Northern Farming Lifestyles, May 2022 by Integrity Community Media

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MAY 2022 NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES

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Recent announcements from the Rural GP Network stated: “The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network (the Network) is appalled that rural communities have been ‘left in the wilderness’ by the Pae Ora Health Futures bill, which was recommended by the select committee to parliament for a second reading today.” In its oral submission to the Pae Ora Healthy Futures bill select committee in January, the Network made a call for rural communities to be identified as a priority population group alongside Māori, Pacific People and the Disabled, who are already recognised.

The Network argued that if the bill doesn’t highlight a focus on rural communities, and holds government agencies accountable for rural health outcomes, then the health inequities faced by rural New Zealanders will not improve. There is good reason to be concerned with hidden agendas for rural health, with the minister receiving briefings in last year’s budget that talked about cutting costs by reducing specialist services at provincial hospitals. It would not be good for rural Northland, where we must support and enhance our hard-working rural health workforce.

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MAY 2022

The 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to select the top Māori sheep and beef farm is back on track after being postponed due to Covid-19 risk. “With Covid restrictions now being progressively lifted, it was decided that it is safe to resume the judging process,” says Ahuwhenua Trophy chair, Nukuhia Hadfield. Judging of the entrants in the competition resumes in May, as well as the judging for the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award, which is run in conjunction with the senior Ahuwhenua Trophy event. “Entrants and sponsors have all been consulted, and they are happy with this decision. The only change to the programme is the cancellation of the announcement of finalists at a function at parliament. “We will be announcing the finalists once the first-round judging process is complete. People will have a chance to meet this year’s finalists at their respective field days in August and September. “These events have always proved popular and are an excellent way of showcasing the achievements of our finalists.

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The new amended dates for the field days are Field Day 1 — Thursday, August 25; Field Day 2 — Thursday, September 1 and Field Day 3 — Thursday, September 8. “The awards dinner will be held on Friday, October 21, at the Pettigrew Green Arena in Hawke’s Bay. “2022 has been a very challenging year for many Māori Sheep and Beef farmers — especially those on the east coast of the North Island. “The heavy rains in March had a catastrophic effect on some Māori farms — akin to the devastating Cyclone Bola in 1988. The torrential rain caused massive slips on many farms destroying fences, tracks and other infrastructure. “Stock has also been lost or affected by the storms. It will take considerable time and effort to restore these farms to their former state. “Despite the setbacks, the prospects are good for another excellent Ahuwhenua Trophy competition. The Ahuwhenua Trophy has always been a highlight of the year for the agri sector and the 2022 competition will be no exception.”

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Soenke and Antje Paarmann moved from Germany to become dairy farmers and pursue their love of working on the land and caring for the animals in their lives.

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“Soenke and I enjoy working outdoors and with animals and saw opportunities in New Zealand that we wouldn’t have had in Germany. Neither of us had farming in our family, but Soenke grew up in a farming village, and my family stayed on a farm and helped during school holidays. “In Germany, you can’t just say I am going to be a farmer — you have to complete a farming education. I trained for two years, and Soenke studied for three years. You work on different farms each year to learn. “We gained our university diplomas and had individual work experience, which allowed us to come to New Zealand to see different farming systems. We didn’t know each other then. We met later on a crop farming holiday job to earn extra money in Germany.

Soenke and Antje Paarmann both secured diplomas in farming through study in Germany to become dairy farmers

“That is an opportunity for students during the 10 week holiday period — it is like fruit picking here. “When we came to New Zealand, walking through our own herd in our first sharemilking position was a great moment.

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Soenke grew up in a farming village but had no childhood experience in the dairy industry

“Our cows are our biggest asset, and we look after them in the best possible way. We believe it would be great to show the general public what a fantastic industry it is and how we support each other to get ahead to achieve our goals. “During more challenging times, sharing the load is important, and we try to make jokes and laugh to keep spirits up. In tough times, such as drought, a lot of farmers are affected and knowing we are not the only ones going through the issues helps. “We love working outdoors together — that was a big thing for us. I enjoy working with the animals, while Soenke really likes the pasture management. The farm we

are on is still 90 per cent ryegrass with a bit of kikuyu creeping in. “We are doing a chicory crop in summer and adding new grasses to mix and mingle a bit. We are under sowing to improve the pasture with hybrid ryegrass while adjusting lengths according to time of year and feed budget. We also use hay and silage when necessary. “When we came here, we started with a new owner of the property who hadn’t farmed before. It was nice starting from scratch together. Being new to the region, we learned by trial and error to find what works.” The Paarman’s future farming goals include farm ownership.

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Lance Donnelly began his career as an aircraft engineer in the air force before eventually becoming one of the Northland Rescue Helicopter pilots

“We were on night shift, and the air desk, which tasks rescue helicopters throughout New Zealand, advised there was a request from the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington. “It suggested the emergency beacon for the vessel had been activated. The Enchanter hadn’t made contact, and we had the mission to do the beacon search to find it. “Enchanter had been returning to Mangōnui from a fishing trip to the Three Kings Islands. “We reconfigured the chopper with the winch equipment because of the possibility of people in distress. “I had our winch-operator Paul, copilot Alex and rescue swimmer Josh on board. We flew to Kaitāia under instrument flight rules due to the bad weather conditions while flying in the cloud.”

Lance refuelled the chopper at Kaitāia Hospital and proceeded to North Cape, arriving at the scene at approximately 11.30pm. “We used night-vision goggles at the scene and tried to ascertain if any boats were available to help, but there were none. We then elected to do a nighttime winch to recover three survivors we located on top of the wreckage.” The three people were taken to nearby Te Pua Reserve, on the shores of the Pārengarenga Harbour. “We returned to the search area and located two more survivors on the upturned hull. We needed to refuel, so they were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, where we refuelled at 1.30am. “Initially, we felt great as we had rescued five of the 10 people on board the boat, and we thought we could find more survivors. Unfortunately, we couldn’t.

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Lance says the Northland Rescue Helicopter is one of the most cohesive operations he has worked with

“It is a very disappointing experience when you can’t help everyone at a scene. It was good for us to know another rescue helicopter was proceeding to the area to help us search for the other passengers on the fishing charter. “The teams were awesome working together to get the best outcome. It really was a very sad time for all involved, including the family and friends of the people on the boat. “The training we have is hugely important. We have to have confidence in each other with every mission, small or large. We couldn’t do the job otherwise, and this mission was incredibly large.” Lance says he has worked with several rescue chopper operations during the years. “The Northland Rescue Helicopter has flown well over 22,000 missions since 1988, and remains one of the busiest air ambulance services in the country.”

Last year, the call-out breakdown was 19 per cent accidents, 43 per cent medical, 20 per cent hospital transfers, two per cent other types of incidents and 16 per cent search and rescue operations. “It has long been said that you just never know when you, your family or colleagues may need the help of the Northland Rescue Helicopter. “The Northland Rescue Helicopter is one of the most cohesive operations that I have ever worked with. The crews have accomplished thousands of successful missions. Every mission has to be a team effort, and we have a brilliant team. “During my downtime, I enjoy duck hunting and deer stalking and am always looking for good spots. I like going out on people’s farms and into the bush, where I can enjoy nature as I do my thing. It is one of the ways I get to relax.”

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Mrs Isey Cross was born Isabella Munn at her family homestead in Kāretu, Northland, on April 3 1919, and celebrated turning 103 years old with friends and family on Easter Weekend.

BY ANN VAN ENGELEN

PART TWO

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his was a working dairy farm, and my husband Charles and I had a life that was all about farming,” says Isey. “This was the main road to Opua for horse and cart, and there were seven houses nearby when we moved here. “Buck Shelford’s grandparents lived in one house. It was moved and is now the Kawakawa Bowling Club. “We had a bail for two cows with a little machine and a herd of 28 milking cows. We also farmed large white pigs and had 15 breeding sows and five boars. “We swapped pork and beef for mutton with the McIntyres up the road, so we always had a mix of meat. We eventually got rid of the dairy and farmed pigs and dry stock before

removing the pigs and focussing on dry stock. “Charles did the farm, and I took care of the family. I always tell girls to keep your house clean and make good meals. For me, being happy was cooking for my family and friends, keeping my house tidy and not moaning. “Every Sunday, I would have a roast with all the trimmings and either bread pudding, apple pie or rice pudding for dessert. My favourite meals are roast pork with apple sauce or roast mutton with mint sauce. I just use salt to season my meat. “There were orange trees, plums and Golden Queen peaches on the farm. Charles would take James and lift him up in the bucket on the tractor to pick the fruit high up in the trees.

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Isey with her sons Gavin, Digger and James with her great-grandson Justice at her 103rd birthday party

Cared for by her sons Gavin and James, Mrs Cross is still living in the home she purchased with her husband Charles

“I caught 10 marlin over the years and usually landed my fish in about 20 minutes. Sometimes something disturbs them, and that’s when they get aggro, but I always got my catch. “We used to release them until we realised someone else would catch them, so we kept any under 90kg. We paid someone to smoke what we kept, and I cooked it in white sauce. “I still catch up with my fishing buddy Ritchie and go out on his boat.

“I never met anyone famous, but I won trips to Hawaii and Fiji in fishing competitions. When I was in Fiji, John Rowles was performing and asked if there were any Kiwis there. “My friend raised my hand and he got me on stage in my red dress and sang Cheryl Moana Maree. “Years later, Jamie was at the CBS office in Parnell where he had a record label and was shocked to see a photo of me on the wall with John. The CBS

Isey’s husband Charles, milking the family cows in the original cowshed many years ago

lady was in Fiji at the time and snapped the photo. “I loved gardening, my favourite flowers to grow were roses, and I knew every name of them. “I have a good family, and now Jamie and Gavin look after me, and I spend my days doing word search puzzles, listening to music and relaxing, looking out the window from my chair and seeing who is going up the road. “I like a nip of Jim Beam on special occasions, and although I enjoyed my

birthday, it was just another day. I made people sing for their cake, and it was lovely to have my great-grandson Justice take the time to come and celebrate with me. “Our movie James and Isey is good. Florian and James had to do a good job. They were told what to do, and I got my way in the end. It was all about me. “I ran a tight ship and we had a good, happy life. Always remember to make the most of each day and don’t worry, be happy.”

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MAY 2022

A picturesque three-kilometre section of the Te Araroa length-of-New Zealand trail at Kerikeri has been upgraded and is now open for all walkers to enjoy. Te Araroa Northland trustee Mark Williams says although it is only a small part of the 3,000km overall trail, the upgraded Upper Kerikeri River Track is already proving very popular with walkers. Mr Williams says its volunteers are grateful to Northland Regional Council, which used about $100,000 of Provincial Growth Fund funding for kauri protection work to upgrade the unformed track. “It is money well spent. There has been positive feedback from the many members of the public who use the track,” he says. “The Upper Kerikeri River Track was originally championed by Te Araroa founder Geoff Chapple as a route into Kerikeri as part of his epic vision for a length of New Zealand walk. It was one of the first developed. “The upper track, on public reserve, provides an extension to the wellestablished Lower Kerikeri River Track, which is on Department of Conservation land. The new track runs along a reserve beside the river from the Kerikeri Falls car park to the State Highway 10 car park and a coffee cart. “The work was done by Johnson Contractors, with design and engineering support from Frame Group. It includes small bridges, kissing gates and aggregate surfacing. “The quality of work and attention to detail of the small bridges and gates is for all to see and admire.”

agencies and local government are working together on these projects, and we are proud to work alongside communities and hapū and the regional staff of Biosecurity New Zealand — Tiakina Kauri, DOC and MBIE. “The Far North District Council has also agreed to maintain the Upper Kerikeri River Track where kikuyu, gorse, paspalum and wattle are among the challenges, while TANT is seeking ways to resource ongoing maintenance of the others.”

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People gathered at the official opening of an upgraded section of the Te Araroa Trail at Kerikeri recently

The agencies involved were welcomed during a recent opening ceremony, and a blessing was given by Kipa Munro, chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Charitable Trust. Kipa explained the values and importance of the area both to iwi and the wider community. “Three other Te Araroa tracks are under construction nearby, and all the Kerikeri sections will officially open in the lead up

to the Te Araroa 2022 walking season, which begins in spring,” says NRC’s Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party chair Jack Craw. “Kauri protection work is happening across Northland by way of trail upgrades, pest control, fencing, soil sampling, and kauri sanctuaries like the one Ngāti Rēhia is developing. “All this work is aimed at safeguarding our national taonga; kauri. Crown

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The immune system (Part two)

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Let’s say a virus has penetrated your Non-Specific immune defences, see the last edition, and starts to infect cells. Sitting, waiting for such an attack is your specific immune system that can create a devastating attack against the virus. However, this part of your immune system has a significant shortcoming. Initially, it does not recognise the attacker and needs to be ‘trained’ to identify and attack the virus. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune B cells that bind to an invader marking it for destruction by T cells. Natural immunity is based on the immune system’s ability (activated B cells) to produce antibodies that will both fight a current infection and a return of the same pathogen. Artificial immunity is from vaccines that trigger B cells to make antibodies to provoke a rapid T cell response against a first infection against a virus. It means your immune system is already primed, waiting for exposure and can launch a much faster, more aggressive response against the virus. In the last edition, we saw that our Non-Specific immunity is greatly

influenced by nutrients. The same is true for our Specific immunity. Vitamin D acts like a master commander of your immune defences. Dr Anthony Fauci, who leads the US health Covid response recommends supplementing with 4,000IU of vitamin D daily to help immune responses. It is also important to make sure you have optimal levels of antioxidants, vitamins and trace minerals, especially selenium and zinc. These help prevent damage from both the infection and the immune responses. Many of these are antioxidants that protect the immune system and help prevent unwanted inflammation. Minerals such as selenium and zinc are very important. 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 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his all-new newsletter at abundant.co.nz.

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The bureaucrats in Wellington are at it again with another slice of mindless legislation heading New Zealand’s way; legislation that could force primary producers to down tools and sell their land to foreign forestry outfits. Believe me, this is already happening big time throughout the country with the government allowing foreign ownership to reign supreme, while once productive and beautiful farmland disappears forever to help foreign countries with their carbon credits. Crazy? Yes, and this after we all thought the threatened introduction of Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) in the north was bad enough. Well, wait until you get your head around this one. Farmers and their families are human, and they drink water despite what policy people in the Ministry of the Environment appear to think. These humans don’t go around poisoning themselves or anyone else associated with them, their waterways, their land or their produce. The unintended consequences, or should I say the intended consequences of proposed changes to the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater (NES-F), which regulates activities that pose risks to the health of freshwater and freshwater ecosystems, will impact all rural dwellers — have no doubt. If the Ministry for the Environment gets its way, you will see blanket exclusion zones that restrict activities around drinking water sources, whether it constitutes a risk or not. You will highly likely need resource consent to replace a post in a fence near

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a waterway, and you would need consent to cultivate your paddock for maize. Both are basic, fundamental and common sense farming operations. You, the farmer, will need consent to apply agrichemicals within restricted ‘Zone 2’, at the cost of $10,000 to $30,000 for each consent. Who can afford that, and why should you have to? The weeds in the riparian margins are already clapping their hands as these regions become an overgrown wilderness. Great for spreading noxious weeds near and far with the help of the waterways we are no longer able to manage in a practical and sustainable manner.

Under the newly proposed protection zones, it is possible your farm could be excluded from fundamental farming operations. You should be very, very concerned because from what I have read so far, there will hardly be a farmer in Northland who will escape the damage this looming draconian bureaucracy will do to us. Join Federated Farmers New Zealand’s Dr Paul le Miere online at 7pm, Thursday, May 12 to understand what we are doing in the NES — drinking water space and likely the impact on you. Keep an eye on the events section of fedfarm.org.nz for the Zoom link.

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One of the hubs of the Far North, the Kerikeri and Waipapa area, is an area worthy of a visit, whether it be for a day or a week. The area has been well known for its fruit growing, chocolate making and farming for many years. Some people may not realise how much has been going on with vineyards and wine trail experiences on offer, art galleries, olive groves, cafes and shopping experiences. The Stone Store, Kemp House, Wharepuke Falls and St James Anglican Church are favourites for tourists and locals alike. Tours of the Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga are available, along with day trips to glow worm caves, Rainbow Falls and horse treks. Kerikeri gives the opportunity to see the birdlife at Parrot Place, home to approximately 300 birds from all over the world. Parrot place runs a successful breeding and rearing programme and offers specialist avian and pet supplies with a range of hand-reared and aviarybred parrots for sale. Hikers enjoy the Kerikeri River Track, Manginangina Kauri Walk and Puketi Nature Trail, while cyclists can enjoy various cycle trails in and around the area. The three-kilometre Hone Heke loop is well enjoyed for those on a time schedule, or choose one of the longer rides of up to 20km and enjoy the country and seaside scenery.

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Three New Zealand Young Farmers’ members have been given a helping hand to further their education through the organisation’s three exclusive scholarships. Lincoln University post graduate student Jeremy Kilgour and aspiring Massey University veterinarian Nerida Bateup have been awarded the NZYF World Congress Charitable Trust Scholarship, receiving $1,500 cash in hand each. Lincoln University student Georgia Moody is the first recipient of the brand new NZYF Future Me Scholarship, receiving $1,500 for planned professional development. NZYF Board chair Kent Weir said he is very pleased NZYF is able to provide these opportunities for members to develop their education and skillsets. “I would like to say a big congratulations to the three scholarship recipients, as well as to all those who applied. “Jeremy has been a valued member of NZYF and has competed in contests, volunteered with events. He also held multiple leadership positions within the Lincoln University Young Farmers Club, most recently as chair. “For Nerida, it is extremely rewarding to see her involvement with the organisation which started with AgriKids in 2016. She has since moved through the different tiers of NZYF with FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year and Teen Ag before joining Massey University Young Farmers. She is a great asset to have in our organisation. “Georgia started as a member of her Fielding High School Teen Ag Club and competing before joining Lincoln University Young Farmers. Currently junior vice chair, I am excited to see where she will go within the organisation.

“It feels great to be able to give back to our members, who have given us so much.” Nerida grew up in the Huntly/Te Kauwhata area on a dairy farm which sparked her passion for agriculture and animals. The first year Massey University student has goals to complete her degree and become a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to practise as a large and mixed practice Vet. “From working on the family farm I know first-hand how important stock health and optimising production is,” she says. “Vets are a crucial part to the New Zealand agriculture sector, not only do they treat sick animals they play a huge rule working with farmers to keep the stock healthy to produce high quality dairy and meat products. By becoming a vet, I will be able to give back to my rural community that is the backbone of our county.” Jeremy will use the scholarship money for the course fees for his Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours degree, finishing this year. His main interest is animal nutrition — the focus of his Honour’s project. “My project looks at the suitability of Fodder Beet as a wintering diet in terms of minerals, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. It also looks at other characteristics of Fodder Beet such as dry matter percentage, leaf to bulb ratio, proportion of bulb below the soil line, NDF and other minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sulphur.”

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Planning for perfect occasions Your perfect day is more than just a chance to make memories which will last a lifetime; it’s a time to share with family and friends. Before you share the joy of celebration, why not share your plans and your vision with Sempre Amo Weddings and Event Management? Sempre Amo means love forever, a phrase in Latin which sums up the philosophy of celebrant and events planner Emma Smith. Dedicated not just to weddings, but to all the milestones of a life well lived, Sempre Amo resonates with tradition, sincerity and the importance of friends and family. We all wish for the special days in our lives to be perfect, according to our own vision of togetherness and celebration. From the joy of weddings and milestone anniversaries to birthdays and many more memorable events, it’s the occasion we want to share, not the stress and detail of putting it together. That’s why having a professional on your side can take away the worries and leave you with nothing to do but welcome your loved ones to an occasion which creates treasured memories. Caterers, photographers, musicians, florists, decorators and designers are all well known to Sempre Amo; a comprehensive list of trusted locals who will go above and beyond to ensure your vision becomes reality. Not least among these is qualified celebrant and experienced compere Emma Smith herself; with a flair for organisation and the resourcefulness and contacts to cover all aspects of a signature celebration, she’s at your service to ensure smooth sailing on your big day. This can span the necessary documents through to the floral arrangements; even a sharp tuxedo for the groom or a classic car in which to make a grand arrival. Sempre Amo also have at their disposal the unique environs of Pine View Lodge; read more on the facing page about this destination venue. From the most traditional and classic weddings to those hosted amid the grandeur of nature here on the Kauri Coast, Sempre Amo can organise all the details, and work within your budget and with your guest list to guarantee a stunning result. Receptions, banquets, refreshments and entertainment are all part of the service, should you so desire. It’s all about taking the weight of planning off your shoulders and allowing your special occasion to be truly special, and truly yours. Contact Sempre Amo soon to plan your big event; weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations; any of life’s milestones deserve a celebration!

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When steam replaced muscle power

In modern times, we can call on excavators, cranes and heavy machinery to tackle those jobs too hefty for human muscle alone, but in the early history of New Zealand, the advent of the steam shovel was a game-changer. As a nation built on natural resource management, Shire horses and bullocks provided the bulk of heavy power in those early times. That changed when two very different companies developed steampowered diggers and draglines in the late 1800s. Joseph Ruston was a young, ambitious steam engineer in Lincolnshire, England,

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back in 1857. Inspired by the Victorianera steam revolution, he had big ideas to match those of engineering titans of the time. The niche he wanted to explore was digging and mining. Ruston knew that Isambard Brunel, a famous railway builder, needed a better way to dig cuttings through which to run rails. Joining an existing firm, Ruston tried to perfect his idea, but the breakthrough came with a design by inventor James Dumbar. In 1874 the Dunbar-Ruston steam navvy was unveiled, taking its name from the navvies or inland navigators, the workmen who dug massive railway earthworks by hand. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Bucyrus steam engine company had the opposite problem. Their one and a half acre factory site in Ohio was too small, but there was no way to build out. They decided to make a move to the largely undeveloped outskirts of Milwaulkee, where they could set up shop making bigger, more powerful steam shovels and draglines. New Zealand mines, earthworks and railways snapped up the produce of both companies, seeing the benefits of tireless mechanical power. Draglines, those huge, bucket-and-winch dredges with booms exceeding 20 metres, were used to tame

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swampland and make it ready for farming. Coal mines and quarries employed Bucyrus and Ruston steam shovels, like the popular Ruston number 20, of which 200 were built. Supplied ‘naked’, these machines were an arm, a boiler, winch gear and a base that was sometimes fitted to railway wheels. Operators built corrugated iron and wooden structures to protect the

steam plant from the elements, and photos from the turn of last the century show sooty but warm workers keeping out of the weather near the hot boiler. A pot of tea was never far from the firebox. Now a historical curiosity, these two brands set the stage for the excavators and heavy equipment we can call on today — many survive in museums and collections.

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and management practices. The tools are targeted at employers, business owners, managers, employees, industry organisations and industrygood organisations.” The project collates and promotes a searchable database of programmes and initiatives to improve employment and workplace practices. It includes current and planned initiatives in the food and fibre sector. Each initiative aims to improve workplace standards, management practices and employer training. To explore the programmes, initiatives, case studies and tools, visit growingnz. org.nz/great-workplaces.

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The initiative was developed in collaboration with food and fibre sector organisations and the government, off the back of the Food and Fibre Skills Action Plan 2019–2022, which sets out actions to build the sector’s workforce. “The Great Workplaces project promotes the many people and initiatives already leading the way,” says PICA’s chief executive Dr Michelle Glogau. “It is a way to share their ideas and knowledge and inspire other employers, managers and business owners working in food and fibre.

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Before the popularity of alarm clocks, you could pay a knockerupper to rouse you out of bed and off to work in the morning. The legitimate profession was primarily popular in England and Ireland, but the idea minorly travelled across the globe. An extensive range of occupations, needing to be punctual for their jobs would use knocker-uppers. Initially, knocking on client doors changed and varied by person, using peashooters, sticks or telephone calls to wake clients. The original method changed because the sound woke up neighbouring houses that hadn’t paid for the service. Workers needed them because lateness could result in income loss or dismissal. Factory-based businesses required employees to be there at set times, or they could receive docked pay. It wasn’t restricted to shift work. Highly educated professionals such as doctors and lawyers would pay for the service. Knocker-uppers were known to stay awake all night or used some form of alarm to rouse themselves. Being a lowimpact job, the profession was taken up by police and the elderly and not restricted to gender or age. The era of knocker-uppers ended when alarm clocks became affordable, more reliable and accessible. However, there were accounts of the role still existing in England until the 1970s. In New York, the idea was adapted by a 23-year-old businesswoman of Service Please Incorporated, offering the human alarm clock service. She would wake

“Knocker-uppers were known to stay awake all night or used some form of alarm to rouse themselves. The profession was taken up by police and the elderly and not restricted to gender or age.” herself using an alarm clock and proceed to telephone her clients. A 1927 New Zealand newspaper mentions a night-watchman who would wake guests at the boarding houses. Visitors would write their wake up time on slates for him to know when to summon them. It would be easy to presume that society did not have alarm clocks. However, the water alarm clock, sounding daily at dusk and dawn, was invented in 427 BC by the Greek philosopher Plato. It was followed by fellow Greek, Ctesibius, who designed a water alarm clock that could be set by the owner. In an age reliant on technology to wake us, would we have hired these respected workers to get us to work on time?

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by Andy Bryenton

When wartime machinery shortages struck and foreign trade was cut by the war at sea, a lend-lease deal with the United States delivered fresh ideas and equipment to New Zealand farms.

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One important change made by the lend-lease programme was the supply of considerable quantities of mechanical equipment for farms. For example, more than 7,000 farm tractors were supplied in the years 1943 to 1945 by US factories. Some idea of the significance of the lendlease deal can be gathered from the fact that, in 1940, there were only about 11,000 tractors on New Zealand farms. By the second world war’s end, there were close to double that number, with US models predominating. Tractors proliferated so quickly that the Transport (Farmer’s Tractor) Emergency Order of 1942 had to be rushed through parliament, making it unnecessary to pay registration for driving a tractor on the road. In fuel-rationed times, farmers often used their new tractors for everything from ploughing fields to mowing hay to driving goods to market. Some children of that era remember the tractor replacing the family car altogether. A classic tractor from the lend-lease era was the John Deere model A, which debuted in the US as a row crop tractor, but was also available in orchard and fixed-tread forms. Farmers in New Zealand were keen that this was the first Deere with rubber tyres as standard,

perfect for taking advantage of that emergency order. Typical of its type, it ran a five-litre all-fuel engine developing a maximum of 24-horsepower at the PTO. Its relatively light weight of 1,720kg made it excellent for traversing muddy fields. Its opposite number was the Farmall model A, another small, by modern standards, tractor from Louisville, Kentucky, that punched above its weight on Kiwi farms. The Farmall is still the classic tractor shape drawn by small children in primary school. Its 1.9-litre engine delivered more torque than people thought possible at the time from such a compact unit. Machines like these finally ushered out the steam and horse-drawn machinery era on New Zealand farms. It was an age that had lingered longer here than in the more industrialised northern hemisphere due to our relative isolation. The trade-off for our allies in wartime was increased food production, which went to feed the sailors, marines, soldiers and pilots of the Pacific theatre. After the end of hostilities, the extra efficiency tractors delivered was part of the farming boom that enriched rural New Zealand.

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by Andy Bryenton

Honda’s latest electric hybrid vehicle comes with some new energy-saving tricks up its sleeve and a new tongue-twisting acronym to remember; e:HEV.

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has learned about regenerative braking and kinetic energy recovery. At current prices, this could take you from Northland to Auckland for approximately $8, and that’s a bargain worth considering. Another bargain is the price in comparison to battery-only vehicles. The government will pay you just over $4,000 for choosing the Jazz e:HEV, and it’s only $35,000 brand new to begin with. That puts it on the radar of real Kiwis, who don’t have the budget of a Formula One team or a portfolio of

Honda’s latest Jazz combines hybrid efficiency with a new way of handling electrical power and petrol economy

mansions. Everything else Honda could think of is included, and that, from a firm that makes jet planes and robots, is a lot of safety features, connectivity and toys. It even looks quite endearing, with an interesting two-tone interior. Although it’s a city hatchback and not a slick coupe, you can at least say it’s a hybrid from the stable of the NSX. If you’re in the market for a family car and really, honestly don’t need an SUV, then this could be the new front runner.

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It might just be worth remembering this collection of letters, as the designation stands for a fresh look at the hybrid concept, as tried, tested and proven by Hondas that have gone before and as the ubiquitous Toyota Prius. Honda’s Jazz e:HEV luxe performs a similar juggling act to their CR-Z, perhaps the most fun to drive hybrid of the first generation. With a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a brace of electric motors; it can deliver a massive range without fear of battery drain, and the kick of instant torque. However, it goes about making that power and laying it down in a very different fashion to the CR-Z or the Insight, Honda’s other early hybrid effort. In the new Jazz, the petrol engine is most often employed to charge the batteries, with smooth electric power delivery predominating. It extends the range vastly over battery-only machines. Moreover, because the petrol motor is only driving a generator and not trying to accelerate an entire car along the tarmac — it’s superbly efficient. The upshot is that the Jazz e:HEV uses petrol, but only in the same way as a hummingbird sips nectar. Figures of 2.4 litres for every 100 kilometres are talked about in the promotional materials, as the little Jazz also applies everything Honda

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On-street parking is set to become a thing of the past in Auckland, and many opine that where the supercity goes, so too will Whāngarei in the future and all of Northland thereafter. “We do have a predetermined agenda. Our predetermined agenda is to create easy journeys,” said Auckland Transport’s head of integrated network planning Andrew McGill, when challenged on plans to make Aucklanders bicycle. “We are not going to back down simply because somebody is not going to like it.” ‘Like it’ — they do not. The main opponents are shop, cafe and restaurant owners, who say that taking away parking will stop them from attracting customers. A quick look at how bigbox retail centres have overtaken main street shopping, everywhere that parking charges and wardens reign, shows their fears might be justified. Additionally, where will people from Kaipara park, when forced to visit municipal centres by the pull-out of medical and government services? Luckily, Japan has beaten us to it. In that nation, it’s illegal to buy a car you can’t park, and a garage costs almost as much as an apartment in Tokyo. Hence, an answer to both the problem of parking space and the issue of electric cars being

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