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Biosecurity minister Damien O’Connor has announced a package of technical law changes to support the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme after the response to cattle disease M bovis highlighted problems in the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme — primarily farmers not registering animal movements and a lack of compliance activities to ensure NAIT’s use.

“A well-functioning NAIT is a key part of our efforts to protect our vital primary industries from pests and disease,” said Mr O’Connor.

Changes to the NAIT Act 2012 will align the NAIT Act search powers with the Search and Surveillance Act. It will make it clear that all animal movements must be declared to NAIT, even if the new location is not a registered NAIT location and it will hold to account those who fail to declare those movements to NAIT. These changes go no further than powers that already exist under other acts, which allow officers to lawfully obtain information where noncompliance is an issue.

Three infringement offences have been created under the Animal Products Act 1999 related to non-compliance with certain Animal Status Declaration requirements and M bovis is being made a notifiable organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993, meaning people who suspect the presence of the disease in a new location must report it to MPI. Prompt reporting is necessary to eradicate the disease.

“Farmers and industry have been asking MPI to increase compliance so that people who are not complying can be held to account. Since getting the NAIT Review in April, compliance activities have been stepped up with hundreds of on-farm checks, compliance warnings, stock truck checks and 39 infringement notices — compared with one in the previous five years,” he said.

“This legislation marks another meaningful step in bolstering NAIT. We are already implementing nearly two dozen changes that don’t require legislative change and will revisit NAIT

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legislation again in coming months — after consulting on more changes, including making NAIT easier to use.

“Farmers know that the government is here to help them in times of biosecurity threats and wants to improve a system that was left without change for too long by the previous administration.”

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Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman and Kingi Smiler, chairman of the Ahuwhenua Management Committee, signed an agreement that will see a horticulture Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2020.

Each year, the awards recognise a farming sector and horticulture will be on a third-year rotation, after dairy in 2018 and then sheep and beef in 2019.

“There are significant Maori holdings in horticulture, so it is great for our industry to be able to join the legacy that the Ahuwhenua Trophy holds,” says Mr Chapman.

“We are excited to see what horticulture success stories can be given a wider audience through this competition, and how together with the Ahuwhenua Management Committee we can encourage growing businesses to tell their stories. There is a lot of backing within horticulture for participation in these awards.

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Robbie Hill is the third generation working on his family’s property where they finish 1,000 bulls, 10,000 lambs and run 250 velveting stags.

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“We have our own velveting certificate and collect the product ourselves. Velvet is cut twice a year, in spring and summer.

Antlers don’t go straight to hard bone — it goes to velvet first, which is soft. The rag stuff you often see falling off is the outside skin of the velvet that the deer rub off.

“At present, velvet is worth approximately $140 a kilo, and an average stag can cut 4–5 kilos a year.

We have always had deer and used to just grow them for venison, but to diversify our business velvet is another product we can sell.”

Robbie’s parents are involved heavily on the farm — the property originates from his mother’s family.

“We are very fortunate and live in an awesome part of the world. My parents are open-minded and have the entrepreneurial streak in them. That comes from my grandfather who was a visionary; he built a yacht on our lawn, brought kiwifruit to Hawke’s Bay and had an orchard here, but due to health and safety employment issues we removed that.

“Our land is suited for finishing, and we buy in lambs to fatten, predominantly over the winter time, which is when the money is best, and it is easier, as we don’t have to bother with lambing.

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driving a combine harvester, worked on a ranch run by Kiwis in Canada and on a dairy, sheep and beef farm in Scotland as well.

“I learnt things in Canada that we are utilising now such as self-feed silage pits. You put electric wires up, and the stock come to the pit and eat out of it. The advantages include less feed loss, no tractor use in winter and no vehicle depreciation.

“Scotland is all indoor farming, and the cattle stud side was interesting — they showed cattle as well.”

Robbie is a former competitive snowboarder and has travelled to 40 countries, and has been involved in Young Farmers for three years.

“I competed in the Young Farmer of the Year Competition last year and got to the finals. Entering helps you learn new things and challenges you — it broadens your knowledge and skill set.

“Getting out and off the farm is vital and the club nights mean you catch up with others. It is important to have hobbies and other interests — I go snowboarding, fishing, diving and hunting and am establishing a farm discussion group to get other young farmers out socialising. My long-term goal is farm ownership, which I am in the process of at present.

“I am very interested in finding ways we can tap into overseas markets with increased populations, such as Australia, with exporting fresh vegetables and diversifying off-farm such as with tourism, which we have done for 15–20 years.

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The Hill family rear 600 bulls and 10,000 lambs annually and also invest in cropping, tourism and deer “We originally started with a bed and breakfast and progressed into glamping by our river. Being able to diversify helps keep your farming business profitable.”

The family do their own cropping including grass, fodder beet, peas, barley, rape, kale, oats and lucerne. They are researching hemp and are considering shifting into small seed production.

“We are looking at producing vegetable seeds as we have irrigation here and have a guaranteed water supply. We always question the status quo and try new things because we believe you need to be experimenting to improve our business.

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ways to improve our system. I believe it is well worth young farmers spending time on the course because it will help set you up for life.

“Farming is not all about money you need to have a balanced lifestyle — that is where I believe people get it wrong — the balance gets out of whack. This can affect family and friends, and we forget to enjoy life — life is short and we need to have fun along the way.”

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RESTORING OUR

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Wetland restoration projects are in action around the region and improving the ecological health of our country.

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ichard Hilson and Karen Middelberg are the third generation on their 220 ha property at Takapau. They farm cattle, 700 red deer and 700 composite sheep plus 200 hoggets and they have undertaken a few wetlands projects on the property.

“Wetlands are important as they provide food and control flooding and support a wide range of wildlife species, they can also have significant cultural and recreational values,” says Richard.

“We have fenced off several areas across twelve hectares of the farm including a woodlot. The deer and cattle are excluded from the largest riparian area, but we sometimes

lamb our single ewes in there.”

The family fawn three hundred hinds and have a small herd of Mesopotamian fallow deer, the rarest deer in the world.

“The fallow deer also graze the riparian area on the Mangapoho Stream as they don’t like to play in water like red deer do. About seven hundred metres is planted with willows and they keep the area clean of weeds, and the lambing ewes graze here, so it looks great,” says Richard.

“When we established the deer farm nearly twenty years ago we received regional council grants for wind erosion planting and planted 700 poplars plus flaxes and Pittosporum ralphii.

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nibble and trim them, they are an excellent wind barrier and the birds like it. When the flax flower there are tui all through them.”

Richard and Karen’s son, Jonty, has planted 650 plants around a new dam on the deer farm as a project for his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award for college. The pond covers about a third of a hectare and is fully fenced off from stock with four hundred metres of deer fence.

“The dam was built where the last remnants of the Takapau flax swamps stood. There was a massive open springfed drain that animals played in so we installed a pipe, and now the water goes directly into the dam, and we have a nice stream that runs out into the spillway and into the Mangapoho Stream — it is a multi-way win. We could have made a dam and used it for stock water — but now the water stays clean and goes back out into the stream.

“The areas will look natural, and we chose native plants to encourage wildlife habitat and wading birds. There are cabbage trees, ribbonwoods, hebes, two types of flax plus North Island toetoe and a variety of grasses and sedges all providing food and cover for wildlife.

We left space to drive the digger for maintenance and access ways to build a maimai.

“The deer fence around the project cost $25,000 and the support of Warwick Hesketh at Hawkes Bay Regional Council, and John Cheyne from Ducks Unlimited was phenomenal.

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“Once we added shelterbelts to the deer farm it made the management much easier. Deer are social animals, and the shelter meant they can’t see each other in neighbouring paddocks so don’t get so disrupted now. The shelter from wind, rain and sun are also hugely beneficial.

“There is a lot of flax history here, and we planted 140 flaxes around the pond to recognise what the area was like a century or more ago. When our dam was being built the contractors found an old Clydesdale horseshoe — more than likely the horse threw it when they were hauling the flax out of the swamp 120 years ago.

“It is an interesting project — even the overflow pipe where the water comes in is hidden and follows the old water lines through the swamp with twists and turns. Our neighbours, the Dakins family, farm Rawai and they say it is special because ‘Rawai’ means sunny water and that is what we have again — lovely rippling water. On two sides it is shallow and good for ducks and wading birds, it’s not just a big hole full of water. Riparian

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Jonty planted 650 plants around a dam as part of his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s award for college plantings take a few years to mature, and it is an ongoing project — but this is the real deal with many positive environmental benefits for the future.

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BY ANN VAN ENGELEN Hamish and Nichola Apatu are based in the Cable Bay area and take great pride in their kai moana connection and role as custodians of the sea.

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hrough their family business Apatu Aqua, the couple provide a wide range of smoked and fresh seafood products, eel and pate.

“Our life is a true love story of the ocean, the land, and the flavours of the sea. We lived in Hawke’s Bay. Hamish was involved in the family business but decided he wanted to do something for himself,” says Nichola.

His passion for the sea made the decision easy.

“He came to the Far North on a ‘boys’ fishing trip with my dad and really liked it. Dad organised for him to go on a crayfish boat, to see if he would like to be a crayfisherman, but you had to have a three ton quota to start which is a huge financial outlay.”

Hamish stayed working 10 days on and seven days off whilst the family remained in Hawke’s Bay and one day

he announced he had put an offer on a property.

“I came to see the area for myself and liked this block of land with views from all directions, and that was the start of our adventure in 2004,” says Nichola.

“We camped on the property and Hamish started researching Kina (sea urchins) to see if it would work as a saleable product.

“In November 2005, we started work in the factory, but the Kina were harder to work with than we realised. We diversified and focussed on eel and fish.

“We still do a small amount of kina for our pate — it is important to harvest them; as they are a bit like the rats of the ocean and can overpopulate and destroy seaweed beds.”

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The Apatu’s use natural smoking method to produce food with depth of flavour, colour, and texture

Nichola produces freshly made Kina and Eel pate’ along with other seafood delights in small quantities guaranteeing freshness

“The experiments were really successful and we expanded to include local mullet, snapper, kahawai, and salmon from Bluff.”

The Apatu’s use natural smoking methods producing food with depth of flavour, colour, and texture.

“We start the fire at 2am with manuka logs and we occasionally turn the racks to get a nice even smoke for around 10 hours. It is all done by hand, not mechanically controlled and we cook up to 300kg of kaimoana at a time and send orders all over the country, including to supermarkets.”

When extra fish is needed Hamish and Nichola source locally to support others.

“All our fish is caught here in New

Zealand. We supply a loose range of kahawai and mullet, along with a packaged range that is labelled with our branding. You cannot take shortcuts to produce quality. Slow smoking gives the fish fullness of flavour that comes from respecting our traditional methods.

“Along with fishing, smoking fish and making pates, we offer a professional service for smoking and vacuum packing fish for others. The secret to our success is minimal intervention and having the freshest catch to start with. We are 100 per cent natural and preservative free.”

Nichola says seafood is naturally low in fat and high in protein and omega-3.

“Our pates are made in small batches to ensure consistency with natural

ingredients and have become a popular alternative to mass-produced dips.

“I grow my own herbs and our pates contain 60 per cent premium fish. We have one staff member on the boat and two in the factory.” The Apatu’s say the best way to care for your fish is keep it cold and recommend to buy and eat it straight away.

“It takes a while to build a successful business and we have had our share of ups and downs. It is particularly harder here in the beautiful Far North as we are isolated, therefore a lot of freight cost.

“Hawke’s Bay is beautiful too, but up here we don’t get frosts. We have a view of the sea wherever we look — it is amazing. We have taken a couple of direction changes along the way, but I think we are in a good place. Through the lows you keep going, you don’t give up.”

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I have one client who was referred to an orthopaedic specialist with suspected OA in his left knee. It was sore, stiff and swollen. He had X-rays, which confirmed that there was significant cartilage loss and changes to the bones of the joint.

His right knee caused him no problems, but the specialist decided to X-ray that one as well. What he found was that arthritis in his ‘good’ right knee had more cartilage loss than the sore one.

You would wonder how that could be. How can moderate arthritis cause significant pain while the worst knee did not? The answer is probably inflammation. The sore knee was obviously inflamed. It was swollen (puffy), stiff and very sore. The more degenerated right knee had no swelling and no pain.

After a few months, his sore knee is much improved.

The body can be quite cynical at times. The normal way damaged tissue is healed is through initiating the process of inflammation. In simple

terms, blood vessels allow more fluid into the damaged area — it causes swelling and pain. I have found that OA symptoms are caused as much by inflammation than actual cartilage loss.

The first step is to reduce inflammation. We do this by adding omega-3 from oily fish and antiinflammatory antioxidants especially curcumin from turmeric. The second thing is to add therapeutic amounts of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine sulphate to stabilise cartilage.

Chondroitin is most important as it is an actual constituent of cartilage but only at levels of 800mg plus daily.

Initially, I like to target 1,500mg to help get faster results. Feel free to contact me for personalised advice.

John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv. Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423 559 or email john@abundant.co.nz. Join his full weekly newsletter at abundant. co.nz.

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Time to get a prostate check

It’s Blue September again, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is getting the message out to Kiwi men to get checked for prostate cancer.

Research shows that rural men in New Zealand are not good at getting checked. That needs to change. Early detection is the key. With one in eight men getting prostate cancer, diagnosing the disease early and getting effective treatment saves lives. That’s the central message this Blue September. Don’t wait for symptoms. A recent survey has shown that 61% of men diagnosed had no symptoms, so getting a routine check is very important.

Farmlands has joined the fight against prostate cancer this year as Blue September sponsors along with AGPAC supplying blue silage wrap.

Up and down the country people are organising Blue Dos. Farmers, tradies, workmates and radio hosts are all getting in on the act. You can check out the website for upcoming events and get ideas for your own Blue Do. Perhaps you fancy a blue breakfast, a blue BBQ or a blueberry bake-off? Or organise a Blue

Friday like many workplaces organise.

It gets people involved in dressing up, preparing some novelty food and focusses on awareness of the number one cancer in Kiwi men. More than 600 die from it every year. It doesn’t need to be that way.

Jason Gunn has joined the great team of Blue September Ambassadors — he tells how his Dad was diagnosed with the disease and how hard it was to talk about it, and what the prospects might be. Fortunately for them — the outcome was good.

Family members can be a great incentive and encouragement for the men in their family to go to the GP and get a check. Don’t leave it to the men — they are often a bit slack in looking after their health. If they won’t go to get a check themselves, make an appointment and get them along.

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The cost of ownership Pay attention!

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by Jill Dickie

A question most smaller-scale farmers are faced with at some point in their year is “Do I do it myself or get someone in?” A decision can be made with some simple calculations and consideration in weighing up the pros and cons.

Farmers should consider whether investing in machinery is affordable for their business, especially the more expensive items such as hay balers, seeders and sprayers, and whether the upgrade will generate further revenue or become a drain on resources.

Upgrading or purchasing new equipment has benefits, such as maintaining control of jobs and getting them completed when required, and the individual farmer may also have the skill level required, but at times when there are several jobs demanding attention — it can be easier to call a contractor for assistance.

Doing so frees up the farmer’s time for other tasks, and contractors generally have the right tools for the job — and can get the job done faster. Hiring a contractor is also a tax deduction for businesses.

There are services available for a range of farm tasks ranging from paddock preparations, crop planting and harvesting to animal management and

husbandry practices such as lamb and calf marking, crutching and shearing.

The costs of repair and maintenance, as well as registration and overall care of plant and machinery, falls on the contractor.

On the other hand, at times of peak demand, such as haymaking, for example, a contractor can be held up or run behind schedule, or bad weather may affect the job’s completion, resulting in penalties for the farmer.

Building a good relationship with a reliable contractor is essential to success, as is working in with

neighbours to secure several jobs for the contractor while in the area.

Ownership costs are relatively high if a machine is only used for a short time during the year, such as a hay baler, but some implements, for instance, a tractor, can be used often, so there may be a ‘break even’ point when the cost is calculated over a per hectare basis. When evaluating machinery options, farmers should not only consider the capital cost of the equipment — but also their seasonal challenges and the risk of delays in getting the job done on time.

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Great fence, man!

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by Jill Dickie

There is not much better to a farmer’s eye than looking down a straight fence line, all the posts in perfect position, no tops poking one way or another, and all the same height. A simple feat to achieve? Not if your fencing contractor doesn’t have the skills!

It’s important to choose someone who will do the job you want done. You need to be specific about your needs, and these needs may vary depending on the location of the fence.

For example, a new fence along your driveway, or that is visible every time you look out your house window; you are going to want that completely perfect, compared to a short length down on the back boundary that you mostly look at from the paddock as opposed to down the line.

You will need to establish with your contractor whether they are supplying all materials for a complete job, or whether they will use items you already have available, which would save you money on the job. If you already have a box of fencing staples in the shed or three to four rolls of clean wire — there is no point in them supplying those for the job.

Next, are they collecting the required materials and bringing to the job or is it feasible for you to provide what they need? It may be another cost saver for you.

Arranging payment terms is another consideration. Do they require some of the payment up front to purchase posts,

or will they invoice you the total amount at completion? Will that payment be required within seven days or on 20th of next month? One more thing to think about — does your neighbour need any work done?

It could be worth asking, particularly if either of you only have a small job needing done, as it may save the contractor some running around with their post driver! When the job is

complete, and you can cast an eye down that tidy new fence, you’ll appreciate the money invested in not doing the job yourself and consequently annoyed at the one post that leans the wrong way!

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Hillsides of gold

by Jill Dickie

It is a view that farmers definitely do not want to see — their precious farmland returned to gorse scrub — and completely eradicating it is an ongoing challenge.

Gorse is a particularly stubborn plant to remove permanently, as it thrives in poor soils and its seeds remain viable for around 40 years.

Burning can be successful but needs to be done with accuracy regarding temperature and depth into the soil.

Ploughing often doesn’t have a huge success rate, as cultivating the soil aids the germination process, and the resulting acidity of the soil means few other plants or trees will do well.

There are many organic ways of trying, some of which actually work, though take some patience and persistence.

For example, small plants can be grubbed out successfully if the entire

root crown is removed, or running sheep through followed by goats will graze the soft seedlings although work will need to be done in controlling the regrowth, and they will not eat the more mature parts of the plant.

Biological control is another method, though a very long-term project, and researchers believe this method could take up to 50 years to achieve a favourable result.

An efficient and fast way to remove the gorse plants is to use an appropriate weedkiller, and depending on the area and location a contractor may be required. There is an obvious cost involved in this option, in paying for the

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A contractor may use any of several options for application, from small spray units behind a bike or tractor to the use of a helicopter for efficient coverage

over a large area. There may still be a small amount of regrowth if some plants don’t receive enough herbicide, and a repeat procedure may be required, but persistence and perseverance should prove productive.

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An ear for a good story

by Jill Dickie

One of our fondest childhood memories may well be sitting on the couch or laying in bed having a favourite story read to us, and then we continue through life growing our own story as the years go by. A single maize kernel also has a story to tell as it develops through various growth stages to reach maturity.

Your local contractor will cultivate for planting in spring or early summer, then direct drill the kernels with fertiliser and slug bait for safe and successful germination. They will return in the autumn for the harvesting process.

The first growth stage covers the timeframe from planting to germination of the seedlings, which in warm moist conditions can be after six to ten days.

In cooler or dry conditions this may take two weeks or longer. The suggested ideal would be temperatures ranging between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and with the moisture content of the soil is approximately 60% of soil capacity.

The next phase of growth sees new leaves unfolding about every third day. By the time there are eight leaves, the actual leaf area will have increased five to ten times and stem mass increased up to 100 times. The seedling should be approximately eight centimetres above the soil surface and ear initiation will have commenced.

Once there are 12 leaves unfolded,

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lateral shoots bearing cobs from the sixth to the eighth nodes above the soil surface are formed, and the potential number of seed buds on each ear has already been determined.

In the following days, the final leaves will unfold, usually around 16, and the tassel will have been visible for two to three days. At this stage the plants’ demand for water and nutrition is

especially high, the ear and its support system fully developed, and starch beginning to replace the milky substance within each kernel.

Maturity is reached when the kernel has achieved its maximum dry mass, which is recognised by a black line near the kernel base, and harvesting may be completed by your contractor.

Quite a life story!

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Kelvin and Kelly Hall are no strangers to the industry.

Kelvin spent 12 years making and installing kitchens in Taranaki before moving to the Bay four years ago.

Not only is the weather much better here, but Kelvin has spotted an opportunity to provide a service that will allow people to make their kitchen look new, modern and fresh without having to replace everything.

Dream Doors offers New Zealand made cabinet doors, new drawers and a huge range of bench tops.

Everything comes with a 10-year warranty.

If you need more than fresh doors and handles, Dream Doors also provides cabinetry and can make a space for a new dishwasher or other appliances if needed.

If you’ve been thinking about giving your tired kitchen a spruce up, Dream Doors can come to your home with samples of products and provide a free quote.

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Landscaping with thought

When landscaping a property, good plant placement and choices enhance your home, making it more attractive and comfortable for yourself as well native birds and bees.

Your decisions can affect how much enjoyment you get from your outdoor living areas so think about your site as a whole and have a clear idea of what you use the outdoor area for such as entertaining, playing, growing fruit and vegetables or space for pets. Your design will be a determining factor in the amount of effort you need to spend watering and maintaining the area.

Soil type, house placement, waterways, climate and how much sun and shade you have helps determine what and where to plant. Too much shade from plants in winter might make your home cold and damp; however, planting certain plants in full sun may not be good for them.

Knowing the mature size of trees and shrubs you may include in your project is important. Trees and shrubs can create screens between your home and neighbourhood or road noise to lower noise levels creating a healthier mood for all to enjoy.

Planting to protect against erosion is beneficial if your site is near a stream or on the coast. Trees also provide some protection against stormwater erosion

and reducing run-off, whilst their root networks hold the soil together. Your local or regional council often has lists of suitable plants for your area and nurseries also have a variety of information and options available. Talk to your neighbours and see what works for them.

If you choose plants that are suitable for local conditions, your garden will be easier to look after and might not need as much water.

Selecting native plants that are endemic to the area can give you a low maintenance garden and attract wildlife such as tui and woodpigeon.

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HOME & LANDSCAPING

The dream to build

Whether you are designing and building yourself, or buying set plan, there’s nothing more exciting than a brand-new house or fully-renovated historic home.

Whether you are living on a farm, lifestyle block or in an urban setting, the kiwi dream is home ownership and no matter what scale you are thinking, it is important to have an understanding of council regulations for your area, contracts and exclusions, time frames for the project completion, costs and possible hidden extras.

The time difference for project completion varies and generally unless you are buying a ‘house package’ an accurate final quote can be difficult, particularly if you are not set in your plans and ideas.

Every ‘change’ you make once the build is underway will add to your costs as you are charged for such so ensure you have a set layout of the complete house design before starting.

Ensure when you are asking for quotes that you are comparing the same things because at times cheaper quotes will leave out items you have to put in later, or under-quote on items your contractor expects you to change later. It is suggested that you allocate at least 10 per cent extra funding for unforeseen costs to help keep stress to a minimum. Websites such as BRANZ.co.nz and building.govt. nz have useful information explaining building codes, safety standards, sign

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When requesting a build with your own plans a good way to estimate the cost is to engage a Quantity Surveyor to price your project. Group home builders will generally be cheaper for one of their standard plans; however, these can be restrictive in the options you can choose.

Designing with an architectural draughtsman will usually give you what you ask for, and an architect will give you a lot more, but you may find that

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what you want is more expensive than what you initially expected to pay.

Check the reputation of the builder you choose and be wary of altering any contract with variations unless it is agreed to in writing and discuss progress payments in advance where necessary.

Ensure your financial institution is reputable, have personal and builders’ public liability insurances in place before your build begins. With all builds, ensure you read and understand all the warranties that you are presented as these come with clauses such as ensuring you maintain and clean your roof annually and the warranty may exclude the use of specific cleaning products meaning your warranty is then void if these instructions are not followed.

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POP’S

Pop’s chainsaws and mowers Pop’s Chainsaws and Mowers located at 349c Gloucester Street, Taradale is a lawnmower and outdoor power small engine retailer/service centre run in conjunction with Bay Mowers and Saws at 16 Latham Street, Napier.

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“My wife Margaret and I have been in operation since 2009, whilst Bay Mowers was a much older operation that had been closed,” says owner, Colin Dyer.

“We were given the opportunity to reopen Bay Mowers three years ago and kept the original shop name.

“Our website is linked to one of our main suppliers, and we are getting very good results for online shopping with a lot of happy customers throughout the country from North Cape to Bluff.

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Eastern Truck and Marine has 35 years of experience providing services for the Heavy Transport and Construction Equipment Industries.

We can offer workshop or field service options, with lubricants, filtration and parts to support your operation. Our highly qualified staff have all the required resources readily available to undertake any service/maintenance requirements.

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Other services available including - Automotive repairs & service - Air Conditioning & Auto Electrical - Truck Repair & Maintenance

“We have more than 9,000 individual parts and products available online, and this works well for all concerned.”

The company sell new Lawnmaster and Victa lawnmowers along with a range of Stiga ride-on mowers. They also stock Oleo-Mac, Echo and Shindaiwa garden power tools including chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers and pumps.

“We stock associated extras for all outdoor power products and sell new Forza brand scooters and dirt bikes from our Taradale shop. This is proving to be

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“We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and backup — this has always been important to us. Margaret runs the Napier store, and I run the Taradale one.

Our aftercare service is carried out by our own mechanic in-store and if you can’t find what you need let us know and we will research it for you.”

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Return of the warrior

by Andy Bryenton

Suzuki has been producing a small, super-compact off-roader under various names for the past 40 years now — the Samurai was the first in this lineage, and the current Jimny is the latest. In between, we’ve seen the boxy, military-jeep inspired form move with the times, but the recipe has remained the same.

It’s one beloved of real off-roaders — take a peppy, high-revving engine, add a generous amount of ground clearance, simple, wheel-at-each-corner chassis design, a gearbox and differentials, which can take the hard knocks, and wrap it up in a price which makes the big boys of the off-road world look bloated and expensive. Like the light little Caterham on the race track or the Toyota MR2 on the road, it’s an exercise in cutting right to the core of what a machine should do, then adding absolutely nothing unnecessary.

Which brings us to the latest iteration of the Jimny. It has added something, which the outgoing model doesn’t have, inspired, perhaps, by the success of the retro-cool Ignis, also in the Suzuki stable. It looks fantastic.

Cute as a button but still sharp-edged and eager, like a Rottweiler puppy or a baby version of Mercedes’ G-Wagen.

The crisp, boxy creases and sharp lines hint at serious off-road chops, evoking everything from the old Willy’s world war two jeep through to the first edition Toyota Land Cruiser.

Moreover, because it’s part of the Samurai-Escudo-Jimny heritage, it has a 1.5 litre four-pot motor, proper fourwheel drive with high and low ratios,

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Tyres & Mechanical and that absurdly lightweight to actually deliver on its promises.

For decades, the smallest Suzuki off-roader in the garage has offered supreme value for money. It’s even been a weapon of choice for serious off-road racers, who value its lightness and power to weight ratio when skipping over mud puddles and hitting terrifyingly steep slopes.

Now, Suzuki has added a real sense of retro-inspired cool to the mix, in the same way, Fiat or Mini did when they reinvented their 1960s classics. For practicality and style, this is definitely one to pick!

14 Puketapu Rd, Taradale 06 844 8361

BARRY’S MOTORCYCLES Book your test ride on a 450cc or 700cc fuel injected side by side.

450cc

$14,339+GST

700cc

$17,391+GST

barrys.motorcycles@airnet.net.nz

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Prize info, Ts&Cs can be found at hastingshonda.co.nz/about/current-promotions/

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