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Film director set on rural couple by Kim Munro

When it comes to making movies, director Hamish Bennett has his heart set on telling rural stories and is on the lookout for ‘real farming people’ to make his second short film.

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‘Ross and Beth’ is the story of an elderly dairy farming couple and Hamish, originally from a small rural community in Northland called Tauraroa, is keen to use actual farmers in the lead roles.

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“Anyone who has grown up rurally knows how a farmer behaves — their mannerisms, their traits. For ‘Ross and Beth’ to work as a film it needs to be completely genuine, which is why we’re putting our casting feelers out across the provinces!” Hamish is looking for rural men and women, mid-sixties and older, who know their way around a milking shed. The

director says experience as an actor is a plus but certainly not a prerequisite. He is also looking for a suitable location for shooting over a four day period in April next year — ideally a farm with an older farmhouse and a herringbone milking shed. For Hamish, the authenticity and larger than life personalities he grew up around remain an inspiration. “I guess for me, what I see when I’m outside of the city is the real New Zealand, the country I grew up in, and I’m committed to capturing those stories.” If you think you’ve got what it takes to step in front of the camera or have a farm you think might make a good location, then Hamish would love to hear from you. Contact producer Orlando Stewart, email: orlando_stewart@yahoo.co.nz or Phone 021 1258665.

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Aquaculture targets 700 jobs by Paul Campbell

In a major new initiative, the Tai Tokerau aquaculture development group this month launched the Northland Aquaculture Strategy, predicting marine farming will employ up to 700 people in the Northland region by 2030. The group includes a number of iwi companies and unveiled its plans on November 9. Group chairman, Alan Pivac, of Ngaˉti Whaˉtua said the plan comes after a year’s work by five groups, focusing on finfish, and shellfish, adding “the government’s goal is for New Zealand to have a billiondollar aquaculture industry in less than 20 years.” Of that amount, Northland’s aquaculture industry supporters believe they can contribute $300 million a year. At present, the Northland industry produces about $26 million annually. Scientists are now successfully raising snapper, kingfish and paˉua at NIWA’s Bream Bay research centre and the industry says this indicates the $300 million goal is attainable. The aquaculture strategy was launched at Bream Bay Aquaculture Park, by Primary Industries Minister, David Carter. The Maˉori funding agency, Te Puni Koˉkiri says Maˉori are already significant players in New Zealand’s aquaculture industry with the role expected to expand. It says ‘Kaimoana has always been an important part of Te Ao Maˉori: Maˉori are well-positioned to take advantage

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‘It’s in the genes’ by Kim Munro

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and the movement of the dog — it should have the stamina to move well for a good length of time — after all they’re a working dog.”

Fat-scanning is an integral part of the programme at Oripak with bulls and heifers scanned for fat covers. Positive fat covers make for easy keeping animals in hard times when feed is short and for easier finishing animals.

“When we were at our peak in showing, we would be training at least 30 kilometres per week in the lead up to a show. I was pretty fit back then — that was 20 years ago,” laughs Colleen.

“They take less maintenance and hold their condition better which is what people want when they’re finishing stock.”

Colleen says she enjoys passing on her canine knowledge to others and is on the Bay of Islands Canine Association committee and is a member of the NZ Kennel Club and the German Shepherd Advisory Council of NZ.

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The Giffords not only breed fine dogs. Following the success of Oripak German Shepherds, they set about establishing a Simmental stud 18 years ago with two pedigree cows and a pedigree bull. “We were intrigued with the breed — my cousin owns Hampton Downs and after discussing it with him, we decided to give them a go.” Oripak Simmentals has a herd of 40 cows and two sires built from a concentration of Hampton Downs genetics through natural mating, rather than AI.

“We have slowly built up Colleen with grandson, a desirable set of attributes Max on the farm in our herd over a number of at Waimatenui years without buying in a lot of breeding Over the years, the Giffords have achieved excellent ratings stock — a genetic concentration of fine in major German Shepherd ‘specialty’ shows and on average temperament, ease of calving and good would compete in a show once a month travelling all over the growth suitable for a dairy or commercial North Island. The type of training they specialise in is not a beef or stud.” regular ‘sit and stay’ obedience training but more about the dog’s “Our stud is made up of well-tempered constitution, physical form and stamina. stock, even the bulls. Now and again you “Some show tests require that you run with your dog around a football field 30 times while judges assess the physical makeup

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Activities at Ellen and Michael Bennett’s 1000 acre dairy farm in Whangaruru Harbour don’t just include milking cows — they read like an adventure hungry wish list.

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They have just upped the adventure ante with a motorbike terrain park which opened in July and covers their 1000 acre property which is a mix of rolling countryside and native bush. “It caters to the experienced riders with a motocross track and expert-only bush track, or there are other tracks suitable for beginners and kids.” While it may not get the heart pumping, milking cows and rearing calves are also on the activities list for those who want a real country experience. “We have schools from Auckland come up and stay. Some of those kids have never been on a farm before and they really enjoy feeding the calves or the pigs.”

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but how can you ever know when you will need it,” says Ruawai College head boy Mike Bickers who recently received assistance. Mike was injured during a rugby game against Kaihu following a shoulder charge. “I was almost blacking out and everything went tingly from my neck down,” says Mike. He was flown to Whangarei Hospital where he was x-rayed. Initially it was feared he had a cracked vertebrae, however doctors discovered that it was naturally fused. Five hours later he was on his way home but was kept off the rugby field for a month. “You see these people on TV and they look like they know what they are doing and that’s the way it turned out for me,” says Mike. Vaudine Tutill was run over by a tractor in May this year and considers herself ‘blessed to be alive’. “I was feeding out balage and next thing I know the back wheel of the tractor was rolling over me — I ended up face down in the mud on an electric fence,” recalls Vaudine. “I remember the helicopter coming in and was worried where they would land — it’s funny how your mind works in a situation like that.” She is incredibly thankful for the assistance she received and continues to make progress with her recovery. The service’s annual appeal is underway with sponsors, Northpower and Top Energy, matching public donations, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $150,000.

Need more energy? Today we look at health problems caused or defined by extreme fatigue. The most obvious is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) but is associated with most autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases. In these conditions the fatigue can seriously reduce quality of life. I know this too well having suffered with CFS from late 20’s to my early 40’s. In many cases the underlying disease state causing the fatigue is incurable but there is still much we can do through targeted nutritional therapy to improve energy levels. Most of our energy, as ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced within our cell energy factories — our amazing mitochondria. These highly specialised cell organelles take high energy food compounds from carbohydrates, fats and proteins then break these down to produce the ATP we need. A common feature of many of these problems is the inability of our cell mitochondria to sufficient energy.

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While the rescue helicopters have emergency flights well covered, a retired businessman and aircraft pilot is fulfilling another need in the Northland community — flying patients in hardship from remote locations to hospitals. “Improving lives one flight at a time” is the aim of Lance Weller of Tutukaka who has set up the first Angel Flight Charity in New Zealand. The charitable service has operated in Australia for many years but was transplanted here by Mr Weller earlier this year. Using their own planes, Mr Weller along with other volunteer pilots fly patients in financial need to faraway hospitals for non-emergency appointments. The service is free of charge and patients require a medical referral and clearance to fly. Angel Flight NZ has now done eight missions, all from Kaitaia to Auckland.

There has been a great deal of research into mitochondrial dysfunction and extreme fatigue states. One study, “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Mitochondrial Dysfunction” was conducted at Oxford University (S. Myhill, N. Booth and J. McLaren-Howard, 2009). They compared the ATP output of 71 people with CFS and compared them to 53 normal people. They concluded that a “remarkable correlation is observed between the degree of mitochondrial dysfunction and the severity of the disease.” Other researchers such as Martin Pall have identified the mitochondrial processes affected by CFS, Fibromyalgia and other problems. My first goal with people with CFS and other mitochondrial problems is to saturate tissues with the most potent antioxidants to mop up the free radicals and to help re-build critical antioxidant enzyme systems. We then target the actual mitochondrial problem by adding cocktail of nutrients and co factors. These can be anything from B vitamins, to CoQ10 to exotic sounding compounds such as R-Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl L Carnitine. These all work to help stressed cells manufacture energy more efficiently. Interestingly, when working with people with Polymyalgia, Parkinson’s and MS the first improvement most notice is an improvement in energy. If we can re-build our energy processes we can go a long way to helping people improve their quality of life. Over time this increases the chance of improving the underlying problem. Give me a call if you need help. John Arts is the founder of Abundant Health Ltd. If you have questions or want a free health plan contact John on 0800 423559 or email john@johnarts.co.nz. You can join his weekly email newsletter at www.johnarts.co.nz or visit www.abundant.co.nz.

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I recently attended the annual NZ Grassland Association Conference, this time held in Gore in Southland. There was a record attendance of 400 farmers, consultants, researchers, fertiliser and seed representatives, farm merchants, university students and representatives from Regional Councils. The research focus on ways to mitigate adverse effects of farming on the environment continues unabated, with reducing nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions from dairy farms, especially

urine patches, and reducing losses from N and P fertiliser being two major areas of study. There is plenty of evidence that the nitrification inhibitor DCD, sold under

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the names eco-N (a spray) and DcN (a granule), reduces N losses from recent urine patches, but also increasing evidence that their benefits for overall pasture production are as little as 2%. However, a cost of around $100/ha per application suggests that it is not going to become widely used without incentives or legislation. Other means of reducing N losses from urine patches include controlled grazing periods, with the cows being kept on pads or in cow homes in between grazing, so that the excreta can be collected and applied evenly over paddocks, as is done with dairy shed effluent. However, there are considerable costs, both capital and operational, to this solution.

little is released into the urine patch by the action of the cow raising its tail to urinate. It may sound a little ‘left-field’ to some, but to me it is more rational than keeping cows on pads or in homes for most of the time. I have been trialing some ways of doing this for a few years now, and am becoming increasingly confident that a simple, cheap design will be found in the not too distant future. Watch this space!

The essential problem is that although ryegrass-based pasture is a relatively economic and easily-managed feed, it contains excessive N in the form of protein relative to the cow’s ability to eat it to gain the energy. Most of the excess protein is excreted in the urine, in the form of urea, at rates of 500-1000 kg N/ha in the urineaffected patch. This is vastly more than the pasture can recover, and most of it ends up being leached as nitrate or lost to the atmosphere as gases, including the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide.

Coming back to the Conference, I presented with Dr Zaman from Ballance, a reassessment of RPR research in NZ, in particular looking at the length of the ‘lag-phase’, the period from the start of using RPR to when it is performing at least as well as superphosphate. Our reassessment found that this was no more than two years, except in the case of soils with high P retention (also rather misleadingly called ASC or anion ‘storage’ capacity). Where the soil P retention is over 80%, the lag-phase can be a few years longer. The easiest way to avoid any lag-phase is to use a mix of RPR and soluble P fertiliser, preferably DAP or TSP, for the first few years. Remember that about 7% elemental sulphur (S) will typically need to be incorporated.

So what are the solutions? I think a two-fold strategy is required. The first part is to find alternative pasture mixtures that can maintain the same milk solids production with a lower herbage N content. The second is to use the cow to treat its own urine, by having a small container of inhibitor attached to the cow, set so a

Amoung the many benefits of RPR, one of the most important is the greatly reduced loss of P in run-off into waterways. This fact is now becoming known by Regional Councils, and represents a simple and effective, no-cost option for farmers to reduce P losses in sensitive catchments.

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Too Good to Fail — ‘The feeling was, surely if the Banks lend us the money, they must think we can afford to pay for it.’ The Ministry for Primary Industries Pastoral Farm Monitoring Report makes sobering reading. Rural debt has increased from $46 billion to $50 billion and dairy farm debt forms $33 billion of that. It’s estimated hard core debt totalling around $20 billion is being held by only 2,200 farmers, representing an average of $10 million per farm and these are highly vulnerable under the present Fonterra final payout predictions, based on a $5.25 per kilogram milk solids payout, which is now looking realistic and could see half the country’s dairy farmers fail to break even after paying farm working expenses and interest. On-farm dairy costs averaging $3.80 per kilogram of milk solids, are twice the rate of the Consumer Price Index. When former Prime Minister David Lange and Roger Douglas of the second Labour Government introduced their far-ranging freemarket financial reforms in the 1980’s, 500 farmers went to the wall, losing their farms at mortgagee sales. Farmers marched on Parliament, picketed Banks and there was general outrage over the high interest rates of 20% plus, that were being raped off the farming community by the nation’s banks. Farmers also paid principal. We remember Jim Bolger’s National Government bailing out the Bank of New Zealand because they had a $600 million liquidity problem. Rural support leaders such as Stan Hayes in Northland, Eddie Glass and others in the rest of the country, led major rebellions in defence of farmers. The financial crisis facing farmers now is not high interest rate charges, but too much debt. The papers are full of farms being forceably sold up and farm company liquidations. One has to question the Banks’ responsibility for this current farm crisis. The old Rural Bank guidelines that you borrowed

no more than four times your gross income, debt servicing was limited to 25% of your gross income and the number of farms that you could own were monitored by the Land Aggregation Act. One has to question, have the banks today been irresponsible in the way that the old lending criteria have been thrown out the window. What were the Bank Risk Managers thinking when bank lending has put 2,200 dairy farmers at risk. In 2008 the Wall Street financial crisis hit America. The U.S. economy was on the brink of collapse. It was argued that the banks had been given too much freedom, after the government had removed many regulations. Seventy major mortgage companies in the U.S. failed, including Lehman Bros Investment Bank, followed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, who guaranteed a large percentage of U.S. mortgages. The Chinese had hundreds of millions of dollars invested in the two companies. The U.S. Banks knew that many of their mortgages were risky. The Banks started buying insurance that covered defaulting mortgages. Where the borrower failed, the insurance company paid the default and this allowed the banks to cover their losses, so they could invest in more loans and make more money. The banks charged huge fees to borrowers. The National Government has given New Zealand banks financial guarantees. However, this does not extend to providing direct government assistance to those farmers now facing foreclosure of their farms. It is clear the government does not view itself as the people’s safety net. However, those farmers who believe that their banks have not treated them fairly, should complain to the Banking Ombudsman and seek professional advice. Farmers of New Zealand provides professional services.

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A Ranger for the price of an ATV? For the same price as a big-bore ATV, why not buy a Polaris Ranger 400? At $13,475 plus GST, the Ranger 400 is more affordable than many big-bore ATVs on the market. But with the Polaris Ranger 400, you can tow more, carry more and seat two — it’s a screaming bargain by comparison. With Ranger 400 you get more done, more quickly and in more comfort. True to its heritage, Ranger 400 has more strength, towing and carrying capacity than other mid-size utility vehicles — but with all the comforts and ride quality that has helped make Polaris the world’s largest Off Road Vehicles manufacturer. So how much smaller is it? Ranger 400 is 16cm shorter and features 8cm less width and height. This compact size, when combined with the tighter turning circles possible with Turf-Mode, makes it the ideal size for orchards and vineyards. Despite the smaller size, there is still plenty of room to seat two. The safety focussed will love the Ranger 400. As with all the 2010

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Passed the test Three or four years ago Jason Frost ordered a chip for his Mitsubishi Pajero from Germany. Although a little skeptical as to whether these claimed ‘30% more power and 10% fuel savings’ were true — when the package arrived on his doorstep he set about to install it, with great excitement and anticipation.

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Dairying Soil Matters — with Peter Burton

How improved soil structures lower fertiliser costs One of the functions of a healthy soil is the recycling of nutrient for plant uptake, and as soil becomes more efficient at holding onto nutrients the requirement for costly fertiliser input reduces The ability of soils to retain applied nutrient is based on a number of factors with good physical soil structures perhaps the most important, and physical soil structures can be measured accurately using Graham Shepherds Visual Soil Assessment developed here in New Zealand.

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When the physical structure is ideal, or somewhere close, beneficial soil organisms are able to breathe, carbon is sequestered and humus is rapidly developed. Humus is what is left when dead roots, dung and other litter on the soil surface is digested by soil organisms that breathe air. It’s stable and able to store large quantities of moisture and nutrient. Humus is sometimes referred to as the ‘glue’ in the soil and, because without humus soils cease to exist, it is regarded by many as more valuable than gold. Regardless, soils containing the most humus have the greatest growing potential and it is unwise to do anything that destroys it or limits its development. There are two factors that are universally accepted as contributors to the degradation of soil and therefore limit the development of humus. They are, excessive downward pressure by animal’s feet, and fertiliser nitrogen. A fair question is how much of each is excessive? By going to extremes the answer can start to be obtained, however as always it will depend on a number of factors. Cows creating mud behind wires in wet weather destroy humus, or at the very least limit its development. Air is squeezed from the soil and valuable top soil exposed with a subsequent loss of carbon and pasture production while natural repair takes place.

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How much nitrogen is too much? Ask a dozen people and a dozen different answers are likely depending on the knowledge and experience of those asked, and whether or not they feel they have an immediate need for it. What we do know from twelve months of results from Nitrate Nitrogen leaching work carried out near Edgecumbe by Rotorua Lakes and Land Trust is that there is measurably less Nitrate N being leaked under carefully managed permanent rye and white clover pasture using less than 25kgN/ha annually than

under soils where pasture growth is driven by regular urea applications. The farm applying less than 25kgN/ha has grown in excess of 18 tonne of DM/ha in each of the last two seasons and over 1,465kg of milk solids per hectare has been produced in each of those seasons. This is at least twenty per cent more pasture than a typical N driven programme, with almost all of the extra feed produced from mid-October until mid-May. Based on Ministry for the Environment information the Nitrate N levels contained in leachate from this property are no more than natural background levels. Where Nitrate N levels are low it is likely that the loss of other nutrients is also low. There is no down side to a healthy well structured, biologically active soil. More feed of higher quality is produced during the main growing part of the season. More of all nutrients is retained in the soil and made available for plant growth, with less being lost to groundwater. Creating and maintaining a soil capable of producing in excess of 18 tonne of DM every year requires an understanding of plant nutrient requirements as well as astute and thoughtful daily management. Two key nutrient inputs for high performance are calcium and magnesium, with dolomite from Golden Bay being the magnesium product of choice when the focus is on maintaining excellent physical soil structures, and nurturing animals capable of outstanding performance with very low ill-health costs. For more information phone Peter or Coralie on 0800 436 566.

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Hoof Print With Fred Hoekstra

Safety first approach to hoof trimming Can you restrain your cow so that she is comfortable and you are safe? Optimum cow restraint requires three principles to be in place; i) the cow needs to be comfortable; ii) the operator needs to be safe; iii) the operator needs to be in control. The starting point for a cow’s comfort is the surface she is standing on. A slippery surface is not ideal, but even more importantly, the cow must be standing on a flat, level surface or one that slopes up. No matter what crush you use, a cow does not like it if she is facing downhill and you are lifting her back feet. Purpose-built hoof trimming crushes have belly straps to support the cow when she loses her grip and falls over. A belly strap also calms her down. Cows relax when you put pressure on their

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Milking healthier profits with modern technology Mastitis is a key issue faced by modern dairy farmers, especially as herd sizes increase It’s not just a health issue for livestock — it can impact the farmer’s bottom line in a number of ways, especially as controls around the cell count in milk become more stringent. A healthy herd means ‘cleaner’ milk, better returns and a better return on your investment, both in time, machinery and cattle. The traditional post-milking routines used to combat mastitis can prove time consuming, and they are not always as effective as automating the process. So this is just what European company ADF have done with their latest advancement in milking technology — introducing a system which automatically dips and flushes, keeping both livestock and machinery hygienically clean. As well as the time and labour saving, the ADF system slashes crosscontamination among the herd — every cow at every milking receives clean liners. And the financial benefits aren’t limited to simply promoting animal health; by removing the need to dip and flush the clusters manually there’s no chance of any being missed, and throughput is increased. It all means less time working in the shed and more time taking care of all those other vital jobs around the farm! The ADF system is the first in the world to completely automate the dipping of cow’s teats and the flushing of liners — and the best news is that it is easy to install. A staggered installation can be arranged around milkings with no disruption to usual farm routines, meaning that there’s no drop in

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standard in their existing water quality chapter. In the Environment Canterbury rule WQL 19, Spreadmark accredited spreading companies may apply fertiliser closer to sensitive areas, such as waterways and wetlands.

agricultural machines. This season Rex Browne Contracting have added a modern high-capacity square baler to their repertoire, allowing them to efficiently process silage for dairy operations. The larger sized bales proved popular last year, and this new addition to Rex’s machinery fleet can tackle many gradients of land — in fact, on a recent job, connected to their powerful New Holland tractor, the team processed 180 bales in a single evening! An internal chopper means that more silage fits into each bale, and the resultant bales are easier to load and easier for the herd to digest at feed out time. Rex and his two full-time staff (skilled machinery operators Brian McCarroll and Dennis Morgan) pride themselves on efficient, cost effective service, saving their clients money. Many of Rex’s customers have been with him for two decades — a real legacy of trust.

Baling Cultivation Earthmoving Bulk Transport Roads and Races … and much more!

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Farming for a productive future They are the farm professionals who farmers trust to boost their productivity and secure a season of healthy profits — across all kinds of agriculture, from diary to beef farming, through to crop cultivation and laying in silage for the winter. New Zealand’s agricultural contractors are hard at work this spring taking care of those big jobs on the farm which have often become too large or too specialised for individual farmers to handle alone. In olden times the average Kiwi farmer relied on literal horsepower and a suite of simple machines and hand tools to run every aspect of his operation. But as technology has increased and science has made farming more intensive, contractors have stepped in to fulfill many specialist roles in the seasonal cultivation of the land. This is never more apparent than in the spring, when big machinery is often seen working its way across the verdant pastures, harrowing the soil, applying seed for new crops and harvesting bales of silage. The simple fact is that the cost inherent in the complex, custom-built machinery used for such tasks is now beyond the reach of many farmers, who must carefully manage their investment. This means calling in specialists for pasture management, de-pugging and disc cultivation,

professional spreaders to add nutrients to the soil, and silage experts to mow, rake, bale or pit the winter feed which keeps our dairy herds the best in the world. Luckily, specialisation comes with the advantage of in-depth knowledge, and lowered overheads for farmers in terms of economies of scale. It’s simply sound economic sense to hire in a contractor with a huge silage wagon coupled to a monster 200-horsepower-plus tractor, rather than purchasing the same machinery and having it lie idle in the barn over the winter. Good contractors know their area of expertise well, and are trusted by their clients to take care of the big jobs, leaving farmers free to attend to other aspects of their business. continued on page 27…

Round bale silage Small square bale silage Round bale hay & conventional hay bales

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Phone Peter on 09 433 5889 Mobile: 027 493 1894

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NORTHLAND SERVICE CENTRES Servicing local farmers’ fertiliser needs and continuing to provide outstanding service for both Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Altum customers.

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Contacts: Derek Guerin, Bruce Day TSR: Louise Shepherd TSR: Neil Walker

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Dargaville: Edward Street

Contact: Bruce Dawes TSR: Julie Fox

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Contact: Dean Guerin TSR: Neil Crowson TSR: Vicky Brough Northland Area Sales Manager: Russell Plank

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Kaikohe: Carey Road

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Dargaville: Edward Street Whangarei: Port Road Wellsford: Centennial Park Road

Contacts: Derek Guerin, Ngawhau Lawrence Field Consultant: Paul Scannell Contacts: Derek Guerin, Bruce Day Field Consultant: Paul Scannell

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Contact: Bruce Dawes Field Consultant: Nicola Law

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Contractors are also called in to manage the ground-level infrastructure of farms — digging, leveling and repairing the ground so that the day to day business of farming doesn’t get bogged down in mud, or run out of water! Dams, effluent ponds, roads, races, pads and even the sites for new sheds and homes are all prepared by specialists, commanding diggers, trucks and bulldozers which it would be uneconomical for every farm to own, but which add mechanical muscle to a contractor’s fleet. Many contractors have their own limerock quarries for just this purpose. A key role in modern agri-business is played by science — and at the forefront of agricultural chemistry are those professionals who maintain the correct nutrient balance in the soil to guarantee fertile crops. Just as important as the heavy machinery which tills the fields is what goes in before the seeds are sown, and it’s standard practice for fert companies to send representatives versed in soil science around to visit their customers and draw up detailed fertiliser spreading maps. Once again, the kind of intensive, specialised knowledge inherent in

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these professionals would be almost impossible for every farmer to study individually — but by working in partnership the land can be rendered more productive year in and year out. The first agricultural contractors in New Zealand started out with bullocks and horses in colonial Canterbury, but today theirs is a thriving sector of the agricultural industry — one which is sure to become even more vital to the Kiwi economy as farming becomes more intensive, more scientific and more reliant on cutting-edge machinery technology.

CHICKEN MANURE FERTILISER A natural, cost effective all year round N.P.K. fertiliser for pasture, maize crops, market gardens & small blocks. We supply, cart & spread We also supply: • Lime • Metal • Sand Neil 021 724 327 Bruce 021 270 6828 Office 09 299 6486

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Ruawai

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Co Ltd

Suppliers of good quality agricultural lime

Bulk lime and fertilizer spreading Contact David Dreadon 09 439 2154

KARL 021 525 371 or (09) 439 2680

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Maungatapere transport

Northland Bulk Haulage Ltd

Livestock & general carriers Hardware store & farm supplies Silage & hay making Workshop repairs Water

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Gardens

Spring spruce up indoors and out Spring is traditionally a season for rebirth — the long, dreary days of winter are over and new life is bursting forth outside in the garden. It’s also the season for new ideas to grow and flower indoors — new colours, style trends and fresh thinking can be given free rein as renovations and re-inventions kick off before the holidays!

FARMERS – Do your catchments and waterways need planting? Do you want to lift the Environmental Performance of your Farm? Rural Design is a family business with over 30 years experience in farm design and native and exotic tree planting. Come to us for a competitive price. Services include: • Design – farm planting plans designed to your requirements including area calculations and native tree numbers required • Native and exotic tree and wetland plant supply and correct implementation • Site preparation and planting services • Maintenance – programme to ensure successful outcome of project

www.ruraldesign.co.nz or phone Heath Worsfold 021 431 320 for a free no-obligation assessment and quotation.

Are you looking for WoRKeRs accommodation/Bach/RentaL oR R just anothe anotheR R fami famiLy home? 2nd hand pre loved homes ready to be lived in. Prices delivered and including new foundations

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In the garden, it’s the perfect time to contemplate those large projects which require a little bit of co-operation from the weather. Join in the huge trend for practical, productive vege gardening by laying in a patch of easyto-grow greens, tasty tomatoes and succulent berries. The rewards are not just ornamental or even financial — it’s easy to get your 5 plus a day when all you need to do it step outside into the sunshine with a basket to fill.

Fred’s Bobcat

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

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

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Another big project for summer is the preparation of that Kiwi icon, the bbq area. This year woven cane settings, lazy hammocks and woodfired pizza ovens are a hot ticket to accompany the trusty three-burner, and it’s the right time to lay those pavers, pour that concrete and create a casual garden setting for you and your friends to enjoy on those long evenings. Timber decks are never out of fashion, so a new extension or a

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coat of stain for your existing decking might be in order. Indoors, freshen the whole look of your home with a designer kitchen makeover! The keen home chef will be able to whip up gourmet treats in style with a new suite of appliances, framed to perfection among gleaming benchtops and accented with the latest euro-style tapware. Along with a ‘facelift’ for the bathroom, these two areas alone can substantially affect the value of your home at sale — as well as creating a stylish, personalised living environment. Bathrooms are another area in need of keen attention which can add value to your home. The choices available to the modern home redecorator when it comes to fittings and fixtures are truly staggering, but classical elegance never goes out of style. New floor coverings including waterproof wood-look finishes and seamless tiles for step-free shower areas complete the look, but always remember the most important bathroom fixture of all — a powerful and quiet extractor fan. These can be discreetly hidden away among lighting clusters, and they’ll pay you back with less damp, drips and mould in the grout for years to come. Flooring is of immense importance when choosing not

just the feel of your home under your feet, but also the complete palette of colours you choose to live amongst. Developments in carpet and sectional wooden flooring now mean that a soft, warm surface is available to suit any style, from the classical beauty of polished hardwood to the sumptuous luxury of wool. In fact, many synthetic and blended carpets are nearly indistinguishable from wool at first glance, and some even come with stain-resisting technology to keep them pristine through the rigours of kids, pets and spills! To complete the perfect picture of a home ready for the hot summer days, consider the invisible — the air which allows your home to ‘breathe’. Both ventilation systems and heat pumps have proven a popular addition to kiwi homes, which are often humid in summer or damp in winter without a little technological respiration! Silent, power-saving modern ventilation systems and air conditioning solutions are the ultimate finishing touch to create a healthy, comfortable home. No matter what your project, big 0 9 4 2 0 4 4 4 1 or small, the first step is always to seek advice from the professionals! Give the businesses on these pages a call and talk about what you’d like to achieve — they’re all ready to spring into action this spring and make your home that little bit more special. WORKSHOPS

• Kids Playhouses • Timber Sheds • Dog & Chook Houses • Built to order

Many designs designs Accessories All sheds include floors Zincalume or colour steel options

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Providing Rural Dreams Since 1938 Keith Hay delivers a range of homes especially suited to the New Zealand environment and way of life. We are proud to be a New Zealand owned family business founded in 1938. With our experience, more than 22,000 satisfied customers and a five year personal guarantee, Keith Hay is still New Zealand’s most trusted home builder!

0800 KEITH HAY 534 844

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Contact one of our friendly Home Consultants now to see what we can do for you!

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Ask The Professionals • Well Drilling • Horizontal Drilling • Anchoring & Slip Drainage Specialists • Retaining Walls • Platipus Earth Anchoring Systems

Boring? We can help.

Trigg Well Drilling

Ph 09 459 1350 Mobile: 021 399 967 Northland Wide

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SEPTIC TANK OWNERS Septic tanks and multi-stage septic systems are delicately balanced environments. It does not take much to upset them. Common practice is to ignore the septic system until problems occur. Good and best economical practice is to always keep your septic system well maintained. A malfunctioning septic system can become a health hazard. When a system is not maintained or operated as a delicately balanced environment, problems occur. These problems include nasty odours, leach line blockages, untreated liquid rising to the surface, toilets gurgling and taking time to empty. At this stage your septic system is a serious health hazard to you and your children. Human waste produces faecal coliform bacteria, a source of viral and bacterial gastroenteritis as well as Hepatitis A and other diseases. Hepatitis can be a debilitating condition and cause long-term harm to children. There are only three remedies. One: stop using the septic system until it recovers. This can take over a month and is not normally practical. Two: excavate your septic system and relocate it. This is very costly and time consuming, sometimes requiring new resource consents and different systems. Three: treat your septic system with Septi-Cure™ every six months.

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How you can save money by keeping your septic system effective and healthy Septi-Cure is Cost effective. By far the most cost effective solution is to pour one litre of Septi-Cure™ down each toilet bowl every six months. This simple action will help keep your system working at top efficiency by reducing solids and scum. Instead of emptying your tank frequently, the reduction in solids and scum saves you expensive pump out costs. Your irrigation field and leach lines will become clear of slimes and blockages so nature can handle the gradual seepage and evaporation for you. When this is happening your system will be operating effectively and not endangering you or your family’s health. What is Septi-Cure™ Septi-Cure™ is a concentrated mixture of selected naturally occurring microorganisms. These harmless tiny organisms live and multiply by feeding on waste material. When introduced to your septic tank system, they go to work straight away digesting waste material, reducing solids and scum, allowing your septic system to start operating to its maximum efficiency. As they progress through to your irrigation field they feed on the slimes

that prevent seepage and evaporation. When seepage and evaporation return to normal, you have reduced the risk of contaminating groundwater and the environment as well as reducing the chances of infection for you and your family. Eventually, they get washed out of the system and have to be replaced to continue their work. This is why you introduce Septi-Cure™ to your septic system every six months for maximum efficiency. A satisfied customer in Hamilton has been using Septi-Cure™ for three years. He says this allows them to have an odour-free septic tank with low maintenance costs. He also says that his service person is amazed at how well Septi-Cure™ works, keeping their tank in very good condition. Problematic septic tanks – treat with Septi-Cure™. Prevent septic system problems – treat with Septi-Cure™. For Septi-Cure™- Call: 0800-109-202 Website: www.ecoworld.co.nz Also Available in Farmlands

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READY TO LOCK IN THE SAVINGS? CALL 0800 199 199 NOW! Kaipara District Harrison Contracting Ltd Richard Harrison Ph 0274 984 133 richard@harrisoncontracting.co.nz

Warkworth, Matakana, Leigh Area J.M. Sutherland Contractors John Sutherland Ph 021 621 802

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Rodney and Whangarei Areas Stabilization Solutions Adam Jane-Rashleigh Ph 022 133 5635 adam@stabilizationsolutions.co.nz

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MATAKOHE DAIRY FARM 136,000KG

Lower Northland

A recent dairy conversion - an improving project doing 136,000kgms at peak, and further production potential. 200ha of easy to rolling contour, 40 ashb cowshed, excellent infrastructure and two quality homes. Fences, races and water system are all of a high standard. There is a feedpad and two silage bunkers, yarding for 500 cows, two new effluent ponds with 120 days storage and K-line irrigators to more than 60ha. The main home is recently renovated, with pool and large decks set to face the sun, and the second home is near new and in excellent condition. Adjoining this property is another 58 hectare property for sale (with dwelling) plus approx 300 acres of bare land suitable for young stock available for lease. All the hard work’s done ready for you to step in and reap the rewards.

Auction 12.30pm, Thurs 6 Dec 2012 (unless sold prior)

Suddenly available due to unforeseen circumstances - must sell.

A’Fare, 197 Lower Dent St, Whangarei

View by appointment Nicky Reid

John Nelley

M 021 103 6277 B 09 430 0032 nicky.reid@bayleys.co.nz

M 0274 930 943 B 09 430 0032 john.nelley@bayleys.co.nz

MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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INPUT COSTS KILLING YOU?

Whangarei

Mangapai

Auction 12.30pm, Thurs 6 Dec 2012 (unless sold prior)

This well located 215ha dairy unit impresses as a farm that is both a sound investment and is capable of production increases. Last season’s 115,000kg/ms from 330 cows achieved on primarily a grass only basis, resulting in perhaps the lowest cost of production ratio in Northland (details available). In 10 titles, flat to easy rolling contour and new grasses throughout. 2012 silage already harvested last week.

A’Fare Reception & Conference Lounge, 197 Lower Dent St, Whangarei,

This is one of the best medium sized dairy units we are bringing to the Northland market this spring. This is worthy of your serious inspection.

Mel Currin M 021 134 6472 B 09 430 0032 mel.currin@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

www.bayleys.co.nz

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Practicing good practice

by Bob Cathcart, Land Management Specialist, Northland Regional Council

To survive and thrive long-term, land management systems need to be economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. That’s the heart of ‘good practice’, and it’s much more than environmental window dressing. Each of the primary sector groups — pastoral farming, horticulture and forestry — is now promoting ‘good practice’ for their respective industries. Pastoral farming groups such as Beef and Lamb New Zealand, New Zealand Deer Farmers Association and dairy companies like Fonterra are working with their members or suppliers to optimise production while reducing their impact on the environment. Like all quality assurance or quality management programmes, the aim is to achieve continuing improvement. It’s about ‘good practice’, not ‘best practice’, acknowledging that we can always do better. The Northland Regional Council has worked with each of the industry groups as they have developed and implemented their codes of practice, encouraging measures to ensure sustainable production, optimising production while protecting soil and water resources.

• Excluding stock from streams so they don’t trample the bed and banks or contaminate water with dung and urine; • Providing a piped supply of good quality stock water; • Maintaining a dense pasture or crop cover to prevent sediment, nutrients and faecal matter runoff; • Avoiding pugging and soil compaction; • Improving soil structure including building organic matter; • Creating sediment and nutrient traps, and small wetlands, to capture run-off;

It helps to have a plan of action setting out what you plan to do and when. It doesn’t need to be fancy — it can be as simple as an aerial photo of the farm on which the works are marked, a spreadsheet of costing and a timetable for implementing your plan. The council’s land management advisors can help you prepare such a plan — call us on 0800 002 004. We can also provide background information like soils, maps, rainfall data and other data to help underpin good practice on your land.

• Controlling gully, stream bank or slip erosion; • Protecting bush on erosion-prone land; • Protecting significant indigenous wetlands; and • Working within a nutrient management plan.

In t e ri ors Lt d 16 Railway St Newmarket Auckland Phone 09 523 2240

www.ambhome.com

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Whichever branch of pastoral farming you’re in, there are some fundamental

good practice measures that apply.

PAPAROA DRYSTOCK FARM

129 Mooney Road Whakapirau

Ignore Previous Pricing!

Auction

This well-located 162ha property with a comfortable five bedroom family home is suitable for dairy grazing, calf-rearing, cattle finishing or deer. Improvements include shedding for 240 calves, pasture is rye/clover, fencing is deer netting and in excellent condition, contour is mainly flat to rolling and it is centrally raced. Located in a mainly dairying area handy to good schooling and fishing - don’t miss out on this one.

Nicky Reid

1pm, Thurs 13 Dec 2012 (unless sold prior) 14 Florence Ave, Orewa View phone for viewing times M 021 103 6277 B 09 430 0032 nicky.reid@bayleys.co.nz MACKYS REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz

All companies within this composite are Members of Bayleys Realty Group

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Northern Rural Marketplace Acraflex Dairy Wall Coatings

AFFCO LIVESTOCK

DY M AC K AY N A CONTRACTING

Terry North

New or existing walls

Able to be applied between milkings during summer months

AGRICULTURAL & FENCING

Colourcrete Dairy Floor Resurfacing System Phone 09 439 5902

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

Mobile 027 484 1823 • Fax 09 439 1320

ATS

Anlyn Piling & Contracting Ltd Whangarei

Andy Payne

• Pile Driving & Drilling • Farm & Rural Bridges • Dams • Retaining Walls • Earthmoving • Drain Cleaning • House Sites • Races & Driveways • 12 T & 5 T Diggers • 6 Wheel Tipper • Bulldozer & Sheepsfoot We dig your dirt

Less Metabolics

Neil Johnson P: (09) 438 4273

Covering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

GORDYS FLYTRAP FITTING®

Available from CRT, PGG Wrightson, Farmlands UV Protected Polycarbonate. Fits on any container with a flat surface. Instructions supplied with the fitting.

$20 plus p&p phone 0800 4 DOLOMITE 0800 436 566 Bio-Gro certified

Free parking and we don’t run late

No jobRing tooAndrew small

email: anlynpiling@value.net.nz After hours & Fax 09 436 2982

Better Health

ProPerty Maintenance & rePair

• Fences & Repairs • Flooring Repairs • Decks • Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes • Windows & Latches • Plus Much More

027 543 7244

More Milk

Ph/Fax Andy 09 423 7339 or 0274 956 674

GORDYS FLYTRAP FITTING 21 LITCHFIELD ST, BLENHEIM

Email: elaine.gordon@xtra.co.nz www.gordys-flytrap-fitting.com Patented in New Zealand/Australia

Implements irect for tractor attachments visit us online

*Post hole borers *Box Graders *3 pt Scoops *Concrete mixers *Wood Chippers DEMO VIDEOS AND MORE PH 0800 733 355

Galvanized Towbar BUY ONLINE $195 Inc GST

www.implementsdirect.co.nz

FARMERS – How clean is your water?

Would you drink the water out of your troughs? Now is your best time to service your water system… Give us a call and let’s check it out.

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

0800 627 8466 148 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei

www.mcquinnpumps.co.nz

Make Your Life easier! use our services now!

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd Neil Carter Trading as

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop • General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering • Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance • 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake • de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator® • Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

Doug Wilson Manager Phone: Fax: Mobile: Email:

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

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

All Services & Maintenance Available PO Box 1174, Whangarei Ph 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

Pat’s Healing Centre www.animalherbs.co.nz — We courier to your door! A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals

• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks • Himalayan Salt Lick with and worms with WashBar products, 80+ minerals Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea • Orijen Organic Dog and Cat • Herbal and Homeopathic remedies Food — no grains for you and your animals

TOPUNI

HOMEKILL

BEEF SHEEP PIGS DEER BACON, HAM, SAUSAGES, SALAMI

Please phone to discuss your requirements PHN 09 431 2271 • MOB 021 984 886

topunihomekill@farmside.co.nz

Ph 09 432 0820

Yes - The grass is greener

Alternative Septic Solutions • NO POWER TO OPERATE & TREAT • LOW TECH PASSIVE TREATMENT • HIGH QUALITY EFFLUENT OUTPUT • RE-USE WATER FOR AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION • ECO FRIENDLY • USE YOUR PROPERTY EFFICIENTLY • ENGINEER DESIGNED & COUNCIL APPROVED • EXISTING TANK UP-GRADES • COSTS SIMILAR TO SEPTIC TANK Email:

asseptics@gmail.com

www.advancedsecondaryseptics.co.nz

Windy Ridge ContRaCting Phone Colin 09 439 7266 ~ Mob 021 882 857

MAKE SURE TO GET ThE FREEZER FULL BEFORE ChRISTMAS!

NZFSA REGISTERED

Visit our Waipu clinic and shop, or website to buy online

Ph: 027 274 8262

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

Subsurface Drainage Specialists (Nth)

• Round Bale Hay and Silage • Medium Square Baling • Conventional Baling • Cultivation • Undersowing • 8 Tonne Tip Trailer • Mulching • Fencing

Servicing the Kaipara and Whangarei Districts

Woodfire Installation & Reconditioning Specialist

IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.

“Specialising in Kent Repairs”

• • • •

Free Quotes Installation Reconditioning Flue Kits & Parts

• Maintenance • Chimney Sweeps • Reports

Home Heating services

Phone: 09 438 5260 or Mobile: 027 273 0267 davidjeffery65@ihug.co.nz

Registered Installer & WDC Approved

CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION • • • •

Bridges Farm buildings Feed pads Bins

PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784 FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: ies@concrete.net.nz

NORTHERN FaRmiNg LiFEsTyLEs November 2012

NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Reach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793

For Sale ATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 30/11/12. ATV SAFETY HELMETS — from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability BACK 2 WOOD Demolition. 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. BOAT TRAILERS, full range to suit 12ft to 27ft boats, very competitive prices and immediate delivery for most models now. Call us to discuss free on 0800 162 500 Xpress Trailers. BOX TRAILERS, single and tandem axle trailers at very competitive prices, full range of sizes, 6x4 $1695, 7x4 $1895, 8x4 $2095, 8x5 tandem $2795, 10x5 tandem $3395, 10x6 tandem $3795 Ph 0800 162 500 Xpress trailers. CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 30/11/12. 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 30/11/12. NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 30/11/12. SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX & FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. STOLEN QUAD-BIKES? — You won’t find any listed here, but you can pre-empt this kind of thing happening and protect your fuel too. Visit www.parabeam.co.nz or call 0508 727 223 for more information. WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres. co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 30/11/12. WINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. sales@windmills.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 30/11/12. Conditions apply.

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For Sale

Automotive Services

Travel

ATV SERVICE.

FOR ALL your exhaust repairs or replacements. We can fix any size exhaust systems. Call us at Muffler Services on 09 438 8960 for a free no obligation quote.

NEPAL OCTOBER 2013. Escorted tour incl wildlife safari, white water rafting, easy grade minitrek, optional Bhutan extension. Skylark Tours 09 432 8065.

WELDING REPAIRS, Quad bike chassis repair and much more call us at Muffler Services for a free no obligation quote on 09 438 8960.

NORFOLK ISLAND 20th ANNIVERSARY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL. Escorted tour 19–26 May 2013. Incl fares, accom, rental car, concerts & Music events. Skylark Tours 09 432 8065.

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 30/11/12.

Services FARM BRIDGES Phone Pat now 0800 222 189, visit www.bridgeitnz.co.nz. Bridge It NZ Ltd. 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 09 432 0107.

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 30/11/12.

Water Services TANK WATER TESTING. Detect ‘bad bugs’ in drinking water. Report gives results and recommendations. Sterilisation of water/gutters/pipes and vacuum cleaning. Contact Simon on 09 422 9345 or at tankwater@xtra.co.nz.

Child Care

Nanny & More!

Quality childcare courses in Stanmore Bay (N of Ak) Friendly Local Boarding Call Amanda now for free info! 424 3055 nannyacademy.ac.nz

Situations Vacant

Sales Representative Are you a proven sales hunter? Do you have the confidence to generate your own earnings?

“Kill” Ferrets, Possum, Rats and Rabbits “Dead!”

Does the idea of uncapped commission get you excited?

Philproof bait feeders are the answer Two sizes, standard and mini available

NorthSouth Multi Media is looking for an enthusiastic sales rep to join the team. Your role will involve introducing businesses throughout the Northern Regions to the benefits of advertising in our publications.

400

+ GST

get this

• Specially developed to protect bait from rain and to protect blockages which can occur in other bait stations. Waterproof • The preferred bait station used by professional pest control agencies. Large Philproof is ideal for baiting Rabbits

You build lasting business relationships.

Active Ingredients: 10g/L abamectin Dose Rate: 1ml/20kg live weight

• Specifically designed to cover MK 4 or MK 6 Fenn (kill) traps • Narrow entrance guides the ferret/ stoat over centre of trigger plate • Stockproof • Available in single or double models • Made from recycled plastic • MK 4, great rat trap ex UK

This position offers a base rate with the opportunity to earn uncapped commission. So if you have a positive attitude, the ability to keep yourself motivated, a passion for building client business through advertising, and the willingness to succeed apply now!

PHILPROOF

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Purchase 1 x 5L

Optalev Pour-On

500

+ GST

Purchase 2 x 20L

Optamectin Oral Sheep

Active Ingredients: 200g/L levamisole Dose Rate: 1ml/20kg live weight AGPRO Optalev Pour-On for Cattle is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A10805

195

Target Species Mice & Rats

Double Trap Cover

Trex Snap Trap

Target Species Stoats/Ferrets

Target Species Mice & Rats

PO Box 4385, Hamilton, 3247, NZ (Remember to include your courier or RD address)

Phone/Fax 07 859 2943

• Mobile 021 270 5896

Email philproof@gmail.com • Website www.philproof.co.nz

Grab yourself free New World Vouchers when you purchase these AGPRO products*

Purchase 1 x 5L

Optacombo Oral Sheep g + GST EACH

Rodent Baitstation

Target Species Rabbits and Possums

get this

AGPRO Optamectin Mineralised Sheep is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A009960

Purchase 2 x 20L get this

Large Baitstation

*Offer valid until 31 December 2012

get this

Active Ingredients: 1mg/mL abamectin + minerals Dose Rate: 1ml/5kg live weight

AGPRO Optamectin Pour-On for Cattle is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A009969

Target Species Possum

Single Cover & Trap

Double Cover & 2 Traps

Free advice 7 days.

Please send your CV to: NorthSouth Multi Media, PO Box 474, Dargaville accounts@thelifestyler.co.nz Ph 09 439 6933

265

Target Species Possum

Ferret/Stoat trap covers

You can demonstrate a go-getter attitude.

+ GST EACH

Timms

Also available Rodent Bait Stations, Block Baits, Timms traps, Rodent Snap traps (prices available on request)

You have excellent communication skills.

Baitstation Mini

Possum/Rat/Rabbit bait stations

Beat Santa to it! Optamectin Pour-On

Cars Wanted

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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Purchase 1 x 5L

Work Wanted FOR BULLDOZING, Roading, all general earthworks, subdivision work, house sites, landscaping, dams — 43 years experience CALL AND TALK TO MICK on 0274 930 806.

et this

Active Ingredients: 23.8mg/mL albendazole, 37.5mg/mL levamisole + minerals Dose Rate: 1ml/5kg live weight AGPRO Optacombo Mineralised Sheep is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A008973

Optalev Pour-On and 1 x 5L

Optamectin Pour-On

800

+ GST

www.agpro.co.nz Freephone 0508 536 536

November 2012 NORTHERN Farming Lifestyles

LAYBY FOR CHRISTMAS FREE SAFETY GEAR • Approved Youth Helmet (Goggles not included) • Safety Orange Whip Flag • Polaris Rider-Training Instructional DVD

OUTLAW 50

OUTLAW 90

Unique adjustable footwell height for years more riding as you grow.

Unlike most competitors it has reverse gear so you can reverse out of a corner!

$2,995*

CONSIDER THE VALUE

$3,995*

POLARIS OUTLAW 50

SUZUKI LT-Z50 NO

Engine Capacity

89cc

YES

Free Helmet

YES

✓

Free Safety Whip Flag Free Rider’s Safety Lanyard

YES

Free Safety Whip Flag Free Rider’s Safety Lanyard

Price

✓ NO ✓ NO YES ✓ YES ✓ YES ✓ NO YES $2,995 ✓ $3,150

RESULT

WINNER!

Adjustable Footwell Electric Start Horn

POLARIS OUTLAW 90

✓ ✓

Free Helmet

Taillights

CONSIDER THE VALUE

YES

SUZUKI LT-Z90LO 89cc

YES

✓ ✓ ✓

YES

✓

RESULT

WINNER!

Horn

88cc NO

Price

Headlights / Taillights

✓

✓ NO YES / YES ✓ NO / NO ✓ NO YES $3,995 ✓ $4,500

Reverse Gear

YAMAHA YFM90R

YES

NO NO / NO NO

$4,099

Check with your Polaris dealer and other manufacturer dealers for latest pricing and specifications. All details correct at September 2011.

ROUSE MOTORCYCLES

1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI. PH: 09 433 8471 OR 0800 96 36 36.

KUMEU CHAINSAW & MOWER SERVICES

377 MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: (09) 412 8109

www.polarisindustries.co.nz

MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD

117 HURNDALL STREET EAST, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: (09) 431 8555