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This winter will be the seventh year the Northland Regional Council has held the popular three-hour workshops, which its pest plant specialist Sara Brill will host from July 24–29. Council’s Coastal North constituency representative councillor Joce Yeoman says the council typically holds two pest plant workshops a day at each venue. “Demand can vary from year-to-year and up to 200 people take advantage of the offer to learn how to better manage both land and freshwater-based weeds; either on their own land, or properties they manage for others. “If you’ve ever wondered which weed is which, why weeds wander and what we can do about it, come along to one of our informative, fun and free workshops.” Sara Brill says the events are a fantastic way to get ‘up close and personal’ with some of Northland’s worst weeds, and attendees are often surprised by the fact “not all plants are created equal, and some weeds definitely have a lot to answer for in terms of their impacts on our environment. “The workshops are hands-on, but delivered in a relaxed and fun way to help people learn how best to tackle a wide variety of more than 20 pest plants including wild ginger, lantana and moth plant, as well as highlighting the need

to report freshwater weeds like salvinia and water hyacinth.” Each will include a short presentation, hands-on identification tips and information on control options, including chemicals and other methods. The workshops will be in Paparoa at the Memorial Hall on Monday July 24; in Kerikeri at the St John Ambulance Hall, 357 Kerikeri Road, on Wednesday July 26; in Coopers Beach on Thursday July 27 at the St John Ambulance Hall, 7 St John Road; and at the regional council chambers Whangarei head office, Water Street, on Thursday July 27. Two separate three-hour workshops will be held at each weekday venue; one from 9am till noon and the other from 1–4pm.There will be a final weekend workshop in Whangarei on the morning of Saturday July 29, from 9am until noon. Councillor Yeoman says the winter workshops are a great chance for people to plan well ahead and get ready for the busy ‘weed knockdown period’ once the warm spring growth phase starts. General information on pests — both plant and animal — is available at nrc. govt.nz/pestcontrolhub. Registration is essential as numbers are limited to 30 people each session. Email sarab@nrc.govt.nz or phone 09 470 1162 to register.

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Duck shooters are urged to pay attention to all seven rules of the Arms Code. Especially rules one and five: ‘treat every firearm as loaded’ and ‘check your firing zone’. “Failure to observe these two rules is the major cause of incidents during the duck shooting season,” said Joe Green, Firearms Safety Council of Aotearoa New Zealand chairman. “Safety with shotguns is a priority for all duck shooters this season.” Most years there are injury incidents involving shotguns. These range from minor to more serious injuries and tragically sometimes death. “When moving from place to place with the shotgun — ‘unload it’ and always ensure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. “Of course it should go without saying that rule seven is observed — ‘avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms’. If you are going to drink this opening weekend save it for afterwards when the guns are safely secured,” said Joe. “Each year during duck shooting season there are reports of shooters within the firing zone of another shooter being peppered with shot. Before firing, a shooter must establish their firing zone and confirm that no other person, property or gun dog is within their firing zone.

“When you follow flying game birds your firing zone can change rapidly. As you swing the muzzle around in an arc you must be alert to others getting caught in your firing zone. A stake in the ground either side of your shooting position can help control overswing outside of your firing zone.” Before leaving your shooting area, check and double check that your shotgun is completely unloaded, including ammunition from the magazine. “Be aware that ammunition can become jammed in tubular magazines — so double check these. “Before cleaning or securing the shotgun in your safe at home, do another check and confirm that the gun it is completely unloaded. This practice should also apply in duck shooting camps. “Never let your safety standards slip and have a successful and safe duck shooting season.” The seven rules of firearms safety: 1. Treat every firearm as loaded 2. Always point firearms in a safe direction 3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire

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Brett and Denise Larmer both grew up with urban backgrounds and Brett’s desire to be a farmer has seen them progress to own their own dairy farm in Whakapara.

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e grew up in town in the Waikato and Brett had an uncle who owned a farm. From a young age Brett always wanted to become a farmer himself,” said Denise. Brett was employed on a farm when he was 21 years old and Denise worked as a legal secretary. “We didn’t stay in this position for long and advanced quickly through the industry. We ended up large share milking in Kerikeri with 1,100 cows on a System 5 for eight years, and managed to save and buy this farm four years ago. “We had hunted for a property but every bid we made failed. We found this one in 2014 and I think it was the

only farm left on the market. It was very neglected, and after we bought it we wondered what we had done. “The first year we poured a lot of money into development. All waterways, native bush and wetlands were fenced, water lines and pumps were replaced along with regrassing and repairing the houses.” The farm is 212 hectares with 136 effective. Being possibly the second highest farm in Northland at around 2,000 feet on a plateau has its challenges. The farm has 76 hectares of native and regenerating bush, and one of Northland’s top wetland areas. “It consists of old volcanic soil and had

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not had any significant fertiliser input for many years so it is one of our main focusses to get the pH levels to where we could actually grow grass. We are about three degrees cooler and a bit exposed in the winter because of the altitude. Our cows do well because it is cooler, especially in the summer and autumn. “We also have a very high rainfall to contend with. The Russell State forest surrounds us. “We are on target to achieve 130,000kg milk solids this year, approximately 400kg MS a cow. Our three-year average is 110,000kg MS.” Brett and Denise have a 2.5 stocking rate milking 320–330 cows in the peak, milked through a 36-a-side herringbone shed. The herd consists of mainly two, three and four-year-olds and some of the rejects from the sale of the original large herd in Kerikeri. Focus has been on breeding to high BW bulls through LIC and Ambreed. Green feed maize is grown on farm for a summer crop and to help with the re-grassing programme. Palm kernel and soya bean hull have been fed through an in-shed feeding system. “Next year we are aiming at milking 350 cows with a target of 136,000kg MS. We operate a System 3 and find our management is easy on staff, ourselves and the cows. “We buy in feed when needed to fill the gaps in the season when there is insufficient grass growth.” The couple won the LIC Dairy Farm Award at the Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards this year and Denise says entering was definitely a challenge. “Friends influenced us and we had nothing to lose and everything to gain as the judges give good feedback.

Brett and Denise’s farm at Whakapara is possibly the second highest farm in Northland at around 2,000 feet

“There is a big diversity of people from avocado growers to dairy and beef farmers to vineyards. It would be great to see more entrants. It pushed us out of our comfort zone and you get to see what others are doing. “We got here by staying focussed on our goal of farm ownership. We overlook the Hikurangi swamp, the whole east coast, Oakura, the Bay of Islands and beyond. “It is a beautiful place to live. We have created a sanctuary for birds, now having several pairs of wood pigeons, tuis, ducks and other birds, which were scarce when we arrived.” Denise says the farm is definitely a work in progress. “Had we stayed in the Waikato we probably wouldn’t have been able to afford to buy a farm. “We plan on spending more time out of the cowshed in the coming years and

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THROUGH THE GENERATIONS BY ANN MORGAN FOURTH GENERATION DAIRY FARMERS, SCOTT AND SUE NARBEY, HAVE A 155HA MILKING PLATFORM FOR THEIR 410-COW SYSTEM 5 OPERATION AND RECENTLY WON THE AUCKLAND BALLANCE FARM ENVIRONMENT AWARDS.

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e are 50/50 equity partners with my parents Murray and Marie and they are still involved on the farm. Dad helps most days and also looks after our run-off at South Head where the young stock and beef are,” says Scott. The family also grow maize for grain and silage. “We have two experienced and valuable employees, Matt Snedden and Robert Travers, and next season Matt will transition to contract milking. This gives him an opportunity to move forward in his career and Robert will continue working alongside him.” The Narbey’s also took home the region’s Waterforce Integrated Management Award and LIC Dairy Farm

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GOING BANANAS FOR CATTLE BY ANN MORGAN

Members of Tropical Fruit Growers of New Zealand (TFGNZ) are producing banana crops in a sustainable way to supply New Zealanders with locally grown fruit and also provide cattle with a highly nutritious fodder.

hair of the group, Hugh Rose, and his wife Pauline live in Rukuwai, and the group was formed for like-minded people to share knowledge of tropical fruit growing. The couple grow a variety of crops including bananas, pineapple, kumara, watermelon, butternut and lotus plants. “I was going to the markets with my watermelon and butternut and met another gardener, Owen Schafli, and we got talking about his garden.” Owen originates from South Africa and no one had told him he couldn’t grow pineapple, peanuts, bananas and pawpaw in Northland.

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Going on today’s market prices, at say $2/kg, that equals $22,000 a hectare minimum. Owen gets bunches that average 25kg, it is a no brainer. “Pauline and I still farm an eclectic mix of cattle including beef, Red Devon and beef weaners, but now we really are going ‘bananas’ in our old age. “Bananas are a gross feeder. They can take anything you throw at them, including lawn clippings, and they are 100 per cent edible, particularly if you are a cow. “It makes sense to grow the plants on our farms. If you plant them around the effluent pond and fenced waterways these areas are productive and you will get fantastic cattle fodder and a cash crop.” Hugh says farmers have been importing palm kernel as a food source for their stock, yet the same countries we buy the kernel from, feed their stock bananas. “We have thousands of hectares of land suitable for growing around Northland, there is a huge future here.” There are more than 14 different varieties available and the group are planting out trial blocks to see which varieties are most successful on the different soil types. “We are in discussions with Northland Inc and NorthTec about cloning with tissue cultures, identifying good cultivars and mass planting. Hopefully iwi will use the idea to their advantage as well,” says Hugh. The population of NZ is 4,781,000. At 18kg per person, that makes 86,000 tonnes. At $2/kg that's $172

million, 3,085,200kg in Northland alone. Bananas are a multimilliondollar industry for the country — even conservative figures indicate 25–30kg bunches can often be harvested from each stem. Hugh says so long as you are relatively frost free people are growing bananas from Taupo north, including Thames, Tauranga and Katikati. “We believe these crops have huge implications for Northland, and we are looking for farmers interested in planting them. The best land is sheltered and sunny so North facing creek banks, fenced off from stock are a great use of riparian areas or around the effluent ponds. “We use a ‘no tillage’ method of planting and prefer weeds sprayed out before planting. Part of growing a successful crop is to eliminate competition, however the stems are easy to spray around with non-systemic or organic weed-killer.” The TFGNZ will seek to meet farmers’ requirements with stems from existing plantations and once the fruit is in production TFGNZ will coordinate regular supply to the retail outlets. “Bananas will grow on hillsides and amongst scrub as Owen demonstrates. The farmer is expected to pay for stems, however the price will be heavily discounted, and we recommend a variety of types to find what grows best for the individual property. “Initial costs are roughly $10,000 a hectare, which will return $22,000 a year based on $2 a kilo and this is a conservative figure. Ongoing costs

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Duck hunters and others are being urged to take special care to prevent the spread of the invasive aquatic weed gypsywort from the Te Paki area, amid fears it could threaten other high value waterbodies and wetlands in the Far North. The threat from gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus) is so serious the Department of Conservation has closed public access to Te Paki’s Te Werahi Lagoon; the only place the weed is currently thought to be in Northland. Nor thland Regional Council representative Mike Finlayson, says that while DOC manages the lagoon, access to it is across Te Paki Farm Park, and the park’s owners, Ngati Kuri, support the closure. “Gypsywort is a mint-like plant, up to a metre tall, with square stems, toothed paired leaves and tiny white or pale mauve flowers produced in groups above each pair of leaves in the upper stem. “Originally from Europe and Asia, it has underground runners, which enable it to spread, but despite its mint-like appearance, does not have a minty smell when crushed. “The weed — which flowers late summer and produces considerable amounts of seed — is abundant in the Waikato and Rotorua lakes, with a few records of it in Auckland and near Haast on the South Island’s west coast.”

At this stage, its only known Northland home is Te Werahi Lagoon, where experts believe it was probably accidentally introduced from the Waikato by duck shooters. “It’s a vigorous, shade-tolerant plant and like many weeds, it’s very resilient and well adapted to spread and do well in our Northland climate,” said Mr Finlayson. The plant forms dense patches on the edges of lakes, streams and wetlands smothering and displacing native plants. It has the potential to dominate the margins of still waterbodies and invade vegetation like raupo, reeds, sedges and rushes and has been flagged as an ‘eradication plant’ under the council’s Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan. Ninety per cent of gypsywort seed can remain floating after six months on still water and even longer — more than 8.5 months — on flowing water. Seed can be spread by water, footwear or contaminated machinery and is known to be dispersed by ducks after it passes through their digestive system.

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“A combination of waterfowl and human influence could see gypsywort spread through most wetlands, which highlights the need to follow the ‘check, clean, dry’ message,” said Mr Finlayson. “Make sure all equipment used between waterways is thoroughly cleaned and dried for at least 48 hours before using it in the next waterbody or wetland.” Report any sightings of gypsywort to the council on 0800 002 004.

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WorkSafe New Zealand has clarified the circumstances in which it is acceptable to carry passengers on single-seat quad bikes, in consultation with Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb NZ and DairyNZ. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), persons conducting a business or undertaking such as farming must identify and manage risks arising from work, so far as is reasonably practicable. “This is a good example of WorkSafe and farmers working together to find practical solutions. We all want less accidents and injuries on our farms, so the important thing is that we always consider risk, and this guidance emphasises that,” said Sam McIvor, CEO Beef + Lamb New Zealand. WorkSafe’s position on quad bikes is that single-seat quad bikes should not normally be used to carry passengers. Carrying a passenger on a quad bike that is not designed for more than one person can increase the risk of accidents by making it more unstable, more difficult to control and more likely to rollover. “WorkSafe’s guidance is that you should use the safest vehicle for the job. When carrying a passenger this would mean using a vehicle specifically designed for more than one person,” said Al McCone, WorkSafe Sector Lead — Agriculture. WorkSafe acknowledges that farmers and others using quad bikes for work need the policy clarified so they clearly understand what is acceptable to WorkSafe in terms of carrying

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with vital farming equipment? Talk to an insurance broker about the best value for full coverage before disaster strikes, and you’ll be sure that help is at the end of the phone no matter what. Living in rural New Zealand comes with a huge amount of bonuses — wonderful scenery, clean air, the outdoors life and strong communities. But the trade off can be isolation from the services and trades that city dwellers take for granted. Whether you’re new in an area or a long-term resident, keeping up with the right people to call for minor emergencies is a must. Thankfully, we have plenty of mobile professionals who are ready to jump into the ute, load up the digger or pack tools into the van to

see things right. These pages provide a handy directory of such professionals in the North, ready to swing into action when help’s needed. With forward planning and a knowledge of who to call, even the most unexpected problems can be chopped down to size. After all, without the stress it’s hardly a disaster at all!

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www.babybarns.co.nz Ph: 09 420 3298

RODNEY SURGICAL PROFESSIONAL • MODERN • LOCAL

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We have NZ’s leading surgeons using state–of–the–art operating rooms right here in Warkworth.

• Central Landscape Supplies Warkworth • Kaipara Coast Plant Centre, 1481 Kaipara Coast Highway (SH16), Kaukapakapa

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Our services: Plastic and cosmetic, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, orthopaedics, general surgery, skin lesions and melanoma removal, ophthalmology including cataract surgery, oral & maxillo-facial and a new varicose vein treatment under local anaesthetic.

Chainsaw & mower Services

Visit our website www.rodneysurgicalcentre.co.nz or phone 0800 425 007.

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SOFT ON THE FEET, SOFT ON THE POCKET – RING US NOW BEFORE YOU’VE FORGOTTEN IT

•Quarry Run LIMESTONE $6 •Crushed LIMESTONE Metal $8 •BROWN Rock $3 [all plus GST] per ton

Ph Jason Williamson 09 439 4336, 027 499 2530 Blair Williamson 027 609 5157 Phil Williamson 09 439 6104, 027 477 0199

Lawnmowers & Chainsaws • Outdoor Power Equipment At Whangarei Chainsaw and Mower Services, our goal is to be the leading provider of all things Outdoor Power Equipment related in the Northland Area. With full workshop facilities and experienced small engine technicians, you can trust us to get your equipment back up and running. We have a full showroom of products, with a great team who are passionate about the products we sell, all backed up with full service facilities. We are confident you will have years of trouble free use. Come and see why we are the preferred agents for so many brands.

Whangarei Stockists of:

Rover, Masport, Victa, Cyclone, LMC, Toro, Atom, Makita and Oleo Mac

Service Agents For:

Rover, Masport, Victa, Makita, Tecumseh, Comet, Talon, Toro, Lifan, Fireband, Testarossa, Dolmar, Atom, Oleo Mac, Morrison, Castle Garden and LMC.

20 Porowini Avenue, Whangarei • Phone: 09 438 1143

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Covers and awnings covered

CERTIFIED PLUMBER TOWN & COUNTRY WORK WELCOME! P: 027 494 2919 A/H: 09 439 8593

SMOKE ALARMS

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BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER

I told you to get some covers from Palmer Canvas

Multi-award-winning company, Palmer Canvas, was established in Whangarei in 1963 and specialises in a vast range of products including awnings, covers, one-off designs and massproduction items to clients specifications, using quality industrial fabrics and colour choices. “We employ the best qualified tradesmen in the industry and some of our staff have been with us for more than 30 years, since their apprenticeship days,” says manager Cheryl Irvine. “We scooped multiple awards last year including one for a project we completed at Tara Iti Golf Course in Mangawhai. We are not limited to tractors and tarps. “Our motto is no job is too small and no job is too big. We make all the day-to-day items to help make things work for our clients including fertiliser covers. We will even put the buckle on your busted backpack.” Palmer Canvas use canvas PVC, and specialised canvas such as Ferrari. “A wide range of covers are available including cowshed, calf and cow covers, marine interior and exterior covers and upholstery using marine-grade fabric and foam, motorhome covers, seats and squabs, headlinings for catamarans and yachts, and trade vehicle repairs including sliders on trucks, and we can fit out horse floats.” The company also does specialist projects like covering netball courts and lane ways.

We make covers for all areas of the farm and home ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER? • Cow and Calf covers available • Fertiliser Covers • Machinery, Trucks and Trailers • Tarps to protect from UV, Wind, Rain and Sun BRING THIS ADVERT IN STORE TODAY AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT*

141 LOWER DENT ST, WHANGAREI PH: 09 438 8343 | www.palmercanvas.co.nz

DECIDUOUS TREES Liquidambar, excellent drive-liner, paddock tree or garden specimen; stunning autumn colour.

1M PLANTS $15, 1.5M PLANTS $20, 2M PLANTS $25

Plus Oaks, Maples, Magnolias, Ginkgo, London plane, Silver birch, Swamp cypress and more.

1.5M TO 3M PLANTS, $18 TO $60.

Specialist growers of plants for rural properties Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm • Saturday 9.00am – 5pm. Open Queen’s Birthday Weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon), 9am – 4pm Robinson Road, Coatesville • Ph 09 415 8806 mck.nursery@clear.net.nz • www.mckechnienurseries.nz

“Our staff have the can-do attitude, nothing is a challenge, we will get it done. We believe in providing old-school customer service and quality. “We have done lots of project work including the cover down at the Whangarei riverside marina, to protect the boats in the winter when they are pulled out of the water. “Culvert fluming to get water away from areas on farm is big at the moment and so are screens for calving for protection from the weather. “For homes we do clear screens, retractable awnings, shade sails and

the like. Our staff provide free measure and quotes, in the Whangarei rural area these are processed within 24 hours. Out of town may take a bit longer.” The turnaround on a project is approximately 5–20 working days, depending on what is required. Palmer Canvas also have an inhouse design team and all products come with manufacturer warranties as well as the Palmer Canvas warranty for workmanship. Present the advertisement on this page to receive a discount on your project.

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An opportunity to fly high is available at the Dargaville Aero Club, which offers a cost-effective way to get into the pilot’s seat for a grandstand view of town and countryside from coast to coast.

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The Dargaville Aero Club offers flight training, to anyone, any age. They have a Fly Synthesis Texan Club plane, a Fly Synthesis Storch and an Eagle MT 03 Gyrocopter. Their flying lessons are free, but payment for the hiring of the aircraft is required. Veteran pilot and Dargaville Aero Club chief flight instructor, Murray Foster, says that he gets students from all over. Eleven-year-old Henry Hope-Cross has been flying since he was nine, and wants to be a pilot. He and his dad travel from Wellington to train at the Dargaville club as 1.9 hours of training in Wellington was costing $760, with things like instructor and runway fees as well as aircraft hire. But for the same training in Dargaville, it’s $228, as it only charges for the aircraft hire. The club offers a trial flight — $60 for 30 mins — for those wanting a taster. After that lessons can be arranged. This could also be a potential unique gift idea as well! During a trial flight Murray normally takes people out to Baylys Beach and back, which offers views of the Dargaville township and out to the open ocean. He likes to ‘take it easy’ and fly to make the trainee feel comfortable. New and experienced flyers are also welcome to join in with club events and make new friends, as the social side of the club is well and truly alive. For example, they come together every Saturday to enjoy a shared cooked meal, with people flying and driving in.

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Murray Foster with student Henry Hope-Cross, in front of the Italian made Fly Synthesis Storch that Henry has had lesson in

Murray says that only around 90% of members actually own a plane, and the rest share the club planes. “It’s very friendly and everyone’s welcome. We have good facilities and new aeroplanes, which are very modern and up to date.” Flying lessons are available seven days a week with gyrocopter lessons every Wednesday and Saturday. Contact Murray Foster on 027 478 4308 or 09 439 8024.

ATTENTION FARMERS BULK SILO FILL OR BY THE BAG For all of your stockfood requirements contact your local merchant or

Phone 433 8933, Factory Lane, Hikurangi

WHANGAREI

TRACTA TRANZ NOW PART OF THE PTS FLEET

PTS Logistics Ltd operates a diverse fleet of trucks across New Zealand providing transport solutions for your machinery anywhere from Cape Reinga to the Bluff. We specialise in the transportation of new and used tractors and general agriculture machinery.

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Shade for all Kerikeri Canvas and Shades is a locally owned and operated business focussing on delivering innovative design solutions and service for residential shade, marine and other canvas products. “Our customers are important to us and we like to get things right the first time by offering the best and most effective solutions for almost all canvas and shade requirements,” says manager Aaron Rhodes. “Our range of canvas and shade products has got you covered, from front bar roller awnings to a bi-mini for the boat, or PVC zip and hand roll blinds for the deck to ute covers. Steadfast relationships with our suppliers ensure we have modern up-to-date options in fabrics, hardware, componentry and design.” Ideas are important to Kerikeri Canvas and Shades, and they have got those too. They can also design and custom-make products to their customer’s specifications. “We use ‘thinking outside the square’ to our advantage when faced with challenges on a project and when developing new designs. We take pride in creating aesthetically pleasing modern solutions for protection against the elements and to make the most of outdoor living spaces. “Our shade sails come in a range of stylish, functional options and our designs make the most of any outdoor space. We choose fabric from the Extrablock collection,” says Aaron. “The permanent wire-edged shade sail is engineered to withstand Northland’s changing weather conditions. This design is a permanent/fixed sail with a wire edging.” The Triax system shade rooms are waterproof, lightweight

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construction shade structures that can be wall-mounted, roof-mounted or freestanding. Gutters, drop blinds, heaters, lighting and ventilation can all be added to structures with the Triax system. In many cases, wiring can be fully concealed by running it within the structural members. “Our selection of blinds, offer protection from the elements all year round. Functional, stylish and easy to use, they are a practical asset for any home. “Our marine products range, are custom-made — from over-all covers,

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engine covers, sail covers, squabs, re-stitching, repairs, clears and dodgers. We cater for all boats, large and small and service mariners in the Northland region. “We also offer a full design service for work on trailer boats.” For more information or an obligation free quote contact us on 0508 4 SHADE or email canvasandshades@xtra.co.nz.

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We are the Innovative Electricians Coastal Concepts 2004 Ltd, 89a Falls Road, RD4, Warkworth

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Privately owned and based in Whangarei. Our quality team of master electricians offer expertise in all aspects of electrical services.

From flights, package holidays, tours, and cruises. Let us help you discover the world. Embrace life. Call us today. YOU TRAVEL WHANGAREI info@youwhangarei.co.nz 68 Cameron St, Whangarei www.youtravel.co.nz/whangarei (09) 438 4939 Fb: www.facebook.com/youtravelwhangarei

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ULTRA

FINE LIME The Ultra Fine Lime Co. is now the authorised distributor of PFP fertilisers wide range of high quality Ultra fine ground lime & fertiliser products. Using the high quality fine particle products at our recommended rates will boost production while reducing transport and application costs by a considerable amount. We operate our depot out of Kaikohe and our office from the Redwoods Centre SH10, Kerikeri. Book now for your Autumn and early Winter requirements.

Contact Bruce Sisley mob 021 308466 or email bruce@rgfs.biz

TRANSPORT

IRRIGATION & WATER

Maungatapere Transport.......................................09 434 6722 Toll United ...............................................................09 986 9000

KeriKeri Pumps & Irrigation..................................09 407 1629

CONTRACTORS B & H Whangarei Ltd.............................................09 432 2444 Clunie Portable Sawmilling...................................027 791 457 Driver Laser Drainage ......................................... 0800 932 206 Fred’s Bobcat Services ..........................................09 430 6978 GHK Piling ...............................................................09 435 4443 Henty Agriculture ................................................ 027 428 2426 Lance Keay Contracting .......................................09 431 6308 Palmer Canvas & Synthetics Ltd..........................09 438 8343 PTS Logistics...........................................................09 437 1003 Swale Earthmovers ................................................09 420 8352 Terrasaw Industries ................................................09 431 6400 The Short Drop .................................................... 0274 621 339 Williamson Quarries ............................................. 09 439 4950

ENGINEERING A & D Automotive & Engineering ........................09 401 1015 Truweld Engineering ..............................................09 407 8600

Everbee Productions ltd Factory direct Bee hive lids

CONSTRUCTION

• Bee hive lids • Emlock straps • Float mats • Beekeepers Toolbox

Climatech NZ ..........................................................09 438 1718 Coastal Concepts ...................................................09 422 2175

FARM SUPPLIES Baby Barns Ltd .......................................................09 420 3298 Kiwi Sheds Northland ......................................... 0800 454 947 Norwood Farm Machinery.................................. 0800 326 987 Ringrose Stockfoods ..............................................09 433 8933 Ultra Fine Lime .......................................................021 308 466

TRAVEL Viva Expeditions .....................................................09 950 5918 YOU Travel ...............................................................09 438 4939

ENTERTAINMENT Dargaville Areo Club ........................................... 027 478 4308

HOME & LIVING KeriKeri Canvas & Shades ....................................09 401 7370 Stihl Shop Whangarei ............................................09 438 8841 Whangarei Chainsaw & Mower Services ............09 438 1182 Adams Aircon & Refrigeration .............................09 405 9393

ACCOUNTS Crystal Payroll Limited ....................................... 0800 799 899

BEE KEEPING

PERSONAL CARE

Everbee Productions ........................................... 027 475 2531

Bloom Hearing Specialists Ltd Whangarei .........09 437 0388 Rodney Surgical Centre .........................................09 425 1190

CAR SALES

HOME HEATING

PLUMBERS

Wagener Stoves......................................................09 408 2469

Ph John: 0274 752 531 www.everbeeproductions.co.nz sales@everbeeproductions.co.nz

McKechnie Nurseries .............................................09 415 8806

REFRIGERATION

Aztech Buildings .....................................................07 856 5870 Taylor Built ..............................................................09 426 0606

ELECTRICIANS

Full range of Bee Hive Lids at factory direct prices

PLANT NURSERIES

EITHER WAY IT’S 20K

IC Motor Group .......................................................09 430 3100 J Kelliher Plumbing ................................................09 439 6577 Pumpland NZ ....................................................... 0800 244 377

MIND yOUR SPEED aROUND SCHOOL BUSES

Fred’s Bobcat

EARTHMOVERS

Serving the industry for 40 years • Diggers • Bobcats • Tip Trucks • Bulldozer • Compactors • Transporters • Cartage • Footings • Trenching • Drilling • Driveways • Landscaping • Site works • Horse arenas • Roading • Pile driving • Small block sub divisions

Truck & bobcat for hire. Section clearing, driveways, post-hole boring, rubbish removal, shed for preps, calf pen clean-outs.

Swale Earthmovers & Supply Yard 103 Mill Rd, Helensville Ph: 420 8352 Mob: 027 498 2716 E: swaley@xtra.co.nz

Reasonable rates. Free quotes. Phone Fred 09 430 6978 or 027 246 4385

BRIDGE BUILDING & PILING SPECIALISTS

FOR ALL YOUR

FUEL DELIVERIES Commercial • Mini–Tanker • Farm & LUBRICANT SUPPLIES Phone:

0800 262 100

PETROLEUM

We offer Design & Build for Bridges including plans, permits, consents and construction. Or see us to strengthen and repair your existing bridge to ensure safe access on your property.

Contact: GHK Piling Phone: 09 435 4443

Address: 9-11 Hewlett st, Whangarei

Email: admin@ghk.co.nz Web: www.ghk.co.nz

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Power Solutions for Remote Situations of All Sizes Pump Station

House Industrial Plant

Electric Fence

Tractor Shed / Workshop

Unit 4, 70 Forge Road, Silverdale, AUCKLAND 0932 Ph: 09 427 4040 or 09 427 4143 Fax: 09 427 4040 Mobile: 027 490 5901 www.aasolar.co.nz sales@aasolar.co.nz

STIHL SHOP Whangarei

17 Reyburn Street • 09 438 8841 whangarei@stihlshop.co.nz

STIHL SHOP Warkworth

32 Whitaker Road • 09 425 7772 warkworth@stihlshop.co.nz

STIHL SHOP Kaitaia

WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR

148–150 Commerce Street • 09 408 2770 kaitaia@stihlshop.co.nz

BE SAFE WITH • EAR MUFFS • CHAPS • GLASSES • BOOTS • GLOVES

STIHL SHOP Silverdale

Stay safe in your backyard STIHL Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week 22 - 26 May 2017. Part of all proceeds go to St John. STIHL Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week is back for 2017 with a strong but simple message for our Kiwi ‘Weekend Warriors’ - taking five minutes to get ready before you start your DIY adventure is essential to your safety. It’s simple: put on some chaps, ear muffs and safety glasses, check your Chainsaw and you’re ready to go! For all your Outdoor Power Equipment safety needs, visit the experts at your local STIHL SHOP.

Special Edition STIHL Safety Packs

$158

6 Flexman Place • 09 426 5414 silverdale@stihlshop.co.nz

STIHL SHOP Waipapa

Shop 1 The Palm Klinac Lane • 09 407 6140 waipapa@stihlshop.co.nz

Valued at $242. Hurry, this offer is only available until 28 May 2017 or while stocks last. A portion of proceeds from Safety Pack sales will be donated to St John.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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B&H WHANGAREI Ltd FOR ALL YOUR FENCING REQUIREMENTS All types of fencing including security

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Woodstoves to last Now is the time to make sure that your home heating needs are sorted for whatever the weather or the economy throws your way. A warm home is a healthy home and wood fires provide warm, cosy, healthy homes year after year — even when the power stops the dependable wood fire just keeps on going. Far North based Wagener Stoves is a family business that has been proudly designing and manufacturing a niche range of solid fuel stoves and wetbacks for more than 35 years. Our Wagener Fairburn Cooker is the ultimate lifestyle appliance. Compare our prices and features to the many imported models available. We think you will be pleasantly surprised both on cost and the many great features such as glass in both the oven and firebox doors. The Fairburn not only heats your home, but provides delicious home cooking and all your household hot water for brilliant power savings and self-sufficiency. Gather the family around and make it the heart of your home. Our range also includes the Butler Multi high performance hot water heater, which is a perfect partner for solar systems and for those living off

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the grid, and the CookTop Wagener Stove, which is based on the very first original Wagener Stove. The top selling Wagener Sparky is an extremely popular wee fire that has won hearts all over the country in situations as diverse as high country huts, boats, mobile homes, holiday homes, cottages and modern new builds, but for some he’s a little too small so we have answered the calls for a bigger model. Now new to the market is Sparky’s big brother the Wagener Leon. Leon has been named in memory of the founder Leon Kernot, designed by his

son Barry and daughter in law Ngaire, and is manufactured and dispatched, with assistance from our team, by his grandsons Troy and Kyle. Leon the man was hard working, entrepreneurial and very popular and that is also our expectation for this new stove. With more than 35 years in the business and 20 years in the NZ Home Heating Association you can buy with confidence from the family team at Wagener Stoves. For more information please visit us at wagenerstoves.co.nz or call us on 09 408 2469.

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Phone 09 431 6400 Email: enquiries@terrasaw.co.nz www.terrasaw.co.nz “Terrasaw” is a registered trademark of Terrasaw Industries

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Pop him in your mobile home, rural cottage or holiday bach or even in front of your old open fire. Sparky will chuckle away & brighten your day. 5 Allen Bell Dr, Kaitaia Ph (09) 408 2469

www.wagenerstoves.co.nz Home of the Wagener Fairburn, Butler Multi & CookTop Wagener Stove

Hearing connects you to love, life and now your mobile phone. Whangarei 26 Davies Street 09 437 0388

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Engineering needs covered Truweld Engineering has been in the Kerikeri area since 1970 and based in Waipapa, the company has expanded with the growth of the wider Far North area, servicing customers from Kaitaia to Whangarei. Our flexibility means we are able to meet our clients needs in a costeffective manner, and we are able to accommodate minor repairs including household tools, handrails, balustrades, stairways platforms and residential fencing as well as vehicle and machinery welding. The company has five fully-qualified engineers, with welding tickets to cover all welding needs. Machinery repairs include farm, orchard, heavy forestry logging and LTSA certified repairs for transport and truck repair. Our mobile welding service means Truweld staff can go onsite with tig welders for your convenience. This is suitable for jobs such as large machinery with cracks or breaks that are unable to be brought into the workshop, or to weld patches onto building structures. Truweld offer construction and civil engineering, mechanical and structural engineering and we have the latest engineering technology. The heavy fabrication role of the company is now approximately 60 per cent of our core business. Our experience with commercial and

Contract saw-milling Selling Macrocarpa, Japanese Cedar timber & kitset Macrocarpa Raised bed gardens

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industrial engineering includes structural steel fabrication and erections, stainless steel and sheet metal work, aluminium fabrication, marine, architectural and processing applications from metropolitan sewage plants to fruit pack houses and cosmetics manufacture buildings. This makes up a further 15 per cent of Truweld Engineering’s work. We have an AutoCAD computer design that enables us to accurately check drawings for function and fit. We can cross-check the design components

full size to less than a millimetre in 2D AutoCAD in model space. Truweld is a member of Site Safe NZ, the Power Crane Association, Associate Member of Heavy Engineering Research Association and NZ Stainless Steel Development Association, and is affiliated to Nickel Development Association. Truweld is a ‘general engineering’ business, covering all your engineering needs. Call us on 09 407 8600 to discuss your project or email truweld@xtra.co.nz.

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Waterways are polluted and our soils have lost their carbon Show the farmers how to fix this and you’ve got a group of people so passionate about what they do, it will be done.

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lower milk urea nitrogen (MUN) milk — this makes cheese production easier and more efficient. One example of a trial we were involved with 10 years ago showed that cows on a biological management system had 30–50% more immunoglobulin in their colostrum (do u know what colostrum is worth in capsules?) at calving and the one-day-old heifer calves had a 20–40% higher mineral analysis in their blood. The empty rate was 3–5% consistently every year. Then the dairy companies have their massive role — Fonterra especially. There are some amazing examples of small dairy companies showing the true value of ‘value added’. Then we can showcase ourselves to the rest of the world as the true caretakers of the great white cloud — we actually may eventually think it’s cool to be called greenies. If you want to chew the fat and throw some ideas up and down the phone line, give us a call — Environmental Fertilisers Ltd 0800 867 6737 or Rocky 022 061 0734 or visit our website ef.net.nz.

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Brainwashed Ministry for the Environment and statistics NZ recently released a damning report showing increasing nitrogen and phosphorus in a percentage of NZ rivers. Surprise surprise! The clean rivers plan, which is sweeping the country, is to drastically reduce nitrogen applications on farm, based on historical data. For farmers hell-bent on trying to mitigate too many changes in management in future will be looking at management now to alter that data. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to deduct that one such tool would be to drastically increase nitrogen use now therefore boosting historical data, which will be used to determine their future allocation. This whole scandal has arisen because farmers have been brainwashed into thinking that urea grows grass and that profitability will drop correspondingly as that nitrogen is reduced. This new environmental report is calling for a drastic reduction in cow numbers, which would be akin to the idea of drastically reducing cars to cut the road toll! Some common sense is needed here, and I would hate to see people with this line of thinking being able to determine the direction of our farming future. It sickens me to see that the culprits of this whole problem of excess nitrates and phosphorus in our rivers have never been called to account. I am not talking about farmers here, although they are the ones copping the flak. I am talking about the major NPK fertiliser companies who sell 90% of the phosphorus and nitrogen in NZ and have been for the past 20-plus years. NZ farmers have been brainwashed

into thinking that all this phosphate and nitrogen is needed to be profitable. Have these environmental alarmists ever stopped to think that these major fertiliser companies have become billion dollar industries from propaganda to push the sales of the very products these guys make. They have assumed the responsibility to educate students attending NZ educational institutions into the NPK propaganda machine who then go out and advise farmers to push it on. The sooner the proponents of environmental improvement refocus on the cause, the faster these challenges will be achieved. There are great changes beginning where farmers are utilising real science rather than following the NPK accepted principles that grow grass but don’t strictly follow scientific principles. There is accurate data and case studies demonstrating amazing results including better animal health, higher production and higher profit with as little as 80kg N/ha applied, which is the

sort of targets we should be seeking. General farmer usage would be around 200 to 250kg N/ha. Education is the best way forward rather than the threat of enforcement of more rules and reduction of our great farming future. This education has got to start with the consultants who are talking to farmers and giving them the advice. Consultants are the very people who can affect farmers change because they are who farmers trust and seek advice from. Currently, this radical change to drastically reduce nitrogen and phosphate use unnecessarily is coming from farmers who are entrepreneurs and can think outside the square. These very farmers have gone out of their way to reeducate themselves and have found a better path. The biggest challenge to this change is coming from their trusty consultants who put doubt into this new path. If farmers and consultants feel challenged to act, please contact me.

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Summer droughts followed by the recent heavy rainfall will result in higher than normal nitrate levels in the soil, putting stock at increased risk of nitrate poisoning according to Ravensdown experts, Jeremy Klingender, Agronomist and Seed Product Manager, and Dr Julie Wagner, vet and Ravensdown Animal Health Product Manager. “Any farmer will be thrilled to see their crop or pasture shooting up after the recent rain, but the downside is that it’s likely it will be very high in nitrate levels. This can be fatal for your stock if not managed and monitored properly,” said Jeremy. He says there are four key things to watch out for when identifying a paddock that should be tested — fast growing crops, younger pastures (under 21 days’ rotation), overcast days and high soil temperatures. “High soil temperatures speed up the conversion of ammonia to nitrate in the soil making more available for the plant and the cow. Overcast days stop the photosynthesis process and put higher nitrate levels in the pasture, especially in the mornings and evenings, that’s why early afternoon grazing is better.” Certain plant species are more at risk of high nitrate levels such as ryegrasses, brassica crops, maize and oats. Dr Wagner says it is important to remember the hay and silages from these crops are not exempt from the toxicity issues.

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They’re the lifeblood of many businesses — delivering the goods, hauling orders to market and performing vital construction and infrastructure tasks. In fact, we’d be stuck without the fleet of trucks which plies the nation’s roads each day. There are several big names in the heavy transport industry, but surprisingly for an area which harbours a thriving selection of agricultural and manufacturing businesses, only three of those brands have a dedicated sales representative living in the Northland area, and only one is the frontrunner in the area of truck sales with model ranges from 5.5 tonnes and up — a name which anyone who drives on Kiwi highways will recognise — Isuzu. Sales figures in an early 2017 edition of Truck and Driver magazine show that more than 1,200 new Isuzu trucks hit the road during 2016, continuing a 17-year stretch in the number one spot for trucks sold a year. Of this number, more than 700 were sold by Rodney and Northland’s only authorised Isuzu trucks dealer — CAL Isuzu. This fastgrowing company now welcomes its new sales representative Shane Ward to the region. Or at least, it welcomes him back — Shane is a local who was born in Te Kopuru and raised in the Kaipara, before moving to and living

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With Japanese Perkins Engine • 800cc with CVT • Heavy duty winch • Electric power steering • Comes with roof and full windscreen • Gas assisted tip tray • 2WD/4WD and front/rear diff lock

4.99% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS

1/3

$16,990+GST

UPFRONT

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

1/3

IN 24 MONTHS

RANGER 500

GST $14,995 INC RANGER 570 FULL SIZE

GST $15,995 INC

ALL MODELS 2 YEAR WARRANTY

X400

X500

$8,490+GST

$1,000 off

Now

FREE SCREEN & ROOF

$4,990+GST

RANGER DIESEL

Power steering, Winch, EFI & Protector bars

for limited time

GST $19,995 INC Subject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Finance Contract. Offer expires 31/7/2017. Available on Polaris Ranger, ATV, ACE and General models only. Finance is offered by Gilrose Finance Company Limited. Overseas model shown with optional accessories.

FOR MORE FOR R INFORMATION, CONTACT:

NORTHLAND

PowerSports

15 Rewa Rewa Rd, Whangarei 09 437 5451 • 021 346 449

34 Forge Road, Silverdale | 0800 444 464 | www.advps.co.nz *Offer ends 31/7/17 or while stocks last. Offer only available at participating Polaris Dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients.

Northern Rural Marketplace look for the FeedSafeNZ logo For all your stockfeed requirements

✓ Produced in New Zealand ✓ Independently Audited ✓ Assured Quality of production ✓ Manufactured to industry Standards www.nzfma.org.nz

Bouquets on Broadway Fresh Flower Bouquets and gift ideas • Flowering Plants • Cake and Wedding accessories • Balloons, cards & soft toys • Venue dressing • Daily deliveries Don’t forget Mother’s Day Sun May 14

p. 09 401 1706 | bobflorist@xtra.co.nz 107 Broadway Kaikohe | www.bouquetsonbroadway.co.nz

Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings New or existing walls

Able to be applied between milkings during summer months

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

ATJ

SELF DRIVE MACHINERY HIRE

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

Call the team at ATJ for your hire needs

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

C&C Contract Electrical Commercial • Industrial Domestic • Dairy

Phone Craig 021 440 634 09 439 6465

• Patented Bridging system • Environmentally friendly • Aesthetically Pleasing • Low Impact • Robust • Cost Effective

Kelly Wright Phone 021 437 684 kelly@clearwatercrossings.co.nz Steve Swann Phone 021 274 3831 steve@clearwatercrossings.co.nz www.clearwatercrossings.co.nz

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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

IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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• 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

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MICHAEL GRIFFITHS Livestock Agent Export R1 Friesan F12 plus. R1 Jersey J12 plus. Confirming contracts for Autumn/Spring. Dairy service bull. SECURE NOW as large demand Dairy Stock for sale. Contact: 027 278 8122

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Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville www.newmanengineering.co.nz

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

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For Sale

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ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

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.

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.

DRY FIREWOOD for sale $75+gst/mtr. Totara/ Macrocarpa mix. 2mtr minimum for free delivery from Kaiwaka to Ruawai. WINZ registered, quotes available. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order.

HERITAGE APPLE Trees from $25.00 — Hardy root stocks — Diversify your farm with an Orchard tree pack. www.tastytrees.co.nz.

SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.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.

HONDA TRX420 Quad bike, done a bit of running around on a lifestyle block. Has been sitting for the last 3 years, also comes with a pair of aluminium loading ramps in great condition. $7,500, call Trevor 09 407 5587. NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz.

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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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May 2017 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

FROM

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$3,495

t s e r e t in

0% INTEREST ON ALL POLARIS YOUTH MODELS

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. Offer expires 31/7/2017

INC GST

ATV FINANCE OFFER FROM $9,195 INC GST 4.99% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS

1/3 UPFRONT

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

IN 24 MONTHS

Subject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Finance Contract. Offer expires 31/7/2017. Available on Polaris Ranger, ATV, ACE and General models only. Finance is offered by Gilrose Finance Company Limited. Overseas model shown with optional accessories.

RANGER 500

FINANCE OFFER 4.99% P.A. OVER 24 MONTHS

1/3 UPFRONT

1/3

IN 12 MONTHS

1/3

$14,995

INC GST

RANGER 570 FULL SIZE

$15,995

INC GST

FREE SCREEN & ROOF

IN 24 MONTHS

RANGER DIESEL

$19,995

INC GST

ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD 1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI. PH; 0800 96 36 36 MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD 117 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: 09 431 8555 CA MOTORCYCLES LTD 725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: 09 439 0170 ADVENTURE POWERSPORTS 34 FORGE ROAD, SILVERDALE, 09 444 0636 KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: 09 412 8109 WARKWORTH MOTORCYCLES 22 WHITAKER ROAD, WARKWORTH. PH 09 425 8535 *Offer ends31/7/2017 or while stocks last. Offer only available at participating Polaris Dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fleet clients.

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