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Tw o advisory subcommittees will meet on matters relevant to the council’s flood protection programmes in the Lower Waikato and Waihou-Piako zones, and two drainage advisor y subcommittees will be established in each of the Waikato and Thames Valley catchments. Stu Husband, chair of the council’s river and catchment management committee, had convened informal stakeholder group meetings in the Lower Waikato and Waihou-Piako zones during early March. At the council meeting, he got a majority backing from councillors to formalise an advisory arrangement. “Since disestablishing the catchment and drainage committees last November, Stu Husband, chair of the Waikato Regional Council’s River we have been exploring new and Catchment Management Committee ways of obtaining effective input from community members and protection and drainage assets. It’s their stakeholders targeted to our most money and their land being protected, significant regional assets,” he said. and that’s why it’s so important they “It has become clear that we do need have an avenue to provide us with some sort of formal process in place, advice, support and feedback. Other but one that is not going to come at a parts of the region remained within big cost.” the scope of the river and catchment The four advisory subcommittees to management committee.” the river and catchment management Waikato Regional Council chair, Russ committee will comprise a mix of Rimmington, said the move reflected the targeted ratepayers, iwi representatives organisation’s vision of ‘empowering our people, caring for our place’. and stakeholder interests. “Since being elected last October, we The terms of reference for the subcommittees, including how have taken a hard look at our strategy appointments will be made, is still to for the next 10 years, and we have be decided. To curtail meeting costs, committed to encouraging communities to take action. Setting up these members will not be compensated. “Landowners in these catchments subcommittees is keeping us in step pay a fair amount of money through with our new strategy. We want to walk targeted rates for significant flood the talk, and that is what we have done.”

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this work, including fast response times if equipment is faulty or there’s a major incident.” The proposal opened for consultation on June 8 and closes on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. To read the proposal and to make a submission, visit waikatoregion. govt.nz/have-your-say. Waikato Regional Council is proposing to transfer the following functions to the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Weekly collection of water samples at five summer bathing beach sites in Lake Taupo during the summer season. Monthly assessment on water quality at 16 regional rivers which are tributaries to Lake Taupo. Six weekly rainfall monitoring at a single site on the western side of the lake. Six monthly groundwater level and quality monitoring at 40 sites in the Taupo catchment. Biannual groundwater quality monitoring Russ Rimmington, Waikato Regional Council chair at Kuratau and Waitahanui schools and six weekly groundwater of the Waihora, Waihaha, Whanganui, level measurements at 62 sites in the Whareroa, Kuratau, Poutu, Waimarino, Taupo catchment. Tauranga-Taupo, Tongariro, Waipehi, Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board holds Waiotaka, Hinemaiaia and Waitahanui legal title as trustee and acts as kaitiaki Rivers, and the Waikato River to Te Toka over Taupo Waters, on behalf of Ngati a Tia, inclusive of the Huka Falls. Taupo Tuwharetoa. The waters include the Waters does not include the water over bed, water column and air space of that area. Lake Taupo and designated portions

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Waikato Regional Council is proposing to transfer summer bathing beach, regional rivers, rainfall and groundwater quality monitoring within the Lake Taupo catchment to the trust board. On May 28, councillors heard that Section 33 of the Resource Management Act enables a local authority to transfer any one or more of its functions, powers or duties under the act to another public authority, except for the power of transfer itself. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of releasing the statement of proposal for public feedback. “Lake Taupo has become a symbol of near-pristine environmental conditions and is seen as a national treasure,” says Waikato Regional Council chair, Russ Rimmington. “Monitoring of the water quality of Lake Taupo is, therefore, an essential and vital tool to ensure we can keep our precious national taonga healthy and clean for all to enjoy and use. “It is an exciting and transformational proposal, which acknowledges the unique ownership status of Taupo Waters. It would bring efficiencies and potential financial benefits for us, with council staff not required to travel to Taupo as regularly to undertake this work, saving travel time and fuel costs. “Having local partners on the ground with the technical expertise and skills would provide a range of benefits for

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Jessica Willis’ focus on cow condition helped her almost halve the empty rate on a 48-hectare dairy farm she managed for four years, milking 150 Holstein Friesians.

essica is a member of Holstein Friesian NZ and aspires to own a herd of Holstein Friesians in the future. “The property at Opotiki was flat and below sea level. It got extremely wet during the winter and spring, and it was a constant juggling act to ensure cows didn’t pug paddocks and damage pasture,” said Jessica. “I moved to the farm in June 2016, when it was bought by Alan Baird and Sandie Redpath-Baird. Fortunately, the farm didn’t flood. We had pumps to remove excess water, but full drains kept the water table high. “Alan and Sandie own Wai-Moa Holstein Friesians and live in Rotorua, where they milk 380 cows on a 120-hectare property. I had worked for

them on and off since I was at high school. It was an amazing opportunity to run my own farm. “I spent the past four seasons, increasing production and improving the genetic make-up of the herd. The cows came from a farm where they were only milked once a day and were producing 280–300 kilograms of milksolids per cow. I milked twice a day from the start of calving in mid-July, until dry off in May.” Production climbed to 60,000kgMS in the 2018–19 season, or 410kgMS a cow. The farm’s target last season was 64,000kgMS. “My major focus was on feeding and ensuring cows hit body condition score targets while I overhauled their reproductive performance. The herd’s empty (not in calf) rate in the 2019–20

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industry. The 2019–20 season was my first year milking the first progeny testing daughters born on the farm. There were some really good heifers in the group. I preferred the heifers born as the result of nominated matings. We started using overseas genetics from World Wide Sires two years ago and also sourced semen from other bulls through CRV Ambreed. “Our goal was to breed sizeable cows with strong udders and high milk production. The sires we used included Waihou Thadius Murphy S3F, Lornlace Rupert Dunstan, Maire Mint Geronimo, HSS Mint Rivington, Oakura Oman Overdrive and HSS Format Pascal-ET. They produced beautiful daughters, with good, well-attached udders. Being a sire proving herd meant all two-year-

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olds were scored for traits other than production (TOP) each spring. “About 50 replacement heifer calves were reared each year, and surplus heifers went to Alan and Sandie’s Rotorua dairy farm.” Last December, Jessica married Andrew Willis, an agri-business banker with ANZ. “We bought a house in Rotorua, and I moved there in late May. We are keen to start a family, and I am still undecided about my next career move.”

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season was 11 per cent. It was my best result ever — it usually sat between 18– 20 per cent. It was a great feeling to see tweaks in the cows’ feeding paying off. “The herd’s six-week in-calf rate, which is the percentage of cows pregnant in the first six weeks of mating, was 76 per cent. That was two per cent short of the sector target of 78 per cent, but well above the industry average of 65 per cent. Our six-week in-calf rate usually sat around 60 per cent. I believe the results were due to the changes in cow management and feeding during the winter and spring months. “Last winter was the first time we split the dry cows based on their body condition. We had a mob of fats and a mob of lighter cows. The heifers calved in better condition than previous years and held their condition longer into the spring.” One hundred tonnes of maize silage and 175 tonnes of a palm kernel expeller blend was brought on-farm annually. “To help put condition on the cows ahead of dry off and winter, I usually fed the maize from March to May. Last year, I kept feeding maize until the start of mating at the beginning of October. That helped the cows keep condition on their backs after calving and gave them an energy boost,” says Jessica. “I milked the herd through a 16-aside herringbone shed. The cows were tail painted when they left the colostrum mob to enable me to monitor pre-mating heats. The farm played a crucial role in helping to evaluate the performance of young breeding bulls through CRV Ambreed’s sire proving scheme. “I am a trained artificial insemination technician, and each spring we were provided with 100 straws of semen from about 10 new, young, unproven bulls. We could use the straws to inseminate any cow. I enjoyed being part of the programme because it helps highlight the best bulls for the

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Antenatal classes help farmers by Ann van Engelen

Carmen Lett has practised as a midwife for 12 years and is offering online antenatal classes to help people in rural communities and beyond obtain childbirth education.

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had been a midwife for four years when Aidan and I had our daughter Rosie. My clinical skills remained the same, but I gained empathy. I am not a better midwife but a different midwife. When a client says it hurts, I know it does. Rosie was breach and got stuck so needed an emergency cesarean. “I returned to working part-time at Middlemore after four months. Once Rosie was sleeping through, I did night shifts and have done them for the past seven years. We now also have three sons, including twins. “Asher and Jude were induced, one needed the suction cup, and one was born normal, and our last, Taj, was a normal birth. I wanted home births

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Carmen started her online antenatal classes as a way to reach mums to be in the rural community and beyond

trimester so you can revisit the content if there are issues after birth, like sleeping or feeding. “I give researched non-biased advice. I don’t want anyone to walk away, thinking there is only one way to do things. I interview a car seat technician, a sleep consultant, touch on mental health, how to bath, swaddle and put a nappy on to name a few topics. “Pregnancy and childbirth should be a good experience, but that’s not always the way. Being informed if you encounter things that don’t feel right is a good start because midwives don’t always have the time to discuss every concern. I now work independently and have about 40 patients. It is very important to have

care throughout a pregnancy. There is very little that I have not seen from normal lovely births to very high risk and sad situations. I want to reach the farming communities as they often can’t be away from the farm or don’t want to go to classes for personal reasons. “I recommend things like feeding on demand within reason and how to increase milk supply by eating wellbalanced diets with foods like oats and taking herbal supplements such as fenugreek or blessed thistle and drinking lots of water. “We are not anti-formula, but the more formula used the less breast milk is made. Some people go by the book and still have a terrible milk supply.

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You need support in every decision you make, including bottle or breastfeeding. Mothers shouldn’t feel bad having an epidural for pain relief either. I provide good, researched information with the aim of presenting a non-biased view. “I also recommend visiting a GP if things don’t feel right within yourself, whether physically, mentally or emotionally. There are awesome support networks to utilise, and I have Facebook support groups that I link people to. One

is a public forum, and one is a private group, which has more content with questions and answers. “I am here to help, ultimately it is about people knowing there is support no matter what they need. You don’t have to do it completely on your own. “Babies are my favourite thing in the world, and I want parents to feel supported and not judged with any decisions they make regarding childbirth.”

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G I N D U ST R N I N I Y GA KNOWLEDGE BY ANN VAN EGNELEN

Farm manager Daisy Higgs milked 300 cows in Morrinsville and at 24 years old has been named the Waikato 2020 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Farm Manager of The Year.

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was runner-up last year, and still in shock that I won this year. I grew up in the suburbs in England and moved to New Zealand in 2004 with my parents, who are school teachers. They purchased a farmlet in Taranaki for a new lifestyle as it was so affordable to own a block of land compared to England,” says Daisy. “We ended up with cows, calves and horses, and our neighbours were dairy farmers. I helped on the farms and reared calves and raised some for pet day, which got me interested in the career. “I went to university and did a science degree majoring in animal science. In my last year, I changed to a minor in

animal science because I couldn’t see many jobs needing that degree. I applied for a few grad roles such as fertiliser application, and a dairy farming job came up in Morrinsville. I knew the family from a university peer, and I got the job. My boss Aaron also studied at uni, and understands the importance of the theory behind the farming process for graduates. I started in November, which was good to get my head around everything before calving. It is a system three–four, and I loved it and haven’t looked back. “Aaron taught me all the skills like fencing and maintenance. That is where I was working when I won the award. I have recently moved farm after three

Daisy Higgs took out the 2020 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Farm Manager of The Year for Waikato recently

and a half seasons and am now farm managing in Roto-o-rangi. It is a system two, and I am the sole charge for Shaun and Steph. It is more rolling and perfect to expand my experience on. My partner Charlie and I want to eventually return to his family farm in Taranaki and sharemilk. This position will help us towards that goal. “I am milking 180 Friesian cows that are grass-fed with silage, hay and a small amount of palm kernel through the shed for supplements. We don’t

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Forest Owners is responding to statements from the New Zealand Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association in favour of the bill, which the WPMA expects will result in the diversion of export logs to local sawmillers at cheaper prices. “Any legislation, which diverts income from one part of a sector to another is distortionary to the economy,” says Forest Owners president Phil Taylor. “It is a dangerous experiment in protectionism, just at a time when our government is cautioning against other countries doing this. Neither the basis nor the effects of the bill have been researched at all, and it is being rushed through under urgency. As NZIER has pointed out, a comparable policy to protect Australian car manufacturing has cost a fortune and ended in disaster.” Phil Taylor says the WPMA chairman, Brian Stanley’s claim that the bill would bring forestry into line with the rest of the land-based industries is not accurate. “There is no part of the New Zealand primary sector which has ever had a regime imposed where exports were expected to subsidise local manufacturing. It is a WPMA fantasy. “Likewise, Mr Stanley asserts that since other countries subsidise their timber industry, then the solution should

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The news is bright for the New Zealand blackcurrant industry, with a recent meta-analysis study showing that properties in Adaptive New Zealand blackcurrants can improve sports performance. A meta-analysis conducted by scientists from the University of Auckland and Plant & Food Research, and recently published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, has concluded that the unique balance of anthocyanins in Adaptive New Zealand blackcurrants clearly improves sports performance. “While numerous scientific studies have looked at the health benefits of berries, including blackcurrants, no previous studies have evaluated the overall scientific evidence around whether, and by how much the blackcurrants improve sports performance,” says scientist Dr Roger Hurst. “The meta-analysis included nine clinical studies, consuming Adaptive New Zealand blackcurrants could improve sports performance by 0.45 per cent compared to a placebo. “For a natural, plant-based, performance enhancer this is a significant result — especially considering the average difference between gold and silver at the Rio Olympics was 0.54 per cent. “By contrast, caffeine, which has been promoted as the best legal performance enhancer currently on offer, can improve sports performance by 0.41 per cent. “This study, as well

as other previous studies, raise the possibility that, in addition to improving blood flow, New Zealand blackcurrants may prime the body’s master antioxidant regulator, helping to mediate the benefits of training on oxidative stress management, inflammation and immunity. “Timing of intake is also highlighted in this review, with one to two hours prior to activity indicated as most effective, along with optimum dosage, with the effective dose appearing to be between 105–210mg of Adaptive New Zealand blackcurrant anthocyanins. “While all berries have high concentrations of anthocyanins, not all berries are equal. “The physiological effects of different berries suggest that they don’t all have the same bioactivity. When it comes to athletic performance, New Zealand blackcurrants may pack a little more punch than other berries. “The Adaptive New Zealand blackcurrant brand assures consumers that they are getting genuine New Zealand grown blackcurrants. “The product contains the combination of anthocyanins not found in other berries or blackcurrants grown elsewhere in the world in the quantities that are required to have a biological effect.”

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The community appreciates how pleasant the quietness is inside. The building presents a nice, calm environment for activities such as weaving workshops — creating a homely welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. “We value sustainability and wanted to work with and be seen publicly to support a greener company. The natural, organic aesthetic appeal ties into the overall image and brand identity we wanted to project.” The company also offers pods to rent for short-term requirements or a full design and build on relocatable pods as well as ones requiring a building consent. For more information, email sales@ecopodconcepts.nz or call Eco Pod Concepts on 09 869 3249.

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Agricultural Parts Ltd The team at Ag Parts NZ Ltd supply new and used tractor parts for popular tractor models such as Fendt, Case, New Holland, John Deere, Same, Claas, Duetz, Massey Ferguson tractors and more — locally and New Zealand wide.

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Ag Parts NZ Ltd. We also stock regular servicing and maintenance items such as oil, fuel and filters. “I have more than 15 years’ experience managing tractor wreckers and dismantling yards. “Prior to this, I spent many years working in the power farming and agriculture industry. I rely on my large network of contacts to track down hard to find tractor parts. “At Ag Parts NZ Ltd we aim to treat the customer like the customer. No part is too hard to find — no question or query is not important. “Let us do the heavy lifting and find the part you require. Check out our stock of tractors in our yard. If you have a tractor you want to cash up, call Ag Parts NZ Ltd for better than expected service on 07 889 7107 or email steve@agparts.nz.”

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“Based in Morrinsville our parts wizards understand that you have a job to do and need your tractor back in action quickly if anything goes wrong,” says company owner Steve Elgar. “We supply parts from our tractor wrecking yard and pride ourselves on our efficient, professional service and free mechanical advice. If we don’t have your part in stock, we know where to look and can find almost any new or used tractor parts fast.” The company supplies many mobile agricultural mechanics, commercial tractor and farm equipment service providers, agricultural contractors and farmers. “For tractor wheels, tyres, weights, engines, transmissions, seats, tractor or trailer axles, three-point linkages, hydraulic rams, wheel hubs, hydraulic pumps, final drives and more — talk to

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Another new season! by Cheyne Waldron

The month of June sees the start of a new season for our dairy farmers, and there will be a number of new sharemilkers, contract milkers and farmworkers right around the country coming to grips with a new farm and the various changes that this brings. June is traditionally the last month of the financial year for sheep and beef farmers. It has been very much a mixed year with generally good climatic conditions for the first six months of the year and excellent prices achieved. However, tough climatic conditions and the impact of Covid-19 saw a drop in the beef and sheep meat schedules. Farmers moving from being employees to now being self-employed will need to have made a decision about the type of structure that they trade under. For new farm syndicates, a limited partnership structure is often used, and where a farm has been purchased by a family rather than a syndicate, a trust can give considerable benefits. The Inland Revenue Department announced the 2020 national average market values (Herd Values) on May 26. Values for dairy cattle were very similar to the previous year, while values for

sheep were down approximately 13% on the year before, while beef livestock values were down approximately 16%. It is no doubt a reflection of the tough trading conditions and lower prices achieved during the past few months. Farmers generally have two options for valuing their livestock on hand in their financial accounts. The National Standard Cost Scheme sees farmers valuing their livestock at cost or purchase price, plus a ‘growing on cost’ while with the national average market values (Herd Scheme values), livestock are at market value. There may be some opportunity for farmers to utilise Herd Scheme values if they have been using National Standard Cost in the past. Fonterra, industry leaders and banks are expressing concerns, and it is anticipated there will be a reasonably significant drop in the dairy payout.

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State of the art electric fence systems Hans Dresel and Jude Henry founded Artex Ltd, trading as Red Snap’r Ltd in 1994 and are proud to have supplied high-quality electric fence systems, goods and services for the past 25 years to their customers. “There is nothing better on the market than our state-of-the-art energiser, which can be controlled with a mobile phone — no one else has this in the world,” says Hans. “We also stock Flexigisers — mains/ battery-powered energisers made in Australia. These products are marketed

under the RED SNAP’R brand with a full range of solar-powered energisers. “We are one of the country’s leaders when it comes to quality and competitive pricing and pride ourselves on our superb customer service. We aim to repair and return any unit needing maintenance within 24 hours of receiving it with no

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hidden costs. We only charge for spare parts, not repairs. “Electric fence energisers vary in their source of power and power output. They fall into two groups — battery/ mains-powered or solar. Solar-powered systems are increasingly popular and are used with a battery-powered unit in conjunction with a solar panel. “The response of different types of animals will vary with the size of the shock. We can help you optimise the performance of your electric fence

by helping you select an energiser capable of performing well under your prevailing fence conditions and suited to your application. “Our products come with a two-year warranty, and we pay the freight on any item $300 or more. Customers who have purchased the product are extremely happy, and we have more than 2,000 positive and no negative feedbacks on Trademe.” For more information call Hans on 06 858 8011 or visit redsnapr.co.nz.

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Venison exports reopen

A catalogue of approved animal species for human consumption has been issued by the People’s Republic of China. It includes venison from farmed malu, the Chinese name for red deer, along with more traditional farm animals and poultry. “The inclusion of our deer is great news for venison producers and marketers, as it will make it clear to officials across China that the sale and consumption of our venison are legal and safe for Chinese consumers,” says Deer Industry NZ chief executive Innes Moffat. “Chinese consumers have a growing appreciation for quality animal proteins, making China an increasingly important market for our venison. It was taking about 10 per cent of our exports until the end of 2019. “When it became clear that the Covid-19 virus had jumped the species barrier from wild animals, China clamped-down on illegal sales of wild animal meat. “Although our venison comes from farmed deer, this put a virtual halt to our exports there. “Given that deer are still widely seen as wild animals, it is easy to see how some regional and border officials might have become uncertain about the legality of our farmed venison.” Mr Moffat thanks the officials in China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural

Affairs for being so responsive to the industry’s requests for the status of NZ farmed venison to be clarified. “The news is really very timely. China has seen a dramatic slowing of the incidence of Covid-19, to the point where Wuhan, the source of the pandemic, is reporting no new cases. “Restaurants in many regions are reopening, but with social distancing. It is a good time for us to be selling our delicious venison there. “Restaurants in some of our other main markets are also reopening before they have fully eliminated Covid. How consumers will respond to this situation is unclear; which means there is less certainty about when trade will recover to previous levels.” China’s official catalogue of animals approved for human consumption names three deer species — malu (Cervus elaphus), sika and reindeer. In its Journal of Livestock and Genetic Resources, venison from NZ malu is the only imported red deer variety listed. “Deer are being treated by China the same as other livestock raised for meat. Some other species are permitted

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ANIMAL REFUGE by Ann van Engelen With a vision to help animals of all shapes and sizes from across New Zealand get out of abusive situations alongside their owners, construction is underway for a pet refuge with farmers across the country offering to support large animals when necessary.

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became aware that some people experiencing family violence delay leaving out of fear for their pets’ lives and I want to help them,” says Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman. “Often, victims have to choose between their safety and the safety of their pets as pets are part of their family. The refuge will take smaller animals like dogs, cats, and rabbits with farmers around the country ready to care for larger animals such as horses, pigs, goats and cows. “I am the founder of KidsCan helping children in school with necessities such as food and footwear, and we participated in research last year with Women’s Refuge. Nine hundred women answered that they had experienced

pet abuse alongside family violence. It showed dogs were the most abused, followed by cats, cows and horses. Twenty-three per cent had a pet killed by a partner. Fifty-three per cent delayed leaving to try and keep their pet safe, and 73 per cent would have left sooner if there was a place for their pet to go. “I love animals, and it has been a long-term dream to help them in some way, but I didn’t want to duplicate rescue services that already exist. Our intention is for the refuge to be secure in the permanent location for future generations.” The small animal shelter is on five acres at a secret location in the North Island. It will take up to 24 dogs, 35 cats and 15 smaller animals including rabbits, guinea pigs and birds.

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“We will open later this year, and once we are up and running, we would like to establish one in the South Island. We are building a network of safe farms around New Zealand to house the larger animals, including horses, cows, sheep, alpaca and pigs. We have more than 50 farmers ready to take large animals and care for them. “On farms, people have pet cows, sheep or other large animals, and it is proven that hurting animals is a means of control in family violence. The abuser is saying ‘if I can do this to the cow, horse, goat or dog, I can do this to you’. There are many stories of children witnessing their pets being tortured, abused or killed, and that has a severe effect on a child’s mental health and wellbeing. “We will take pet referrals from Women’s Refuge, police and family violence organisations. Paid animal welfare staff will run the shelter, and caseworkers will work with victims. This was an unmet social issue and will give animals temporary housing so their families can leave the abusive situation. Most safe houses don’t allow pets so this removes one of the barriers that people face when they want to secure their own safety. They will be able to all leave together.” The animals will receive behaviour therapy, vet care, food and safety until they can be reunited with owners.

“We would like to see more landlords be open to renting to people with pets so they can remain together as this helps everyone, including the animals, to heal. The cold hard facts are the majority of abuse is men against women and children, and New Zealand has the highest rate of family violence reporting in the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). One in three women will experience partner violence at some point in their life, and 14 are killed by their partners or expartners each year. We acknowledge men are also victims of abuse, and we will certainly take their pets. “We have modelled our programmes on the RSPCA New South Wales programme. One of their team came to us for six months to help pull the programme together to ensure we can deal with these situations in the correct way. We will be holding pets for up to four months so our clients can take comfort in knowing their pets are looked after and getting the help they need to recover from their trauma. “We couldn’t do this without the farmers’ support and are very grateful as this is another gap that we can fill to support families to get away from the violence that impacts lives for a very long time.” To offer help for large animals or for more information, go to petrefuge.org. nz or the Pet Refuge NZ Facebook page.

Farmers across the country are offering to accommodate large animals such as pet cows, horses and goats

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Bullseye welcomes new farmers to our district!

Pratts knows water! Think Pratts for Harvest, Storage, Treatment & Transfer

Visit bullseye.co.nz for SealFlex wet weather clothing, gumboots, work boots, milk tube, liners and milk filters.

Bib Overtrouser

Parka

Overtrouser

$145.00

$219.00

$119.00

3XL-5XL $166.75

3XL-5XL $251.85

3XL-5XL $136.85

UV Treatment

Water Tanks

Pumps

• Water tank installation

• Transfer pumps, pressure tanks

• Centurion Xtra Smart

• Stormwater retention tanks

• Full pump supply, installation

• UV treatment and filtration kits

• Rainwater garden tanks

and service

• Full filtration options

Calf Milk Pump

Fleece-Lined Vest

$129.00

269 .00

(Was $599)

3XL-5XL $148.35

SAVE

330

Filter Cartridges

RX Plastics

• Filter cartridges and casings

• Pratts stocks RX Plastic

• Water tests

Calf milk pump available online at

fittings and pipe.

bullseye.co.nz or in-store at Pratts

We choose the brands that you can trust...

High quality waterproof, windproof and breathable polyurethane.

Pratts knows water. Visit one of our showrooms to help with your decision.

0508 BULLSEYE (0508 285 573) 6 Main North Road, Otorohanga

Check online for current specials www.bullseye.co.nz

Sales, permits and installation - at Pratts Plumbing one call does it all!

Waikato Rural Marketplace WE ARE OPEN! We are open Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 3pm

www.absolutecoffee.cafe 88 Alpha St, Cambridge | Phone: 07-827 5515

Central Motors 8272

 07 883 8 Mobiles Taupiri Street. PO Box 217 Te Kuiti. 5656 Taupiri Street Brodie 8343027 459 0000 PO Box 217 Phone Te Kuiti 07 878 Mobile Brodie 027Keat 459027 0000 291 6692 Phone 07 878 8343

• GENERAL REPAIRS • WOF SERVICE • TUNE-UPS • EFI REPAIRS • LUBES SCAN TOOL DIAGNOSIS • AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE & REPAIRS Manager Peter Cranch: 027 442 0219 Phone: (07) 883 8272 Fax: (07) 883 8165 Email: putarurutowing@xtra.co.nz

• Tree Pruning & Thinning • Tree removal & dismantling • Tree consultancy • Tree planting • Garden and hedge maintenance • Qualified Arborist PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE www.touchwoodtreecare.nz Shaun: 022 167 1268

Waikato’s Gas Guys QUICK TURN AROUND!

Supply, Planting & Re-Vegetation

Fill and Test Welding Bottles

Sharon, Wayne & Brett Thompson

Oxygen • Argon • Argon Mixes • CO2

Fill and Test LPG Cylinders 134 Grey St, Hamilton East • 07 856 7022

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7-9 Neal St, Putaruru

Cell: 021 366 480 Ph: 07 543 4406

Waikato CLASSIFIEDS Reach 30,000 Rural Homes • Phone 0800 466 793 Finacial

For Sale

BANK SAID NO? We specialise in Farm Finance, working capital and debt consolidation. Also welcome applications from property developers, builder’s and first home buyers. Call 0800 888 449 or email bill@gfbl.co.nz.

COLOURFUL FLAX plants. Large selection of hybrid varieties will grow to 1.5m. Range of pot sizes, small tubes to 3 ltrs. Prices range from $1.50 seedlings to $12. Discount for bulk purchases. Call David in Putaruru 021 880 984 or Gill 021 799 509, or email flaxfanatic@gmail.com.

SICHUAN PEPPER plants (Zanthoxylem simulans) 1m $10+GST, Chinese Quince trees (Pseudocydonia sinensis) 1m $10+GST. Phone Lesley 07 883 5763.

CONCRETE POST specialist, Posts, Angles, Strainers, Stays, Foot, Buy Direct. Phone 0800 876 844 (0800 TROUGH). CONCRETE TANK Specialist. Water, effluent, septic tanks. Price quoted, delivered to site. Buy Direct. Phone 0800 876 844 (0800 TROUGH).

June 2020

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