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Articles carrying the right balance between giving industry insights and ‘telling a truly interesting yarn about life on the land’ have won Taranaki and Manawatu Farming Lifestyles feature writer, Denise Gunn, national recognition for her journalism.

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Mrs Gunn was awarded Best Junior Feature/Lifestyle Journalist Class one in the Community Newspaper Awards held in Rotorua.

Her colleague, Ann van Engelen of Integrity’s sister masthead Northern Farming Lifestyles, also was a winner for her array of subject matter including stories on ‘bananas, llamas, wearable art and more’.

“My general manager, Deb Wright, contacted me and told me I had won,” said Mrs Gunn.

“It was a complete surprise, and I was in total disbelief. I had forgotten I had entered and I would like to congratulate all the other placegetters and entrants too.”

Mrs Gunn says taking out an award is encouraging and “helps me realise that as a writer I am actually contributing stories that readers enjoy.

“I have always enjoyed writing and started out as a journalist for the Manawatu Standard.

“When the Taranaki/Manawatu Farming Lifestyles started arriving in our letterbox, I thought the paper had

potential and phoned the managing director, Allan Mortensen, to see if they needed a reporter on the ground down here.

“He offered me a job, and the team at Integrity Community Media has been very supportive and encouraging along the way.

“I enjoy finding out about different farming operations and rural lifestyles, as well as writing about a variety of topics. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting subjects around the Taranaki and Manawatu rural communities. Living rurally in the region keeps me connected to local happenings and able to interact on many levels.”

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The Taranaki Dog Trial Showring Club celebrated its 10th anniversary this month with 220 dogs entered in its annual indoor competition, raising $3,000 for charity.

This year close to 100 competitors, including five novices and 20 women, travelled from all over the North Island to put their dogs through their paces.

The event was judged by Bernard Arends, with assistance from his wife Maree, of Dannevirke.

The 2017 reigning champion, Anna Hardwick-Smith from Mangamingi near Eltham, almost pulled off back-to-back wins. She eventually had to settle for second place when veteran triallist, Rod Mead from Gisborne, with his dog Lad, scored 99 points in the run-off. Rod scored the top prize of $1,000.

The trials were first held in 2008 after a group of enthusiasts, led by Graeme Northcott, got together to organise an indoor sheepdog trial showring event.

“Graeme had the vision, and we all shared his passion,” said club entry secretary, Brenda O’Leary.

The group formed the Taranaki Dog Trial Showring Club and have since held indoor sheepdog trials on an annual basis.

Graeme said the trials cater to every level of competitor who have ranged in age from 12 to 84 years.

One of the club’s core aims has been to encourage young and new competitors into the sport.

“We have achieved that and will continue to do so,” said Brenda.

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“We now regularly have upwards of 220 dogs entering. Each year, we have novices, and new people enter.”

For the first few years of the trial, Brenda and her husband Keady supplied the sheep. Sandford Transport donated the cartage from Patea to Hawera.

“Sandford’s have continued with their generous support, Brewer Brothers now supply the sheep, and it works well because they are handy to the venue.” she said.

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“It’s one way of bringing country to town,” said Graeme.

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by Denise Gunn Taranaki Federated Farmers dairy chairperson Janet Schultz was raised on a small dairy farm in Auroa. She now owns a dairy block near Inglewood milking up to 285 cows, balancing farm work with hairdressing at retirement homes, as well as a part-time data technician position at the Stratford sale yards.

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anet’s father, Cyril Muggeridge, milked a Jersey herd on the family’s Auroa farm. When a car accident in 1974 claimed his life, Janet’s mother, Ena, sold the farm and moved the family to Hawera.

Four years later, when Janet left school, she worked as a dental assistant for several years. However, with a long-standing yearning to train as a hairdresser, Janet took up an adult apprenticeship in the mid-1980s and changed careers. It was a successful career move as Janet represented Taranaki nationally in hairdressing competitions, placing second in the men’s sculptured hairdressing category.

“However, the stress and workload of hairdressing was too much, and my husband and I chose to go dairy farming,” said Janet.

“We initially leased a farm, milking 80 cows, while he continued shift work.

“I only had my knowledge from my childhood, and he was the product of a sheep and beef farm.”

In 2001 Janet and her family were involved in a head-on collision on the open road.

“My husband died as a result, and I was left with significant injuries, including a broken femur,” she said.

“Thankfully the kids’ injuries were minor.”

With two young children and the dairy operation, which had increased to 180 cows, Janet chose to hire workers while rebuilding her life.

“I didn’t want to sell up and have my kids lives up-ended like I did.”

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Taranaki Federated Farmers dairy chairperson, Janet Schultz, on her Inglewood dairy farm

two kilometres down the road. Janet’s children, Kelsey and Brody, have retained an interest in the farm, helping with relief milking and farm maintenance. Kelsey’s husband, Matt, is the farm manager and

does day-to-day work between milkings when Janet is working off the farm.

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“We have been lucky enough to have had bulls purchased by LIC and CRV Ambreed in the past. Ridgetop Mint Celtic and Ridgetop Wynsor Playwrite are currently in CRV’s 2018 Dairy Sire Catalogue.”

Three years ago, at the persuasion of Taranaki Federated Farmers regional manager, Craig Sole, Janet became involved with the rural advocacy organisation.

“He was intrigued by the farming challenges and felt I had something to contribute to the committee.”

She spent one year on the executive committee before becoming the chairperson of the dairy sector. Janet said she enjoys being able to network with like-minded people.

“There is satisfaction in being able to help and provide the dairy farming community with much-needed information about rules and regulations coming into effect.”

The challenge that comes with dairy farming appeals to Janet too.

“I also have a keen eye for stock and love seeing how they will perform for me.” Janet believes this ability was passed on to her by her father.

“My daughter Kelsey has inherited it as well, doing well with stock judging in the past.

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Rural enterprise means remote living in many cases, with the nation’s farming community scattered away from urban centres and essential services, including health provision.

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“I trained as a nurse and was giving out drugs left, right and centre. Each medication had additional medications to counteract side effects. It didn’t make sense to me, but it wasn’t until I experienced this for myself that I realised how shocking it was. Through research, I decided to retrain in natural therapies.

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“An old name for natural medicine was folk medicine, based on various plants and their healing qualities.

“One doctor wrote that his use of natural medicine came from watching animals. He visited an alpine village where people were strong and robust into their 80s.

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Back then, there were no fire alarms monitoring households, and no fire extinguishers. There were no large streams or rivers nearby to take water from if and when fire struck, and most of the town’s water was collected from the roofs of houses or shallow-dug wells.

In 1888 came the first fire, followed by another in 1895, then again in 1912, each time the town burned, and finally their insurance companies threatened to raise their premium rates if something wasn’t done, and the building of a water tower was proposed.

Construction of the 54-metre high water tower, with a water capacity of 681,913 litres, began in December 1912, with the laying of a foundation stone. As the tower grew, scaffolding wrapped around it and a staggering 1,340 tonnes of hand mixed concrete was poured into sturdy wooden formers.

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The engineer’s report states, ‘the lower side of the tower was anchored with a large block of reinforced concrete, and as the tanks were slowly filled with water, the fault was slowly reduced to about three inches.

‘Where the tower was undermined to move it back into position, heavily reinforced concrete was introduced and the men employed were kept working all night and all the next day to get satisfactory stability established in case of rough weather.’

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Road trip around the mountain

by Jill Dickie

A shopping excursion, or just a day out, a trip to New Plymouth provides plenty of opportunity for shops, cafes and entertainment, but do we really consider the sights we miss along the way?

At around an hour to travel up the inland road it’s the obvious choice to run some errands, but sometimes we need a day out away from the usual routine — so how about changing the lunch date to an early dinner, and head up the coast road instead?

It’s a little longer, and in places twisty and turny, however, the scenery is stunning, and there are lots of stops you can make along the way.

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Heading out of Hawera, you’ll come to the town of Manaia, where the country

music museum is worthy of viewing, and a popular spot for thrillseekers is a detour to the Normanby Dam on the Waingongoro River, where you can kayak down the face of the dam in a rush of whitewater.

Further up the road you can learn more about the region with a visit to the Cape Egmont Replica Lighthouse and Museum, or walk the 7km Opunake Walkway ending at Te Namu Pa site, once a fortified Maori village.

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by Jill Dickie

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IHC has decided for the first time in 33 years to suspend crucial aspects of its Calf and Rural Scheme due to the very real risk of spreading the Mycoplasma bovis disease.

“This includes picking up calves and organising IHC sales, simply because we cannot be part of something that puts farmers’ livelihoods at risk,” says IHC national manager fundraising, Greg Millar.

“IHC has had a long and important partnership with farmers, which means together we have been able to make a real difference to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities — particularly those people living in rural communities.

“We have spoken to many farmers, including at this year’s Fieldays, many of whom were concerned about the spread of Mycoplasma bovis.”

Since the eradication programme was announced by the government, IHC has been in ongoing talks with the Ministry for Primary Industries — and based on information provided they have made some very tough decisions.

Over many years, IHC has tightened its practices — only picking up animals with National Animal Identification and Tracing ear tags and Animal Status Declaration forms.

“Despite significant improvements in these systems, the risk remains too high,” says Mr Millar.

“We have determined there should neither be IHC organised transportation of weaned calves to sales, nor IHC calf sale days. We looked at every possible way to keep the scheme running as is, but after deliberating with MPI, we determined it was too much of a risk.

“This is an important decision and one that we have not made lightly — the Calf and Rural Scheme is a longstanding fundraising programme that is now in its 33rd year, and generates more than $1 million annually for people with

intellectual disabilities. We have a real obligation to do what is right for New Zealand farmers, their livelihoods and long-term sustainability. We are keeping up to date with the latest findings, and working to gather the best data possible, to determine how the scheme will operate in the future.

“We would also like to acknowledge what a tough time this has been for farmers, and we are making a commitment to those in rural communities around New Zealand who have supported those with intellectual disabilities over the past 33 years. IHC is very grateful for the ongoing support in this difficult year of the key sponsors, in particular, PGG Wrightson who has supported us from the beginning of the calf scheme.”

People wanting to continue to support people with intellectual disabilities and take part in the virtual calf scheme can donate $300 in lieu of a calf, by visiting ihc.org.nz/pledge.

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It is possible to partially free-range your hens by letting them out for the afternoon after they have ‘done their duty’, bringing them back into their house at night, to safety from predators.

The house should be secure from all weathers, and provide next boxes as well as poles to roost on at night.

If letting them out isn’t an option, your hen house can provide similar accommodation, and a connected run gives them a place to scratch and pick at the ground as chickens like do. A run can be as elaborate as a netting compound complete with a roof to keep wild birds or cats out, or as simple as some sticks of timber nailed together, covered with chicken wire and windbreak cloth.

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“Silver Fern Farms welcomes applications from the industry’s emerging talent who want to contribute to a sustainable future for our red meat sector — from plate to pasture. We are excited to continue to support young people who want a future in the red meat industry.”

Mr Limmer says last year the winners delivered outstanding ideas on a vast range of industry issues, from biosecurity challenges, exploring ways to sustainably add value to farming businesses, as well as challenging the industry to think big and be bold, with consumers in mind.

“We look forward to seeing the range of ideas and fresh perspectives in the applications again this year.

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“We are pleased to see knowledge of the NAIT scheme has increased in the wake of the Mycoplasma bovis response; however, some farmers are still ignoring their legal obligations,” says Mr Orr. “The Mycoplasma bovis response has highlighted the importance of tracing animal movements and having complete and accurate information available. It is critical all farmers comply with NAIT and track all animal movements on and off their farms. Those that aren’t are putting the rest of the industry in jeopardy.”

Mr Orr says MPI and NAIT Ltd are increasing their focus on compliance with NAIT requirements.

“Both organisations have significantly stepped up their efforts to detect instances where animal movements have taken place without being recorded in the NAIT database. Since the start of the year, MPI has undertaken around 200 NAIT compliance checks on farms and saleyards where cattle or deer are present.”

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(2014) (2,296km's) (150 cc) 1 owner from new. A great looking refurbished bike. New tank, chain, chain case, side covers, front carrier and front fender - $1,395 + GST (2013) (1,333km's) (150 cc) A nice looking refurbished bike. New chain, front fender, seat and side covers - $995 + GST (2013) (4,667km's) (150 cc) 1 owner from new. A pleasant looking refurbished bike.

A well looked after bike. New chain - $995 + GST HISUN: (2016) (2975km’s) (700cc UTV) $9,495 + GST (2016) (180km's) (250cc UTV) 1 lady owner from new. SOLD (400cc UVT) Very well looked after, 4WD. SOLD (2014) (500cc ATV) 1 owner from new. $3,600 + GST

Plus get $500 for your old Jialing Trade in (complete bike) on a new Jialing Farmer 150.

Anyone interested in becoming a dealer please contact us on 07 883 3236

Jialing Farm Bikes • 58 Kensington Street, Putaruru Nation wide delivery available

Taranaki Rural Marketplace

Phone 0800 466 793

DRIER. CLEANER. HEALTHIER SOUTH TARANAKI & WANGANUI

Chem-Dry is the world’s largest carpet cleaning company 24 HOUR FLOOD & URGENT STAIN REMOVAL 3 Carpet and upholstery cleaning and 3 We specialise in stains, odours & hard protection to clean carpets and fabrics 3 We move the furniture 3 P.U.R.T. Pet urine removal treatment 3 Free quotes, residential and commercial

0800 22 78 22

email: wanganui@chemdry.co.nz

mobile: 0272 999 605

www.chemdry.co.nz

Independently owned and operated under a Chem-Dry License Servicing “THE SOUTH TARANAKI AND WANGANUI REGIONS”

TARANAKI FARMING CLASSIFIEDS Financial

Servicing the Lower North Island for all rental equipment

FREEPHONE 0800 447 392 Wellington | Palmerston North www.hireways.co.nz | E: hire@hireways.co.nz

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

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JULY 2018

TARANAKI FARMING LIFESTYLES

Retailer of Rural Piping and Farm Supplies

0800 RURAL DIRECT

FREE DELIVERY ORDERS OVER $1000 July 2018 ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST

Super Maxi Twinwall Culverts Introducing Rural Direct’s Spiral Wound PE 100 Pipe.

Available in standard lengths 6 metres.

Made to order continuous lengths up to 13 metres.

Size for size 10% weight of concrete.

1000mm ID x 6m 1200mm ID x 6m

NEW CT U PROD

1500mm ID x 6m 1800mm ID x 6m

LDPE Water Pipe

MDPE Pressure Pipe

Rural Nominal Bore Pipe ID nominal bore

Pressure rating (PSI)

15mm 20mm 25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm

130 116 94 72 65 50

Outside diameter

$ per 100m

$ 81 $152 $181 $239 $283 $372

25mm 32mm 40mm 50mm 63mm

25mm x 100m 94PSI

$

181.00

Enviro Culvert Pipe 200mm 250mm 315mm 375mm 450mm

$ 95.00 $120.00 $225.00 $299.00 $399.00

$ per 100m

$ per 200m

$136 $171 $232 $349 $532

$266 $333 $452 $681 $1037

PVC Pipe

Recycled HDPE Culvert Pipe 6m Price

9 Bar Rural Pressure Pipe

Other pressure ratings also available Suits compression and electrofusion fittings

Anka & Hansen fittings available

Diameter OD

$2500.00 $2995.00 $4495.00 $5995.00

Joining Sleeve

$10.00 $12.00 $14.00 $20.00 $22.00

Joiners and custom fittings available

TARANAKI / WHANGANUI 83 Wallscourt Place Normanby Phone (06) 272 8187 Email taranaki@ruraldirect.net.nz

All items in this advertisement are while stocks last.

100mm DWV X 6m

$42.00

150mm Stormwater X 6m

$120.00

Made in New Zealand

MANAWATU / HAWKES BAY 77728 State Highway 2 Dannervirke Phone (06) 374 8971 Email manawatu@ruraldirect.net.nz

Phone Rural Direct for conditions of delivery.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST.