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New agriculture training venture an investment in region’s future NorthTec has sealed a new education alliance with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to provide training for those wanting a start in the agriculture industry. by Annette Lambly-Robinson

The course will also assist those looking to acquire formal qualifications and skills with their own farming endeavours. Taratahi is the country’s oldest and largest provider of vocational agricultural training. It has an established residential campus based in Masterton, but offers a range of programmes in the Wairarapa, Taranaki, Hawke’s Bay and in Rodney. For 2012 both the Level 3 National Certificate in Farming Skills (Work Ready) and the Certificate in General Farm Skills courses will be offered in Northland. The National Certificate offered as a year-long full-time course aims at giving those wanting to enter the agricultural industry the knowledge to get started. Students on the course will get the option of focussing on either sheep and cattle or dairy farming.

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“This strategic partnership is important in meeting the ongoing and future training needs of the agricultural sector throughout Northland,” said Mr Binney.

“Our educational delivery model is built on ensuring students gain real experience on real farms under the tutelage of experienced staff,” said Mr Wearing The courses will be held on a number of different farms and venues throughout Northland. Taratahi welcomes offers for further farms that can be used as training locations.

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ity born and bred Vicky Jamieson spent 16 years as a graphic artist and fashion editor at the Waikato Times before moving north with her husband Murray three and a half years ago. Together they hold the majority share of Okaihau Pastoral Limited — an equity share farm near Kerikeri — which Murray also manages. Earlier this year they took out the Northland region’s inaugural title of Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year in the NZ Dairy Awards annual competition also scooping up the Honda Farm Safety & Health award and the Meridian Farm Environment award. It was the first time the competition had been opened to equity farmers, the section having previously been restricted to sharemilkers only. When long-time farmer Murray, who

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than 20 hours a week to keep up to date and with two little girls Scarlett (2) and Taylor (three months) its a busy lifestyle. The couple’s strengths complement each other; not only in their lifestyle but in the way they manage the farm. “We might have been chalk and cheese, but she’s made me a more rounded person — I dress better these days, enjoy trying new foods and going to places like museums and art galleries.’’ said Murray. And for Vicky, she now understands the ‘farming language’, and her business acumen is put to good use on the farm. The farm is treated as a business profitability and viability for the investors and sustainability for, the land and the animals. The farm is fertile and well developed

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conditions) the money spent of maize has been seen in return output. We target 500 milks solids per cow and maintain good stocking ratios.’’ The farm does no inductions, does not use CIDRs (for cycling) and completes its mating cycle in nine weeks — achieving a herd ‘empties’ rate of four percent. While not promoting genetic engineering in animals Murray says for sustainability reasons he would like to see some GE grasses which required less nitrogen, less fertiliser and fewer chemicals allowed into the country. He and Vicky have put their hands up to convene next year’s competition in the hope of encouraging farmers to give the awards a go. Murray said everyone gained something out of the awards, whether it is setting goals, improving recording keeping or efficiency, or simply looking at options to better the way they farm. Can’t read the paper online because your broadband is slow and unreliable?

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“We want to stimulate others to lift the bench mark in the way we farm in New Zealand and not be complacent by thinking ‘we are the best’ — we can and should always aim to improve.” Prizes totalling around $60,000 in sponsorship have already been gathered for the upcoming Northland competition. More than 100 entries have been received since the 2012 Awards opened for entries last week — 20 more than the same time last year. Seventy two of those received to date are first time entrants. Organisers expect in excess of 500 entrants nationwide. Those that enter before December 1st, have the chance of winning one of three Honda 125 Duster bikes each valued at nearly $4,000. In addition, Northland entrants who complete the competition process and attend the awards evening go in the draw to win a Milkbar calf feeder worth $4,000. Entries close December 20th 2011.

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— which is what many visitors to Trackwise end up doing after Colin introduces them to the thrills of the sport. And just when it looks like the adrenaline has hit maximum, he turns it up a notch. A slice of farmland in the mid-north is hardly the place you'd expect to find military hardware, but Trackwise have pulled out all the stops, purchasing a twin-bodied ex-Swedish army all-terrain APC — a tank-tracked multi-ton monster designed for the harsh conditions of the arctic and antarctic! With four-tread drive and the ability to conquer ice, snow, water, mud and combat conditions, this might just be the ultimate off-roader in the pack. Or maybe not. Because the big green machine has a little brother that looks like a tiny battle tank — the Argo amphibious UTV. And with a little practise Colin will let you get behind the steering yoke of one of these mini monsters, which are equally competent on mud, in the bush, over swamps and snow, or even floating on water. The one we checked out even had a bracket for an outboard, but the Argo can also get along under its own power — all 674cc of it. Colin has put together something unique here just south of Whangarei, turning a piece of conventional farmland into an off-road playground and proving ground. Upgrades are ongoing, but there's already a lot of scope there for upskilling off-road drivers and having a huge amount of fun along the way. With more and more people getting into 4x4s, ATVs and UTVs for business and pleasure, Trackwise is a great idea all round.

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Opening up a nation’s farms

Harold Marsh is the author of diaries that give a vivid picture of settler life in Kaipara

more than 7000 images recording much the same information for posterity.

A selection of those photographs, many never seen outside the family before, have now been published in Images from Albertland, a stunning book which marks the 150th anniversary next Easter of the Albertlanders’ settlement of 70,000 acres of the coastal Kaipara.

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February 28th 1898 ‘We arrived about 3.45 pm and landed at the wharf in the creek, carried a load each of the heaviest things up to the house and inspected our future residence — fetched another load each after which Ben Blackburn went for another, while Jim Halfpenny swept out the mansion and Percy Grice and I went in search of water . . .’ Tales of a different time as a group of young men from farming families in Warehine, on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour, and in the heart of Albertland, began the arduous work of breaking in a block of land for a neighbour. This was a source of cash in times when it was rarely seen, with the settler families living off the food they grew, or caught in the sea.

In the diary excerpts below, we learn at first hand of just how it was for those men of the land who made the first impressions on country that today is rich and verdant, and part of the backbone of the national economy. Back then — it was simply hard yakka. March 1: ‘Got up at sunrise. Commenced work, chopped about 20 chains on one side of the line. Made a fire and lost control over it and it burned about 60 or 70 chains of the line on its own account.

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Harold Marsh is the author of diaries that give a vivid picture of settler life on the land, breaking in bush to eventual productive pasture. Later, he would take up photography, and in a lifetime take

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‘Had to carry water in the billies from

the gully to quench the burning posts: got very black and returned home very tired at sunset after most of the fire had gone out. March 3: ‘Chopped about 23 chains of the line through the black sticks. Forgot the stone, therefore had to use blunt slashers all day. Went fishing at night. March 6: ‘Lay in in the morning. Caught another rat in the trap. Had breakfast at 11 am and dinner at 3.30 pm. Occupied our time lounging about the balcony enjoying the scenery and sunshine, reading, attempting to sketch etc’. These entries are a far cry indeed from farm life today — with farm bikes, chainsaws, post hole diggers and innumerable other devices, not to mention time for a beer at the local pub after work and sky TV in the evening. As the work progressed though, and farms were broken in, there began to be light at the end of the tunnel for those on the land.

The Northland Regional Council is asking for feedback on its recently released Draft New Regional Policy Statement (RPS). The RPS provides a broad direction and framework for managing Northland’s natural and physical resources, including land, water, minerals, plants, animals and built structures. Regional and district plans must implement the overarching direction set once the final new RPS becomes operative. The period for feedback on the Draft New RPS runs until Friday 9 December 2011. In recent months the regional council has been working to identify draft regionally significant issues, and then developing objectives, policies, and methods to address them. The Draft New RPS reflects the importance of protecting our natural resources while also creating provisions to contribute towards community prosperity and wellbeing. The Draft New RPS and its companion document (which contains detailed analysis on the draft issues, objectives, policies and methods) are very much working drafts. The council is taking the step of seeking public feedback now, before developing a Proposed RPS in early 2012, which will be subject to a formal submissions process under the Resource Management Act 1991. Specific provisions proposed in the Draft New RPS that may be likely to affect you include:  Rural production recognised with protection against reverse sensitivity issues as a result of residential development.  Policies and methods to establish water quality and quantity objectives in line with the Freshwater National Policy Statement.  A proposal to investigate, develop and use tradeable water rights and water sharing schemes.  More controls on development in the coastal environment.  Incentives for landowners to protect special places and important ecosystems. For more information, please visit our website www.nrc.govt.nz/newRPS where you can also access a feedback form or call freephone 0800 002 004. The webpage also provides details of workshops planned for key stakeholders in early November.

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Clearing the land was hard ‘yakka’

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A pioneer of the dairy industry, operating an Alfa Laval separator

Images from Albertland also relates the story of another Albertland pioneering farmer, Walter Stables, whose family took over a partly established property. His story continues: ‘Walter had a look around the farm and studied the house. He reckoned it needed a good coat of paint and some alterations. He was pleased to find several patches of grass amongst the bush and some suitable cropping areas. There were several apple trees with one carrying a good crop and nearly ripe. ‘A considerable quantity of further stores such as flour and sugar, rolled oats and potatoes had been ordered from the co-op store and were to be sent by boat. ‘Walter remarked to (his wife) Lillian that as they didn’t have any money, selfsufficiency with a good garden would have to be a first consideration. A plot down near the boundary was picked out as being most suitable and within a week, two acres of potatoes, cabbages, swedes, beans, wheat and corn had GEA Farm Technologies NZ Ltd

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‘Three months after their arrival the garden was doing well, there were two horses using a borrowed plough, three cows, two in milk and plenty of butter, cheese and milk. Four acres had been worked over and sown in rye and cocksfoot. ‘Walter presented his five year plan for discussion. Apart from erecting buildings, he wanted to have 75 ewes, 20 head of cattle, several house cows and a few pigs and poultry. Growing his own poultry feed, he considered there

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Mr Bott’s Kumeu based company, Healthy Clearwater Solutions Ltd, has been granted a worldwide provisional patent to cover his claims that the application of a common chemical and hand pumped pressurization through a filter can clean up murky water so that it is fit for human consumption. He claims his “Pump and Go H2O portable water treatment system” removes contaminants and cleans water through a process that first kills off bugs and germs and then filters the now inert particulates, resulting in water that is fit to drink, cook and bathe in. The company is poised to release two sizes onto the market; a small 25 litre treatment container for individuals and a larger 180 litre system for households. The basic ingredient is the same chemical that has been

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The Dairy Women’s Network is working with the Department of Labour to increase the quad skill levels of dairy farming women.

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WANTED! This month the organisation has used the popular Dairy Days as a way to get the message out about safer riding. Last Friday women attending Northland’s dairy days held at Rockhill Orchard at Maungatapere had the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge on quads under the guidance of trained instructors. The workshop was one of many held nationwide this month. “More women than ever are involved in the dairy industry, often as heavily as their male counterparts and the impact death and injury has on rural families and businesses is simply too great to ignore,” says Dairy Women's Network chief executive, Sarah Speight.

A 62-year-old woman was killed on her property in Kaikohe, while a young farm worker was killed near Westport. Over the past eight years seven women have lost their lives in quad accidents on farms and every year, on average, five farmers are killed and 850 are injured. The accidents incur an ACC bill of around $7 million a year, and leave a legacy of loss, debilitation and pain.

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The hybrid and electric revolution which is swiftly gaining momentum in the world of road-going vehicles would seem to be a world away from the realities of a hard day’s work in rural New Zealand. While vehicles like the Toyota Prius aim to save the environment with lower carbon emissions and a smaller ‘footprint’, the average farmer knows the ‘environment’ up close and personal — a place of muddy hollows, rocks, streams, steep banks and unforgiving weather. Our rural environment is known as one of the most challenging places on earth for a vehicle, so more power has often been the order of the day, coupled with no-nonsense tough construction and four-wheel drive grip. That’s where Bad Boy buggies enter the picture — a range of electric utility vehicles built tough as nails and able to do the job of a much larger truck without the fuel bills or the bulk. Developed for hunters in the North American wilderness, these vehicles span the gap between a full-sized ute and an ATV quad, with twoseater practicality, a wide, firmly planted stance thanks to a broad wheelbase, a

generously sized tray for all your tools and gear, and of course the safety of an enclosed roll cage and roof. This kind of small, lightweight but rugged vehicle has become a regular feature on many Kiwi farms thanks to its ability to access areas where bigger trucks can’t go, or to nip around with extra tools and materials which an ATV hasn’t got the grunt or the size to carry. The Bad Boy brings a new concept to this market — electric power. But it’s no golf cart — the Bad Boy comes from the land of the Hummvee after all, and hunters and farmers in the US are more than pleased by its 70-kilometre range on a full charge, buckets of ready torque,

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Fishing Hunting

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by Bob Cathcart, Land Management Specialist, Northland Regional Council

More and more Northland farmers are using crops to supplement either summer or winter feed supplies, or both. Others are renewing pastures, grass to grass, and not bothering with a crop. When it comes to cropping in Northland, some of our more difficult soils need careful treatment to avoid soil erosion, loss of soil structure and loss of organic matter. Any cultivation system involves risk so what steps can be taken to reduce this risk? Firstly, know the soil type you are dealing with. The older the soil, the easier it will be to cultivate and prepare a seedbed but greater the risk of soil loss. Younger soils like Waiotira clay loam — found on much of our hill country south-west of Whangarei — and Marua clay loam along the east coast have higher clay content, making the soil sticky, blocky, and more difficult to create a seedbed and establish pasture. This land needs to be cultivated and smoothed as it's usually fairly rough as a result of limited initial cultivation — after the bush was cleared — and heavy stocking over time. It will be difficult to cultivate but, providing the soil moisture levels are right, modern equipment should establish a reasonable seedbed.

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The older the soil, the less clay it will have in the topsoil and the easier it will be to cultivate, establish a seedbed, and re-establish in new pasture. However, it is this ease of cultivation that makes the soil more susceptible to erosion. Over-cultivation will break down soil structure and cause loss of organic matter. Too frequent cropping on gumland will reduce the soil to structureless silt or sand and make it very susceptible to erosion; sheet and rill, and small gullies. Good pasture management will very quickly build organic matter, soil structure and fertility in gumland soils; however over-cultivation will quickly destroy this careful management. The high intensity rain storms that strike Northland in late summer and early autumn present the greatest risk of serious soil and nutrient loss on cultivated ground. It is better to cultivate in the late spring — break up any compaction, smooth the paddocks to improve surface drainage, and then grow a summer crop. It's also best to direct drill to re-sow pasture in the autumn, to minimise soil disturbance and reduce the risk of erosion.

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327 Hectares (807 acres) Approximately 300ha effective production area. Located in the well renowned dairy farming district of Ruawai. The property has been a steady producer ranging from 170,000kgms to in excess of 200,000kgms plus rearing 600-700 calves on whole milk annually. Featuring two operating milksheds, three farm houses and a good range of farm sheds and barns, the property has its own limestone quarry with good subdivision and farm races. There is a very good water supply and reticulated system throughout the farm. This is a reliable, no frills dairy farm presently run as two separate units under a split herd - winter milk regime.

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Kaipara Harbour Lighthouse Lodge is a modern six guest room intimate luxury accommodation on the beach at Pouto Point above the high tide mark in the Kaipara Harbour. This absolute waterfront property will suit those looking to develop a tourist business, waterfront retreat, seaside getaway or as a joint ownership holiday bach. Available fully furnished and with immediate takeover if desired. This beautiful area of Northland has so much to offer, un-trodden beaches, ocean or harbour fishing, exploring ship wrecks? The lodge offers spectacular ocean views, the ability to laze on the deck or soak in the spa. Either way this affordable property will meet your needs.

Auction 12.30pm, Thurs 15 Dec 2011 (unless sold prior), Bayleys, Laurie Hall Lane, Whangarei View Sun 20th, 27th Nov & 4th Dec, 1- 2 pm www.bayleys.co.nz/185754

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This well positioned dairy unit has historic peak production of 132,000kgms. Totalling 272.8ha in three separate blocks, the property benefits from a large proportion of flats with potential, a good range of farm buildings, and undeniable opportunity to improve current production. Two of the blocks combine to form a milking platform of 228.4ha. The balance, a 44ha runoff is situated across the road from the milking platform, this will suit lifestylers and dairy farmers alike. Just 9km from central Dargaville, the farm enjoys a very good location to both beach and town. Viewing of the dairy farm and runoff strictly by open day.

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Tony Grindle M 021 432 308 B 09 430 0032 tony.grindle@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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On offer is this extremely well located drystock, lifestyle or dairy support platform, situated at Puketona 12km from Paihia. This easy contoured property consists of 74ha of mainly easy rolling pasture, with the benefit of mature native bush on the skyline. Made up of two titles, 21.3ha and 53.3ha, both have road frontage and may be available individually. This is your opportunity for entry level farming in the wonderful Bay of Islands. This attractive property is available for immediate takeover.

Auction 12.30pm, Thurs 15 Dec 2011, Bayelys, Laurie Hall Lane, Whangarei

View by appointment Tony Grindle

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Kerry Ludbrook M 027 290 6330 B 09 407 9221 kerry.ludbrook@bayleys.co.nz

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e t a v o n e r r o d l i To bu Starting from scratch?

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I well remember a relative who had inherited an old villa in inner Auckland. It was dilapidated — past its use by date — but local council regulations were a mine field, should he demolish it and rebuild on the site. He was a smart cookie, and after gathering the required signatories of neighbours he had known as he grew up, he was able to ‘renovate’. The fact that the renovation went up two full stories and covered almost the entire inner city section, was moot. It was still a renovation, that you and I would have described as a complete new home. It is a vexed question in built up areas. But in the more rural north, for the most part, there is more flexibility. If you are building, then the first decision is obviously, where? It’s a decision that will last the life of the house too. The location of a new home depends on a myriad factors, but

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To build or renovate Going for a great image

Building a home from scratch certainly has a lot to recommend it — not least being the fact that the family moves in when the building is ready. But on the other hand, renovating an existing home — unless alternative living space is available, means living with the detritus of construction and all its associated drawbacks, including incessant noise from hammers and power tools. That is, unless you are joining the speculators, doing up old or poorly maintained houses to on-sell.

If you’re renovating with the intention of a return on investment, you need to look at tastes other than your own — to cater for the average buyer’s preferences. Visiting show homes is a good way to get your finger on the market pulse. Your target market is the buyers who do not know how to renovate or can’t be bothered with the work involved. They’re looking for a house that they can move into and not have to lift a finger to decorate. They want the financial advantages of owning a home, but not the headaches.

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November/December 2011 Highlights 2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS — THE RURAL ISSUES. Premieres Sunday 20th — Thursday 24th November at 9.00pm If rural issues directly influence you, then you can’t afford to miss Country99TV’s Rural Election Specials, proudly brought to you by Fonterra and presented by current affairs veteran David Beatson. Various aspects of party policies that directly change the agriculture industry in New Zealand will be up for debate by candidates from the National, Labour, Act, Maori and Green parties. As New Zealand’s agriculture industry is regarded as one of the best in the world and has achieved and sustained high productivity over recent decades, Government policies have direct repercussions on this growth and sustainability, therefore Country99TV is committed to asking the hard questions so an informed decision can be made on election day. For all the answers to the questions you have on rural issues, make an informed decision by tuning into 2011 General Elections — The Rural Issues, Sunday 20th, Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November at 9.00pm.

FEI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Premieres Friday November 25 at 9.00pm The FEI European Championships are biennial events, attracting riders and national teams from more than 20 European countries. In 2011, the competitions will be hosted in three different cities, divided by discipline. The FEI European Jumping Championships will be held in Madrid, Spain, the ones for Dressage in Rotterdam, Netherlands and the titles for Eventing will be decided in Luhmuhlen, Germany. Each event will host brilliant action from the best European riders and horses competing for the European crowns in their disciplines on both individual and team level.

TUX NORTH ISLAND & NZ SHEEPDOG TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Premieres Wednesday - Friday at 7.30pm from November 30. EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE ONLY ON COUNTRY99TV Sheepdog trials are a competitive sport in which handlers direct their dogs to move sheep around a field and into fences or enclosures. Three sheep are always used in New Zealand, as this is the most challenging combination for the dog: the sheep form a two-and-one, with the single sheep always being unpredictable. Find out who will win the title of New Zealand Sheepdog champion when the Tux North Island and New Zealand Sheepdog Trial Championships premieres on Country99TV on Wednesday to Friday at 7.30pm from November 30.

WORLD SHEEP DOG TRIALS Premieres Wednesday November 30 at 9.00pm EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED COVERAGE ONLY ON COUNTRY99TV Dog handlers from around the globe fight it out for the ‘top dog’ title at the 2011 World Sheep Dog Trials in Cumbria, England. A total of 23 nations and 240 handlers, and their dogs, compete at the four-day event at the Lowther Estate. Country99TV will bring you exclusive and extended coverage for 2 hours every Wednesday for a month, premiering on November 30th at 9pm.

PARELLI: NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP Premieres Monday December 19 at 9PM Pat and Linda Parelli are internationally renowned as some of the world’s most provocative and most respected thinkers and teachers of Natural Horsemanship. Their teaching style is magnetic, motivational and effective. In fact, their teachings are in such demand that they have groomed Parelli Instructors to teach more of the Level 1 Partnership and Level 2 Harmony clinics while they begin to concentrate on the higher level students. If you truly love horses and have an interest in natural horse training, you’ll love Parelli: Natural Horsemanship only on Country99TV.

GUCCI MASTERS Premieres Tuesday December 20 at 6.30PM Following on from the stunning success of the 2010 edition, the esteemed Italian Fashion house Gucci will once again lend its name to one of the most celebrated events on the equestrian sporting calendar, the Gucci Masters. Established in December 2009, it is one of the world's most prestigious indoor equestrian competitions, showcasing all the top international riders in the highest classes of jumping. And as the house celebrates its 90th birthday this year, Gucci continues to lead the sporting glamour of the equestrian world. The prestigious three day programme is comprised of 23 trials, climaxing with the Gucci Grand Prix on Sunday, December 4th with the winner taking away €300,000. But by far the most anticipated event is the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, a itinerant competition which is this year making its return to the French capital.

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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE Wednesday 16 nov 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 05:00

Landline Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather Along For The Ride FEI Equestrian World 2011 Race Country HSBC FEI Classics 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Farming Sunday The Cowboys’ Kitchen Spruce Meadows 2011 Smart Gardening Team Fredericks - In Control Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks Ag PhD TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Garden Rambles America’s Heartland National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Garden Rambles Race Country

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Thursday 17 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Money Talks 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Gardening Australia 09:30 Cowboy Flavor 10:00 Your Beautiful Garden 10:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 11:00 Garden Rambles 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Money Talks 13:00 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 Landline 15:00 Barbecue University 15:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 16:00 Gardening Australia 16:30 NZ on a Plate 17:00 Your Beautiful Garden 17:30 The Fresh Life 18:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011 18:30 Landline 19:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Landline 21:30 Classic Tractor Fever 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Gardening Australia 00:00 NZ on a Plate 00:30 Your Beautiful Garden 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Gardening Australia 04:00 NZ on a Plate 04:30 Your Beautiful Garden

05:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Friday 18 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Ag PhD 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Bayleys Tauranga Showjumping Champions 10:00 Pro Bull 2010 11:00 Landline 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Ag PhD 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 America’s Heartland 14:30 Hell On Hooves 15:00 Bayleys Tauranga Showjumping Champions 16:00 Garden Rambles 17:00 Landline 18:00 Classic Tractor Fever 18:30 Landline 19:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Straight Talk 21:00 Under The Spell Of Horses 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Classic Tractor Fever 00:00 America’s Heartland 00:30 Ag PhD 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Landline 04:30 Ag PhD 05:00 Farming Sunday 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

saTurday 19 nov 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:30 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Pro Bull 2010 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Under The Spell Of Horses At Home With Carl Hester Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships Outdoors With Geoff Thomas FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Under The Spell Of Horses Spruce Meadows 2011 Ag PhD Straight Talk Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Outdoors With Geoff Thomas TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships The Week In Agri-Business Inside Music Row TruCountry The Marty Stuart Show Cumberland Highlanders America’s Heartland Under The Spell Of Horses Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 Under The Spell Of Horses Spruce Meadows 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk

sunday 20 nov 06:00 Pro Bull 2011 07:00 Under The Spell Of Horses 08:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011

08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 00:00 01:00 01:30 02:00 02:30 03:00 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

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Along For The Ride Farming Sunday Straight Talk Money Talks TOWER Sector Report The Week In Agri-Business TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships Spruce Meadows 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Under The Spell Of Horses America’s Heartland Straight Talk Farming Sunday TOWER Sector Report Pro Bull 2011 The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Classic Tractor Fever The Week In Agri-Business 2011 General Election The Rural Issues TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Straight Talk Under The Spell Of Horses Pro Bull 2011 Along For The Ride At Home With Carl Hester FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Under The Spell Of Horses Money Talks Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Ag PhD

Monday 21 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 The Week In Agri-Business 08:00 Farming Sunday 08:30 The Week In Agri-Business 09:00 Your Beautiful Garden

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Country99 TV News & Weather Along For The Ride FEI Equestrian World 2011 Race Country HSBC FEI Classics 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Farming Sunday The Cowboys’ Kitchen Spruce Meadows 2011 Smart Gardening Team Fredericks - In Control Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks 2011 General Election The Rural Issues America’s Heartland Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Garden Rambles America’s Heartland National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Garden Rambles Race Country National Tractor Pulling Championship

Thursday 24 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Money Talks 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather

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Gardening Australia Cowboy Flavor Your Beautiful Garden The Cowboys’ Kitchen Garden Rambles Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors Country99 TV News & Weather Landline Barbecue University FEI Equestrian World 2011 Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden The Fresh Life FEI Equestrian World 2011 Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report 2011 General Election The Rural Issues Classic Tractor Fever Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden FEI Equestrian World 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Friday 25 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship

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Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Country99 TV News & Weather CCI Saumur 2011 Pro Bull 2010 Landline Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Money Talks Country99 TV News & Weather America’s Heartland Hell On Hooves CCI Saumur 2011 Garden Rambles Landline Classic Tractor Fever Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk FEI European Championships Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Classic Tractor Fever America’s Heartland Ag PhD National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Landline Ag PhD Farming Sunday National Tractor Pulling Championship

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Pro Bull 2010 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships At Home With Carl Hester Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report

10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:30 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors Outdoors With Geoff Thomas FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships Spruce Meadows 2011 TOWER Sector Report America’s Heartland Ag PhD Straight Talk Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Classic Tractor Fever The Week In Agri-Business Inside Music Row TruCountry The Marty Stuart Show Cumberland Highlanders America’s Heartland FEI European Championships Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 FEI European Championships Spruce Meadows 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk

sunday 27 nov 06:00 07:00 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Pro Bull 2011 FEI European Championships FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Farming Sunday Straight Talk Money Talks TOWER Sector Report The Week In Agri-Business NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors

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12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:00 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Gardening Australia Smart Gardening Garden Rambles National Tractor Pulling Championship The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Money Talks The Week In Agri-Business Straight Talk Ag PhD Farming Sunday Under The Spell Of Horses Gardening Australia Smart Gardening HSBC FEI Classics 2011 Landline America’s Heartland Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report 2011 General Election The Rural Issues Hell On Hooves Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Gardening Australia Smart Gardening National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Gardening Australia Smart Gardening Along For The Ride National Tractor Pulling Championship

Tuesday 22 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 TOWER Sector Report 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Cowboy Flavor

09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:00 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:30

Barbecue University NZ on a Plate 5 Ingredient Fix Surfing the Menu The Cowboys’ Kitchen Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors America’s Heartland Along For The Ride Cowboy Flavor Barbecue University NZ on a Plate The Cowboys’ Kitchen Team Fredericks - In Control Landline Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather America’s Heartland 2011 General Election The Rural Issues Along For The Ride Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University The Cowboys’ Kitchen National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University Under The Spell Of Horses National Tractor Pulling Championship

Wednesday 23 nov 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00

Landline Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk

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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30

09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30

12:00 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 00:00 01:00 01:30 02:00 02:30 03:00 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Wed 23 Nov - Wed 30 Nov

Spruce Meadows 2011 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships America’s Heartland Straight Talk Farming Sunday TOWER Sector Report Pro Bull 2011 The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Classic Tractor Fever The Marty Stuart Show Inside Music Row TruCountry FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships Pro Bull 2011 Along For The Ride At Home With Carl Hester FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships Money Talks Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Ag PhD

Monday 28 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 The Week In Agri-Business 08:00 Farming Sunday 08:30 The Week In Agri-Business 09:00 Your Beautiful Garden 09:30 Gardening Australia 10:00 Smart Gardening 10:30 Garden Rambles 11:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 12:00 The Week In Agri-Business 12:30 Farming Sunday 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 The Week In Agri-Business 14:00 Straight Talk 14:30 Ag PhD

15:00 Farming Sunday 15:30 Bayleys Tauranga Showjumping Championships 16:30 Gardening Australia 17:00 Smart Gardening 17:30 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 18:30 Landline 19:30 America’s Heartland 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 TOWER Sector Report 21:00 The Stud Tour 21:30 Hell On Hooves 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Your Beautiful Garden 00:00 Gardening Australia 00:30 Smart Gardening 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Your Beautiful Garden 04:00 Gardening Australia 04:30 Smart Gardening 05:00 Along For The Ride 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Tuesday 29 nov 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 TOWER Sector Report 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Cowboy Flavor 09:30 Barbecue University 10:00 NZ on a Plate 10:30 5 Ingredient Fix 11:00 Surfing the Menu 11:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 TOWER Sector Report 13:00 Straight Talk 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather

14:00 TOWER Sector Report 14:30 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors 15:00 America’s Heartland 15:30 Along For The Ride 16:00 Cowboy Flavor 16:30 Barbecue University 17:00 NZ on a Plate 17:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 18:00 Team Fredericks - In Control 18:30 Landline 19:30 Hell On Hooves 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 America’s Heartland 21:00 Straight Talk 21:30 Along For The Ride 22:00 Landline 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 NZ on a Plate 00:00 Barbecue University 00:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Landline 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 NZ on a Plate 04:00 Barbecue University 04:30 FEI European Championships 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Wednesday 30 nov 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30

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TOWER Sector Report Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Farming Sunday The Cowboys’ Kitchen Spruce Meadows 2011 Animal S.O.S. Garden Rambles Team Fredericks - In Control Landline TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championships Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks World Sheep Dog Trials National Tractor Pulling Championship Garden Rambles America’s Heartland National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Garden Rambles Race Country National Tractor Pulling Championship

Thursday 1 dec 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Money Talks 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Gardening Australia 09:30 Cowboy Flavor 10:00 Your Beautiful Garden 10:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 11:00 Garden Rambles 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Money Talks 13:00 NZ National Agricultural Fieldays Exhibitors

13:30 14:00 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:00 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Country99 TV News & Weather Landline Barbecue University FEI Equestrian World 2011 Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden The Fresh Life FEI Equestrian World 2011 Landline TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline Classic Tractor Fever Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Gardening Australia NZ on a Plate Your Beautiful Garden FEI Equestrian World 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Friday 2 dec 06:00 Landline 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Ag PhD 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 FEI European Championships 10:00 Pro Bull 2010 11:00 Landline

12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:00 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:30 05:00 05:30

Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Money Talks Country99 TV News & Weather America’s Heartland Hell On Hooves FEI European Championships Garden Rambles Landline Classic Tractor Fever Landline TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk FEI European Championships Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Classic Tractor Fever America’s Heartland Ag PhD National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Landline National Tractor Pulling Championship Landline Ag PhD Farming Sunday National Tractor Pulling Championship

11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:30 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Ag PhD Straight Talk America’s Heartland Outdoors With Geoff Thomas FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships HSBC FEI Classics 2011 TOWER Sector Report America’s Heartland Ag PhD Straight Talk Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Classic Tractor Fever The Week In Agri-Business Inside Music Row TruCountry The Marty Stuart Show Cumberland Highlanders America’s Heartland FEI European Championships Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 FEI European Championships HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk

saTurday 3 dec

sunday 4 dec

06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30

06:00 Pro Bull 2011 07:00 FEI European Championships 08:00 Kihikihi International Horse Trials 2 Star 08:30 Along For The Ride 09:00 Farming Sunday 09:30 Straight Talk 10:00 Money Talks

Pro Bull 2010 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships At Home With Carl Hester Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Money Talks

14:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00 00:00 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Wed 30 Nov - Tues 6 Dec

TOWER Sector Report The Week In Agri-Business America’s Heartland Horse Of The Year 2011 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 Kihikihi International Horse Trials 2 Star 201 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships America’s Heartland Straight Talk Farming Sunday TOWER Sector Report Pro Bull 2011 The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Classic Tractor Fever The Marty Stuart Show Inside Music Row TruCountry FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships Pro Bull 2011 Along For The Ride At Home With Carl Hester HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI European Championships Money Talks Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Ag PhD

Monday 5 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 The Week In Agri-Business 08:00 Farming Sunday 08:30 The Week In Agri-Business 09:00 Your Beautiful Garden 09:30 Gardening Australia 10:00 Smart Gardening 10:30 Garden Rambles

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Wednesday 7 dec

Thursday 8 dec

06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30

06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Money Talks 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 Gardening Australia 09:30 Cowboy Flavor 10:00 Your Beautiful Garden 10:30 The Cowboys’ Kitchen 11:00 Garden Rambles 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Money Talks 13:00 The Stud Tour 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 Landline 15:00 Barbecue University 15:30 FEI Equestrian World 2011 16:00 Gardening Australia 16:30 NZ on a Plate 17:00 Your Beautiful Garden 17:30 The Fresh Life 18:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011 18:30 Pro Bull 2010 19:30 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Landline 21:30 Classic Tractor Fever 22:00 Pro Bull 2010 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Gardening Australia 00:00 NZ on a Plate 00:30 Your Beautiful Garden 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Pro Bull 2010 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Gardening Australia 04:00 NZ on a Plate 04:30 Your Beautiful Garden 05:00 FEI Equestrian World 2011

12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:30 17:00 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 23:00 23:30 00:30 01:00

Pro Bull 2010 Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather Along For The Ride FEI Equestrian World 2011 Race Country HSBC FEI Classics 2011 National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Country99 TV News & Weather Ag PhD Farming Sunday The Cowboys’ Kitchen Horse Of The Year 2011 Animal S.O.S. Garden Rambles Team Fredericks - In Control Pro Bull 2010 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Money Talks World Sheep Dog Trials National Tractor Pulling Championship Garden Rambles America’s Heartland National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Pro Bull 2010 National Tractor Pulling Championship Your Beautiful Garden Garden Rambles Race Country National Tractor Pulling Championship

05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Friday 9 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 Ag PhD 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 09:00 FEI European Championships 10:00 Pro Bull 2010 11:00 Landline 12:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 12:30 Ag PhD 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 14:00 America’s Heartland 14:30 Hell On Hooves 15:00 FEI European Championships 16:00 Garden Rambles 17:00 Landline 18:00 Classic Tractor Fever 18:30 Pro Bull 2010 19:30 TUX North Island & NZ Dog Trial Championship 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 Straight Talk 21:00 FEI European Championships 22:00 Pro Bull 2010 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Classic Tractor Fever 00:00 America’s Heartland 00:30 Ag PhD 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Pro Bull 2010 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Landline 04:30 Ag PhD 05:00 Farming Sunday 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

saTurday 10 dec 06:00 07:00 07:30 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:30 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30

Pro Bull 2010 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships At Home With Carl Hester Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk America’s Heartland Outdoors With Geoff Thomas FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships HSBC FEI Classics 2011 TOWER Sector Report America’s Heartland Ag PhD Straight Talk Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Outdoors With Geoff Thomas Classic Tractor Fever The Week In Agri-Business Inside Music Row TruCountry The Marty Stuart Show Cumberland Highlanders America’s Heartland FEI European Championships Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 FEI European Championships HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride TOWER Sector Report Money Talks Ag PhD Straight Talk

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sunday 11 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2011 07:00 FEI European Championships

11:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 12:00 The Week In Agri-Business 12:30 Farming Sunday 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 The Week In Agri-Business 14:00 Straight Talk 14:30 Ag PhD 15:00 Farming Sunday 15:30 The Horse 16:30 Gardening Australia 17:00 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 18:30 Pro Bull 2010 19:30 America’s Heartland 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 TOWER Sector Report 21:00 The Stud Tour 21:30 Hell On Hooves 22:00 Pro Bull 2010 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Your Beautiful Garden 00:00 Gardening Australia 00:30 Smart Gardening 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Pro Bull 2010 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Your Beautiful Garden 04:00 Gardening Australia 04:30 Smart Gardening 05:00 Along For The Ride 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Tuesday 6 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 TOWER Sector Report 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather

09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 23:00 23:30 00:00 00:30 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:30

Cowboy Flavor Barbecue University NZ on a Plate 5 Ingredient Fix Surfing the Menu The Cowboys’ Kitchen Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report The Stud Tour America’s Heartland Along For The Ride Cowboy Flavor Barbecue University NZ on a Plate The Cowboys’ Kitchen Team Fredericks - In Control Pro Bull 2010 Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather America’s Heartland Straight Talk Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University The Cowboys’ Kitchen National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Pro Bull 2010 National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University FEI European Championships National Tractor Pulling Championship

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Wed 7 Dec - Tues 13 Dec

FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride Farming Sunday Straight Talk Money Talks TOWER Sector Report The Week In Agri-Business America’s Heartland The Horse HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships America’s Heartland Straight Talk Farming Sunday TOWER Sector Report Pro Bull 2011 The Week In Agri-Business Farming Sunday Classic Tractor Fever The Marty Stuart Show Inside Music Row TruCountry FEI Equestrian World 2011 Along For The Ride FEI European Championships Pro Bull 2010 Along For The Ride At Home With Carl Hester HSBC FEI Classics 2011 FEI European Championships Money Talks Straight Talk TOWER Sector Report Ag PhD

Monday 12 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 The Week In Agri-Business 08:00 Farming Sunday 08:30 The Week In Agri-Business 09:00 Your Beautiful Garden 09:30 Gardening Australia 10:00 Smart Gardening 10:30 Garden Rambles

11:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship 12:00 The Week In Agri-Business 12:30 Farming Sunday 13:00 Money Talks 13:30 The Week In Agri-Business 14:00 Straight Talk 14:30 Ag PhD 15:00 Farming Sunday 15:30 The Horse 16:30 Gardening Australia 17:00 Smart Gardening 17:30 HSBC FEI Classics 2011 18:30 Pro Bull 2010 19:30 America’s Heartland 20:00 Country99 TV News & Weather 20:30 TOWER Sector Report 21:00 The Stud Tour 21:30 Hell On Hooves 22:00 Pro Bull 2010 23:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 23:30 Your Beautiful Garden 00:00 Gardening Australia 00:30 Smart Gardening 01:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 01:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 02:00 Pro Bull 2010 03:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 03:30 Your Beautiful Garden 04:00 Gardening Australia 04:30 Smart Gardening 05:00 Along For The Ride 05:30 National Tractor Pulling Championship

Tuesday 13 dec 06:00 Pro Bull 2010 07:00 National Tractor Pulling Championship 07:30 Country99 TV News & Weather 08:00 TOWER Sector Report 08:30 Country99 TV News & Weather

Cowboy Flavor Barbecue University NZ on a Plate 5 Ingredient Fix Surfing the Menu The Cowboys’ Kitchen Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report Straight Talk Country99 TV News & Weather TOWER Sector Report The Stud Tour America’s Heartland Along For The Ride Cowboy Flavor Barbecue University NZ on a Plate The Cowboys’ Kitchen Team Fredericks - In Control Gucci Masters 2011 Hell On Hooves Country99 TV News & Weather America’s Heartland Straight Talk Along For The Ride Pro Bull 2010 National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University The Cowboys’ Kitchen National Tractor Pulling Championship Country99 TV News & Weather Pro Bull 2010 National Tractor Pulling Championship NZ on a Plate Barbecue University FEI European Championships National Tractor Pulling Championship

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Newman Engineering (2004) LTD Ph 09 439 5065 Dargaville

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Trailers • Spray Equipment Palm Kernel Feeders • Groundhog Cnr Jervois St & Grey St, PO Box 151, Dargaville Ph: 09 439 6689 Fax: 09 439 4394 Email: sales@compassea.co.nz

0800 464 266

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Phone Mike or Robyn 09 4227782 or 022 1090764 or 022 1220722

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Galvanized Towbar BUY ONLINE $195 Inc GST

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PHONE 09 438 9103 (24HRS) CALL FREE 0800 McQUINN

0800 627 8466 148 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei

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22 Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie, Whangarei

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Bruce M. Worsnop Associated with Lincolns for over 50 years Tikokino Central Hawke’s Bay Email bluebulls@xtra.co.nz | Phone 06 856 5857 or 021 856585

Northland wide: Phone Dean – 027 241 9001

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Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

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Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

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

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

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Northern Rural Marketplace Pat’s Healing Centre

Waipu

Solutions for control of fleas, ticks and worms with WashBar products, Diatomaceous Earth, Flee Flea

and Herbs and Homeopathics for your animals

Himalayan Salt Lick with 80+ minerals Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food—no grains

out deco

Ph 09 432 0820 or come for a visit

buy online at www.outdeco.co.nz or phone 0800 55 88 89

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TANK WATER TESTING

High Quality, Reliable Microbiological Testing Of Tank and Bore Water.

Ph (09) 422 9345 or E-mail tankwater@xtra.co.nz

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Call Phil 027 436 5445 A/H 436 5442

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Mechanical Repairs New Car Servicing Petrol & Diesel Servicing Wheel Alignment Fault Diagnosis Brake & Suspension Repairs Fuel Injection Servicing

Collected samples are tested at a MOH Certified Laboratory and a printed report (with recommendations) issued.

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09 438 2892  147 Cameron St

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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. Be quick offer ends 30/11/11.

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WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills. co.nz. Phone 09 412 8655.

CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 30/11/11. CHICKEN INCUBATORS for 7 eggs to 20,000, Quails to Ostriches. Guaranteed Good Results, plus 1 Year Warranty. DOMINION INCUBATORS, 11 Prospect Place, Hamilton. Phone 07 846 5569. Email: info@dominc.net. CHICKEN MANURE $20 per ton plus freight. Supply, cart and can spread. Call Jeff 09 432 2444 or 027 476 5458. NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 30/11/11. SINTERED BRAKE PADS – for MX & FarmBikes – from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz.

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES

INTRODUCTORY OFFER. New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick – offer ends 30/11/11. Conditions apply.

ATV SERVICE.

Receive 10% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. *Conditions apply, offer ends 30/11/11.

MX FARM BIKE SERVICE. Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz. *Conditions apply, offer ends 30/11/11.

Work Wanted BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. For your renovation needs. Servicing Northland – Auckland. Specialising in windows, doors and ranchsliders. Also kitchens, vanities, roofing and more. www.back2wood.co.nz. Ph 09 408 7163.

Services CONCRETE PADS, shed floors, feedout pads, house floors, driveways, footpaths, concrete cutting and drilling, retaining walls, paling fences, excavation work. Waipu, Ruakaka, Whangarei, Mangawhai & Langs Beach. Phone Mark 027 443 3130 or 09 439 0107. FARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd. FURNITURE MOVING Around NZ or around the world. Single items or house lots. Pro Packing, moving, insurance. Via trucks, containers, shared loads. Ph 0800 496 753 www.worldmoving.co.nz. “Experience & Advice You Can Trust”.

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NORTH HORTICULTURAL COMPOST. Suitable for any type of horticulture, adding nutrients, biology and humis to your soil. AVAILABLE IN BULK AMOUNTS ONLY phone 0800 433 748.

If your reading this… then so are your customers

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Rural Supplies

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Need a permanent waste disposal solution for your farm? Sizes 1.5m3 3m3 3m 4.5m3 4.5m

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