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The couple have two young boys aged 11 and 13 who help their parents out on the farm. “One loves machinery and the other one loves animals,” says Rachel.

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When they aren’t farming, the Alexander’s keep themselves busy with sports, calf club preparation, school hostel management, and they have established a scholarship fund for their local primary school. As for the future of the farm Greig says it is always evolving. “There will always be changes that happen over time. I especially enjoy the variety of ventures and the challenges that come with that. It is not just one single operation and the winning of the award is an acknowledgement that we are heading in the right direction.”

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“Some of the families we work for have been on these farms for many generations with properties passed down since the 1800s. They are really hard workers, and are always checking we are ok and that we have our needs met. It is a family atmosphere and we

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Mr Beatty is a prime example of a farmer doing things right. He recently contracted Steve Swann from Clearwater Crossings Limited to build an arch bridge which goes from bank to bank without disturbing the creek bank or the water below it. The bridges are fully engineered patented bridge systems and Clearwater Crossings Limited arrange all local body consents for their clients. The concrete deck on this bridge is carefully set at just the right slope to carry effluent to the catch pit without being too slippery for the cattle.

The bridge is also rated to take up to class one loadings and comes with many other benefits such as a speedy construction, reduced cost, and is aesthetically pleasing.

“I wanted it to look smart as it is right by the cowshed,” said Mr Beatty. “I’m very happy with the result. I couldn’t fault it and Steve is very good to work with. It will make a huge difference and keep things much tidier.”

The bridge only took two weeks to construct and is built with hard fill concrete. The Beatty’s were hit hard by flooding in 2014 and are keen to stop the same damage from happening again.

The Clearwater bridge system means that water is able to keep its natural path during a storm and minimises damage unlike traditional culvert arrangements which become bursting with water eroding riverbanks and creating unhealthy water environments.

Along with representatives from Dairy NZ, Opus, Guyco and Fonterra, 8 farmers attended the day and were interested to see Mr Beatty’s covered feed pad.

This pad is made of concrete with drains to collect the cow muck. The effluent is then collected in covered bunkers until it is dried, then spread over the pasture by a contractor. This reduces the need for ‘sacrifice paddocks’ and

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“The cows love the covered feed pad. On wet days they don’t want to leave. They will stand around for a bit and when the weather improves they’ll slowly wander off. Environmental monitoring officer Dennis Wright spoke about how far Northland has come regarding compliance. Everyone was quite pleased about what they got out of the day.”


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“If we all do a little, an immense amount can change. We are all leaders. It’s about how we go about our day to day lives, and we can all ‘lead’ by example,” said Ms Shipley.

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Waipapa’s pioneering spiritSituated along State Highway 10, and a ten minute drive from the tourist hub of Kerikeri, is the quiet rural town of Waipapa.

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A few years ago the group received a beautification grant which they put towards creating iron pioneer silhouettes which they placed around the town, parks and gardens.

“We are mainly a lobby group. As we are located on the state highway, we are continuously trying to get the speed limit lowered as people speed through.”

In time Mr Liddington believes the association will amalgamate with other business associations in the area.

“It is difficult to put in the required time on a volunteer basis but we are keen to keep our place going with a pioneer theme.” Unlike Kerikeri, Waipapa has plenty of room to expand.

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It took just three and a half months for the Kerikeri Men’s Shed to move from a public meeting to the opening

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“With over 50 blokes turning up to a public meeting in November 2014, we have since formed a steering committee, then a full committee, adopted a constitution, became incorporated and obtained charitable trust status,” said chair of the Shed, Terence Playfair.

“On top of that, a benefactor has leased a premises to the group for two years at a peppercorn rental. The community and members have donated machinery, tools and timber and we have already completed a raft of projects.”

In late May, Far North District Council Mayor, John Carter, visited to meet with the men. “That day we had already put in a morning’s work building planter boxes for the Kerikeri Retirement Village, making a memorial seat for a local family, as well as sets and props for the Kerikeri Theatre Company’s production

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Mr Playfair said that his committee would certainly take up this generous offer and the options could be developed over the next few months.

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The National Australia Bank suffered the defeat in court after it tried to argue that the industry’s self regulatory code of conduct has no legal effect.

It is ironical that our own New Zealand banks also claim that their code of banking practice is voluntary and is also not legally binding.

Australian Supreme Court Judge Justice James Elliott has ruled that the banking code has contractual force and because the National Australia Bank breached it, the bank could not recoup $6 million in loan guarantees for a series of Gold Coast property investments.

The judgement means that the National Australia Bank cannot enforce the guarantees made by Mr Rose. This judgement places a spotlight, not only on the Australian banking code of practice but also on the New Zealand Bankers Association code of banking practice, as New Zealand Court decisions commonly follow Australian Court decisions, and those of Canada and the United Kingdom.

Farmers of New Zealand support the New Zealand code of banking practice becoming enforceable in New Zealand law. It is not good enough for banks to simply hide behind the code of banking practice, claiming it is a voluntary agreement based on goodwill and intentions.

The majority of New Zealand banks are owned by Australian banks, therefore the

New Zealand banking code of practice should become legally enforceable in New Zealand where they operate and enjoy ever increasing profits.

Farmers of New Zealand also support the re-introduction into Parliament of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill which, in the past, has not been supported by the vast majority of politicians.

While in New Zealand the number of bank foreclosures has declined, economists warn that those who currently have extended themselves in taking out mortgage loans could be exposed in the next New Zealand economic downturn, which may not be too far away if the Auckland real estate market funded by overseas immigrants crashes.

New Zealand Institute of Economic Research said even when mortgage sale numbers were high during the global financial crisis, New Zealand did not have the same default rate as the United States, where homeowners could “post back their keys” if property values collapsed.

The reality is that you can’t walk away from your mortgage in New Zealand.

Most farm mortgagee sales end up with the farming families losing their livelihoods and all of their possessions.

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“Tales of fishing this contest are talked about throughout the angling fraternity and feedback for this year is that two and three year old trout out of both lakes have a great condition factor, which bodes well for an excellent catch for the 2015 contest.”

Tickets are available from McCoy and Thomas Sports and Nola’s Sports in Dargaville, and through Northland Fish and Game, Whangarei.

Email [email protected] or phone 09 438 4135 and tickets will also be available from the Fishing Headquarters, Lake Waikare from 7.00am on Saturday July 4 at $50.00 per adult.

Children are free to enter the competition and also do not require a fish licence for the two days of the competition which will be part of the Northland Fish & Game Council ‘Take a Kid’ fishing promotion. Ideally children and juniors should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All adults entering the fishing competition must hold a 2014-15 Family, Whole Season or Winter Fish Licence or a 24 hour licence to cover the event.

Fishing begins on Saturday from 7.00am and closes at 12noon on Sunday.

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For first-time organisers, Anita and Mark Dancaster, the competition is a thrill. They are keen fisher people themselves and will donate profits from the competition to Men’s Health Awareness.

“There are a lot of men who go fishing, and blokes are the worst when it comes to going to the doctor, so it is all about raising awareness. Every little bit helps,” said Anita.

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“Biological farming focuses on re-establishing mineral balance and enhancing beneficial microbiology in the soil in order to promote good soil health, healthy crops and healthy animals.

“We started in the South Island with 320 cows, 94,000 milk solids and 15% empty rate in the first year. The second year, with our biological tea, we dropped to 300 cows, produced 109,000 milk solids and an eight per cent empty rate. The third year, a drought year, we were on target for 130,000 at Christmas, but the drought made us dry off a month early so we finished at 110,000 milk solids, nothing else changed, we ran the same programme.”

Living in the Kaipara for the past two years, the farm they are on needs improving so they import products to make their bio tea and soil conditioners from the South Island and mix them on-farm.

“The farm is improving and getting into shape. We started last year with 240 cows, 50,000 milk solids and a 22% empty rate. This year, we have cut down to once a day milking and achieved 54,000 milk solids with 200 cows and had an eight per cent empty rate.

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Veterinarian Dr Bas Schouten hammered home the importance of neo-natal care and rearing youngsters from birth to mating at the recent dairy goat meeting.

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A Hill Laboratories type soil test, or cation exchange capacity test, looks at what nutrients are in the mineral reserves (think of it as your bank balance). It can also test to see if you have any trace mineral issues, how much sulphur is available and phosphorus. For phosphorus testing, for New Zealand soils it is better to get a Resin P phosphorus test done over an Olsen P. This is because an Olsen P was originally developed in North America for alkaline soil conditions. Most New Zealand soils are acidic (have a pH <7) to very acidic (pH<5.5) and in this situation an Olsen P can actually overestimate the amount of plant available P (see the following link for more information: www.soiltech.co.nz/articles/article13.pdf).

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“Yes deah. Wot about those Orkling house prices eh? My Mum says her house is werth a million dollars, and last year it was only five hundrid thousind. She reckons its all down to those rich immigrints coming inta the country and spending up large. All well and good, but wot about all the kiwis wot can’t afford to keep up. They gotta live sumwhere and why don’t the TV ana newspapers reelly get stuck in too the govmint to find a good solootion.

Bet you anything you like, wen the proppity market hasa collapse, then the news peeple will get stuck in. When the geenee is outa the bottil eh?

That was a long speech fer Sharlene, ana Boss an’ me lookt at each other.

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He askt her to look ata news page. I hada look too, ‘cos it’s pritty amazin. Boss has got sumthing called whyfi,

an’ ya kin look ata computer wen it’s not plugged inta anywear. “Well hear you go,” sed Sharlene. “Yep, it’s ona news. As a north westirly wind moves through tempritures should rise but with it comes rein…”

Ah well, readas. If thats orl we gotta wurry about… Oh gawd, TV gotta story about sum fat dancing man… !’m outa hear…

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reely meens.) Anyway, Sharlene was just commin’ over to tha woolshed with smoko, an’ she herd Boss mutterin’ about tha wether. Tha wether ina sky, not wethers ina sheep pen.

“What Deah?” she sed, “Wot about the winta?”

“We just herd it ona news ona widescreen TV ina woolshed,” seda Boss. “It’s rilly winter, cos its snowin inta south ilind, Those peeple ona TV been runnin’ all ova tha place with there cameras an; standin’ ina snow drifts, an’ watchin’ farmers lookin’ at sheeps ina snow, an’ kids playing with sno balls. The skee feld peeple were happy. There was some cars skiddin’ ona icy road, an’ one of them TV peeple sed we should stay inside an keep warm!”

“Yes Deah,” sed Sharlene. Bean a little bit sarky are we?” an’ she laffed.

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With requests from his many readers of his previous book, ‘Farming and Yarning’, Barry Styles’ latest work ‘Priceless Bullshit’ recounts more stories, experiences, events and happenings he was involved in, heard about or yes, made up over time.

He is described by some as an interesting character, and people refer to him as somewhat like Barry Crump. Now in his 80s, he lives near Mangawhai in Northland with his wife Jan, whom he dedicates the book to, ‘considering she stood beside, behind and in front of him for 40 years,’ not forgetting his children of course.

“Some of the yarns you will find here may appear to be a little risqué. If you can’t remember how to spell that just say ‘a bit over the top’,” says Brian.

Bull’s, sheep and home gardeners all have something in common, a very valuable product which makes manure, and as his humour talks you through such stories, you will quite possibly smile for days.

The mostly real stories will give you some good laughs as you get a picture of what rural New Zealand back block living was like from the early 1940s onward.

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This month, a veritable super-fleet of agricultural machines from every major brand on Earth will descend on Mystery Creek, Hamilton, for the nation’s biggest farming expo.

Fieldays® crowds have come to expect innovation and versatility from the tractors which take pride of place at this three day showcase, and they won’t be disappointed. But amongst the pack this year is a relatively new contender — a badge which offers something very much in line with the Kiwi farming mentality.

Mahindra tractors are gaining ground in public perception, and for good reason. The world’s biggest producer of diesel engines, Mahindra is the name at the forefront of India’s agricultural revolution, providing the motive power to feed not just over one billion people, but also to drive a burgeoning economy. Their 6110 range of tractors are a lesson in simplicity and practicality, eschewing both over complication and a big ticket price, and instead delivering just what farmers need — a robust, practical tool for day-to-day rural chores. Mahindra’s global reach means that this machine is actually manufactured in South Korea, a nation famous for its heavy industry.

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circulating. Production was a lot easier then with plenty of grass out in front of the animals and neighbours were helping one another to make hay and silage. It was a nice thing to be doing, the food was great and beer came in big bottles. Our scientists back then were setting new standards for agriculture; they were allowed to think for themselves, were genuinely independent and paid by the New Zealand taxpayer. By the mid 1980s toxic chemicals had filtered into the farming communities and

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Try not opening up your e-mails, checking Google and catching up on all the latest news accessible on the Internet for a few days and you’ll know how I felt.

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I was talking with someone about this just the other day, and their Mother in her 90s uses an iPad for all her news and information, so don’t believe it’s only the youngsters who are switched onto technology.

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Newman Engineering (2004) LTD

• Pipe & Steel Supplies • LTNZ Approved Workshop• General, Agricultural & Structural Engineering• Mobile Welding Services • General Repairs & Maintenance• 2 Ton Gantry Crane • Plate Roller, Profile Cutter & Press Brake• de-CRAP-it®, Landplane®, Serious Incinerator®• Field Rollers, Water Carts • Kumara Gear

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A big range of Health Solutions for you, your family and animals

Ph 09 432 0820 Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.animalherbs.co.nz to buy online

• Solutions for control of fleas, ticks and worms with WashBar products, Diatomaceous Earth and Flee Flea

• Herbal and Homeopathic remedies for you and your animals

• Consult with Pat for solutions to skin problems and other health issues for your pet

• Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains

Northern Rural Marketplace

Animal Health ProductsHIGH CELL Count? Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic & Manuka Honey 20L $49.95, 200L $450 or 1000L $2,000 +GST with free delivery. Black Type Minerals Ltd. Phone 021 185 1501. blacktypeminerals.co.nz.

Firewood For SaleDRY FIREWOOD for sale. $75+gst/mtr. 2 mtr minimum. Pine/Macrocarpa mix. Free delivery Ruawai, Paparoa and Maungaturoto areas. Call Glenn 021 983 734 for your order.

Nurseries & PlantsSUBTROPICA NURSERY. A wide range of subtropical fruiting and ornamental plants by courier throughout NZ. Bananas, cherimoya, casimiroa, kava, lucuma, pineapples and much, much more. Visit www.subtropica.co.nz or catalogue $5 from Subtropica, Massey Rd, RD2, Waipu.

For SaleATV MATS from $89 — Come in & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick offer ends 31/4/15.

ATV SAFETY HELMETS — from $119 accessories from $15. The law has changed! Have you got yours? Come & see us at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Subject to availability.

BACK 2 Wood Demolition. We buy & sell renovation materials. Servicing Northland — Auckland. Specialising in Windows, Doors, Ranchsliders, Kitchens, Vanities, Roofing and More! Check out our website back2wood.co.nz or Phone 0800 10 98 77.

CHAIN & SPROCKET KITS DIRT OR FARM BIKE. SAVE 10% off RRP If you get them fitted at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/4/15.

NEED NEW ATV TYRES? GET 20% OFF RRP & FREE FITTING at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/4/15.

NEW YAMAHA FARM ATVs — 5.9% interest & 3 year warranty. Only at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi — phone 0800 963 636 & Yamaha MC Whangarei. Phone 09 438 0804. Offer ends 31/4/15.

SINTERED BRAKE PADS — for MX and FarmBikes — from $39 at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz

WEED EATERS & CHAINSAWS — GET 10% OFF STOCKED ITEMS at Rouse Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz. Be quick — offer ends 31/4/15.

MX FARM BIKE SERVICEReceive 7.5% discount off RRP for standard ser-vice parts* with this voucher when you get your MX / Farm Bike serviced at Rouse Motorcycles,

King Street Hikurangi. Phone 0800 963 636. www.atvtyres.co.nz

*Conditions apply, offer ends 31/4/15.

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES INTRODUCTORY OFFER

New Customers Receive 7.5% discount off RRP for all stocked items with this voucher at Rouse

Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi.

Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz

Be quick – offer ends 31/4/15. Conditions apply.

ATV SERVICEReceive 10% discount off RRP

for standard service parts* with this voucher when you get your ATV serviced at

Rouse Motorcycles,King Street Hikurangi

Phone 0800 963 636 | www.atvtyres.co.nz *Conditions apply, offer ends 31/4/15.

Cabins To RentCABINS TO RENT, only $55/week, 3.6x2.4m, minimum hire 6 months. Fully insulated. Northland based. WINZ quotes welcome. Delivered to your site. Phone 09 459 4996, 0800 111 344 or visit www.roommatecabins.co.nz for more info.

Don’t Drink and Drive

Energy EfficiencyWINDMILL WATER pumps by Ferguson Windmills Company. Phone 09 412 8655. www.windmills.co.nz. [email protected].

SMOKE ALARMSSave Lives

BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER


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• 31HP EFI Pro-Star Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • Seat Belt Interlock • Speed Key capability • On Demand true All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)

• Independent Front & Adjustable Rear Suspension • Towing Capacity - 680kg • Certifi ed Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) • Dump Box Capacity - 227kg

• Built for New Zealand with Heavy Duty “HD” Features • Mirrors, Indicators and Horn • Dump Box with 180kg Capacity • On Demand True All Wheel Drive

• Engine Braking System & 4 Wheel Descent Control (4WDC) • Electronic Power Steering• 567cc EFI Engine with Polaris Variable Transmission • Narrow Seat and Back Rest

0%P.A OVER 24 MONTHSo

RANGER 570 HD + 570 ATV & UTE FINANCE OFFERS

SAVE $1000 + $1000 FREE ACCESSORIES $10,595*

INC GST

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MAUNGATUROTO MOTORCYCLES LTD 117 HURNDALL STREET, MAUNGATUROTO. PH: 09 431 8555.KUMEU CHAINSAWS AND MOWERS LTD MAIN ROAD, HUAPAI. PH: 09 412 8109

CA MOTORCYCLES LTD 725 POUTO ROAD, DARGAVILLE. PH: 09 439 0170ROUSE MOTORCYCLES LTD 1 KING STREET, HIKURANGI, WHANGAREI. PH: 0800 96 36 36

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oSubject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Hire Purchase Contract. To approved Registered GST No Holders for business purposes only on applications for Polaris Sportsman 570, UTE 570 and Ranger 570 models. Offer expires 30/06/2015. Polaris Finance is a program operated by De Lage Landen Ltd Company No: 135515. **Offer ends 30/06/15 or while stocks last. Offer only available at participating Polaris Dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fl eet clients. ^This accessory offer is only valid for genuine Polaris Accessories on the purchase of a new Polaris Ranger ETX model only. *Conditions apply. Offer period May

11, 2015 – June 20, 2015. Must be returned within 30 days with reasonable ‘wear & tear.’ Finance and repair costs may apply. See the ‘Love it’ Terms and Conditions at a participating Polaris dealer.

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