Rural Sector Extra 2022 by Wairarapa Times-Age

EXTRA 2022 Rural Sector Celebrating businesses which service Wairarapa’s rural industry Your locally owned newspaper

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Thesuitable.company provides an on-farm service to fix punctures and replace tyres on-site. Around 85 per cent of the Masterton business’s work is commercial, and often in the field. The local business is family owned and operated by Colin and his wife Milli from a workshop on the corner of Villa and Wrigley streets. They pride themselves on providing exceptional service along with quality tyres suited to rural and rugged workplaces.

Rural Sector Extra 20222 Independent tyre supply, fittings, and servicing –We specialise in commercial and agriculture. 17 Villa Street, Masterton 0800 563 789 • Colin 0274 464677 PROUD TO KEEP YOU ROLLING 24/7 CALL JOE’S TYRES TO BOOK AN ONSITE VISIT FORM JOHNNY IN HIS 4X4 FLEET UTE. Joe’s Tyres

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It starts with a warm smile! Then Joe’s Tyres technicians get straight to work for you. At Joe’s Tyres they specialise in supplying tyres for farmers and agricultural contractors. Whatever the type of tractor, farm implement or on-farm truck, Joe’s Tyres can provide a tyre for it, says owner Colin Richardson. “We acknowledge covid has been challenging for us all, but we’re here to help our agricultural sector to keep going,” affirms Colin. “Our aim is to help clients in every way possible to keep them moving. We have a great range of tyres for all farm and agricultural work vehicles.” Covid-related delays in getting tyres into the country are ongoing but if a customer’s first choice of brand is not available, Joe’s Tyres will have an alternative that’s equally

The importance of having quality tyres on the road, and in the paddock, can’t be over-stated, especially in the depth of winter when conditions are challenging.”

SIMON AND LOU WHITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN MILLY, OSCAR AND GEORGE. Lindsay NZ

The couple use four Centre pivot irrigators with variable rate irrigation (VRI) technology to help them isolate irrigation blocks based on their farm’s soil types, and the seasonal crops in the ground, ensuring the most sustainable use of water. “Zimmatic’s Precision VRI system has allowed us to put water and nutrients exactly where the plants need it, saving time, cost, and having a positive environmental impact,” says TheSimon.White’s harvest most of their water throughout the winter months from excess flood water and store it in four large irrigation dams for summer application. They then stagger-plant crops so the demand for irrigation is spread across a five-month planting programme. They also match crops to the soil types on their farm. “We’ve been looking at how isolating different zones impacts how much water we’re using and cutting out laneways in areas that don’t need to be irrigated,” says Simon. “The system is helping us use the resource as sustainably as possible.”

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Shifting from gun irrigation to a Zimmatic variable rate irrigation pivot system has helped Hawke’s Bay couple Simon and Lou White save more than $1,000 a week in labour and running costs. They are also making the most sustainable use of their Thewater.White’s were finalists in the 2021 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards. They farm a mix of arable cropping and sheep and beef finishing across their 1100-hectare property, including a lease property, which has been in their family for three generations.

Soil health key to sustainable irrigation

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Crops grown include processed vegetables for McCains, squash for the Japanese market, milling and feed wheat, malting and feed barley, and grass seed for seed production. They also produce five vegetable seed crops for South Pacific Seeds (SPS). Alongside the cropping, they are also finishing prime lamb through winter months and beef all year Theround.couple also recently added hemp to their operation, establishing another off-farm business alongside our business partner Isaac Beach, Kanapu Hempery, where they process, manufacture, package and sell hemp food products. They also recently added Faba beans to their crop rotation - a type of broad bean. The couple’s operation is based on no-tillage with all crops direct drilled, which also helps preserve soil structure and maintain soil “Ourbiology.soil health is the key to the sustainability of our operation for generations to come. Holding the moisture in our soils is key to how sustainable our irrigation is. “We are the caretakers for our children and future generations. We are lucky to have guardianship of our land and intend to pass it on in the best state possible.”

One of the most common requests the firm receives is assistance with succession planning – passing farm ownership to the next Michellegeneration.Williams, who works out of our Martinborough office, assists our rural clients and sees the same issues with the succession of vineyards and other rural businesses to the next generation. Kylie Moore leads our Estate Administration and Elder Law Team and is experienced in succession planning across the board. She is also very experienced in dealing with estate administration and the problems families face when succession hasn’t been Gawithconsidered.Burridge has built strong relationships with farmers and rural enterprises and works closely with banks, accountants, real estate firms and councils. “We’re the only legal firm in the Wairarapa that doesn’t have ties with any other centres, so we can be solely focused on our clients here,” says Adam.

Talk to your local Zimmatic irrigation dealer today to find out how they can help make every drop count. Innovation is at the root of everything we do. ZIMMATIC Built for today to keep pace with tomorrow.

PARTNERS AT GAWITH BURRIDGE; MICHELLE WILLIAMS, ADAM PARKER, DEBBIE VAN ZYL, AND KYLIE MOORE.

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Helping farmers and others in the rural community with their legal needs is something Gawith Burridge has prided itself on for 130 years. Their specialist staff are experienced and trusted experts in all facets of legal matters pertaining to rural transactions. From conveyancing and employment agreements, through to resource management and succession planning, they help people navigate life’s legal hurdles. So, whether it’s buying or selling new land, setting up trusts, keeping the farm in the family, or issuing employment contracts, their expert staff are ready to help. Working alongside the rural sector, advising on all facets of rural life is something that Partners Debbie van Zyl, Adam Parker, Kylie Moore and Michelle Williams enjoy “Gawithimmensely.Burridge prides itself on its excellent relationships with rural clients, and providing the legal answers our clients need, when they need them,” says Debbie. “Farming is a particularly demanding and stressful industry, and it comes with a complex legal environment, which is everchanging,” continues Adam. “Farmers appreciate that we can help them navigate all the legal jargon and regulations plus get to know how their businesses work, so we can give them the best quality advice. This reassurance brings them peace of mind and relieves some of the stress.”

Rural Sector Extra 20224

Introducing James Hannon Dealer Principal TFM Tractors

Customers of TFM Tractors will continue to see the same familiar faces as well, including Sales Manager Cyril Butler, Service M anager Jamie Hansen, and Parts Manager Craig Amundsen. But there will be changes, James says, and they will all be positive, especially in after-sales. “We are restructuring our after-sales service and parts departments and how they work. “Our retail parts department has outgrown its space, so we are going to move that to a new area and expand TFM Tools into a larger retail space selling a wide range of tools, engineering supplies, and lubricants.

James says that despite the “doom and gloom” around, the industry is doing very well at the moment, and “looks forward to increasing the level of service to customers.”

JAMES HANNON. TFM Tractors

“We are also going to relocate some sta to the areas where they are specialists in their “Theseeld. changes will allow us to increase the product range, stock we have on-hand, and increase our focus on each division.” James’ background means he is the perfect person to oversee these changes. He joined Tulloch Farm Machines/TFM Tractors straight out of college, starting in Parts, followed by Service, and then Sales over ten years. In 2013 he went to work for a well-known Masterton car dealership in Parts, Sales, and then becoming Branch Manager before returning to Sales at TFM Tractors two years

To keep up with the changes, TFM Tractors has been putting its sta through a lot of online training during the covid pandemic.

Theago.tractor and machinery industry is changing rapidly, James says. “There’s been a lot of changes over the last ten years in the industry. The technology that has come through is phenomenal.”

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It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say James Hannon is a familiar face at TFM Tractors. In fact, he’s been a part of the Tulloch Farm Machines/TFM Tractors family twice since he left school, and both his father David and grandfather Neale worked for the Solway business. But James’ elevation to the new position does carry some signi cance. On the rst of May this year, Tulloch Farm Machines and TFM Tractors 25 sta were split into two divisions, with John Tulloch remaining as Managing Director of Tulloch Farm Machines, and James becoming Dealer Principal of TFM Tractors. Tulloch Farm Machines will continue to be one of New Zealand’s leading distributors of farm machinery, representing world leading brands such as Krone. TFM Tractors will continue providing Wairarapa farmers, lifestylers and contractors with sales, service and parts support for Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Iseki tractors, Krone, and other leading machinery brands.

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David adds, “Farmers get busy working on the operational side of their business. We know this, so we have a whole team here that can take care of all their paperwork and compliance requirements allowing them to be out on their farm, doing what the love.” It’s easy to get started with “Come+MORE.and have a coffee with us, and see if we’re a good fit,” says Lou. “Switching accountants is easy - we look after all the logistics. If you’re interested in finding out more, feel free to give us call.”

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Log Works uses specialist tree felling machines which harvests trees quickly and “Wesafely.are able to fell trees in a controlled manner with minimal stem breakage by using our fixed felling head connected to a 50 tonne digger,” says Davy. “This allows us to easily and safely fell trees around obstacles like fences.” Log Works is always on the lookout for a new supply of trees, he says.

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+MORE is a business advisory and accountancy firm adding more to argi businesses in the Wairarapa Accountancyregion.experts, Lou Davies and David Shaw, are the dynamic duo behind +MORE Wairarapa who now have offices in Masterton and DavidMartinborough.andLouare both actively involved in farming. Lou has been living in the Wairarapa for over 10 years and thrives on her dairy farm with her young family, managing the business alongside her Davidhusband.grew up on a sheep and beef farm east of Martinborough. He moved back to the Wairarapa 20 years ago and still works two days a week on the family farm. Both live and breathe the rural lifestyle and are passionate about helping other rural business owners to feel supported and on track with their business goals. With first-hand experience from their own farms, they know the issues farmers are facing and can help them to maximise their business’ performance.

If you have trees to be harvested, Log Works would like to hear from you. Based at Parkvale, east of Carterton, the team at Log Works use top quality equipment to take care of the entire process; from standing tree to end product. Someone can buy decking timber and know exactly where the trees were standing! Owner Davy Garland is a second generation sawmiller and logger who has been involved in forestry since growing up in Gisborne. He studied Forestry Management at Massey University before starting Log Works Limited on the East Coast ten years ago, moving down to Wairarapa six years ago. Davy’s partner, Sally Newcombe assists in the day-to-day running of the business. Log Works offers a range of services. At the yard, logs are sawn into timber which is graded as clears (joinery and furniture), framing (construction, fencing, panelling, tongue and groove, decking) or as landscape grade (planter boxes/raised gardens/edging). Leftovers from sawmilling and low grade logs of various species are split into firewood. Nothing goes to waste. These products are sold to households and businesses throughout Wairarapa as well as the rest of the country. In the forest, they take care of the harvest planning and log marketing, logging, cartage and Theyearthworks.canhandle any forest size from a few macrocarpa trees to a large radiata pine Whereasforest. most forest harvesting businesses are only interested in radiata pine, Log Works is also keen on alternative species such as gum, redwood and macrocarpa.

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“Farmers wear all the hats,” says Lou. “Payroll, bookkeeping, people management ... it’s quite a lot. Our goal is to help make their life easier so they’re not doing everything on their own.”

Rural Sector Extra 20226 Crighton ITM Greytown

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Pole sheds can be open or enclosed lean-tos, barns, or gables. With so many options, Mike says to give him a call or email, or visit, www.itm.co.nz

In days gone by most pole sheds were two or three bays long with three corrugated iron sides and a slanted roof to house bobby calves, tractors, or hay baleage. Today’s pole sheds are needing to store more than just hay bales and are subsequently designed and custom built to suit a variety of individual customer needs. At Crighton ITM Greytown, they’ve been building pole sheds across Wairarapa for Salesyears.Rep, Mike Turley has been with ITM for 14 years and been involved in building and managing pole shed builds for the last 10. There’s not a lot he doesn’t know, hasn’t seen, or can’t help with. “At Crighton ITM Greytown, we work out what customers want to put in their shed and the things they’ll use it for, and then work backwards from that to spec out what it will cost them,” says Mike. “We fill out all the details in an engineering design software programme called MiTek and this gives us a set of plans, specifications, and the quantities of building materials required for the build.

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It’s great because we can then price off that so customers know exactly what their build will cost Customersthem.can also make adjustments to their plans and then see how those will add or subtract from the cost”. Mike says his team has been doing pole sheds for years and are well versed in assisting customers. “We’re here to help throughout, giving advice as well as materials for their build. We can even help with building it, if that’s ITMrequired.”Greytown mill their own materials, so supply is not an issue. They’re also competitive on price and extremely customer focused. “We communicate with clients throughout and reassure them everything is on time and that they’ll be satisfied.”

Typical pole sheds found on farms have evolved over the years and can now be designed and custom built to suit a range of different customer needs. They can vary in shape and size and there is no longer a ‘standard’ looking pole shed either.

Looking to build? Pole sheds are a great option

If you ask yourself where you and your farming business will be in ten years’ time, what would the answer be? Wait a minute, did you stop to consider?

If you scratched your head on a few of the above questions, it suggests that it might be time to take control by ensuring that what you want to have happen in the future, Thehappens.bestway to do that is to firstly, have a discussion with your family or legacy to ensure you’re on the same page. Then, engage a professional and who better than Julie Millar, a partner at Gibson Sheat Lawyers. Having grown up in Wairarapa and worked under two seasoned professionals in Brett Gould and Bruce Logan for years, Julie is the right person for your rural job. Specifically on farm succession planning, Julie recommends “for a fair and transparent process, I recommend that families start their discussions as early as possible. Be open, communicative, inclusive of all parties involved, document discussions and don’t underestimate the need for legal advice”. Sometimes, there are competing interests and to ensure the fair outcome for all you need a good lawyer for these important decisions. “It can be easy to underestimate the emotions that succession planning can bring up so it’s important for family members to be conscious and considerate of the landowner’s wishes” Julie says. “I’m experienced and I can simplify everything including all the processes and legal language.”

Julie understands the array of choices and questions that rural people will have about their businesses and assets, especially when it comes to succession planning decisions. Julie’s other areas of expertise include structuring and funding your business, commercial property, rural work and advice around legally structuring personal relationships. To arrange a discussion, contact Julie on julie.millar@gibsonsheat.com or call 06 370 6480.

Even if you think you know the answer, one can never predict what life throws at you, so, whether you’re a young or seasoned farmer, having a well-structured succession plan which is documented and communicated is vital. Especially in today’s climate. As a landowner you might have other questions, such as, is subdividing an option you should or could consider, do you need to buy, sell, or lease new land and properties to grow, and do you have family trusts set up to protect the assets you’ve worked so hard for?

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Under these new rules, the Outlander still achieved the top five-star rating. Brent believes the new model also represents a massive leap forward in the aesthetics of the “It’sOutlander.acompletely different design – more bold and dynamic.”

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“It’s bigger, more powerful, and more Iteconomic.”isalsovery safe. Last year the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP SAFETY) which is Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, introduced much more stringent safety requirements.

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But the only way to really appreciate the new Outlander hybrid is to take the car for a test drive, Brent says. “It needs to be driven to be appreciated.”

Introduced in 2006, The Outlander is New Zealand’s favourite seven-seat SUV. The 2022 model, which is available to test drive at Wairarapa Mitsubishi in Queen Street, Masterton, represents the next generation of the car, says Dealer Principal Brent Cooper. “It’s a whole new model – a clean sheet with almost nothing the same.” The timing of its introduction could not be better, he says, as brand new buyers will enjoy a government rebate of $5,750 on the hybrid, which is around 10 per cent of the price of the entry level version which is $60,990. There are plenty of other reasons the Outlander hybrid will appeal to Wairarapa residents, Brent believes. “The 4WD is capable of many different tasks from taking all the family on holiday to handling rough ground and rural roads.

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Poto College House

Our hostel manager, Sue Wallis receives fortnightly reports on all the students. Extra support is put in place wherever necessary on top of students completing their homework under supervision, two to three times a week. A big focus for us, is to help students gain independence by learning how to live away from home and prepare for life after college. We look to develop their life skills, teach them to be accepting of others, understand tolerance, build resilience, and realise their Wepotential.trytoinstil a good work ethic and time keeping habits in all students. In providing them with a home away from home, they have chores that need to be completed and structures and rules that need to be adhered Charlotteto. is this year’s Head Girl at Wairarapa College, and she has been at Poto College House for nearly ve years. Now in her nal year, she says she has loved her time with us and that being here is like being part of one massive family, where students and sta care and look out for one another. The experience has taught her how to get along with others, live away from home, be organised and prepare for going to university.

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The hostel van is often in constant use making sure students get to all their Largecommitments.emphasis is placed on academic achievement. The hostel has an excellent relationship with Wairarapa College, and its principal.

A large workshop keeps 12 permanent sta busy during the winter months, maintaining and repairing equipment for the coming “It’sseason.awin-win scenario for us as equipment is looked after and lasts longer before needing replacement, and sta are retained and have a good working knowledge of the equipment and the farms they work on. And the farmers are pleased to see the same faces back Coltonagain.”Bros was founded by Warren and Sharon Colton in 1961. Today it is a company owned and run by its directors. Rob Gawith is Operations Manager with wife Rachel in the o ce, Jim Alpe continues to be active in the spraying side of the business, while Rob Carter is out in the eld running the silage crew during the season.

Agricultural contracting business Colton Bros has been part of the South Wairarapa farming community for seven decades and continues to put local farmers rst. Colton Bros services their South Wairarapa clients from its base in Georges Road, “FocusingMartinbororough.onourlocal customers allows us to o er a fast and e cient service that has the best chance of working around the weather,” says Rob Gawith. “We spend less time on the road and more daylight hours on the job.”

Parents know the most important thing in life is their children. There’s not much they won’t do for them, and we haven’t met a parent yet who didn’t want the very best for their child.

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Further enquiries about Poto College House can be directed to our manager, Sue Wallis, phone: 06 370 0415 or email: manager@waicolhostel.co.nz

For a professional result, call the experienced team at Colton Bros. Ltd

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Colton Bros o ers all agricultural contracting services, including growing crops, harvesting and storing feed i.e. grass, baleage, hay, silage, barley and maize grain, regrassing, and track maintenance. It o ers a complete service to its customers to meet their requirements and can complete all jobs from start to nish. The agricultural contracting business’ point of di erence is its strong focus on feed grain, especially barley and maize, Rob Gawith says. It has the Wairarapa’s only large Grain Drying and Storage facility for handling barley, wheat and maize. Unlike other methods of drying crops, this process is not as weather-dependent, so farmers are guaranteed to harvest the maximum potential of their crop. This is particularly important in today’s changing climatic conditions, says Rob. “We run two late model combines and a eet of truck and trailer units. This avoids congestion and allows the facility to function e ciently.” BOARDERS OUTSIDE POTO COLLEGE HOUSE.

A priority has been to retain skilled experienced sta , which means they have sound local knowledge gained from working successive contracting seasons.

At Poto College House we acknowledge this, which is why we strive for excellence and pride ourselves on creating a home-like environment for students that encourages academic and sporting success for those attending Wairarapa College. Our co-ed facilities are located on the fringe of the college campus and accept boys and girls from Years 9-13. We provide them with separated dormitory accommodation and shared recreational areas, lounges, and computer rooms. Many students come from rural backgrounds, whose homes are too far away from Masterton, with little to no access to public transport. This makes staying with us as a casual or full-time boarder, particularly attractive. Lengthy travel is eliminated and participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, art groups, or other club activities can become a possibility.

Poto College Housepreparing students for life

“Customersrequired.”caninteract and get hold of us however they choose. Over Facebook, via the website, email, or phone. We’ll always try and get back promptly.”

Robert runs two trucks, both with tippers and removable sides. It creates versatility to haul a wider range of items and re ects how he has adapted to meet customer needs. While rural freight is a big side of the business, Robert also does light civil works and excavation jobs. “We have a skid steer loader (bobcat) so can grade driveways, create horse standing pads, clear out woolsheds, and put fresh gravel down if

“We move anything rural related. Lifestyle or farm.”

Relationships are important to the business and Robert values the deep connections with the rural community. “There’s a lot of generational relationships. I was dealing with people who I went to school with, or their parents, but quite often it’s now their kids or grandkids running the farms. I love that sense of local community where we all help one another. It’s rewarding and ful ls me greatly to be part of that.”

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The sole owner and operator couple pride themselves on responding quickly and giving personable service. “We aim to please and be easily contactable,” says Robert. “A lot of people know what we’re capable of, and often want us to bring things when we’re next out their way, which we do. Just give us a call.”

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The local family-owned business can move it all! Baleage, hay, gravel, livestock feed, fertiliser, timber, posts, wool, farm machinery. “Basically, we move anything rural related. Small or big block. Lifestyle or farm,” says “ItRobert.often varies with the seasons based on what’s in demand for that time of year or what the weather is doing.” He started the business four years ago with his wife Stacey. She runs the business’s o ce administration and Robert does all the driving and freight haulage.

“We’re a small team,” continues Johnny, “but we’re incredibly friendly and easy to deal with, plus give great customer service even after the sale has been completed.”

JOHNNY RUSSELL BLENDS GREAT SERVICE WITH FARMING KNOWLEDGE AND A PASSION FOR BIKES.

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Fagan Motorcycles is the only specialist bike dealer in Wairarapa for Kawasaki and Suzuki, but they service and sell all brands of motorcycles, 4x4 quadbikes, and side x sides. The specialist workshop is popular and renowned for its high quality of work and Specialistservicing. technicians rigorously inspect and test all incoming second-hand bikes. Anything not up to muster doesn’t make it onto the shop floor. “Quality workmanship is something that we absolutely pride ourselves on,” says Rod. “We want those working outdoors in rugged and harsh surroundings to know they can rely on our products, whether they’re new or second-hand.” “We’re incredibly friendly and easy to deal with, plus give great customer service even after the sale has been completed.” –Johnny Russell.”

With by far the biggest range of new and used street bikes in Wairarapa, Fagan Motorcycles is a must-stop for bike lovers. And with stock turning over regularly there is always reason to come in and browse. But when it comes to servicing the needs of the rural community they can deliver there too. Sales Manager Rod Carter is quick to point to his righthand man, Sales Representative Johnny Russell - and for good Johnnyreason. has a 20-year farming background across the dairy sector and has been riding trail bikes since he was nine years old.

There’s not a lot he doesn’t know about farming, the lifestyle and what bikes are suited to getting certain jobs done. He’s a top bloke and a deft hand at making sure rural people get machines that are fit for purpose and suited to the jobs they’ll do. “I’ve always liked bikes, so love selling them because it’s something I’m absolutely passionate about.”

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Rural customers are important to Brooks Refrigeration Services. Adam Brooks has worked locally within the rural sector for the past 21 years. Born and bred in Wairarapa, Adam has always been interested in things mechanical. He completed his apprenticeship in Masterton and worked for two different companies before branching out on his own five years ago. Wife Felicity does all the administration for the busy refrigeration service, while refrigeration engineer apprentice Shane Hunt is the third member of the team. The business offers a full refrigeration service for installation, repair and servicing. It can also supply and build everything from dog tucker/home kill chillers and freezers, to ice makers and water chillers. The business can supply a mobile chiller trailer for when customers need an immediate back-up chilling facility. Heat pumps and air-conditioning units are a speciality of Brooks Refrigeration Services with all brands able to be supplied and Itinstalled.hasunits to suit all budgets and purposes, from heating a room to heating an entire home, and can repair and services all heat pumps and air-conditioning units. Adam is a specialist in repairing all types of automotive air-conditioning systems –from cars, trucks and tractors to combine harvesters – re-gassing and leak testing, parts replacement and all other repairs. If you live on a farm - or in town - give Adam a ADAMcall. BROOKS.

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Located in hill country to the south-east of Martinborough, Pakohe Lime Company can supply agricultural lime, raceway lime, driveway lime, and silage pit base lime. Run by father and son team, Rob and Jamie McMaster, it was founded by Rob’s grandfather in the 1930s. Since then, the quarry has been supplying farms in Wairarapa with lime for just over 80 years, but the lime itself is much older. A visiting geologist estimated it to be between eight and ten million years old, describing it as “very high in quality, soft, very porous, and readily available to plant Itlife.”isnow a certi ed organic product with BioGro New Zealand. Pakohe Lime Company has always been a family-operated business, with the founder’s great grandson, Jamie McMaster now taking on increasing responsibilities. The business mainly supplies raceway lime or agricultural lime. Raceway lime is uncrushed and used predominantly on driveways or dairy Conversely,raceways. agricultural lime (CaCO3 or MgCO3) is crushed up ne for application to paddocks and is the most common way to increase soil pH. cally, it can be used to: neutralise soil acidity encourage micro-organism and earthworm activity, resulting in better soil structure the uptake of major plant nutrients (NPK) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium improve water penetration in soil maximize crop yield improve the quality of silage and hay improve animal health increase milk production counteract leaching from excessive both pasture and pro t Monday to Friday, the quarry is seven kilometres along Dry River Road from the Lake Ferry Road turn-o and is the only lime quarry south of Carterton. call 306-9638 or contact Jamie on 027 955 7147 or Rob on 027 476 1745. working home and For many rural the answer a resounding “NO”. With WIZwireless, you could be doing all those things, with reliable, a ordable broadband, no matter how remotely you live. Their reliable connections can have you seamlessly connected so that updating livestock records, working from home and streaming your favourite shows, sport and movies is a breeze. WIZwireless is 100 per cent Wairarapa-owned and a member of WirelessWISPA-NZ.Internet Service Providers (WISPs) provide high quality, resilient broadband in hard-to-reach places. Owner and CEO, Bridget Canning, who herself lives in rural Tinui, understands the importance of reliable connectivity for primary producers, who are the backbone of the New Zealand economy.

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WIZwireless are a dedicated team with a genuine passion for quality internet, great customer service and a ‘never say no’ Bestphilosophy.ofallthey have a variety of internet plans to suit all needs, from rural homes, businesses, wool sheds, dairy sheds, holiday baches, and security cameras - all the way to remote monitoring of dams, water tanks, and electric fences. For high quality broadband, that won’t break the bank, get in touch with WIZwireless today. You can nd them online at: www.wizbiz.co.nz and in person at the Lansdowne Business Centre, 16 Opaki Road, Masterton. Phone 06 370 9210.

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Farm work includes the creation of farm tracks, digging of e uent ponds, o al pits, culverts, dams, and grading and metaling roads and tracks. The business also o ers land clearing with its 20 tonne Komutsu Bulldozer. A demanding work schedule - but one made easier by Robin’s dedicated drivers and operators, and powerful feet of vehicles and diggers. These include a CAT320 excavator, 14 tonne Hyundai, new Komutsu 14 ton digger, an ‘old faithful’ Mitsubishi 12 tonne, a 20 tonne KATO for metal extraction, and a 5.5 tonne Hitachi complete with tilt buckets and augers for Newdrilling.to the eet are two Mitsubishi Fuso trucks for bulk cartage of materials, including full range of grades of metal available from their metal yard, as well as trailers, graders and Robinrollers.enjoys “seeing a project through from beginning to end, and helping customers achieve their vision”. If you have a project in the pipeline, please contact Robin and he will be happy to come out and discuss it with you.

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The team have been kept busy installing roading and driveways at new subdivisions throughout Wairarapa. And, thanks to the region’s ever-expanding population, there’s plenty more work to be “Thedone.subdivisions are the bigger jobsthey can take several weeks, and use our full range of machinery, including trucks, diggers, roller and graders,” says Robin. “We’ve got many more in the pipeline.”

With decades of experience behind him, and an impressive eet of vehicles at his disposal, no earthwork job is too challenging for Robin Parker and his team. Based at Kokotau Road, Gladstone, Parkers Roading and Contracting specialises in road construction, maintenance and excavation services from a simple driveway, to a dressage training ground, to a major farm irrigation system, to a sprawling new “Townsubdivision.orcountry, if you need earthworks done, we can o er a full range of services,” says FarmRobin.workand roading make up a signi cant part of the business. Roading includes laying, metaling and reinforcing roads, residential driveways, access ways, as well as maintenance and resurfacing of existing drives and roads.

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Wai Build carry out full house renovations and extensions, as well as restoration work such as replacing old weatherboards, repairing detailed interior facias, and rebuilding decorative verandahs. Where required they cover all aspects from design and consent through to completion and Becausehandover.WaiBuild has its own joinery workshop and manufacturing facilities, it can exactly replicate original features of older homes such as weatherboards, architraves, window frames and doors where required.

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Putting up your boots – why planning a successful farm exit strategy is so important

The average age of New Zealand farm owners is now close to 60. While retirement may be the primary focus for many in their exit planning, it could also be due to unexpected circumstances or opportunities. Nevertheless, succession and exit planning should be a topic of discussion at every annual farm review. Irrespective of what the future may hold, having a well-defined exit plan will allow you to work towards a strong retirement base. There are numerous reasons why you may decide to step back from the industry. A succession/exit strategy may mean transitioning your farming enterprise to someone in the family, a staff member, or a business Alternatively,partner.you could be selling your farm to generate a retirement income or working with a farm manager/lessee to enable you to step back from the day-to-day operation. Exiting a farm may take many years to ensure a seamless result and the right successor. A sound plan enables you to manage any ‘what if’ scenarios and to reprioritise as the farming landscape changes. In practical terms, those retiring will likely want options to replace their farm income and provide important protection from inflation over their lifetime. It is important to build up some knowledge and understanding of options available to ensure you can make fully informed decisions throughout the exit process. With the increasing complexities of running an agri-business, it is critical that you include the right trusted advisers (such as accountants, lawyers and / or financial advisers) to work together and assist with your planning. An investment plan essential in present climate Bryan draws on more than 30 years’ experience in financial services to advise a variety of clients at Jarden on how to protect and grow their wealth in a dynamic market. He notes that volatile periods in markets, like those we are currently experiencing, can often spark a ‘fight of flight’ instinct among investors - or investors might avoid risk Butaltogether.bothscenarios could potentially harm the likelihood of achieving long-term investment goals. “In conversations with clients in times like these, we often highlight the importance of an investment plan to guide decision “Amaking.keypart of this plan is the length of time an investor is looking to hold their investments, what’s known as the ‘time “Thishorizon’.isimportant because the approach you take when investing for the long-term may differ to that over a shorter period. “While situations like these can understandably be emotional, making decisions in reaction to current events can carry a greater risk of not meeting your aims, and create further stress. “We work with investors to clarify their unique risk tolerance, alongside their investment goals and needs – and this can help guide decisions to ensure they are aligned with an investor’s long-term plan and Bryanaims.” Shepherd is available to discuss succession and investment planning at Jarden’s Masterton office - 186 Chapel Street, in the Bayleys Building. Jarden was founded in 1961 by All Black great Ron Jarden, who at just 26 had a vision to create New Zealand’s leading independent investment firm. Today, Jarden looks after more than 50,000 New Zealanders including family trusts, charitable trusts, companies and other entities, entrepreneurs, iwi groups, farmers. The information and commentary in this article are provided for general information purposes only. It reflects views and research available at the time of publication, using external sources, systems and other data and information we believe to be accurate, complete and reliable at the time of preparation. We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, correctness and completeness of that information, and will not be liable or responsible for any error or omission. It is not to be relied upon as a basis for making any investment decision. Please seek specific investment advice before making any investment decision or taking any action. Jarden Securities Limited is an NZX Firm. A financial advice provider disclosure statement is available free of charge at wealth-management/financial-advice-provider-disclosure-statement.https://www.jarden.co.nz/our-services/

“Exiting a farm may take many years to ensure a seamless result and the right successor.”

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Marcus has 30 years’ experience in building septic tanks and previously worked for Deco Precasters in Masterton. He can also make and install risers and lids for existing septic tanks. Dr Septic comprises Ross, Marcus, drivers Steve Cleworth and Ed Oomen, and Narina Sewell who takes care of the accounts.

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Just outside Masterton, nestled along Norfolk Road lies one of Wairarapa’s most precious plant nurseries. Norfolk Road Nursery specialises in propagating all manner of native trees from seeds and seedlings that are eco-sourced from sites across Wairarapa. Popular with locals, the nursery is a huge asset for anyone living rurally on a farm or lifestyle block. “That’s because we can help advise landowners on native regeneration, riparian planting or shelterbelt planting and provide them with native plants that we think will work for them based on our prior experience with similar sites,” smiles nursery co-owner Tracey Harlen. Need plants? Tracey says to place orders in advance, in Spring or Summer to guarantee plant availability. “Planting natives is best in wet months like Autumn or Winter, but if customers are planning a large project, please place your order ahead of the season so our production can be scaled accordingly. We don’t want you to miss out!”. Phone, email, or drop-in for plant advice, order collection or to take plants home with you. Delivery also available. VISITORS WILL BE WARMLY WELCOMED BY STEVEN AND TRACEY HARLEN AND THEIR PLAYFUL DOG ONION!

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Book now to have your septic tank cleaned by DR Septic Don’t wait until the last moment to get your septic tank emptied, is the warning from Ross Sewell of DR Septic Environmental BasedServices.in Masterton and serving all of Wairarapa, DR Septic are the people to call if you need your septic tank or commercial grease trap cleaned. The current waiting time to get a septic tank emptied is ve to seven working days, although DR Septic endeavours to complete urgent jobs within 48 hours. People often contact Ross when their septic tank has gotten so full that the pipes leading to it are blocked and are disappointed to nd they have to wait days. Tanks need to be emptied every three to ve years. If more time has elapsed, then your tank is de nitely in need of emptying. If you have poor drainage in your sink, bath or shower, then it is probably well past time for your septic tank to be emptied. Delays beyond this can lead to the system not working well, and possibly expensive Whererepairs.a septic tank does need to be replaced, Dr Septic can now o er this service after purchasing a truck and digger, and hiring Marcus Merrin to install them.

Got an outdoor, commercial, rural lifestyle or farm project that you need a hand with? Give Tim a call and get his expert advice.

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Tim’s adamant it’s his customers that are most important to him and he goes to great lengths to ensure his staff understand this. “I remind them all the time, that being a successful business isn’t about how you drive your digger; it’s about how we deal with jobs and “We’reclients.”good blokes, out here doing it. We pride ourselves on our efficiency – getting jobs done quickly and at short notice. We feel we’re also competitive on price and that we do a great job for that price. Ultimately though, we want happy customers.”

For all your general earthworks on farms or rural backblocks, look no further. Tim Beveridge Contracting can do the lot. Track maintenance. Dam clearing. Driveways. Drainage. Excavation. Landscaping. Section clearing. Cartage. It’s no problem.

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For Tim, this means actively listening to clients and melding his knowledge of farming with his experience and passion for earthworks. “I love giving ideas and helping people achieve their visions. We pride ourselves on listening carefully to clients and informing them of the various options and solutions. They make the decisions and then we deliver on them.”

And with a truck and trailer unit capable of carting a 28-tonne payload, Tim hasn’t encountered a job that he can’t do from start to finish. It’s been like that all his life. Having grown up on farms, Tim has been driving truck, trailers, and diggers “since forever.” He’s been doing earthworks for ten years and been running his own business for five. Turns out he’s pretty good at it too. “It keeps on growing,” he chuckles. “I now run a staff of eleven and we have six diggers, three big truck and trailers and two small tractors. We have laser guided equipment too, that is incredibly effective and precise at giving very high accuracy which ultimately leads to a better job.”

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Dyer Conveyor Services specialise in repairing, replacing, and servicing light and heavy weight conveyor belts. They can sort, tension, and replace everything from lagging drums to the supply and installation of Jordanrollers.Dyer and his team service anywhere in the lower North Island and pride themselves on being the only local conveyor belt servicers in Wairarapa. “Our competitors have to come from outside of the region, so we’ll be quickest to the job,” promises Jordan. A lot of his work is breakdowns, so he attempts to move quickly and be onsite within 24hours. “It’s quite specialist work, but we aim for quick turnarounds, knowing that while machinery isn’t working, it’s often costing our customers revenue in lost production.”

Rural Sector Extra 202220 B.W. O’BRIEN & CO. LTD. Refrigeration Air conditioning & Heatpumps For all your DairyWalk-inOnRefrigerationFarmNeedsFarmVats,Chillers&Freezers,Refrigeration 138 Dixon Street, Masterton Ph: 06 378 2288 | Mobile: 027 442 5022 Email: of www.heatpumpswairarapa.co.nzce@bwo.co.nz CONVEYOR WairarapaProvidingTECHNICIANSBELTconveyorbelts,partsandservicingforlightweightandheavyweightacrosstheandLowerNorthIsland. Call Jordan | 0224314669 Email | Websiteinfo@dcsltd.co.nz|dcsltd.co.nz B.W. O’Brien & Co Ltd

The O’Brien family has been helping Wairarapa both cool down and stay warm for over four decades – and are showing no signs of slowing down. In 1974, Bernie O’Brien began his refrigeration and airconditioning business in Masterton and in 1980 his son Lyn purchased the business with wife Colleen. These days, both their son and daughter work within the business. They have a great team, all with an important role to play. Ash O’Brien enthuses about the companies greatest asset being their team who have a wealth of experience, explaining that they have been able to create a long and stable workforce mainly by training their B.W.own.O’Brien is a specialised refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump business, which is able to find a solution for any area whether it be the home, the office, the farm or a café. When asked, the O’Brien’s will say the refrigeration industry never sleeps - you can’t predict a break down and when a break down occurs a repair is required urgently. They have a specialised team ready and waiting to assist.

Refrigeration B.W. O’Brien works with its clients to design, install, service and maintain all commercial and farm refrigeration. This includes: glass door chillers; display chillers; walk-in chillers and freezers; cool rooms; blast freezers; ice machines; chilled water units, dairy farm refrigeration and glycol chillers.

The specialist team view every opportunity and offer a solution which best fits with the clients need to heat and cool the home, office or space. Their trained engineers are well versed with commercial and have vast experience in this area. No-obligation, free quotes and home assessments are offered.

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Vehicle air-conditioning requires maintenance just like your home airconditioning. B.W. O’Brien has specifically trained engineers available to service and repair vehicle air-conditioning. They also visit the farms and forestry blocks to maintain heavy vehicle air-conditioning. As a local business, B. W. O’Brien is extremely proud to be able to serve the local community and believes in supporting schools, organisations and individuals. Its proud name can be seen in many places. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent service we received. It was great to support a local business that was real competitive against the out of town other suppliers. This service continued on with a very competent installation team that delivered well with an optimal system and addressed our key concerns at planning stage very professionally from day 1 - not to talk about the neatness they left the site. We have had two previous system installed at previous properties but none as effective as this one. Please extend our thanks to all those involved and we will highly recommend your company to others.!”

Heat Pumps and Air-Conditioning B.W. O’Brien is Wairarapa’s only accredited Daikin Dealer. Whether you need to heat or cool the home, office or a commercial building, B.W. O’Brien can help.

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When you sell a farm you should expect the utmost level of professionalism, a deep level of thought and strategy, the most e ective and comprehensive marketing plan and a level of care that aligns with the level of privilege that is taking a beautiful farm to the Bettermarketplace.comesfrom recruiting smart people with open minds, and in spring last year we brought Simon Clinton-Baker into the business, a sales agent with a banking and deal making background. Better comes from continuing to tweak how we operate, we are driven to be the innovators in our industry. Throughout winter, we invested signiﬁcantly in time and resource to question how we work and to make subtle changes to again be better this spring. Better skillsets come with learning from training and continuing to sharpen the saw, taking the best techniques and systems from the 102 Bayleys Country agents Betternationwide.ability to ﬁnd the right buyer comes from that collaboration throughout the Bayleys network. This is a level of connectivity that means we will have agents working on our behalf from Northland to Southland. There is real teamwork between the Bayleys o ces, particularly with our rural cousins to the north being the Manawatu, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. Better exposure comes with the use of premium marketing tools. The Country magazine and digital portfolio that launches in autumn and spring to bring buyers that otherwise would not have been exposed to quality Wairarapa and Tararua farmland. We have the team, we have the tools and most importantly we have the drive to deliver better this sales season then we have ever before. Our network is vast, our country team is collaborative, our care is genuine and our motivation is strong to be altogether better. 027 760 8208 Simon Clinton-Baker021953909 Lindsay Watts 027 246 2542

The Stock Ezy Flow Control Gate solves the problem of sheep jamming in the bottleneck of the draft race. It keeps them moving through at optimal pace, eliminating the need for a stock hand to monitor this position. “It’ll pay for itself within two days and last a lifetime,” says Sean. “It’s an absolute gamechanger.”

Rural Sector Extra 202222 • Bolts • Nuts • Bearings • Seals • Belts • Hardware • Tools • Steel • Chainsaws • Welding Products • • • LubricantsLawnmowersHydraulicEquipment & Hoses • Compounds & Paints • Tyres & Tubes • Small Wheels • Small Engines • PTO Shafts • Springs & Padlocks • Valves & Hoses • Galv Pipe & Fittings • Tractor pins & more • Batteries Agents for Husqvarna (Outdoor Products), Hikoki (Power Tools), Hydraulink (Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings), Waterblasters, Century Batteries STOCK EZY Call Sean Blenkin 0800 785 399 www.stockezynz.comstockezy@outlook.co.nz EZY ON YOUR STOCK, EZY ON EWE SHEEP HANDLING GEAR WAIRARAPADELIVERYFREEWIDEFLOW CONTROL GATE EWE CRADLESHORT & LONG BACK STOPS Stock Ezy youFarmers,need to read this! Meet Sean Blenkin. Innovator. Inventor. And the bloke who will instantly save your farm time and money with his simple, low-cost farm-tested solutions. Sean is an experienced shearer and farmworker with decades of experience. “I won’t say exactly how many years,” he laughs, through a wide toothed grin that validates his years of expertise in the field. “But I observe farm processes and the way farmhands operate and look at ways to refine and improve what I see,” says Sean. “The bottom-line is, I turn my visions into products that improve efficiency, save work hours, or make a farm task run more smoothly, meaning it’s completed quicker or without needing additional labour - all of which make farming more effortless and profitable by saving money.”

The Stock Ezy Ewe Cradle gently holds and secures ewes off the ground to get them going again. It’s been so popular with farmers, that on request, Sean has now created one for calves.

“Did I mention I also have a unique Back Stop design that lasts a lifetime and doesn’t rely on spring mechanisation or bruise stock?”

SEAN SPENDS A LOT OF TIME THINKING ABOUT HIS CUSTOMERS…

The Stock Ezy Calf Cradle gets a weak calf with the scours back to their feet. It has also proven useful to assist with tube feeding. His fadge (bulk bag holders) are so revolutionary and timesaving, that they’ve been adopted by the Golden Shears. Ones with wheels are used by gardeners and finding their way into many other industries.

Keen to know more? To watch Sean’s products in action, go to www.stockezynz.com or email him at stockezy@outlook.co.nz or have a yarn with him on 027 250 2440.

23 EARTHMOVING • Site Work • Drainage • Tracks • Ponds • Landscaping • Metalling Bulldozing | Digger | Truck Hire GEOFF PATERSON CONTRACTING Ph 027 2477 998 For all your requirements from a reliable cost-ef cient owner operator, call Geoff today. Servicing the earthmoving needs of Wairarapa farmers and life-stylers for over 40 years. THE 14 AND 7 TONNE MACHINES. Geoff Paterson Contracting

TwoContractors.ofhissons, Harry and Peter, had bulldozers, while his third son Lewis had a backactor digger. The brothers ended up going their separate ways and now Peter’s son Geoff and his son Ollie are still servicing the earthmoving needs of Wairarapa’s farmers and lifestylers. Geoff started working for his father Peter in 1977 when the Land Development Scheme was in place, doing major development of Glenburn Station and other Wairarapa Geofffarms.is still on the machines and has now been joined by his son Ollie and they service a loyal clientele. Geoff and Ollie like to build a relationship with their clients and understand what their requirements are for their particular farming operation, and how they can work with them going forward. They undertake a broad range of work, from all types of farm maintenance and development to house sites and driveway Theconstruction.bulldozers have taken a back seat and now excavators are the main choice of Thismachine.family-owned business is here for the long haul, so if you require a contractor with modern machines and a passion for their work, give Geoff or Ollie a call or check out their Facebook page to see what they can do for you.

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In 1948 Albert Paterson, who was a blacksmith/engineer by trade, had three sons. Bulldozers were a relatively rare machine in Wairarapa, but Albert could see the potential these machines could have for Wairarapa farmers, so he bought one and that was the start of A M Paterson & Sons

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“The calves go for it right from day one and we’ve never had any issues,” says Steph. “We’ve never had a reason to change. We nd they grow well, it’s palatable and Sharpes are just great to deal with.”

STEPH NORMAN FEEDS CALVES SHARPES CALF MEAL.

Steph and Ken Norman use the mobile app to order calf meal for their 760 hectare farm at Mangamaire farm near Pahiatua. The couple raise anywhere from 600 to 1200 calves annually. Last year they fed around 85 tonnes of Sharpes calf meal. Using the mobile app for all ordering keeps everything simple, says Ken. Steph and Ken have been using Sharpes products since they began rearing calves in 2004. The couple know that attention to detail is the key to raising top calves, and nutrition is a crucial element.

The family’s latest innovation is the launch of 100% recyclable feed bags for their lifestyle range. The bags are made of recyclable paper, sealed with cotton thread, so they can be added to your paper recycling bin or Sharpescomposted.has also introduced 10kg and new 20kg bags so you can buy the right size to suit your needs. And if you’re wanting to order one or two bags of Sharpes’ lifestyle range, you can order your favourite Sharpes products from anywhere, at any time, with their simple online ordering system at Itwww.stockfeed.co.nzissuperquickandeasy, with the product delivered straight to your door.

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Sharpes Farm Feeds Mobile app makes it simpler for farmers to order feed Sharpes Farm Feeds is always coming up with new ways to look after its customers. Its mobile app is designed to make it even simpler and easier for farmers to order their Thefeed.app is simple to set-up, gives you the ability to order anytime from anywhere, and the order will still be put through your preferred store. There are app alerts when your order has been dispatched, you can easily view past orders and the app has a handy ‘Repeat Order’ function too.

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Orizen Fleet Services is available for all rural tyre needs including eet servicing. Hayden services from the Remutakas through to Eketahuna, Pongaroa, Castlepoint and NewNgawi.clients are always welcome.

Proudly family owned and operated, Sharpes Farm Feeds is locally run from the family farm in Wairarapa. Sam and Sara Orsborn are the third generation to manage Sharpes, building on the hard work of Sam’s parents, Alastair and Nicky Orsborn, who still have huge involvement in the business. The family prides itself on consistently delivering the best quality nutrition for your animals, backed up with exceptional service from their friendly team. Innovation is a hallmark of the business, says Sam. “In the mill we have a state-of-the art, fully automated packaging line, as well as an automated batching system. This means we can ensure the quality and accuracy of our product, every time.”

The newest tyre chain across New Zealand is Orizen! They’re especially helpful at assisting younger people into the industry and helping them to get started in business. Hayden Bennett has been the owner and operator of their Wairarapa franchise since NewFebruary.tothe franchise he may be, but not new to tyres. “I have over 13 years’ experience across the industry here and have probably travelled down every road in Wairarapa”. Hayden is especially targeting the needs of the rural community. “Forestry skidders, earthmovers, large trucks, loaders, tractors, 4x4s, quads, farm equipment ... I come to Specialisingyou!”. in all tyre servicing, sales, and puncture repairs, as well as 24/7 callouts, Hayden is proud to do all his tyre changeovers by hand. “I can change tyres just as fast by hand as I can using a tyre machine”, grins AimingHayden.tobeas competitive as possible to meet the market is important but where Hayden really wants to distinguish himself is through Reliability and Customer Service. “My motto is ‘Don’t be good, be better’. If everyone else is doing a good job, then come and see me and I will aim to be better. That often means getting something done when customers really need it. For example, I try to carry odd sized tyres and be overstocked so I can meet the immediacy of customer need.” Hayden likes supporting people and his community too. “We all need a hand. I help my employees as much as I can. I’ve lost friends to mental illness too which is why last month I had a special which raised $3500.”

New Zealand has many regional timber success stories already with its export ports, good rail links for timber cartage and sawmills contributing to our local economies and the housing boom. Biofuels are poised to provide a renewable energy source for many sectors and will reinvigorate local markets for wood residues making many crops of pine that were previously thought not fit for harvest; suddenly profitable. The Industry Transformation Plan for the forestry sector by MPI is providing some clarity and direction for this emerging future of fibre. As farmers face looming on-farm emissions payments, exotic forestry is a solution that ALL APPLE BINS IN NZ ARE MADE WITH NZ PINE. will provide them with an offset and income that can diversify their farm profits. There will always be a need for the essential crop that is pine to support all the primary sectors with ability to export their products. More export products will mean more pine to wrap it in. So let’s keep the cycle going.

Like farming, forestry is a wealth creator. It produces an essential product. In our case, pine is the raw material needed for the massive nation-wide programme of new house building, and the biofuels needed for sectors like dairy, as it transitions away from its reliance on coal for drying milk powder. Technicians around the world are working on ways which wood derivatives can replace coal and oil-based plastics. New Zealand is well placed to use this technology with our large dairy processing base that is highly reliant on coal. Fonterra has modified several of its factories by replacing coal burners with wood pellet burning furnaces. Our sawmills already provide a perfect example of carbon neutrality. They dry all their timber with furnaces fuelled by their own waste. The dairy and tree crop sectors have much to be gained from a shared vision of a carbon neutral future. By 2050, all primary sector processing is expected to be carbon-neutral. Pine will help them get there. Paper, cardboard and biofuel products are indispensable in our world of primary exports. Pine pallets are essential in our primary sectors for stacking everything from sacks of milk power and frozen goods, to boxes for wine, bins for apples and crates for onions and kiwifruit. The biggest sawmill in Canterbury produces 1,000 pallets a day for stacking goods. It’s taking orders from all over New Zealand and they are running at full Pinecapacity.iseverywhere helping all our export products hit the markets overseas.

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Horses have been a passion for both Mandy Illston and Bex Presow since they were Mandyyoung.andBex are the Wairarapa vets for Equivets NZ, the team of veterinarians and technicians at Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services that focuses solely on equine care. Mandy grew up on her parents’ sheep & beef farm at Longbush, southeast of Carterton.

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Both her parents, Geoff and Pam Nutting, are well-known equestrians, Geoff having ridden Silver Script to win the first World Cup qualifier held in New Zealand in 1983. After leaving school, Mandy became a professional equestrian, winning national titles in New Zealand, as well as competing in England, Germany, Australia and Japan, before returning to New Zealand to train as a vet at Massey University. With a special interest in dentistry, Mandy worked in Auckland and Bulls before returning to Wairarapa six years ago with her husband Bernie who is also a keen rider.

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Mandy continues to compete, and has more recently moved into the field of horse Bexbreeding.grew up on her parent’s dairy farm at Eketahuna, joining Mandy at Equivets NZ six months ago after completing her veterinary degree at Massey. “Bex really impressed us when she did a placement with us during her studies. So much so that we invited her back as a full-time employee for the growing business.”

The third member of the team is Grainne Cunningham who is returning to New Zealand from her native Ireland for a second stud season this September.

“Grainne is a very passionate reproductive vet who loves foals,” says Mandy. The other member of the Masterton team is technician and fellow equestrian Vanessa Robertson of Masterton. The equine team in Masterton work from an office which adjoins paddocks and horse handling yards on Te Whiti Road just east of WhileMasterton.Mandy and her team carry out most equine services in Wairarapa, they can call on the five equine vets at Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services in Bulls if needed.

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Equivets NZ has a purpose-built clinic at Bulls for lameness work ups, advanced treatments and routine surgeries as well as secure stables, yards and paddocks for in-patients.

Equivets NZ offers all equine services for all types of horses, from thoroughbreds to equestrian, including donkeys, ponies and pets, with a 24/7 emergency service. “We’re horse people for horse people,” says “WeMandy.are very practical in our approach and are able to understand what owners are wanting to achieve with their horses because we see things from both sides.”

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The sta at Stihl Shop Masterton have noticed an interesting trend. Customers are coming into the Chapel Street store with their teenage sons and daughters to buy tools that are suitable for them. “We are selling a lot of tools to parents that are suitable for their children to use, says owner Jeremy Sharp. “Families are enjoying working in the great outdoors together.” A good example of this are chainsaws and safety gear for younger adults.

The customer service sta at Stihl Shop Masterton are trained to help adults choose suitable tools and safety gear for young “It’speople.alearning process and our sta are here to help,” says Jeremy. Last year Stihl Shop Masterton was awarded the Stihl Outstanding Sales Achievement Award for the Central Region of New Zealand. It won the same award in 2020 and was named Stihl Outstanding Retailer of the Year 2020 for all of New Zealand. The store has everything you need for the great outdoors, from water blasters and hedge trimmers to leaf blowers and ride-on Atmowers.thistime of year, chainsaws see a lot of use and Stihl Shop Masterton has a complete range of these, having in store every Stihl model available including all Stihl’s battery Stihl’smodels.battery tools continue to improve signi cantly in terms of their power and how long they can be used before they need to be Thisrecharged.hasledto an ever increasing number of customers choosing a battery tool for the job they have in mind. The agricultural sector continues to be the cornerstone of the business, with all the sta having a strong connection to the rural Keepcommunity.aneye on Stihl Shop Masterton’s Facebook page for great deals and fun competitions.

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Six years ago Mel opened an office in East Street, Greytown which now has five local staff out of the 40 staff who work for the business. Griffiths Drilling is becoming increasingly busy in Wairarapa, drilling bores for anyone needing a consistent water supply, including farmers, subdivisions, commercial businesses, councils and rural residents. Other services include servicing, down hole camera inspections, pump installation and water sampling. Griffiths Drilling has a comprehensive knowledge of Wairarapa’s ground aquifers, geological history, topography, recharge rates, and water Havinguse.the drilling equipment located in Greytown rather than Wellington saves money for clients, Mel notes. The business has a good relationship with Greater Wellington who provide the consent for bores.

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“We work with them to make sure the client gets resource consent.” A preliminary pump test will determine if the required quantity of water is available from the bore. After developing the well, another pump test is carried out to determine the yield from the bore. The company ensures the water is clean and the source water not contaminated by the bore. Griffiths Drilling can inspect existing bores using its down hole camera, give them a clean, and redesign them if necessary.

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The name Langlands is synonymous with Butmotorbikes.thepast few years has seen the Wairarapa business with shops in Masterton and Greytown focus on an increasingly wide range of products for rural work and living. “The business has changed a lot,” says manager Amber Green eld. “We don’t just sell motorcycles anymore. We’ve always sold some power equipment but not such a large range. It’s been a natural progression with lots of new lines of power equipment and now also e-bikes. “You don’t have to order online or buy outof-town. We have a huge range of quality products in stock that we stand behind with back up service and warrantees.”

Founded by Grant Langlands in 1992, the Chapel Street shop continues to specialise in all models of new Honda motorcycles, as well as selling an excellent range of second-hand motorcycles of all makes and models. Langlands is well-known for its hardy range of farm bikes, but also sells road, moto-cross, trial and kids bikes, as well as scooters. The Greytown shop is the South Wairarapa agent for Husqvarna’s huge range of power tools for the professional and home-owner, including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ride-on mowers, line trimmers, leaf blowers and hedge trimmers. Both shops sell Husqvarna e-bikes, with one for every purpose including, mountain biking, o road touring, around town petrol savers, and on or o road trekking. Langlands has a wide range of Honda power equipment including generators, brush cutters and water pumps. There is a Honda generator for every purpose, from something small and portable for personal use to a tough and powerful pump for commercial or farm use. Honda generators are the quietest and cleanest on the market, delivering low noise and emissions across the range. Honda’s pumps excel in combustion e ciency, resulting in high performance, less emissions and greater fuel economy with portable, medium and heavy duty pumps

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Bores need regular maintenance, Mel points “Overout. time they can start filling up with silt which gets drawn into the pump. “With regular maintenance pumps and pipes last longer and don’t have to be replaced.”

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Mel recommends that anyone wanting a bore drilled to start the process early. “Because of the increasing demand for bores, there is a big lead-in time, with quite a few steps in the process which can take months.”

Griffiths Drilling is celebrating over 50 years of drilling water bores in Wairarapa and greater Wellington region. When Gordon Griffiths started the business in 1971, he would come over to Wairarapa from Wellington with his 16-year-old son Mel, who is now the owner and manager.

Irrigation Services oﬀers small scale pod irrigation for lifestyle blocks. It also oﬀers pop-up lawn irrigation systems as one sees on golf courses and sports grounds. These allow lawns to be watered at night when best absorption is achieved. These systems aren’t seen, and sprinklers retract when not in use to make for easy mowing.

A water focused business Irrigation Services is a water focused business with in-depth irrigation knowledge, vast experience, and a proven track record for delivering quality irrigation solutions.

Our Staﬀ are the same ones who design and install irrigation systems in Wairarapa. So, as well as being knowledgeable about the products they sell, the staﬀ can answer any questions customers have about installing an irrigation system on their property.

Irrigation Services is experienced in designing and installing dairy eﬄuent management systems, horticultural irrigation solutions and large-scale commercial infrastructure projects in ItWairarapa.isableto provide whole eﬄuent and water storage packages and works closely with its sister company IS Dam Lining to complete FDE projects.

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Katherine Hartwig Oﬃce Administrator A valuable addition to the team, Katherine brings many years’ experience in Accounts, Oﬃce Admin, Customer Service, and a farming background.

Scott Fenwick Engineer Scott is experienced in a variety of fields including Engineering, Welding, Farming, and Building. He recently obtained his NZ Irrigation Certificate of Achievement – Full Pipe Water Measurement System Verification.

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Its experienced team of Wairarapa engineers, installers and oﬃce staﬀ are the best in the business and passionate about providing a top-notch service to the region.

The scope of their services range from designing and installing dairy eﬄuent management systems, horticultural irrigation solutions and large-scale commercial infrastructure projects to irrigation systems for lifestyle properties.

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Irrigation Services has just opened the lower North Island’s only dedicated irrigation store.

Located at 181 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, the shop stocks a range of irrigation products from pumps and ﬁltration systems to 30,000 litre water tanks.

Taylor Fenwick Service Technician Taylor comes from a dairy farming background and completed the AGITO Level 4 and Modern Apprenticeship in Dairy Farming. He is currently working through his apprenticeship in the Engineering and Pumping ﬁelds.

Solar pumping of farm water oﬀers an eﬀective and environmentally sustainable solution. This saves the cost of hard-wiring electricity and the capacity to pump both clean and dirty water makes for a robust farm solution. The addition of telemetry enables the farmer to monitor the water in the tanks, and leak detection from the comfort of his phone.

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Ben Coulson Manager Born and raised on a Wairarapa farm, Ben has worked for Irrigation Services since 2005 when he moved back to the Wairarapa to raise his young family from Western Australia where he worked on mineﬁeld irrigation projects.

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Fixed grid sprinkler systems can be ﬁtted to any terrain or existing paddock layout with no need for removal of shelter belts. Competitively priced where farm shape doesn’t allow for a pivot, Irrigation Services can tailor a system to best suit existing farm practices, achieving a high uniformity of water application maintenance costs and close to zero labour costs.

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But locals have the luxury of dropping into the retail store itself which gives them the advantage of trying things on and finding the size and shape that fits them best.

Kiwi Workgear can screen-print or embroider names and logos on to most work wear.

Kiwi Workgear What Wairarapa’s working men and women wear

Kiwi Workgear sells quality workwear, footwear and safety gear specifically designed for people working in farming, forestry, trades, transport, manufacturing and warehouses. Its workwear includes tops, jackets, overalls, overtrousers, polos, shirts, shorts and trousers, singlets and vests - all designed with the working person in mind. That is, hard wearing and made for abuse. An example is the 100 percent cotton Bison Long Sleeve Zipped Overalls which are manufactured from heavier superior shrink-proofed dye fast fabric to withstand the severe tests of industrial use and harsh commercial laundering.

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Masterton is lucky to be the only town in the greater Wellington region to have its own specialist retail store for work and safety Establishedwear. in 2009, Kiwi Workgear is based at 6 Edwin Feist Place, Masterton, and is now in the same building as Wai Build and Masterton Kitchens. Kiwi Workgear also sells throughout New Zealand via its online store at www.kiwiworkgear.co.nz with free delivery on orders over $300 anywhere in the country.

The shop stocks over 30 lines of boots and shoes including popular brands such as Blundstone, John Bull, Bata, GriSport, Andrew, Bison and Pfanner, with over 90 more available online.

It is an authorized stockist of the popular Andrew Antelao chainsaw class 3 boots, Protos helmets and Pfanner boots and Kiwiclothing.Workgear’s safety gear includes hearing protection, eyewear, gloves, head protection, height equipment and general PPE.

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It has a range of first aid kits for different industries and situations such as its “basic forestry kit” and “lone worker kit”. There are roadside warning signs and traffic cones for farmers moving stock along roads. Also for the farmer, Kiwi Workgear sells the Zero Terrain safety helmet which has been specially designed to high performance standards for tough outdoor environments including ATV users. Women are well-catered for too, with safety boots, and work wear that is designed for TERRAIN HELMET WITH INCORPORATED

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Owners of newly built homes are often disappointed to discover the house has been wired to a standard plan which is not suitable to their needs. Sean can rectify this situation, or better still, he can customise the cabling for a new home (or renovation) in the rst place. With the introduction of Starlink satellite internet to New Zealand, Sean has been busy mounting these securely on people’s homes and connecting them inside. Sean has earned a reputation for being friendly and trustworthy, with customers regularly commenting on how impressed and happy they are with his work. Ph 06 378 7548 or email o

Today, people are spoilt for choice when it comes to what they can watch on TV –Freeview, Sky, TV On Demand, Net ix, Neon, YouTube, and more. Sean can set up televisions to access all of these, whether they are ‘Smart’ or not. Installing Chromecast or Apple TV devices can allow any TV to access internet content.

For homes with satellite dishes, these often need parts replaced or realignment. Sean goes the extra mile for his customers, mounting televisions on walls, and making sure that TV outlets are in the best locations, and cables neatly installed.

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Sean brings 15 year’s experience to each job, and is assisted by Caroline Nyboer in Headministration.isabletoproblem solve anything to do with your TV reception, from pixelation problems to missing TV channels. Hills and lines of trees can be a particular problem in areas in Wairarapa where people are using an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) antenna to pick up reception from the tower sited at Popoiti, east of Greytown, Sean says. Over the years, Sean has found everything from ride-on mowers to egg incubators have a ected “Generally,reception.I’vegot a good idea of what the problem is when I visit. Most jobs can be completed in one to two hours.”

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