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Back in 2001, Dargaville identity Bruce Galloway advertised for interest in forming a vintage machinery club. “We had a total of six people to our first meeting,� says Bruce. “We now have a membership of around 100 and our club buildings, plant and funds are valued in excess of $2,500,000. Today the club is a jewel in Dargaville’s crown, located high above the town in Harding Park. Home to an extensive new showroom of vintage and veteran machinery restored to pristine condition when first delivered to many Kaipara farms in days gone by. The current club president is Bill Fitness, who is pleased to show visitors through the collection. Outside are workshops where derelict machinery is undergoing extensive makeover work by club members. “Amongst our acquisitions is ‘Rose’ a 1952 NCK excavator, 18 tons with a 50ft boom, once used for pile driving, bridges and buildings. An RB-0 Dragline was used extensively in the Northern Wairoa drain cleaning, building stopbanks and digging water dams,� says Bill. There are some 70 to 100 vintage wheel and crawler tractors on display of many shapes, sizes and colours plus farm implements cowshed and dairy equipment, corn shellers, timber and logging machinery, horse and bullock harness. All crowd the club’s display building and members look forward to the possibility of new patronage as Kiwis look to holiday at home in the post-Covid foreseeable future. Further along on our tour, there’s a fully operational 110-year-old woolshed shifted on-site and restored to full operation, driven by an antique Lister three horsepower petrol engine. Bruce Galloway tells the story of the club in his recent book, The Flying Farmer, launched last month. Today’s site was an eight-acre scrub and pine tree block back in 2001. “Firstly, the trees were harvested free of charge by Leo Glamuzina Logging. The proceeds for the logs went into the club funds. All the stumps and rubbish were
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dug out. Some were transported off-site. Most were burnt. The big fires we had sure lit up the night sky. It has taken many years to complete the project, and now this display complex has turned into a great community asset and tourist facility.� Adds president Bill: “Our club is open every Wednesday and Saturday; also any day when we’re asked because any excuse to open up and show off our treasures is welcome.� Bruce Galloway’s new book, The Flying Farmer, is available at The Lifestyler at $50, plus relevant postage — phone 09 439 6933.
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“We also have Malcolm Campbell Livestock, who has come on board this year, and will donate his commission and hand out calf tags to those who require them.” Allflex has donated ear tags free of charge this year. Mrs Poole said this would be a great help as the calves will be easily identified as Calves for Hospice Taranaki and the money will be paid directly. Last year $12,000 was raised; up $3,000 from the previous year. “We are hoping to increase the amount raised again this year, and so far the support is looking very promising. Due to Covid-19 forcing our hospice
shops to close over level four, our fundraising efforts are needed more than ever to keep the hospice running.” The scheme welcomes more people to help, particularly in north Taranaki, to contact farmers along their roads or districts. “Farmers are very generous, and we are so appreciative that they are supportive of this scheme. Everyone who is involved is volunteering their services for this very worthy cause.” All of the funds donated through the scheme go directly to Hospice Taranaki.
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Since a feature on the scheme ran in Taranaki Farming Lifestyles in April 2019, along with the concern of Mycoplasma bovis easing, more farmers have come on board to help with donations of calves, rearing calves for sale then donating the funds, or raising a virtual calf. Calves for Hospice Taranaki spokesperson Clare Poole said quite a few enquiries were made by farmers about the scheme after reading the feature. Many farmers, who were personally contacted via either phone calls or visits, had read the feature and were happy to support the project too. “We have also had a few farmers who have reared their bull calves for us and then sold them as a weaned calf and donated money to Hospice Taranaki,” said Mrs Poole. “A number of farmers sell their bull beef calves privately to calf rearers but still wanted to support the scheme, so have donated a virtual calf instead.” Mrs Poole said around 40 four-dayold calves from all over Taranaki were donated to the scheme last year. A larger number of volunteers doing the groundwork in the rural community around the region is helping the scheme to grow. Stock agents from NZ Farmers Livestock, Carrfields and PGG Wrightson have assisted again this year too.
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Award-winners link to family herd by Denise Gunn Balancing one-year-old twin boys with farming has added a different challenge for the 2020 Taranaki Share Farmers of the Year.
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imon and Natasha Wilkes are 50/50 herd-owning sharemilkers on Natasha’s parents 84ha effective farm near Hawera. Natasha grew up on the dairy farm the couple is now sharemilking on and began milking at the age of 12. Rotorua is Simon’s hometown. The pair met at Otago University 11 years ago where Simon was studying firstyear health science, working towards a physiotherapy degree and Natasha was pursuing a Bachelor of Science, majoring in human nutrition. She followed this up with a Masters in Dietetics. During the university holidays, Simon worked on Natasha’s family farm, developing a passion for farming and making the decision to pursue a career in the
industry. Natasha worked towards her masters in Otago, and a subsequent placement was to the Manawatu, working as a food services manager and clinician dietician for Mid Central Health. While the couple lived in Palmerston North, Simon began studying towards a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) at Massey University. Natasha said this placement meant travelling the length of the country. “Thankfully, dairy farming is all over New Zealand, and Simon could experience different farming systems and climates, in South Otago and coastal Manawatu.” Simon set out in the dairy industry as a farm assistant on the Hawera farm, followed by various positions in
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Taranaki, Otago, the Manawatu before returning to the family farm. Natasha’s parents, Morris and Debbie Bourke’s (Merton Family Trust) farm, operates on a DairyNZ System 3, milking the Wilkes’s 320 Jersey cows through a 30-aside herringbone shed. Production figures for this past season were 114,000kgMS, with anticipated figures for next season at 110,00kgMS due to summer dry. Natasha said their 320-cow Jersey herd is really special to them, a major strength and an asset to their business. “It’s a fourth-generation pure Jersey herd, and it means a lot to be keeping the cows in the family. Our herd BW (196) and PW (207) places in the top one per cent in New Zealand and we have contract cows with LIC and previous bulls in the premier sire team. With our herd being our biggest asset, we are looking forward to using this to create further value to our business over the coming years. “One of our initial livestock goals was to compact our calving spread by shortening our mating period over the next five years. Our first season we reduced our mating by two weeks to 11 weeks, and we will continue to compact our calving spread by a week each year until mating is seven weeks AI for the 2022/23 season.” The farm receives an annual rainfall of 1,050mm is summer dry with strong, southwesterly winds. With limited grass growth in summer, chicory is
fed along with maize and grass silage to fill pasture deficits. Hay is fed out throughout winter. Natasha said grass silage is grown in surplus months and chicory for summer crops. “Maize, hay and additional grass silage is grown at a support block and trucked home.” The couple hit the ground running when they returned to the family farm in 2018. Their twin boys, John and Dean, arrived soon afterwards. The Dairy Industry Awards were their first opportunity to look back and scrutinise all aspects of their farming business. “Being new to the area, it has been great to meet new people and network with farmers and agri-professionals. We see these relationships as vital for our business growth, and develop in the future.” Drawing on their strengths and skills, the couple complements each other well. Simon is in charge of the day-today routine, taking care of pastures, fertilisers, livestock, staff and dairy shed operations. Natasha’s previous job experience supplements this as she manages the administrative aspects, staff recruitment and rostering. “We love that it is an ever-evolving industry, science-based and the support that’s out there from rural professionals through to other farmers wanting to help each other. It is a unique industry where each business is different, and
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DairyNZ consulting officer Charlotte Grayling always knew she wanted an agricultural career, working with people to help them achieve their goals.
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harlotte took on this role earlier this year after several years working as a rural bank manager for ASB. “I thought it was the perfect opportunity to combine my financial knowledge and banking experience, as well as broaden my practical farm knowledge to hopefully help more people with their businesses,” said Charlotte. “The thing I love most about this role is every day is different, and every farm is different, so there is plenty of opportunity to learn and develop.” Charlotte’s parents, Matthew and Susan, are second-generation dairy farmers on a 246ha property in Okato. The home farm is one large unit but
runs as two farms together through two sheds. Matthew works full-time on the farm, along with two other full-time staff members and relief milkers, while Susan rears calves and relief milks. A couple of days each week, Susan also works as a nurse in New Plymouth. The farm, with a 205ha effective milking platform, milks close to 620 cows split into two herds — Friesian and Jersey. “I have three siblings, so growing up, we were all involved in the farm, from milking to general jobs like spraying and feeding calves during the spring. We all went to boarding school, so it was limited to school holidays when we were a bit older.” When Charlotte completed secondary school, she went
The couple run a mixture of dairy and beef cattle, and lambs on their lease block to Massey University to work towards an agri-commerce degree. After a couple of days’ work experience with rural bankers, Charlotte decided that was the direction she wanted to head. “The alternative was actually rural valuation, which I minored in, and also really enjoy.” On completing her degree, Charlotte enrolled in the ASB graduate
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Teresa Trull moved from the USA to New Zealand, bringing her horse training expertise with her and has helped many horses and their people have better relationships ever since. PART TWO
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professional singer, Teresa has evolved her horse training approach for individual situations. Michaela is nationally recognised in dressage. The couple is good friends with the Topp Twins, Jools and Lynda. “I have sat in with the Topp Twins and played with them at the rugby world cup and festivals. I have had a lot of impromptu concerts, but I am known more as a horse trainer here,” says Teresa. “I am a problem solver and help people with their horses, or horses who
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of air — it is not natural to people, and often a person doesn’t understand that a horse is trying to check that out with them. “The horse may step on their foot to move the person, and the person gets grumpy. The horse gets confused and then doesn’t know who should move first. It is communication, and the animal needs to feel safe and secure, and that scales up in the riding as well. “I teach about feeding horses properly because I had to learn how to feed my horse here. In the States, it is a more natural environment. Horses can get illnesses like laminitis, gut issues, and spores because they are not ruminants. You need to figure out ways to feed them like creating track systems where there is not much fodder. Let them out to graze for short periods and don’t let them have the richer grasses. “When you start feeling like you are having issues then it is good to call me. Large animals can be frightening — it’s not like a dog jumping up on you. They are big, powerful and complex creatures. “Some are ridden often, so they are more broke than others. Owners may be busy working and lucky to get six hours a week to ride, leaving the horses in the paddock. They want to get out and work so you have to hook it to be mentally with you, then they are your friend and will come to you at the gate. There are a lot of simple but complex things, and we have developed techniques that have mimicked a horse’s behaviour. “I love working out solutions for people and their horses and teach them how to read their horse. I have a lot
of tips on halter breaking a youngster and have passed the torch of starting horses to a younger woman, Taryn Kyd of Vaquero Views. We have worked together for nine years, and in Auckland, I work in her large facility. In Hawke’s Bay, I offer a variety of services and can help start a horse and work with started horses. “I have many stories of people not understanding their horse and becoming exceptional when guided in the right direction. I work with anyone who is keen to know more — they don’t need to be into competing or have a fancy animal. I am happy to deal with a donkey. It is not about competition with me, it is about individual relationships with horses, and all that requires is a desire — happy horse, happy person. “I believe you never retire — you work and retire at the same time. Part of the reason I left the music business is horses are my first passion and something I can do as I get older. It keeps me young and happy, and I love helping. It gives you purpose as animals are so important to their owners. When people worry about their animal, they get stressed. I am pleased to be in New Zealand and thank my lucky stars that I can live and work horses. “Follow my Facebook pages or website, NZ Horse Help or NZ Horse Help Hawkes Bay. I am very accessible, approachable and clear with instructions when helping people understand their animals.” Follow Teresa on her website or Facebook pages NZ Horse Help Hawkes Bay and NZ Horse Help.
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A man’s shed is his man cave, some say, but a shed can be a boon for any family. It’s in effect another useful room on the house, with a strong storage function as well as a workplace for the handyman. On rural properties, of course, the farm shed caters for a multitude of jobs. Locally owned and operated We cover all of Taranaki Made in New Zealand
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Be it town or country, consent to build is a regulatory requirement for any new structure and while it can be a bit of a chore, it is simply permission to build a structure with the assurance that it complies with the rules. It is the formal approval issued by a Building Consent Authority (BCA) that certain works meet the requirements of the New Zealand Building Act, Building Regulations and Building Code. Some minor work is exempt under the act, but consent is required for most work including such additional things as swimming pools, spa pools and fencing, some retaining walls, decks, non-habitable buildings larger than 10 square metres as well as renovations to existing structures in certain cases. Your one-stop shop is your local council. If you are engaging a contractor, the red tape involved will usually be handled as part of your deal. However, there may be unexpected rural consent provisions to consider too. You or your builder can apply online, or you will need application forms that can
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within two kilometres. If part of a recent subdivision, it is possible your title may be subject to a consent notice that you have to build on an identified ‘building platform’. However, it is still possible to apply for consent to build outside the designated platform. Councils, in fact, have some control over colour and types of cladding listed in their district plans. Cladding that will be frowned upon is usually something akin to unpainted corrugated iron. You or your agent then will need to supply a site and floor plan and concept elevations of your proposed house.
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New centre a step closer South Taranaki’s new library, culture and arts centre, Te Ramanui o Ruaputahanga, has taken a step closer following a resource consent hearing. centre and cafe. Te Ramanui (for short) will provide people with a wide range of services, information, cultural and educational resources right in the heart of Hawera, bringing more foot traffic, visitors and vibrancy to the town centre,” said Mr Crockett. Mr Crockett said the council is contributing $4.8 million towards the facility, with the remaining $3.2 million coming from external funding. The TSB Community Trust has granted $2.8 million towards the project. “The council’s contribution is being loan-funded.
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Breaking sound barrier at park Three massive sound mirrors, installed recently at King Edward Park, are likely to be the largest in New Zealand. Donated by local business, Global Stainless, the sound mirrors stand more than two metres in height, facing each other across a distance of 50 metres. A person can whisper into the focal point of one dish while another person can hear the whisper at the focal point of the other dish. “We are very grateful to Global Stainless Artworks for donating these wonderful pieces, and to the funders who made installation possible,” said South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon. “They will be a fascinating addition to our award-winning park. They are a little bit of art, a little bit of fun and a whole lot of science combined.” Global Stainless Artworks Hawera, fabricators of high-end stainless steel balls, spheres and sculptures has worked with the South Taranaki District Council to provide the structures for the district. Sound mirrors are sometimes called whisper dishes, acoustic mirrors or listening ears. They were a forerunner of radar and were built on the south and north-east coasts of England between 1916 and the 1930s. The mirrors
South Taranaki District Council Mayor, Phil Nixon, said the new sound dishes will be a fascinating addition to the park
were designed to detect enemy aircraft and airships approaching the coast. Listeners could determine the direction of the aircraft and provide advanced warning to the local people.
By the early 1940s, the technology was replaced by radar. Donations towards the installation of these sound mirrors were
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Chopper rescue club by Ann van Engelen
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot and sculpture artist Sue Dinkelacker has established a club for people who have used or been rescued by the emergency services helicopters. “The Haast Club is a way to signify the importance of the choppers missions and its patients. It is endorsed by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, Northland Emergency Services Trust and the Lakes District Air Rescue Trust,” says Northland Rescue Helicopter general manager, Vanessa Furze. “Sue has worked in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in New Zealand for more than seven years. She is currently a captain flying the Northland Emergency Services Trust’s Sikorsky S76C++ helicopters in Whangarei.” Sue, an artist and award-winning sculptor, created the eagle head sculptures for people that have used the emergency helicopter services as a memento that can also be used as a conversation piece.
“The Haast Club membership is a way to commemorate a personal rescue. The purpose of the club is to offer a tangible ‘legacy-quality’ collectible to remind you of your experience, and create a talking point to share your story while raising funds for New Zealand Rescue Helicopter Trusts,” says Sue. “Many different types of helicopters have saved people over the last halfa-century. “A helicopter-shaped artwork would be recognised as a specific chopper, whereas an eagle symbolises them all. Inspired by the eagle that snatched Gandalf to safety in the Tolkien stories, the Haast Club artworks depict the largest eagle ever to have existed in the world, the extinct New Zealand Haast’s eagle.”
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The club is designed for anyone, anywhere in New Zealand and across the world. Northland resident and Far North District Councillor Kaikohe-Hokianga Ward, John Vujchich, was rescued by the emergency services helicopter in 2013 after his foot was chopped off in a farming accident on his family property in the Far North. Mr Vujchich was also the first person to join the exclusive club. “When I heard about the club I joined immediately. It is thanks to their speed that got me to Whangarei Hospital and into surgery that I survived. It was technically impossible for me to survive with what actually happened because losing a foot like that you should bleed out within five minutes,” he says. “What has always stuck in my head was I could hear the rescue chopper coming in, and I could see it land. I have a new appreciation for the service and those on the team. When I see the chopper in the air, I wonder who is hurt, where are they from and how badly. I encourage anyone who has been
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Sue Dinkelacker, Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot and sculpture artist with the Haast Club eagle sculpture she created to represent helicopter rescues across New Zealand and the world
rescued by chopper or their family to join The Haast Club and support The Northland Emergency Services Trust.” Follow the crew on the Northland Rescue Helicopter Facebook page. For more information, and to join the club go to Haastclub.com.
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An essential to make energy
Superior absorption CoQ10
by John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv.Dip.Nut.Med)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance essential for life. While we usually make all the CoQ10 we need, some people because of age, health problems or medications can benefit from taking extra good-quality CoQ10. Part one CoQ10 is essential to make the energy our bodies need. The final stage of making energy needs CoQ10 to shuttle the hydrogen needed to generate energy. If your levels of CoQ10 are low, this can be felt as low energy, weak muscles and general fatigue. CoQ10 is also an exceptional antioxidant protecting cells and fats from free radicals. The most important antioxidant function is to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol as it circulates in the body. It is a critical part of our natural defences against blockages in heart arteries and other blood vessels. Possibly the most common reason for CoQ10 supplementation is for those using cholesterol-lowering (statin) medication. The side effects of statins are so common that they are a diagnosable disease called statin myopathy. The most common side effects are muscle stiffness, pain and weakness. It can also cause general fatigue, which often feels like a lack of motivation. Statins effectively inhibit the enzyme needed to make cholesterol. Unfortunately, this enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) is also
needed to make CoQ10. Blocking this enzyme reduces cholesterol but also CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent. Drug companies are well aware of this problem and hold patents for combining CoQ10 with statins. Until such drugs are available, I recommend those on statins supplement with 100–200mg of naturally fermented CoQ10. Be aware that our retail market is now flooded with lower grade semi-synthetic CoQ10 usually sold in higher doses at much lower prices. Adding a good CoQ10 alongside stains will in most cases protect against and often reverse existing statin side effects. My favourite is the well-researched and patented US product CoQsol. If you are unsure feel free to phone or email your questions. John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant. co.nz. Join his full weekly newsletter at abundant.co.nz.
What is CoQsol®?
∙ CoQsol® is a patented rapid absorption form of CoQ10. ∙ CoQsol® is clinically proven to increase CoQ10. absorption and maintains blood levels over twice that of other forms. ∙ Each softgel contains 100mg CoQ10., 100IU of natural vitamin E and 2567 IU of natural mixed carotenoids.
Why supplement with CoQsol®?
∙ CoQ10. is an important antioxidant that can protect ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol. ∙ CoQ10. is an essential part of our energy conversion – much like spark plugs in your car engine. ∙ CoQ10. levels decline with age and can be restricted by some medications and health problems.
BEST BUY! 3 bottles for $134.85 ($44.95 each) freight free or 1 bottle for $49.95 plus post $4.99. Each bottle contains 60 softgels which is 2 months’ supply for 1 adult.
What does CoQsol® do?
∙ Supports heart muscle function and normal heart rhythm ∙ Promotes good circulation ∙ Helps maintain normal blood pressure ∙ Promotes normal, healthy energy release ∙ Added vitamin E supports cardiovascular health ∙ Added lutein and zeaxanthin supports eye health ∙ Provides extra CoQ10. for those on statin medication Caution: Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
John Arts, Founder, Abundant Health Ltd
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