three equal instalments of $3,318.03. The initial instalment is in the form of a deposiat time of purchase. The second instalment is payable after 12 months where the third (final) instalment is payable after 24 months. These totals equate to the cash price including GST plus a $180.60 application/documentation fee and $10.00 PPSR Lodgement (Total charges of $190.60). Total cost is subject to 0% interest rate and applies specifically to these models only. Normal lending criteria apply. Offers end 31st July 2018.
www.cfmoto.co.nz
NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES May 2018
DEFENDER DPS HD8 OUTLANDER DPS 570
Any Terrain, Any Season Whether it’s working the woods, roaming and ruling the farmland, or leading the hunt, Can-Am is there to make your life easier. From the toughness of its outperforming engines and all-terrain traction, to its steadfast, class-leading payload and towing capabilities.
Hikurangi: Rouse Motorcycles Ph: 09 433 8471 | Kaitaia: Kaitaia Tractors Ph: 09 408 0670 Dargaville: Randells Motorcycles Ph: 09 439 6952 VISIT AU.BRP.COM/OFF-ROAD/ FOR MORE INFORMATION © 2018 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). All rights reserved. ®, ™ and the BRP logo are trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. Always ride responsibly and safely. Always wear protective gear & approved helmet. BRP reserves the right to change the promotion at any time.*Terms and conditions apply. Safety key is only available on Outlander 450 DPS and PRO models.
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WHEELS
MUFFLER SERVICES WE CAN
62 CLYDE STREET
1. Fix any size exhaust system 2. Fit or supply all your exhaust requirements 3. Provide you with FREE NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES 4. Tube bending 5. TRUCK & CAMPERVAN REPAIRS 6. Small MIG welding repairs WE SPECIALISE IN ALL TRUCKS, TRACTORS & HEAVY MACHINERY So for your cars, vans, utes, imports, light and heavy trucks, tractors and heavy machinery... CALL US NOW
Phone 438 8960 WHANGAREI
sales@mufflerservices.co.nz
www.mufflerservices.co.nz
SAFETY FIRST ON THE FARM
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR WORK MATES
Conquest of the unknown by Andy Bryenton
We live in a nation where adventure tourism is king — people from all over the planet have New Zealand on their bucket list for our dramatic scenery and wild open spaces. With few wild animals to menace the outdoors trekker and a dizzying choice of terrains, from tundra to mountains to rainforests, it’s easy to see why we’re a top pick for the adventurous. And hard to see why many Kiwis haven’t explored their own backyard. A great way to remedy this situation is the classic combo of a road trip and two wheels. Adventure motorcycling has come a long way in recent years, and the price of getting on board a machine capable of bashing through the old Paris to Dakar or beating the Baja is more reasonable than ever. At the same time, technology has beefed up the bare-bones image of the old endurance motorcycle, so that now it’s easier than ever to travel in comfort. Leave your hiking shoes behind and get on board the latest Suzuki V-Strom — the formidable 1000x ABS. For novices, there’s always the 650cc model, but the big one-litre four-stroke is truly top of the tree when it comes to adventurous riding. With beefy power delivered by that thumping big v-twin mill — set low down in the frame for better weight distribution — and a six-speed box delivering power via some serious rubber, the latest V-Strom lives up to its lineage with grip and torque aplenty. Both front and rear suspensions are fully adjustable, and this is where the
techno-magic begins — that ABS in the name stands for one of the most advanced antilock and braking systems fitted to an adventure bike. Squeeze the front brake, and the rear brake comes on progressively for a safer stop. Anti-lock technology has been taken to a new extreme, coming online not just when the bike is straight up and down, but also when it’s leaned into the corners. This inspires confidence, as does the intuitive riding position, the easy to read and understand control layout and the sheer low-down power of the V-Strom. Those who have previously not ventured off the tarmac of the open highway will take to the gravel and mud with ease, while those weaned on farm bikes and quads will find this a perfect hand in
glove fit — just far more fun. There’s very little which beats being outside and part of the environment, and adventure riders know this feeling well. Introduce yourself to the latest V-Strom at your local Suzuki dealership and get the most out of New Zealand’s natural ‘adventure playground’.
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Motorcycle Lab Whangarei Kaitaia Motorcycles Warkworth Motorcycles Warkworth Motorcycles Kaiwaka
09 438 2319 09 408 1950 09 425 8535 09 431 2123
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Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings
ATJ
Quality, Strong, Reliable and Affordable
SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE
• Rollers 1.5 - 13 tonne • Diggers 1-20 tonne • Site dumpers 1-10 tonne • Loaders, Trailers, Plate Compactors etc
Single Axle Trailers | Tandem Axle Boat Trailers | Spare Wheels
Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Suitable for repairing damaged dairy floors or slippery areas Bruce Cameron 027 498 8412 / 09 235 8263
*TreeGuyz* Arborists & Tree Contractors • Tree Felling/Dismantling • Winching • Stump Grinding/Chipping • Digger/Hiab/Grapples • Storm Damage Removal
ASK US ABOUT OUR OPTIONAL EXTRAS TODAY!
Warkworth 09 425 8845 or Aaron on 021 210 0493 4 Morrosion Drive, Warkworth
NOW AVAILABLE – GRADER AND 12 TONNE DIGGER + 2 AXLE TIPPING TRAILER ALSO AVAILABLE – WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST FOR ANIMAL BEDDING
Golden Bay Dolomite NZ’s most loved magnesium.
E: info.alphatrailers@gmail.com | 165A Stanners Rd, RD2, Kerikeri
110HP 4WD Tractor and Slasher.
• Free Quote/ Qualified & Insured
Email: treeguyz@outlook.com
www.treeguyz.co.nz
Phone ALAN 027 227 5095 or 09 435 0399
0800 TREEGUYZ “We just love your trees to bits!”
• We guarantee all of your meat back • No mix ups!
Your meat - from paddock to freezer 1043 Whananaki North Road, RD1, Hikurangi Phone: 09 433 9833 | Fax: 09 433 9832 www.homekillservices.com | e: office@homekillservices.com
Phone now for pricing and bookings.
Dempster Digger s Ltd
Call 0800 436 566 or visit www.dolomite.co.nz
PH: 027 262 1848 A/H: 09 433 7325 www.dempsterdiggers.co.nz
IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.
• Minimum 7-10 day hang-on-the-bone
• On-site killing service • Full yield calculation • Online slaughter request and ordering • Offal disposal service• Covering 60km radius (negotiable) • Inspection welcome • Weighed on site
Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs
STUART & PAULA DUFF – Owners P: 09 407 1556 | 027 387 4260
CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION • • • •
Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins
• Trailers & Ute deck fabrication • Guillotine cutting and sheet metal folding • Certified welding , onsite repairs/fabrication • Precision machining: bushes, ram spears, pins, etc. PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz
Ph: 09 435 1493 | Mob: 021 033 7079
MARC HACKETT CONTRACTING LTD “No Job Too Small”
• Fertiliser Spreading • Lime Urea Compost Dicalcic super • General Labouring • Mobile Panel Beating • Specialising in Small Blocks • Free Quotes
Contact Marc: Cell 021 0830 0650 Home (09) 946 0648 R D 1, Kamo, Whangarei • marc.hackett@yahoo.co.nz
www.animalherbs.co.nz
Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as
Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:
09 430 2934 09 430 2936 0274 302 934 dougw@nrh.co.nz
Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage. 30 Tonne units available. We cover your country!
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 • 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
Ph 09 432 0820
Email: homeopat@ubernet.co.nz Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online
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Reach 33,300 Rural Homes Phone 0800 466 793
New and Old Floors Carpet and Vinyl Preparation Quality Solvent & Water based Coating
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
PH 022 131 0121 or 0800 TREEFIX
NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS
Ed’s Floorsanding 0274 914 091
or 09 436 3929 www.floorsandingnorth.co.nz
For Sale
Situations Vacant
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.
RALPH SCHULTZ Helicopter Ltd. We require full time ground crew for Whakapirau based helicopter based operation, must have full clean drivers licence, class 2 licence a advantage. Applicants need to live within 30 minutes of our base, the company has a drug free policy, phone 09 431 8590.
HERITAGE APPLE Trees from $25.00 - Hardy root stocks - Diversify your Farm with an Orchard tree pack www.tastytrees.co.nz mobile 027 346 7645
farminglifestyles.co.nz
Animal Health Products HIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $49.95, 200L $450 or 1000L $2,000 +GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. blacktypeminerals.co.nz.
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ATV FINANCE OFFER 4.99% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS
1/3 UPFRONT
1/3
IN 12 MONTHS
1/3
IN 24 MONTHS
SPORTSMAN 570 HD
UTE 570 HD EPS
$10,995 INC GSTT
ACE 570 57 HD EPS
$12,995 IINC GST
MINIMUM* TRADE-IN
$13,995 INC GST FREE SPORTS ROOF + MID
MI IMUM* MIN TRAD TRA E-IN
• 44 HPP • Heavy Duty Features es • True On-Demand On-Dem All-Wheel Drive ve
WINDSCREEN
• 44 HP • Heavy Duty D Features • Dump Box with 180kg 18 Capacity
• 45 HP • Heavy Duty Features • Electronic Elec Power Steering
FINANCE OFFER 4.99% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS
1/3 UPFRONT
RANGER 500
$13,995 INC C GST AVE SAVE 0 1000 $100
1/3
IN 12 MONTHS
1/3
IN 24 MONTHS
RANGER 570 HD EPS
$17,995 INC IN C GST REE FREE S SPORTS SPORT OF + R ROOF ASS G GLASS N REEN S SCREE
RANGER XP 1000 EPS RANGER DIESEL HD EPS
$23,995 INC NC GST FREE S PORTS SPORT ROOF + GLASS N CREEN SCREE
$23,995 INC IN NC GST $ $1000 FUEL GIFT CARD
OUTLAW 50
$2,995 INC GST
OUTLAW 110 0
$3,995 INC GST
0% INTEREST ON ALL POLARIS YOUTH MODELS* ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD - 1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI. PH: 0800 96 36 36 CA MOTORCYCLES LTD - 725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: 09 439 0170 KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD - MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: 09 412 8109 WARKWORTH MOTORCYCLES - 22 WHITAKER ROAD, WARKWORTH. PH: 09 425 8535 WARKWORTH MOTORCYCLES (KAIWAKA) - 1916 STATE HIGHWAY 1, KAIWAKA. PH: 09 431 2123 *No interest payable over 12 months. From no deposit. Applies to Gilrose Finance Company Limited’s (Gilrose) interest free fixed instalment contracts and is available on all products Polaris Youth or RZR products. Instalments required throughout the interest free period. Gilrose credit criteria and conditions apply. A Booking Fee of $95.00 and a Credit Check Fee of $10.00 and $3.15 Monthly Account Fee applies and is included in the monthly rate. Overseas model shown with optional accessories.*Offers ends 30 June 2018 or while stocks last. Any brand ATV is eligible excluding all models under 225cc. To be eligible for minimum trade-in ATV traded must be complete and in running and riding order with no significant damage apart from normal wear and tear. Limit one trade-in per Sportsman 570 HD or UTE 570 HD EPS purchased or at dealer discretion. ACE 570 HD Free Roof and Screen are to the value of $639 Inc. GST. Ranger 570 HD EPS Free Roof and Screen are to the value of $2,100 inc GST. Ranger XP 1000 EPS Free Roof and Screen are to the value of $1,945 inc GST. One fuel gift card to the value of $1000 is available with the purchase of a New Ranger Diesel HD EPS. Not eligible with any other campaigns or offers.
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