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Town will meet country in March when several farms across the nation open the front gates to allow the general public to experience a day out on the farm. The Federated Farmers Farm Day initiative aims to build a better understanding of rural New Zealand and make connections between farmers and urban dwellers. Now into its fifth year, Farm Day also provides an ideal opportunity to bridge the rural-urban divide and demonstrate to the public what farmers do each day, every day of the year. Two farms in the wider region will open their gates this year. Milking demonstrations, interactive sheep handling and other farm activities at Andrew McCloud’s Bay of Plenty dairy unit, will aim to show visitors what is involved in current farming practices. This Farm Day, to be held on March 24, will run from approximately 10am–3pm at 1185 Welcome Bay Road, Papamoa. Federated Farmers Rotorua-Taupo provincial president Neil Heather is also hosting a Farm Day on his family’s Heather Dell Angus Stud near Rotorua. The Heather family run 120 Angus stud breeding cows and 1,200 breeding ewes on their 325ha hill country property.
Shearing and spinning demonstrations will be incorporated into the wool theme chosen for this Farm Day. “We will try to promote wool as much as possible,” said Mr Heather. An active farm walk and interaction with farm activities will also be included. Visitors will receive an interactive questionnaire sheet on their arrival at this Farm Day which includes questions from various places they can visit on the property. A lucky dip prize is given out to the children on the completion of the questionnaire and conclusion of the visit. “We had 750 visitors last year and it seems to increase every year,” said Mr Heather. Donations received during this year’s Farm Day hosted at Heather Dell Angus Stud will go towards St John. Last year’s Farm Day raised $1,000 towards the rescue helicopter service. This Farm Day, to be held on March 17, will run from 10am–3pm at 945 Paradise Valley Road. Federated Farmers Farm Days provide both an ideal open learning opportunity for the general public as well as a fun day out.
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Although field monitoring confirmed some rainfall in the Waikato recently, it hasn’t eased concerns about further potential water take restrictions from waterways in the near future. Streams in north Waikato, as well as the Piako River, have been either close or below minimum flows where water take restrictions are made. These restrictions are placed to protect aquatic life and ensure there is enough water for essential uses. The Waihou River has also been nearing its minimum flow. Rainfall has slightly improved the situation for the Waihou and Piako Rivers, and the north Waikato streams, but there are signs that the Waipa River and other waterways are also under strain. Dr Brown urged all those with water take consents to keep up-to-date with river flows and not to use more water than they are allowed during periods of low flow. This includes irrigator use, municipal and industrial users. Farmers and other users taking water without a consent under permitted activity rules should also minimise water use where possible and ensure there are no leaks in their systems. “We appreciate the situation may place a strain on farmers, growers,
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A CENTURY OF SIKH SETTLEMENT
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dairy farming. All over the Waikato a network of family farms traces their establishment back to the first migrants. Among them is the farm of Mastan and Harpal Singh, who with their son Manvinder and his wife Kulwinder milk 400 cows on 500 acres just out of Morrinsville. Mastan’s grandfather, Mehan Singh, first came to the Waikato from a village near Nawanshahr, in the Punjab area of Northern India, in 1913. It was a migration that Mehan and his descendants were to repeat several times over the next half century, as
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farm established, Balwant had returned to India to look after his mother and find a wife, and in 1948 he brought his wife Mohinder and young family back to New Zealand. “I was four years old,” says Mastan, “so I don’t really have any memories of India. Granddad went back to India and Grandma for good shortly after we arrived, and in the early sixties my father and our family became naturalised New Zealanders.”
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being released for farming in stages by ballot. Later, the cousins worked on a dairy farm at Te Hoe, returning to India after World War I. Mastan thinks his grandparents were married in India around this time. “Granddad had to come and go; they were on work permits which only lasted for a few years.” In the 1920s Mehan came back to New Zealand, leaving his bride behind. Mastan believes he had some employment planting pines in the government-owned Kaingaroa State Forest, also travelling as far south as Taranaki to the farm of Tahupotiki
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Animal rescue efforts rewarding
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Their Little Acres Farm has since opened its gates to a large number of lifestyle animals, all needing a home. “We have been taking in animals and rehoming them for the past year,” said Jacqui. “It started with unwanted roosters/ hens, and then through word of mouth we were asked to take in orphan lambs, surplus calves, pigs, geese, ducks and so it grew.” The family work in with the Hamilton branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). “Some animals have arrived emaciated and we have spent many sleepless nights bottle feeding and even syringing milk into them to slowly bring them back to full health and at least have a chance,” said Jacqui. “Others are in perfectly good condition but circumstances forces their owners to seek a new home and quickly.” Little Acres Farm is a non-profit organisation. The family finance the costs of running the animal sanctuary themselves, with just one income. Barry works full time and whenever possible takes overtime to help with the expenses and care that the animals need. “We operate it on the spirit of koha,” said Jacqui. “Many times we have gone without food to ensure the animals are fed.” Barry builds the animal shelters and coops from recycled materials,
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Local farmers also offer plenty of practical support with drenching, shearing and extra grazing. Although good management, hygiene and a routine play a huge part in keeping the animals content and healthy, the family spend a lot of time working closely with them. “It’s not all about health care or food requirements,” said Jacqui. “The love they receive here, we believe plays a huge part in their recovery process. “They learn to trust humans again, learn love, and learn what quality of life is.” The family often take in ‘aggressive’ roosters or ‘wild’ animals, which they quietly work with to tame them enough to be rehomed. Jacqui said the best method they have found is to spend heaps of one-to-one time with them mixed with a good helping of love and kindness. “We spend hours sitting with our roosters and hens, stroking and soothing them until eventually they become used to human contact.” “The same works for the other animals too — lots of love, patience and many hours of undivided attention,” she said. “Then those moments when at last
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Plants have evolved nutrient uptake systems that most suit their particular environment Before we learned we could increase growth by applying organic manures and ultimately, manufactured fertiliser, plants had to make do largely with whatever they could scavenge with their roots from the soil, supplemented by deposits of excreta from grazing animals or, even less evenly, the decay of dead animals themselves. Plants can also take up nutrients in gaseous form — like N as ammonia gas — through their stomata, which are tiny holes in the leaves. Some plants have developed smart ways of improving the availability of nutrients that are in the soil, such as excreting acid hydrogen ions from
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Dairying Hoof Print
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Does diet affect hoof health As we now are in the holiday season it may be a good time to think about food. Food for cows, I mean! There is still a lot of discussion on whether or not diet has an effect on hoof health. If we think about the many different ways our human bodies can react to various foods and the outward symptoms we observe, then it is not illogical to also think that our cows can present with physical symptoms that are indicative of dietary imbalances or intolerances. I am a strong advocate for the inclusion of a greater amount of straw in our cow’s diet. One of the main arguments I encounter with this suggestion is that straw would substitute grass and Example 1 therefore minimise energy intake and subsequently reduce milk production. I am not a nutritionist, but I would like to explain what has influenced my thinking based upon my regular observations of the cows’ feet I deal with. With this evidence you can make up your own mind whether or not diet has an impact on hoof health.
The sole ulcer in the picture is just an advanced stage of a normal bruise. If the bruising happens because of external force then why do they look so similar? If they were caused by standing on stones then I would expect a much more even pattern over the whole claw. Sometimes I clean the wall of the claw with my grinder just to see what symptoms can be found there. In the second picture you can see some haemorrhage in the wall of the claw. How does it get there? If you look at this evidence, it is hard to argue that those bruises are caused by the physical causes that so many people believe. I appreciate that disproving one theory doesn’t prove another. So, I can’t say that this evidence is conclusive, that it is diet that causes the problems for those cows, but I can say that there has to be a problem with the corium (live tissue) on the inside of the claw. Especially if you see sole ulcers in claws, as shown in the photo, when the cow in question
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Mokau River Cruises
celebrate boat’s centenary
by Denise Gunn
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One-hundred years ago the MV Cygnet began regular journeys up the Mokau River, carrying supplies and providing a lifeline to many people living in the vicinity. To mark the boat’s centenary, recognise its history and contribution to the community, a celebration is planned for March 8/9.
Daily cruises — a 3 hour round trip including a stop at our native bush picnic site.
Initially commissioned by Victor Sjolund, the Cygnet delivered supplies to those people living along the river.
Join us on the original 1913 Cream Boat as we celebrate her centennial year.
Just a one hour drive south of Te Kuiti on SH3. mokaurivercruises@gmail.com | www.mokaurivercruises.co.nz
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In 1919 the boat was sold to Eric Lewes and used to collect cream from dairy farms. Over the years the Cygnet affectionately became known as ‘the little cream boat’. Forty years later when a road was put in, the boat was no longer required and ended up in Kawhia where
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it was used as a ferry service for the next 20 years. It was then left in a paddock until New Plymouth couple Rex and Tracey Mather rescued it in 1993, restored it and established Mokau River cruises. Neil and Dawn Colman took ownership of the boat and Mokau River Cruises five years ago. It was originally Dawn’s brother-in-law, Gavin, who introduced the couple to the Cygnet. Gavin was interested in buying the boat and suggested Dawn and Neil might like to live in Mokau and run the business. Dawn said Neil had only ever been on other peoples fishing boats and she’d only been on a boat twice. “We both fell in love with the boat and thought spending our days cruising up the Mokau River would be a great lifestyle.” Neil handed in his resignation as a Fonterra tanker driver in Hawera and booked into a skipper’s licence course in Nelson while Dawn started packing. Sadly on Neil’s last night of work at Fonterra, the couple received a phone call to say Gavin had died suddenly from a heart attack — age 58. “Short story is we decided to buy the cream boat and live his dream.” But it wasn’t all smooth sailing in the beginning. Six weeks into the new venture, Neil fell off a farm bike and broke his collar bone.
Wander the spectacular hills of the King Country with your friendly guides and gentle llama, and enjoy genuine kiwi hospitality with homemade treats and delicious NZ wines. Treks can be tailormade to suit all ages and abilities from 2 hours to an entire day, with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea to suit. ‘Back to Basics’ accomodation is available in a romantic bush setting. Your friendly hosts Bob & Sandy have called this property home for more than 30 years and can’t wait to share their knowledge and passion for the beautiful countryside with you. For more information contact us or visit our website. Bookings are essential. Hosts: Bob & Sandy Dawson Piopio, Waitomo. PH: 0064 7 877 8297 www.greenmountllamas.co.nz
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Rafting the underworld
Dawn Colman of Mokau River Cruises in front of the welcome to Waitomo sign which shows an image of the MV Cygnet
“We were going to be out of business before we’d even started, and we found out that as long as Neil was on the boat, I could take charge,” said Dawn. “So with his arm in a sling, I took control along with the help of Kylie, our daughter.” And this was after Neil had originally promised Dawn that all she would ever have to do was make cups of tea and talk with their passengers.
“We will be offering a $300 prize for the best dressed in yesteryear costume, there will be vintage cars to view, plus many more activities yet to be confirmed,” said Dawn. Neil and Dawn also intend to offer short boat trips during the afternoon for those attending the centenary. All profits made on the day will be going to Mokau Primary School and St John ambulance.
“Neil and I aim to give the personal touch to each trip — it often feels like a family day out starting off as strangers and ending as friends.” The Cygnet has also been booked on numerous occasions to use for celebrations up the Mokau River.
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“The visitor books we’ve collected are full of wonderful comments, often referring to the cruise as the real New Zealand when they get up into the bush,” said Dawn.
“We’ve been operating since 1997,“ said director, Simon Hall. “Our exclusive cave is totally natural and we guarantee huge glow-worm displays in cathedral-size caverns and a 90 per cent chance of rapids in wet months and our cave water is warmer, even in the winter months. “We offer a five hour wet tour each day and that is all year round, weather permitting, except for Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. “The five hour trip includes an
unbelievable 27 metre abseil into a huge chasm in the earth with refracted lighting showing the amazing plant and rock formations which make this a truly awesome descent. You’ll see a glow-worm display that will take your breath away. This is followed by black water rafting in inner tubes through caverns filled with more glow-worms and “challenge by choice” squeezes and climbs” “The final challenge is a breathtaking 20 metre climb back to the rest of the world.” Kiwi Cave Rafting has passed an independent safety audit and has been awarded the Outdoors Mark by Outdoors New Zealand.
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Last winter the Cygnet was taken out of the water and placed in a sling for major restorations in preparation for her 100th birthday party.
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The centenary celebrations kick off in the evening of March 8 with a meet and greet, fun quiz and barbecue at the local rugby club rooms.
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Following lunch at the Tainui Domain the following day, entertainment will include a variety concert, old time fair games and an outdoor movie. Celebrations will continue into the evening with rock and roll music.
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“Hours of fun and excitement around every turn. Get up close and personal with our Giant Tropical River Prawns, hand feed the babies, and fish for their relatives! Try the unique ‘Prawnicure Foot Bath’, before feeding our friendly resident Rainbow Trout. Challenges for young and old, throughout our fantastic ‘Fun Park’, and a spectacular Riverside Restaurant and Bar to enjoy a relaxing meal afterwards.” Shawn, Prawn in New Zealand.
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To build or renovate Waste water treatment revolutionised A good waste water treatment system is the key to a healthy and happy home — tirelessly tackling a ‘dirty job’ out of sight and often out of mind. For those living ‘off the grid’, away from town wastewater infrastructure, the old fashioned option of a traditional septic system has been superseded by new technology; an innovative new approach pioneered right here in the Kaipara. A Kiwi made system; the perfect fit for Kiwi farms
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To build or renovate Renovation tactics net top dollar With the real estate market buoyant after the lows of 2008–9, many Kiwis are getting back into the property game, and into the intensive renovation which often comes with it! Others may be keen to maximise the value of the home they already own. So it’s timely to share some top tips from the people at the forefront of property — real estate professionals — as to what really makes a difference at sale time. Bathrooms and kitchens are seen as not only the most functional rooms of the home — they are also an indicator of the quality of its outfitting and construction, and provide a showcase for modern design. Think about it — a bedroom or lounge room is defined by the furniture, paintings, rugs and electronics you put in it, all of which can be moved and replaced. But if you walk into a bright orange and brown bathroom, you’ve effectively dated the
home’s last round of maintenance to the 1970s! There’s no need to spend thousands on these key rooms, however. Replacing cupboard facias and bench tops in the kitchen is easier than a complete refit, and in the bathroom the most important component to get right is apparently the shower or bath. Flooring plays a key role in both areas, and a hardwearing vinyl coating can strip years from the appearance of both kitchen and bathroom, adding dollar value to your home.
Finally, take a look at views and light. The blinds and curtains which frame your windows may be another tell-tale sign which dates your property, according to experts. Generally the more natural light the better, especially if there’s a great view to be had outdoors. Always look to make small changes first before committing to drastic DIY! You’ll be surprised at just how much your home will change just with these key components taken care of!
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Preventing facial eczema Facial Eczema is a disease caused by fungal spores from the fungus Pithomyces chartarum that produce a toxin which when ingested by cattle can lead to the damage of liver and bile ducts. This fungus (FE) can cause lower milk production and occasionally death from liver damage. The damaged liver is unable to rid the body of wastes and the breakdown product of chlorophyll build up in the body causing sensitivity to sunlight, which can then lead to inflammation of the skin.
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The first signs of FE usually show up as a drop in milk production soon after the intake of toxic spores (sub clinical FE), other signs may include cows being restless at milking time, seeking shade and licking their udder. As facial eczema becomes more obvious, another drop in milk production may be seen and exposed un-pigmented skin may thicken and peel, especially prone are the white areas on cattle, teats and udder and inside the hind legs may also be affected. It is important to remember that not all animals may show physical signs of clinical facial eczema, but some may have had liver damage occur (sub clinical FE). Facial Eczema spores are produced when minimum grass temperature are above 12° for two or three nights and humidity is usually high, this can occur in the months (January to May).
The fungus grows on soft matter in the base of the pasture, so hard grazing during this period of increased spore activity may also increase the risk of spore uptake by cattle. Prevention should start early with Zinc treatment, ideally two to three weeks before the spore growth danger period, for the most beneficial protection. One product that is suitable is Zinc 50 from Vetpak, it is a free flowing Zinc Oxide 50% liquid suspension to aid in the treatment and prevention of Facial Eczema in cattle and sheep, and is ideally suited for drenching or adding through an inline water medication system. Zinc 50 is suitable for long term daily dosing until the pasture to be grazed is safe from fungal spores. Zinc 50 has a nil milk withhold period and is suitable for dairy cows. Zinc 50 is available from your local veterinarian. Another product in the Vetpak stable is Green Apple Flavouring, which is a ready to use liquid flavour additive designed to mask unpleasant tastes such as Zinc Oxide. Green Apple can be added to drinking water, dry feed or mineral drenches such as Zinc Oxide or Magnesium Sulphate/Chlorides and this makes it an ideal partner when using Zinc products to treat Facial Eczema. Green Apple Flavouring and Zinc 50 are both available from your local veterinarian.
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A massive milestone for this Kiwi battler Forty years is a long time in farming — ask any veteran farmer and they’ll tell you the same! But forty years in the harsh, unforgiving and rugged New Zealand rural sector is even tougher on a farm bike. That’s why this year marks an amazing achievement for Yamaha’s AG100, the gutsy little machine which has been the farmer’s best friend for four decades. For an insight into just how amazing, think back to 1973. No internet, no cellphones, no fuel injection, no ECU chips and carbon fibre — the original AG100 was designed to be simple, effective, and tough as nails. Over the years nearly everything else on the farm has changed, but the little Yamaha has remained almost the same, with minor changes to the suspension setup marking the biggest evolution needed in its history. Farmers have always loved the small, nimble bike for its ability to go places where even the most powerful ATVs fear to tread. Extra-low gearing in first and second make the AG100 stable when driving the herd, while a snap of the throttle delivers ample — though
not earth-shattering — power to tackle inclines and muddy races. Most of all, in the competitive world of modern farming, the cost to benefit ratio of the Yamaha remains a deciding factor. Inexpensive to buy and service, there are probably several of the original 1970s model up and running around the country. Easy to maintain and cheap to run, they are the bike which many rural folks have learned to ride on, and their ability to reliably start on those icy wet mornings has made them an icon to rank with the swandri and red band gumboots. With the bigger 200cc model catering to the big and tall among us, Yamaha were onto a winner when they first brought their AG range to the public in the 70s. Looking forward, it seems that they are definitely here to stay — it just wouldn’t be the Kiwi countryside without them.
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Considered the largest trail bike ride event in New Zealand, the Tussock Buster is marked on the calendar for March 22-24. Well over 250kms of marked riding trails have been incorporated into this ride, utilising 63,000ha of the Waiouru Army training area. The Waiouru Army training grounds and surrounding farmland is usually out of bounds for members of the public. But several opportunities to ride over and view the central plateau’s spectacular scenery arise each year when Offlimits, a registered charitable trust, obtains access to the area.
Over 250kms of marked riding tracks within the Waiouru Army training area’s 63,000ha have been incorporated into the Tussock Buster trail ride from March 22-24
Offlimits obtains access to a number of interesting locations in the Established four years ago, Waiouru Army training grounds. All ride Offlimits is operated as part of Linton Multi-Sports with multiple objectives, helpers have either been involved with primarily aiming to provide funding the military or worked with Offlimits for army sporting activities and to previously and are competent to guide assist servicemen killed or injured event participants around the area. The Tussock Buster provides tracks whilst serving.
of varying lengths and for all levels of competency. The longest track is over 105km. There are also a number of short trails and a designated kid’s track. Quad bikes are welcome. Camping at the Waiouru Rugby Club grounds is available during the event, accommodating around 800 people.
Waiouru and other nearby towns also provide accommodation options. Offlimits chairman David Greenslade said Offlimits runs approximately 10 events per annum with number dependent upon availability of land and barracks. “The area of most rapid growth for Offlimits is the ability to host corporate events at Waiouru. “These provide an outstanding experience for participants — an experience they cannot attain anywhere else in New Zealand.” Mr Greenslade said feedback received from Offlimits events is absolutely outstanding. “Most people believe that our events are the best available in New Zealand and people come back year after year.” Visit www.offlimits.co.nz for further information and to register online. Offlimits events are fully transparent and are not subsidised by the taxpayer or the army.
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Joint inflammation This month we look at inflammatory problems other than arthritis that affect joints and surrounding tissue. The most common are bursitis and tendonitis. Bursitis is a very common often debilitating joint problem. Our mobile joints such as knees, hips, shoulders and elbows have little fluid filled sacs called bursae. These allow for smooth joint function especially in the parts of joints that are subject to a lot of friction. They allow tendons, bones and muscles to move freely. Bursitis occurs when the bursa membrane becomes inflamed and can swell to a larger size.
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Another form of inflammatory joint pain is tendonitis. Tendons are the tough form of connective tissue that attached muscles to bones and are very important in joints. Tendons can become inflamed from overuse or injury. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is often caused by repetitive straining of the tendon. Once inflamed it can be a difficult condition to deal with.
The key to nutritional therapy is to make sure you ‘starve’ inflammation from your diet by avoiding high omega 6 plant oils while maximising omega 3 rich fish, fish oil and some seeds. The one exception to the omega 6 rule is evening primrose oil that while high in omega 6 is very anti-inflammatory because its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) restricts immune system generated inflammation. My favourite anti-inflammatory nutrients are OPC’s, resveratrol, curcumin (turmeric extracts) and of course omega 3 fish oils. With supplements it is all about covering as many anti-inflammatory bases as possible and to get maximum anti-inflammatory benefits from every dollar you spend. Give me a call if you need more information.
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Forestry Report
NORTHERN FOREST PRODUCTS
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Strong demand for NZ logs in China continues to underpin increased harvest activity throughout the country. November last year saw a whopping 1.3 million JAS M3 export logs produced in NZ, a record for that month, and most destined for China of course.
an unfathomable oversupply of Kyoto compliant carbon credits in the market it’s no wonder the NZU prices are hovering just above $2.00. For forest owners, participating in the ETS is like hand picking olives, not overly inspiring, which is why I’m picking the government is so quick off the mark with the second tranche — there must be a lot of staff at the Ministry twiddling their thumbs. California has demonstrated how a carbon market can work well with their recently launched Californian Carbon Allowances (CCAs) averaging
NZ port inventories were low coming out of Christmas and inventories in China have reached the lowest level in two years. Prices of logs cut for India, Korea and Japan are all being dragged along by the Chinese demand and this has ensured log prices kicked off the year firm with A grade at NZ$108–110/JAS.
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Their business is a passion for Damin and Annely and a gain for Waitomo after the couple opened D M Jewellery Design August 2012 in the former Fenton and Son Jewellers building on Rora St in Te Kuiti. Damin grew up in the jewellery industry, with his late father Richard, mother Sue and brother Carl, all manufacturing jewellers while three other family members are watchmakers. On a visit to Te Kuiti, the couple decided it was the perfect place to expand their online business to a store. “We stock precious gold and silver jewellery with a full range of rings, pendants, bangles, earrings, bracelets, digital sports watches, clocks and Olympic Swiss watches,” says Damin. “We also provide all the other services you would expect in a jewellery store • watch batteries and repairs, • jewellery manufacture and repairs
• insurance valuations • all with guaranteed workmanship Damin and Annely say they’ve had really strong support and encouragement from the local community. “We love coming to work and out of the blue, find some fresh flowers on the door step, or having a batch of homemade biscuits dropped off. We are really pleased we have been able to provide a useful service and are making a positive contribution to the community and hope we are around for many years to come. We would like to thank everyone for their valued support." Follow D M Jewellery Design on facebook — www.facebook.com/ DMJewelleryDesign to view the jewellery and the shop's progress.
Annely & Damin of DM Jewellery Design
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