Taranaki Farming Lifestyles, October 2023 by Integrity Community Media

October 2023 edition

Surfing makes big waves Pages 6–7

Science success for students

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Sowing seeds grows business

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Science success for students

by Denise Gunn

Francis Douglas Memorial College Year 13 students William Poole and Flynn O’Sullivan won the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scientific Investigation award for their Regenerative Agriculture Misadventure project at the 2023 WITT Taranaki Science and Technology Fair.

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This award acknowledges students who showcase a strong understanding of current or potential sustainability concerns impacting New Zealand’s primary sectors. Ballance Agri-Nutrients judges science fair projects that research topics including greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural chemical usage, nutrient run-off into waterways, and other environmental issues. Regional Ballance representative and nutrient specialist Shaun Broderick said he was very impressed with the projects entered into the agri-science category this year. “Flynn and William’s work was well thought out and demonstrated an impressive level of critical thinking. They should be very pleased with themselves,” he said. For two years, William and Flynn assessed the differences between regenerative agriculture and conventional farming by comparing soil tests and earthworm numbers and conducting visual soil assessments on the school farm. Both students come from farming families and always had an interest in how effective regenerative agriculture is. “I wanted to know if there really were benefits and if there were practices that we could implement to nourish our own soils and pasture growth,” said William. “We noticed that in certain regions, grass grow-back was better than others and wondered whether this was due to farming practices or random variations in soil and climate.” The students thought it might be helpful to test methods, observe efficacy, record results and share these with

farmers debating making some changes to their systems. “What we discovered was that during the drier months, it seemed that regenerative paddocks had a superior ability to retain moisture compared to conventional ones, which made for a favourable environment for microbial activity.” Regenerative paddocks produced significantly less baleage compared to the conventional paddocks. Flynn said their conclusion was that regenerative farming would be more helpful in the drier regions or regions prone to drought. “The findings we found surprising were that regenerative farming made things worse in normal conditions due to less grass growth. We thought this was due to us not adding enough energy back on to the grass, for example, seaweed. “We think regenerative farming could work but would need more organic material to be put back on to the paddocks than was recommended to us by the guidelines. Without the nitrates from the fertilisers, the grass didn’t grow as much.” Both students thanked their sponsors, Soil Foodweb NZ and LA Alexander Trust, for funding the project and sponsoring the regen seed mix and contractor’s fees to drill the seed. William has enrolled in an agribusiness degree at Massey University and said he is excited to enter the industry. Flynn has been accepted to study towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) at Canterbury University next year. He hopes to specialise in mechatronics. Ballance participates in an annual nationwide sponsorship programme that nurtures and celebrates scientific and innovative thinking among primary and secondary school students.

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New scholarship programme available

The Ministry for Primary Industries is offering six new On Farm Support Science scholarships to students studying agriculture and horticulture at Massey and Lincoln Universities. The aim of the scholarships, on offer for the 2024 academic year, is to assist with increasing the numbers of advisers providing on the ground support to farmers and growers. On Farm Support was established by MPI two years ago. Farmers and growers are connected to government resources, advice, extension services, and learning and funding opportunities through regionally-based services. Ministry for Primary Industries On Farm Support director John Roche said farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners are operating in an increasingly complex environment. “These new scholarships will help grow the advisory sector’s ability to provide specialised on-the-ground support and advice.” The scholarships, each worth $5,000, are available to students enrolled in relevant three or four-year degree courses. “We are seeking applications from students with a genuine interest in joining the agricultural and horticultural advisory sectors,” said Mr Roche. “These scholarships are one of the initiatives being implemented by MPI to grow the capacity and capability of the primary industry advisory sector. “That includes the Careers Pathway Scheme, which is already providing financial support to independent advisory companies and whenua Māori entities to hire and train new primary industry advisers.”

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chancellor student life Damian Lodge. “The scholarships will ease some of the financial pressure students face while they are studying full-time.” Successful applicants will also receive opportunities for mentorship and development from MPI. “I’m sure many of our

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SOWING SEEDS

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After taking the initial steps to sow vegetable seeds on their lifestyle block 18 months ago, Glen and Peri Kovaleski have gone on to establish and grow their business, Jordalee Creek.

he couple and their two teenage children were living in a tent on their Stratford property at the time. Although discussion of vegetable gardens never came up, Peri said it began to happen when Glen built a small, transportable greenhouse. “I went out and bought some broccoli seeds, not being aware I didn’t need to

plant every single one. We ended up with 167 broccoli seedlings,” said Peri. “Glen, being patient, taught me the basics and made us a six-by-six vegetable patch to grow in. Only three of those broccoli survived, but it only got better with the more knowledge I learned, and the rest is history.”

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Glen and Peri Kovaleski in their garden

Although Glen and Peri are involved in the main day-to-day work on the property, occasionally, Jordhan and her friends lend a hand. Each day, the couple walk around the gardens, taking note of weeds to pull and check on the growing stages of their vegetables. Soil temperature and pH levels are also monitored.

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Glen constructed the first tunnel house on the property where the main seedsowing occurs. “It’s what Peri calls her office,” said Glen. Tomatoes, cucumbers and capsicum plants are grown in a second tunnel house. Recently, a third tunnel house was purchased with a large bench down the middle for seedlings and growing beds on either side. Whiteboards in the tunnel houses list what plants are growing, seeds to be ordered and where long-term crops have been sowed.

“We have a weekly rotation of seed sowing in our main tunnel, which go into our germination chamber Glen made for us from an old fridge and a crock pot,” said Peri. Weekends are generally spent maintaining walkways and weed control. “We are coming into strawberry season soon. We planted 1,400 strawberry plants, which we are constantly keeping an eye on. All the plants are from runners. We looked after them in individual pots for several months until they went into the new berry patch along with some blueberries and goji berries.”

Cold, wet weather and white butterflies have been the main challenges for the garden. Peri said the additional two tunnel houses should help prevent problems caused by the weather. Although the garden is not yet officially certified organic, Glen and Peri use cloches for every bed in the garden. “We have become quite swift at whipping one over and pinning it down compared to the circus when we first did it.” Vegetable and seedling sales are made through regular customers, markets and the business’s Facebook page. Business

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growth has enabled Peri to leave her surgical booking position at Taranaki Base Hospital to work in the garden fulltime. She is furthering her knowledge and gaining certification through studying an online horticulture course. Glen is a selfemployed builder. Eventually, their aim is to both work in the garden full-time and expand sales of vegetables into local food establishments. “We never dreamed this would go as far as it had. It’s a comforting feeling of accomplishment to be able to feed us, our families and our community.”

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After a successful ﬁrst season, Surﬁng for Farmers Whanganui is looking to hit the surf again in November.

he mental health and wellbeing initiative, launched by Stephen Thomson in Gisborne in 2018, has since spread to 28 coastal regions around New Zealand. In those five years, more than 4,000 farmers and growers have taken part. Surfing for Farmers national coordinator Sarah Shanks said SFF gives farmers and growers the opportunity to step away from what can be an all-consuming business. A group of committed Whanganui locals approached the national organisation in August last year about holding the initiative in their region. “With the support of SFF National, the committee was helped with finding local legend sponsors and providers to ensure the first season, and beyond, ran smoothly. Sourcing the sponsorship can

be a daunting task, but the committee raised the funds to ensure the season was a huge hit,” said Sarah. “The aim of establishing Surfing for Farmers — Whanganui was to provide an opportunity for local farmers and growers to take a break from their daily routine, relax and try something new.” Sarah said the rural sector and its community members face many pressures. “By offering an event like SFF in Whanganui, the organisers hoped to provide support, connect people and create a welcoming environment full of like-minded individuals. The ultimate goal was for participants to feel supported, encouraged and rejuvenated by the experience.” Whanganui SFF committee member Sally Caseley said 13 sessions were held during the first season. “We chose

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“Every week, we were amazed at the numbers. We had up to 40 at one stage and no less than 12. The local Young Farmer’s Club supported the event well, but we also had a variety of ages of men and women.” Last season, Mowhanau Beach (Kai Iwi) was the venue for SFF Whanganui. Sally said, in future, the group may look to be more mobile, depending where the best conditions are on the day. “Castlecliff and Waitotara beaches are other good options in the area.” SFF Whanganui’s main instructor is Rob Middleton. “Rob is a great fit for SFF as he has a rural background himself.

His dad was a well-known shearing instructor in the 80s and 90s, and thus Rob generously donates some of his time to the cause.” Richard Te Ua often helps out, too. He’s surfed Whanganui beaches for more than 50 years and has a background in ski patrol and mountain safety. “Both Rob and Rich are awesome at giving a little tip here and there to help you with the next stage, whether you are just learning to catch the wave lying on the board or wanting to get out the back and catch the bigger waves. They are always watching and counting and making sure everyone is safe and present.”

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Each session involves surfing, followed by a barbecue and time to socialise with others in the rural community. Instructors and other helpers enjoy mixing with the farmers afterwards. “They all add to a great, positive mix of people and shared experiences,” said Sally. Towards the end of season six, a few new locations are expected to join SFF throughout New Zealand. Sarah said the increase and expansion in the initiative nationwide is a real testament to the model in which SFF is run, and the need for something for our rural community members.

“There is no cost to any farmers or growers who attend any SFF session throughout the country. All lessons, equipment (wetsuit and surfboard), the barbecue and refreshments are free of charge. By removing any costs to those wanting to attend, we hope this removes some of the hurdles for our farmers and growers to attend.” With SFF Whanganui starting again in November, Sally said interested farmers and growers can register on the night. “All they need to bring is a towel and something warm to put on afterwards. Wetsuits are available on the night. You don’t need any experience, just come and have a go. It’s great fun.”

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Everyone at some point or another has thought about having a lemon tree or two in the garden, and why not?

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Lemon trees can be grown in large pots in a courtyard or on a sunny deck if space is an issue. They can be planted in autumn until late spring, just before the summer heat. Choose a variety to suit your taste and requirements for culinary or making lemonade and other delights to enjoy. As with all other citrus species, lemons need nutrient-rich soil, good drainage and a pH level slightly on the acidic side. They do need some care to keep them at their best and fruiting prolifically. Choose a warm site with full sun for most of the day and sheltered from strong prevailing winds. If planting in a pot, ensure to use terracotta rather than a glazed type. While it may require more watering, lemon and other citrus varieties do better in a terracotta pot, allowing the roots to breathe. The soil mix should be rich in organic matter. Use a commercially available planting medium specifically for citrus trees that can be obtained from a local garden retailer or nursery. Regular

watering, especially in the dry summer months, is essential to maintain the moisture uptake in the root system. Too dry, the root system will lose the ability to take up water, and the tree will die. The best variety for fruiting year-round is the Meyer. It’s cold-hardy, smoothskinned and full of juice, making it ideal for desserts, marinades and even lemonade. Once established, a lack of lemons for baking or flavouring fish won’t be an issue. The other two varieties are Eureka, a more traditional type and bitter, and Lemonade used for its juice. The main pest for lemons is the lemon tree borer. Signs are holes in the branches and rapid dieback; remove any infected branches and fill the holes with an appropriate insecticide. Scale insects can be controlled with a dualpurpose commercially prepared spray or organic if preferred. If the leaves are yellowing and the tree is failing to thrive, apply a dressing of Epsom salts to correct the problem. Talk to your local garden centre about which tree best suits your requirements.

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A ﬁnal resting place by Andy Bryenton

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How we leave this life is often not up to our choosing, but it’s comforting to know that for many hundreds of Kiwis faced with a difficult final chapter to their lives, Hospice care provides peace, comfort and support. As society opens up to having the often difficult conversation about death and dying, the role of Hospice in providing compassionate care for the terminally ill is now more openly acknowledged. Certainly, those who work tirelessly to provide palliative care and support for their families and friends deserve recognition, from the volunteers at local hospice second-hand shops raising funds through to the medical staff and support workers on the front lines. The origins of Hospice care stretch back to the middle ages, with the Knights of Malta, an order of warrior monks who dedicated themselves to protecting pilgrims on the road to biblical sites of religious importance. Early in their campaign, they discovered that bandits and warfare were less of an issue than sickness and injury when people attempted long journeys in those primitive times. The preceptor of the order established the first great hospital in 1065. Here, medical wisdom from the east and from the world of

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Islam was blended with traditional European healing lore. For the first time, a place was made to provide comfort to those who were not likely to recover. In New Zealand, Hospice care became formalised under Hospice New Zealand

in 1986, with a generous donation from the Cancer Society helping pave the way. Today, Hospice NZ helps nearly 20,000 people each year, including those with a terminal diagnosis and their families. More than half of this number were patients

who died in hospice care, afforded the peace and freedom from pain that this offers. It’s a common misconception that all Hospice patients reside in a special ward or clinic. More than half can remain at home with loved ones or stay at the retirement home where they already live and still receive full support. In addition, 70% of family and whānau received bereavement counselling and assistance after the passing of their loved one, as hospice staff worked alongside people from 109 different self-identified cultures and many religious faiths to make the end of life less frightening and inexplicable. Hospice NZ believes that a frank conversation about end of life care is very much needed in society, and has resources online for those who wish to know more. Visit hospice.org.nz/we-needto-talk-about-dying, and remember to show your support for this vital service during their forthcoming awareness week in May.

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AG CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS Call for rural banking probe by Andy Bryenton

The new government will be asked to launch an independent inquiry into rural banking, with serious questions raised by Federated Farmers on whether their constituents are getting a raw deal. With the Commerce Commission currently undertaking a study on personal banking, Federated Farmers members and leadership are concerned that its terms of reference shut farm banking practices out of the debate. “Farmers are doing it tough right now with rising costs, bad weather and falling payouts. The last thing they want to be worrying about is whether they’re getting a fair deal from their bank,” said Federated Farmers domestic commerce and competition spokesperson Richard McIntyre. A survey from May this year shows how farmers feel the squeeze, not just from the cost of living and inflationary pressures but directly from their banks. Twenty-four per cent reported feeling they were under undue pressure from their bank following a four per cent interest rate hike since 2021. “Those numbers will only have increased since May as interest rates have continued to climb, economic conditions have quickly deteriorated, and many farmers have rolled off their fixed rates,” McIntyre said.

“Kiwi farmers are currently carrying around $63 billion of debt.”

Farmers rely on banks to fund big investments in equipment and infrastructure, but issues of trust have arisen says Federated Farmers

“Kiwi farmers are currently carrying around $63 billion of debt, so a four per cent increase in interest rates means there will be $2.5 billion fewer dollars circulating in our rural economy.” Three points of contention, above all else, deserve the focus of an independent inquiry by the Commerce Commission, says Feds. The first is the much higher

interest rate charged to farmers by banks, as compared to the rate for home loans on residential property. Mr McIntyre noted there was no clear reason why this should be the case, and raises the question: are farmers cross-subsidising a much more competitive market for home loans? Branch closures in rural towns are also an issue, with ease of access to banking

advice and negotiation a sore point for farmers who feel they are paying big interest rates for eroding service. Finally, there’s a major worry over the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, an agreement between all banks to modify lending to push a carbon-neutral agenda in farming. Under this alliance, banks have collectively agreed lending strategies, including setting 2030 targets for reducing the level of emissions levels associated with lending. “This banking alliance raises some very serious questions about whether our banks are acting in a truly competitive manner or if the joint commitment is effectively banks collaborating on a joint lending strategy,” Mr McIntyre said.

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our farmer levy payers in a wide range of forums.” As well as CEO experience with GEA Farm Technologies, Mr Parker has also worked at a high level with well-known firms such as PGG Wrightson, the Bank of New Zealand and Ballance Agri-Nutrients. He says that he is excited to meet the challenges of his new role, contributing to dairy farming across New Zealand.

“I am genuinely humbled and excited to be joining DairyNZ as the next chief executive. I am passionate about the role the dairy sector plays in creating jobs, building communities, and contributing to the success of the New Zealand economy,” said Mr Parker. “It is important to build on the good work Tim and the team have done over the past decade and to keep that moving, working collaboratively to ensure longterm sustainability and profitability of the sector.” DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel was also complimentary of Dr Mackle’s significant work through the years. “Tim has been a true advocate for our dairy farmers and a steadying force at DairyNZ during a period of significant change and challenge for the dairy sector,” Mr van der Poel said. “His knowledge, expertise and tireless passion for dairy will be missed. We thank Tim for his commitment to farmers and wish him all the very best.”

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AG CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS The return of El Nin̄o and what it means by Andy Bryenton

Weather watchers, including almost everyone who lives in rural New Zealand, have often heard the Spanish terms El Nin̄o and La Nin̄a. In direct translation, they mean ‘the little boy’ and ‘little girl’, though there have rarely been less appropriate names for such huge events. Both El Nin̄o and La Niña are opposing ends of the ENSO cycle, which disrupts the normal flow of the trade winds at the equator and changes the weather in New Zealand dramatically. This ‘little’ boy and girl are vast climatic events spanning a quarter of the planet or more. The name El Nin̄o came from South American fishermen in the 1600s, who noticed that some years brought warmer waters and different fish around Christmas time. Superstitious about mentioning Jesus, who was famously a patron of fishermen in the Bible, but attributing this miraculous event to him nonetheless, they called the phenomenon ‘El Nin̄o de Navidad, the ‘little boy born at Christmas’. Meteorologists thought it only fitting to give the opposite effect the opposite gender. We’re coming into an El Nin̄o year now, meaning Northland is in for a hot, dry

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summer. Here’s how it works. When the trade winds weaken, they cease to push west toward Asia. Warm water flows back toward South America, and New Zealand is the last stop before those shores. The ocean heats up, and what happens down there happens up in the sky. There’s less rain and hotter temperatures all over. The dry years of 2018 and 2019 were classic El Nin̄o, with no rain from November until March.

“This should be a welcome change for areas at the top of the country, whether that’s people wanting to get outside and enjoy more tranquil,

drier conditions, or farmers hoping for a decrease in their paddocks’ soil moisture levels,” Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll said on the topic. Of course, there’s the desire to get those paddocks a little drier, and then there’s the threat of not enough water at all. It’s been unusually rainy during this very La Nin̄a past year or two, and right now, the wisdom of investing in water storage is being borne out. Projects such as the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust dams in Kaikohe and Red Hill will prove their worth on the cusp of such swings between La Niña and El Nin̄o, but so, too, will measures on a smaller scale like extra tanks, bigger dams, and even fixing up leaks and inefficiencies in reticulation.

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For more than 60 years, Kalin Contracting Limited has served Taranaki’s agricultural community. Three generations of the family have put their stamp on the business, acontinuing with the same values — strong work ethics and prepared to go the extra mile for clients. Alastair Kalin and his wife Louise bought the Manaia-based business in 2016. In that time, the couple has increased the team of four staff members to 12 full-time employees. Recently, Alastair and Louise took over the grass, silage and hay side of GB Contracting, expanding their services into the wider Kakaramea and Hurleyville areas. “We cover all of south Taranaki for grass, silage, hay, cultivation and all contracting services. And in the wider Taranaki, we supply hay, straw, maize, silage and calf bedding,” said Alastair. “We grow, support and deliver.” Alastair’s grandfather, Alf, formed the business in 1961. Following his retirement in 1984, the business continued to remain in the Kalin family. When Alf’s son Paul eventually took on the business in 1988, he expanded

the range of machinery and services available to meet growing demand. “Farmers can expect good service and quality product. We stand by our word. If something isn’t right, we will make it right,” said Alastair. The Kalin Contracting team goes above and beyond to help their clients. Recently, a staff member helped out a local farmer for a few weeks until a farm worker was employed. “We grow our business with our clients and their different needs. We support them through tough times in any way we can.” Alastair said the business focusses on reducing costs associated with farming for their clients. “At the moment, in the current climate with the payout down, there is a need for cost-effective, accurate and efficient contracting services. That’s what Kalin Contracting aims to provide.” The Kalin family has further developed their business to embrace digital technology. “Most of our stuff is online. We’ve gone digital and can send jobs to

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the guys through an app. We also have GPS capabilities in a select number of machines to improve efficiency.” The app, FarmBackup Task, is tailormade to meet the needs of the business. With staff working in different locations daily, Alastair has found the app keeps track of every employee and allows staff to manage their own jobs. Supporting communities and schools in the areas they service is important to the team at Kalin Contracting. “We

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“The area I cover is from New Plymouth to Inglewood, Stratford, _ Hawera and Opunake, where I’m based and the places in between. I mainly do emergency and programmed maintenance and specialise in design work for bathrooms, laundries, kitchens, septic tanks, drainage, effluent lines, hot water system and water reticulation upgrades. I also do planned alterations for bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. “Many rural areas have to do rain harvesting where I have to put the spouting and downpipes to big 20,000– 30,000 water tanks, and put a pump and filtration systems, drinking filters for water and plumb that into a house for water supply. We do bores, too.” The business also does waste and soil pipes, water pressure upgrades and hot water systems, including infinities and swimming pool filters and pump upgrades. For further information, contact Dave at 027 479 5749 or 027 479 5740 or email dave@ plumbingmaintenance.nz.

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Letting machines help design homes for human beings could help make them more affordable and cut down on the need to compromise in design. “Artificial intelligence in the construction industry is here,” says Doug Dockery, chief technology officer at ConstructConnect, a US building solutions leader. “It has emerged as a technology that is poised to transform our industry. As we enter this next frontier of construction technology, it is essential to understand what artificial intelligence is and how it offers unique solutions.” The part of AI’s toolkit appealing most to those in construction is what’s known as machine learning, and specifically, deep learning. Think about the advances

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These could all conceivably deliver wholly different plans for the same project. Previously, compromising, mediating and coming up with a harmonious final design was a human task. Now, AI can take all the different ideals from a variety of sources and blend them into a design incorporating the most of each one possible. By letting a machine use deep learning AI applications to amalgamate plans, there’s a distinct possibility of solutions being found which would have eluded human minds, and of course, a machine is unbiased. In experiments involving setting up the most efficient way to wire and plumb a building, for example, AI came up with clever ways to build safer, more efficiently and, importantly, for less cost. That is another field where AI excels in the building trade. Machines that can learn can give very accurate estimates of the total budget needed for a build, especially when factoring in the input of many different professionals. Expect to see more future homes designed with machine assistance in the years to come.

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Planting for soakage fields by Liz Clark

With advancements in effluent systems for rural residences, making the best choices to protect and enhance the soakage field has become less complex. Choosing the right plants that can cope with wet areas, have high transpiration rates and rapid growth can be a confusing exercise, resulting in the wrong ones being planted. The best and most resilient of all are New Zealand natives. Standard lawn grass is another option, possessing similar properties to other high-transpiration species. It’s important to talk to your local nursery specialist about suitable species with noninvasive root systems that won’t damage or block the effluent reticulation pipes. The soakage field should be fenced off to keep out stock and vehicles from disturbing the soil and lines beneath, resulting in potential blockages and further damage. Talk to your specialist about a suitable planting plan to suit your climatic conditions. It’s always best to use a professional for these planting projects. Plants can be obtained from a local garden centre or native plant nursery specialising in wetlands and other ecological fields. Once a sketch plan has been completed, then planting can be done. The best time for planting is usually autumn and winter. Anytime after that, if there is no option and it’s a dry summer, ensure the new plants are watered to help them establish. If doing the planting yourself, square holes rather than round ones should be dug, keeping in mind always the locations of the effluent lines in the soakage area.

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Meat Processors continue to discount lamb carcasses weighing less than 16kgs. Most Paparata lambs sold were killed and achieved carcass weights

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joined with the ram on the 1.04.11. The growth rate of these lambs was over 300gm/day. We continue to make lamb growth a priority when selecting sires. Breeding stock has thrived this year, with scanning rates for cows and ewes being where we want them. We have just started docking, and John Manning reports from his block at Tokirima that his best paddock ratio of lambs to ewes so far has been 400 lambs from 221 ewes. This year, the scanning rate over all Paparata ewes is more than 180%. We are not targeting a higher rate as we have enough triplets. There is some good news. The wool market is starting to stir. The agent we sell our wool to told me the market was ‘going off’. I think that description might be a bit strong, but it seems it is possible to sell wool now. Please take a look at our website and phone us if you want more information.

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Cruising into the future by Andy Bryenton

It wasn’t long after Toyota turned the off-road world on its head with the advent of the Land Cruiser that it decided to make a version tailored to a different market. While the big Land Cruiser was greeted like a long-lost son by farmers, tradespeople and even some armies, 1984 saw the introduction of a smaller, light-duty J70 variant. Sporty and nimble, the little J70 gained traction with adventurous types and helped kickstart the world’s love affair with a new kind of vehicle, the sports utility or SUV. There are some who might say that there have been very few better examples of what a ‘real’ SUV should be — ever since. The Prado name was adopted in 1990. It has spanned several generations, becoming more comfortable over the years but never forgetting its roots. While the big ‘landys’ have become synonymous with hard work, the Prado has become associated with family life, perhaps due to its internal space, three rows of seats, and huge towing capacity. Now, there’s a new Prado set to arrive in New Zealand, and it’s the first of a new generation. It is a hybrid Land Cruiser with a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine, mated to a 48-volt hybrid electric system. Delivering power through an eight-speed transmission, this new Prado will have quicker linear acceleration and a boost

in towing capacity, now hauling up to 3,500 kilograms. “The new Prado is going to make a statement for the customers who purchase it. It’s an iconic design and will be a significant game changer that will continue to light up our line-up, and I am excited for it to arrive in New Zealand,” says Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand’s chief executive. “Toyota’s design decisions are around making the cars appeal to our customers rather than making them all look the same. This new Prado is an absolute knockout. It’s strong, and it’s tough.” That is where it’s good to note that in a world of faux SUVs and off-road crossovers, the new Prado boasts oldschool body-on-frame construction, like its ‘big brother’. That’s matched with serious off-road capacity, which you won’t find in some of its contemporaries elsewhere. There’s a lot to love about its squaresided, retro-futurist styling as well. A homage to Prados of the past, way back to that J70, is apparent, but there’s a distinctive modernity to the interior and those aggressive headlamps and rims, as well as the hybrid system under the hood.

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more modern machines, which have already become very desirable and collectible. To reach the figure of $11 billion, the survey added up the cost of the cars themselves, their maintenance and insurance, the underpinning of a vast industry. The larger question is, why? Surely older cars are more expensive to buy, less safe and less efficient, hard to find

parts for and generally outdated? Those who own and love a classic machine will dismiss such arguments as irrelevant. Some wish to own the car they coveted as a child or a model their father or grandfather drove. Some wish to own an automobile as art. Certainly, some of the finest machines ever penned by craftspeople are cars. The Jaguar E-Type, the Ford GT40 and the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado come to mind as examples of rolling art. Then some would argue that modern cars, with their fly-by-wire steering, electric engine and automatic gear changes, are missing the visceral thrill of actual driving, the note of a carbureted V8 engine, the snick of a manual gearbox with a clutch, or the feel of the road through a wooden steering wheel. All of these are now as much vintage sensations as hefting a nicely balanced longsword. Classic owners wouldn’t even consider the use of many modern vehicles ‘driving’ — it’s just transport with no visceral thrill. One could even make the sneaky argument that by not buying a new car, you’re not using up limited resources of steel and wire, let alone the arcane stuff that goes into batteries. You might well opine that classic cars are part of our history and should be preserved for posterity, so why not drive them in the meantime?

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It’s been a year since the refined and redefined CFMOTO CForce 520 touched down in New Zealand, and they have been four of the toughest seasons in living memory, a good test for any ATV’s toughness. The mid-sized segment of the market was always a winner for CFMOTO, even before a big range upgrade pushed the specs higher late in 2022. A sharp price point, with even the beefiest, powersteering equipped 520 EPS coming in under $10,000, was part of the compelling package. The rest was down to good design and capable application. “The CFMOTO middleweight ATV range has been a key pillar of our business for a long time.” said CFMOTO New Zealand director Michael Poynton. “All three models have been absolute warriors, but the time was right for an update, and CFMOTO obliged by delivering a range with improvements and refinements across the board.” Normally, such an upgrade might deliver a few percentage points of power and torque and a new cosmetic look. However, CFMOTO went over the CForce mid-range with a ruler and callipers, delivering a 25 per cent better turning radius, an impressive 50 per cent more front and rear rack loading capacity, a frame which was 30 per cent stronger and 10 per cent lighter, 26 per cent more suspension travel, and lots more clever design points. Riders wanted less vibration — they got it. They wanted less heat coming through to their legs from the motor and

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