Wairarapa Farming Lifestyles, July 2017

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Located between Manurewa and Whitford, the dairy farm was generously donated by the late Donald Pearson.

NZ Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland said the farm would be a vehicle into the future and will offer exponential opportunities in displaying a wide range of industries including, horticulture, dairy and sheep and beef operations.

“This is not a money making exercise for NZ Young Farmers but rather an amazing opportunity to further our emphasis on engaging with students in Auckland schools to showcase the vast array of careers available in the Agri-sector.”

Although details are yet to be finalised, Mr Copeland said he expected the farm to be a doorway to innovative technology and a masterclass in the future of farming.

“There is enormous possibilities and we are excited about the partnerships this will bring across the industry to communicate the opportunities the sector can offer New Zealand’s youth.

To have this facility in the heart of Auckland will play a significant part in the Ministry of Primary Industries target of attracting an extra 50,000 employees to the sector by 2025.

NZ Young Farmers is constantly working with urban schools to sell a positive message around Agri careers and the farm will add stronger foundations to that message.

“We will be able to let as many students as possible visit, explore and view the incredible opportunities this sector offers.”

The gift itself was extraordinary, because Mr Pearson (who has no children of his own) had no formal relationship with NZ Young Farmers.

“He knew he didn’t want his land carved up and sold off to residential housing.

“His passion for agriculture and belief in the organisation to use it to bring people into the sector has left a legacy that all of the Agri-sector will

Terry Copeland, NZ Young Farmers CEO

celebrate for decades to come,” said Mr Copeland. Donald’s friend Bryan, and his father-in-law Graham, are keen to help set up the farm because they want to realise his dream.

“Donald initially didn’t know what he wanted to do with the farm if he died, but he knew what he didn’t want to happen, which was to have it end up all subdivided.”

NZ Young Farmers chairperson Jason Te Brake is excited about the opportunities the farm now afforded the organisation.

“The gifting of the farm was an extremely generous donation by Donald, and one which will play a significant role in allowing NZ Young Farmers to continue to connect and develop the future people of the primary industries.

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Potato psyllid problem solved For more than a decade the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) (Bactericera cockerelli) has been causing headaches for New Zealand potato growers and the latest Future Farming Centre research on TPP control with mesh crop covers should be a massive boost for potato growers, consumers and the environment.

Whilst considerable progress has been made with agrichemical management, the costs, both to growers and the environment are not insignificant.

In a field trial comparing ‘full monty’ agrichemical regime, against three meshes with different hole sizes (0.7, 0.4 and 0.3 mm) agrichemicals had a total of 1,614 TPP. The meshes had four, five and three TPP, an astonishing 40,250 per cent reduction in TPP numbers under mesh compared with insecticides.

“The result is utterly stunning, it is effectively complete control of TPP. In comparison, achieving complete control of any insect pest on crops with agrichemicals is nigh on impossible.

That this can be achieved with a nonchemical approach is even more heartening as it also addresses the spectre of insecticide resistance,” said Dr Charles Merfield, head of the Future Farming Centre.

Compounding the TPP result, mesh is creating a more favourable microclimate that is enhancing crop growth and yield, with total yield of mesh grown potatoes increased by 10t/ha from

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The marketable yields were even more impressive with a 24 per cent increase for >60g tubers and 60 per cent increase for >125g tubers under mesh.

“The yield results from this trial are astounding — the theoretical yield limit has been blown out of the water.

Mesh has significantly outperformed chemicals, especially for marketable yield. There is everything to like about this for growers,” said Dr Merfield.

“Were this not sufficient to get growers’ interest, the economics are just as amazing.

Mesh is actually cheaper than chemicals — about $1,000 per hectare less, so when combined with the better yield, gross margin profit increased between 27 per cent to 75 per cent for mesh. If this is not a stunning win for the NZ potato industry I don’t know what is.”

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BY ANNA HARDING

After working and living in Wellington, Stuart and Jan Abernethy were looking to get out of the city, live on the land and become more self-sufficient. In 2008 they came across seven acres in Carteron, with a patch of lavender.

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just knew this was going to be our property,” said Jan. Shortly after, their business Lavender Abbey was born and the first harvest was in 2009.

“We had a few litres of lavender oil, which was very exciting, I still remember that day. When we got home, I thought what are we going to do with it? Suzie, from the New Zealand Lavender Growers Association held day courses, so I attended one and made hand cream, soap and lip balm, which I really enjoyed.

I’d finally found my creative outlet,” said Jan. From there they started creating new recipes and now have a wide range of products. “I love coming up with new products that I think will interest our

customers, like our new menopausal range and expectant mothers’ range.

Our most popular product so far is the Lavender and Magnesium Sleep Lotion, which you rub on the bottom of your feet before bed.”

Their lavender creations are all natural and “nothing is tested on animals — just on hubby Stuart — and we don’t use sprays on the lavender. To date we have won two awards for our oil, two years running, so we’re working towards a repeat this year.”

Stuart and Jan have over 2,000 plants and grow three types of lavender — the French Grosso, which is used in all of their products, has the biggest yield of essential oil compared to other lavenders. Then they grow two English

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varieties, Pacific Blue and Violet Intrigue, which both have a strong but sweet and soothing aroma, suited for cooking and as massage oils.

During winter, the plants are dormant and resting up for their growth spurt in spring, so Jan and Stuart use the time to plan for the busy summer season and catch up on paperwork. The crop starts greening up in October and flowers in November during which there’s a lot weeding to be done. Then in February, the 600kg flower crop is harvested and distilled into 20 litres of oil.

The essential oil is extracted by a steam distillation process. The flowers are sealed in large stainless steel pots before hot steam is forced through, breaking them down and extracting their oil. The steam is then passed through tubing, which is cooled by a cold water condenser, causing the steam to revert back to liquid. At this point, the lavender water (hydrosol) and oil are separated into their respective containers.

Lavender pure essential oil has many uses, including easing headaches, relaxation, as a sleep aid, in washing machines to freshen clothes, and as an ingredient in natural cleaning products.

Hydrosol can be used as a linen spray, air freshener, face spritzer, sunburn soother and deodoriser for pet areas.

Jan and Stuart put a lot of effort into keeping the place tidy over summer, as they open their farm to the public for the annual Pick Your Own Lavender event. It has been running for the last seven years and attracts people from all over the country. “Each year we have over 800 visitors for two weekends

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“We have couples wanting their wedding photos in the lavender which is really nice. Lavender is becoming popular for weddings for the bouquets and table settings — it’s not just “a reminder of granny” anymore,” said Jan. Groups also visit the farm and Stuart and Jan talk them through their story of how Lavender Abbey began and the

process of growing, harvesting and distilling the flowers.

To sell their products, Jan and Stuart have an online shop, which has been running for over five years. They have also attended local and regional markets, mostly on weekends, for the last three years.

“It’s a great feeling when people love our products and come back for more.

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by Ann Morgan Amanda and Lindsey Goodman live on their 300 hectare rolling to flat family farm that is home to their beef, sheep and herd of dairy goats.

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hey have three children, Emily, Sam, and Phoebe. Amanda’s parents David and Wendy Fairbrother also live on the property which they originally purchased some 40 years ago.

“When I was 9-10 years old mum and dad were primarily sheep and beef farmers and in the 1980s during the mohair boom, they embarked on having Angora goats that they imported from

Australia. Sheds were built and the necessary equipment was brought in to farm them.

“They acquired a lot of goat husbandry skills but when the mohair industry declined they got out of having goats, but the infrastructure was still here.” It was her passion for goats and childhood memories that got Amanda interested in farming her own goats in recent years.

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Amanda married Lindsey and he worked the family farm. Eventually David and Wendy built a retirement home on the property and the Goodman’s moved into the family home.

“There was a long period of time of no goats — we had three children and I thought I might get a couple of goats.

I went through the process because the children are intolerant to cow’s milk and got eczema and other issues.

Goats were an obvious choice as they could drink the milk and a tin of goat milk formula was costing around $50.

“We had a few goats but no one else was breeding in the Wairarapa so we were winging it in our own way but mum and dad’s knowledge was a huge help.

I joined the NZ Dairy Goats Association and we went up to Waikato and brought back a bunch of four-day-old kids and reared them. This increased the herd quite a bit.”

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Initially the fencing around our house wasn’t good enough and they got in and ate the garden before we learnt the lesson of keeping them securely contained,” says Amanda.

“They have open pasture of clovers, wild plantain and grasses. The goat paddocks are kept as natural as possible.”

The couple use Agrisea concentrates on the grazing and feed production paddocks on the farm. The company produces soil, foliar, turf, pasture and animal health concentrates for agriculture and horticulture.

“We use seaweed and lime on our goat pasture. Lindsey has been excited to watch the trials we have done and it has been interesting watching the worm activity.

“We put in grasses for baleage and fresh hay specifically for the goats. They have baleage twice a day and constant access to the hay feeders. Whilst they are being milked, they have a special goat mix made up with seeds, grains, cereal and molasses.

“They have a daily dose of a special cider vinegar and seaweed and that has proven to be very beneficial. They have

lick blocks and we add epsom salts to their water.”

The couple primarily have Saanen goats due to the quantity of milk they produce.

“We have added Nubians now as their milk is higher in fat content which is fantastic for making cheese and we have a few Toggenburg and British Alpine.

“Goats have lots of personality. A couple were premature, Gracie and Willow, and we had to bring them.

They are just as intelligent as having a pet dog. They are loving animals and absolute characters. One night at 3am, Gracie got out of her pen, out of the garden, through the cat door — found our bed and jumped all over us.

“The herds have a ‘queen bee’ — herd leader and they come into the

shed in the same order each day. We now have 150 goats all up. One of the challenges is the little boy kids, we rear them as we can’t bear to get rid of them.

This is not very financial but we pass them on.”

They were originally going to sell the goat herd, but when they were ready to milk, the family had become completely attached to the animals.

“To keep them we needed to find something to do with the milk to justify it. Living in Martinborough, the land of great wine, we decided to bring goat cheese to the region.”

Amanda says it took a lot of research and paperwork for MPI to legally be able to sell the cheese.

Read part two of the story in next month’s Wairarapa Farming Lifestyles.

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TO ORDER PHONE: 0800 423 559

Or order online at www.abundant.co.nz or post a cheque to Abundant Health Ltd, PO Box 4347, Mt Maunganui South, 3149

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DAFFODIL DAY WAIRARAPA

“Standing with the NZCS this Daffodil Day.” PHONE 0800 289 759

FRIDAY 25TH

AUGUST 2017

Pahiatua & Masterton

“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day in 2017.”

PH/F: 06 306 9225 | MOB: 027 407 1977 E: beverly@treetopflowers.co.nz 10 Ohio Street, Martinborough

“Proud to support the search for a cure.”

47 Victoria Street, Masterton P: 06 378 7179

“Standing with the NZCS this Daffodil Day 2017” Cnr Main & Queen Streets, Pahiatua

Phone 06 376 7922

203 Chapel Street, Masterton

Phone 06 377 1017 www.farmlands.co.nz

RUSTY ROOFING LTD

“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day in 2017.”

P: 0800 466 793

Registered Charitable Trust ~ cost effective quality elective surgery

“Proud to stand beside our community and support Daffodil Day in 2017.”

P: 06 377 2599 MOB: 027 680 8062

“With all our help there is hope”

“Proud to support the NZCS this Daffodil Day.”

Blair St, Masterton

P: 06 377 3199 www.sellar.co.nz

Registered Charitable Trust ~ cost effective quality elective surgery

Phone: 06 377-0277

Registered Charitable Trust ~ cost effective quality elective surgery

Advanced Auto Mechanical & Electrical

“With all our help, there is hope!.”

8 Chapel St, Masterton P: 06 377 7511

“Thank you to the NZCS for helping kiwi families in their time of need.”

4 Short Road, RD2, Pahiatua 4982 P: 06 376 8128 Mob: 027 444 7413 E: fitsy.trans@xtra.co.nz

Total Hose & Fitting Service Wairarapa

“With respect and support for the NZCS and all their work bringing hope.”

292 High St, Masterton P: 06 370 1524

“Jaime is proud to stand beside her community and support Daffodil Day 2017.”

51 Main Street, Greytown

0800 33 22 66 www.jaimeslater.co.nz

RURAL AERIAL CO~OP

“With respect and support for the NZCS and all their work bringing hope.”

P: 06 379 4030

“Thank you to the NZCS for helping Kiwi families in their time of need.”

06 376 6201 wendy@fabflowerz.nz 127 Main Street Pahiatua 4910

“With all our help, there is hope.”

“Proud to support the search for a cure.”

P: 06 304 9816

06 376 6229

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Holiday Guide

HELLO

JAPAN

DISCOVERING JAPAN

7895

$

FROM

12 DAYS

PP

TWIN SHARE

BONUS: Includes a saving of $1000* per couple

helloworld Greytown

124 Main Street

helloworld Masterton

12 Perry Street

greytown@helloworld.co.nz masterton@helloworld.co.nz

*

Includes: 11 nights accommodation, 11 breakfasts & 3 dinners, airport transfers & tipping, services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager, all sightseeing, excursions & entrance fees as specified.

Highlights: Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Hiroshima, Kyoto & more Departs: 13, 20, 27 Mar, 03, 10, 17, 24 Apr, 01 May & 08 May 2018 Price & bonus based on 08 May 2018 departure

06 304 9615 06 378 2454

*T&Cs apply: Price is pp twin share in NZD based on 08 May 2018 departure from Tokyo. Surcharge applies to other departure dates. Airfares are additional. Valid for sales to 30 Sep 2017, unless old out prior. Fares are subject to change without notice & are subject to availability. A non-refundable deposit of $2000pp is due within 7 days of booking.

Full payment is due 100 days prior to departure. Saving of $1000 per couple ($500 per person) valid for 08 May 2018 departure & for new bookings only. Saving is included in the advertised price. Travel agent fees not included. Price based on payment made by cash or cheque only. Further terms & conditions apply, please ask us for details. HW1539

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H O L I DAY G U I D E ADVERTORIAL

Giving back to nature

CRUISING & CULTURE

Dunnys — and what we do during our ‘daily visit’ are a bit like that other subject our mother never talked about — we were given our potty training, the nappies were removed and from then on we did our own learning!

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DRIVE TO THE

CONDITIONS THIS WINTER

And since having our nappys taken off us we have all learned that ‘go and flush’ is what we do. Every day — or at least most days for most of us. That’s a lot of flushing.

Imagine for a moment the immense infrastructure that our local councils have provided for this simple convenience — pun intended — where water is either captured in purpose-made dams or taken from existing rivers, piped for miles, chemically treated to drinking standard, and piped for more miles to our place so we can simply push the appropriate flush button — 1 or 2 — to send it for more miles to another treatment plant where it is again reconstituted chemically and piped yet again out to sea — or to a river — or somewhere on the planet!

It is estimated that every one of us has flushed away 6,500 litres of treated water a year since our nappies were taken off us.

Composting Toilets No consents required Waste is turned into compost IDEAL FOR SLEEP-OUTS, TINY HOMES & OFF-GRID HOMES

Uses no chemicals Uses no water

No plumbing No smell

BOATS

Imagine the proportion of the council rates that we pay that goes to pay for our flush button convenience.

But like so many other aspects of daily living the economic and ecological cost of the ‘daily visit’ has been re-visited.

In 2001 a composting toilet was produced in the USA specifically for boats. They called it AirHead.

Boats call their toilets ‘heads’ in recognition of the historic use of a simple plank at the head of the ship back in the sailing ship era.

‘Going to the head’ was sometimes a hazardous necessity.

And the USA development used air instead of water. Air head.

This was certainly a different way to go. The toilet employed a compost medium to process the human waste and it worked. The toilet is effectively its own treatment plant. No water, no pipes, no smell.

It is not surprising that the concept has been accepted world wide and has spread from boats to caravans and motor homes.

Castle Court MOTEL

Off-grid living is gaining a huge following world wide and the Airhead toilet offers this community an economic alternative that is totally in tune with nature without involving the permitting requirements of conventional dunnys.

These toilets give back to Mother Earth.

They retain our body’s natural separation of liquid and solid waste and each is treated separately.

Both elements benefit the environment when applied correctly as many tiny home and off-grid cabin dwellers are learning. Naturally.

Spacious units ~ Expansive views Your hosts: Grant & Glenda Kerrisk

Full kitchen or kitchenette, serviced daily, tea/coffee/plunger coffee, continental breakfast avail, Sky TV, DVD, fans & heating.

Access facilities, large range of maps & tourist info avail, laundry, BBQ, large parking area, playground with trampoline, 1km south of town.

CARAVANS & MOTOR HOMES

Single — $105

“your waste need not be wasted”

Double/twin — $115-$145 Extra adult from — $18 Child — $15 Complies with NZ Self-Containment Standards

www.enviromarine.org

Enviromarine (NZ) Ltd Sole agent for Air Head Composting Toilets in New Zealand

Fun,

Castle Court Motel is located midway between Auckland & Whangarei.

It has 11 large modern ground level rooms in country setting and the room options are studio and 1&2 bedroom.

Contact John m: 021 175 6686 e: info@enviromarine.org

Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia

Freephone 0800 004 718 Email castlecourtmotel@xtra.co.nz State Highway 1, Wellsford

Golden Road to Samarkand

Peak/seasonal

HOT SPA & SAUNA

rates may apply.

Ph 09 423 7705 www.castlecourtmotel.co.nz

East Europe

Social, Seamless Travel

23 Days– 3—25 November, 2017

16 Days– 12—27 May, 2018

18 Days– 10—27 June, 2018

The unforgettable highlights of Indo-China. Including fascinating Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Marvel at the cultural treasures on the famous Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

PRAGUE-BERLINWARSAW-KRAKOWBUDAPEST.

From $9,300 pp share twin

From $10,900 pp share twin

From $10,900 pp share twin

Please call or visit our website to receive a FREE INFORMATION PACK

0800 868 748 (toll-free) • www.toursdirect.co.nz

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ADVERTORIAL

Travelling solo to paradise has never been better!

WAITOMO

Discover the history, culture and beauty of the Marquesas aboard “Aranui 5”

LODGE MOTEL

We are not just the newest motel in the Waitomo District but possibly the best! Waitomo Lodge has 14 studio units and 6 one-bedroom units. Daily housekeeping is included in the room rate.

• Super King size beds in all units • Free Wifi • Sky TV Guest Select 50+ Channels • Spa bath units available • Air-con units available • Corporate and Long Term Rates

Ph: 07 878 0003 E: info@waitomo-lodge.co.nz 64 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti

WASHPOOL COASTAL RETREAT

Aranui 5 welcomes many solo travellers and they offer a matching service, in an Ocean View Stateroom, where you can be paired with another person of the same gender to avoid paying the single occupancy surcharge.

New in 2018, we would like to invite you to an exclusive cocktail function on your first full night in Tahiti so you can meet other like-minded passengers

before you join the ship. This offer is only available on five special departures – 08 March, 03 May, 28 June, 23 August and 18 October.

These seventeen night holidays include luxury car transfers to/from your relevant regional airport, four nights pre/post accommodation including continental breakfast in Tahiti, an exclusive cocktail function, a 13 night cruise on Aranui 5 from Tahiti to the Marquesas

and all airport to ship/hotel transfers.

The shared cabin package price is only $11,119 ex Auckland and for just 30% more you can enjoy sole use of the cabin.

Discover more at ultimatecruising. co.nz or call 0800 4 ULTIMATE (0800 485 846) to make a booking.

Exclusive Farm and Coastal Holiday Accommodation situated on the historic Palliser Bay coast. Enjoy views of the Cook Strait towards the South Island either inside beside the roaring fire or relaxing on the verandah.

Enjoy walks to the Pinnacles where the famous Lord of the Rings were filmed. Visit NZ’s only red and white lighthouse and watch the seals playing around the rocks.

The perfect place for you to stay to experience the rugged charms of the spectacular Palliser Bay.

www.washpool.co.nz • 06 322 8352

AWESOME AFRICA

Travel with the Experts, We specialise in African travel.

Small group scheduled & tailor made tours which are fun, exciting and incredible value for money.

info@masihambeafrika.co.nz PH: +64 6 367 0629 Cell +64 02102781762 Check us out on: www.masihambeafrika.co.nz

Offering safaris through Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Madagascar & Uganda

THE KUROW HOTEL

Tanzania – Zanzibar Island: Following in the Footsteps of the Great Migration, 26 days. Departing 25th of May 2018.

Cost $11,170 pp.

Wild life & Gameparks: travel through three countries on our ever popular safari, 25 days. 1st departure 8th of May 2018. Cost $7,300 pp.

Namibia: travelling off the beaten track through 2 countries stunning scenery and abundant wildlife experiences 29 days. Departing 7th of August 2018.

Cost $7,325 pp Uganda: Come trekking in search of the mountain gorillas, 16 days. Departing 24th of November 2017 & 2018.

Cost $5,950 pp

Based on Kurow's main street, Kurow Hotel is an 1864 historic hotel located within walking distance of Waitaki River. Explore the hydro dams or just relax with excellent fishing and boating on the door step. Sky TV available in the bar. Function room, restaurant, bar meals. Cooked breakfasts available. Laundry facilities on site. Guest lounge with tea/coffee-making facilities. 17 rooms. Come and enjoy a quiet meal in the garden bar; maybe stay a night on your way up or down the Valley.

Check out our website or contact us for a full schedule of fantastic safaris available.

TAHITI + THE MARQUESAS ABOARD ARANUI 5

SAVE 10% ON USUAL CABIN PRICE* VOYAGE 5 - DEPART 27 MAR 2018 19 nights from $9,299pp ex AUCKLAND VOYAGE 9 - DEPART 10 JUN 2018 VOYAGE 15 - DEPART 30 SEPT 2018 18 nights from $9,199pp ex AUCKLAND Fly/cruise packages ranging from 17 - 19 nights sailing aboard the “Aranui 5”, to one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions. Includes 13 night cruise to the spectacular Marquesas Islands with all meals and shore excursions, plus return economy class airfares, transfers, and pre/post cruise accommodation. Call for full 2017 and 2018 schedule.

BONUS: Chauffeur driven transfers to/from airport*

• Quiet coastal town, close to the beach • 1 minute to cafe, shops, pub and takeaways • 2 studio units, sleeps 3; 1 family unit, sleeps 5 • Laundry, BBQ area, Sky, off street parking.

Tariff: $110 - $130; extra persons $10

6 Nikorima St, Urenui Ph: 06 752 3771 | Fax: 06 752 3771

PHONE 03 436 0850

FIORDLAND AND THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS AN EPIC SOUTHERN WILDERNESS EXPEDITION from $14,599 pp* twin share for a Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 (with balcony) Voyage departs Dunedin 5 January 2018 Discover the wild isolation of Macquarie Island and the Subantarctic Islands on a 16 night luxury voyage with Ponant Expeditions. Teeming with wildlife, including fur seals, elephant seals, king and yellow-eyed penguins, Gibson’s albatross and more, these remote islands will hold you spell-bound not just for their unique flora and fauna, but also for their primitive beauty. Cruise includes all meals and beverages aboard & zodiac expeditions with professional guides.

BONUS: One night pre-cruise accommodation at Dunedin Hotel

DISCOVER MORE AT ULTIMATECRUISING.CO.NZ OR CALL 0800 485 846 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A BOOKING! *Conditions Apply. Subject to availability at time of booking. Aranui price based on Ocean View Stateroom per person Twin Share. Luxury car transfers limited to 35 kilometres from AKL/WLG/CHC Airports. We are open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

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TOURS DIRECT Fun, Social, Seamless Travel

SICILY & AMALFI COAST

VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA

INDIA: North & South

CUBA & PANAMA

23 glorious days 2–23 Oct. 2017

23 eye-opening days 3–25 Nov. 2017

22 sizzling days 16 Feb.–3 Mar. 2018

22 sizzling days 27 Feb.–20 Mar. 2018

Experience the beauty that is only found on the Italian island of Sicily!

The unforgettable highlights of Indo-China!

Including Angkor Wat, Cambodia

BHUTAN: East & West

20 magical days 3–22 April 2018

$12,350 pp share twin

Discover the hidden jewel of the Himalayas and journey through the less travelled Eastern Bhutan. $11,700 pp share twin

Amazing highlights of this exotic land. First class tour of India!

Salsa & sun in the heart of the Caribbean.

Visit before it changes forever!

$12,900 pp share twin

$13,900 pp share twin

GOLDEN ROAD to SAMARKAND

EAST EUROPE

WONDERS of CHINA

16 captivating days 12–27 May 2018

23 enchanting days 10–27 June 2018

21 unforgettable days 10–30 May 2018

$10,900 pp share twin

$10,900 pp share twin

$8,970 pp share twin

Marvel at the cultural treasures on the famous Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

PRAGUE BERLIN WARSAW KRAKOW BUDAPEST

For a Free Info Pack:

Featuring 3 days cruising on the Yangtze River. This is our 23rd escorted tour to China $11,900 (est.) pp share twin

www.toursdirect.co.nz 0800 868 748

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ADVERTORIAL

The happiest kingdom of them all

by Mandy Page

VIETNAM

“The crisp mountain air dusts my face as I look towards the soaring Himalayas. The vibrant blue peaks and the shine of snow — it just feels good to be back in Bhutan.

“This small country nestled in the folded valleys between China and India is truly one of the happiest countries on earth. The government measures Gross National Happiness rather than Gross National Productivity, and the locals confidently wear their traditional garments while using computers and cell phones. Whenever I arrive in Bhutan, I stand and observe my fellow travellers as they climb off the plane, almost everyone pauses to admire the view. There is no being hurried into the terminal when one realises the natural beauty that has suddenly surrounded them.

“In the spring of 2018 I will return again to this hidden kingdom, this time taking my fortunate passengers to the eastern end of the country. Few travellers get to Bhutan and even fewer venture into the eastern provinces. In this part of the country time has seemingly halted and although the hotels are basic, the experience of simply being there is extraordinary.

The friendly people of this region embrace their Buddhist beliefs in a holistic way which calms the mind, body and soul of the weary traveller. “One of the best experiences in Bhutan is visiting

& CAMBODIA

20 FASCINATING DAYS

• Hanoi • Cruise Halong Bay • Sapa Hill Tribes • Imperial Hue • Hoi An • Cu Chi Tunnels • Ho Chi Minh City • Mekong Delta • Angkor Wat For information pack, phone EXPLORER ADVENTURE TOURS LTD PH 09 479 6807 | EMAIL explorerat@xtra.co.nz

ESCORTED SMALL GROUP DEPARTS AUCKLAND 23RD OCTOBER 2017

$7380PP TWIN SHARE INCLUDES FLIGHTS, 4* HOTELS TRANSPORT, AND MOST MEALS.

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the glorious Phobjikha Valley which is one of three nesting sites worldwide for the black-necked Cranes. These cranes are so rare that the Bhutanese government has removed all human settlements from the valley floor in order to give the cranes their space.

Electric lines are even banned so nothing can interfere the birds while they are in flight. When the spring breezes

blow the rhododendron blossoms across this spectacular land, there is nothing even Walt Disney could do to match the experience.

“If you have the chance, please join me in April 2018 for an unforgettable trip to Bhutan.”

Mandy Page works for Tours Direct and will be travelling to Bhutan in April, 2018.

RAT 0 Locally owned and operated, USEoRut of 1 the Oxford Court Motel offers you affordable family friendly accommodation.

For quick trip through, Family holiday, or a week long business trip, you’ve come to the right place.

Located in the heart of Richmond, Oxford Court Motel is just a short drive away from Nelson City and is surrounded by many of the Tasman’s scenic attractions to give you a perfect escape.

73 Oxford St, Richmond, Nelson P: 03 544 8003 | Free: 0800 351 352 www.oxfordcourtmotel.co.nz

Travel Italy in Style The best of

ES LE C A 2 SPVAILAB ATION A CELL W O N CAN TO E U D

+ Opera & markets!

Sunday September 10th – Saturday September 29th 2017 (21 days) This unique itinerary is designed for 20 discerning travellers.

Bathe in the Mediterranean Sea; visit seaside villages and ancient gardens with stunning views! Meet our friends in Tuscany for lunch on the farm, enjoying their deliciously fresh produce and wines. You will not be bored by lots of facts and figures! No standing in long queues, because we make appointments and book suitable times well ahead. You will be immersed in the daily lives of Italians because you are travelling with an

Italian!! Most tourists do not have this opportunity!!

Accommodation in 4 and 5 star quality small family run hotels for 3 and 4 nights in the historic centres, so you can be immersed in the daily lives of the locals! We will introduce you to our Italian friends who accompany us during parts of our daily programme!! Daily ‘a la carte’ dining in local restaurants, including wine and beverages of your choice.

Entry fees and all tipping included. Your luggage will be handled by porters during your travels with us! You will NOT be coach bound – we only travel short distances – refreshments en route included!

Also available are itineraries for 14 travellers to Sicily; Italian Lakes & Cinque Terre; Italian Opera in Verona; Corsica & Sardinia 2018.

P.O. BOX 556, WAIHEKE ISLAND, AUCKLAND 1840, NEW ZEALAND. Tel 0800 387 872 or Email susan@etruscan.co.nz • www.travelitalyinstyle.com • Directors: Susan Williamson and John Percy

Our regular clients choose to travel with us because “quality is better than quantity”!! They thank us for immersing them in the real culture that the average traveller would never see.

The age group of our ‘discerning’ travellers is generally 40’s to mid 70’s, professional and like minded people – all wanting to experience something new, have fun, relax and travel hassle– free and at a gentle pace!

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H O L I DAY G U I D E Cornwall Park Motel

ADVERTORIAL

Exploring the ice

The Quiet One

Space Place at Carter Observatory welcomes a new exhibition called Far From Frozen, a virtual exploration of Antarctica, from July 8 to August 6.

Welcome to Masterton’s peaceful family-friendly motel. A secluded, sunny tranquil complex set in park-like grounds with mature trees and plenty for the kids to do. Recently refurbished, Large swimming pool, BBQ and children’s play area. Enjoy the quiet of the countryside but with the convenience of being only 1.3 km from the State Highway and a 3 minute drive from Masterton’s town centre.

119 Cornwall St, Masterton Ph: 06 378 2939 Reservations: 0508 26 76 92 info@cornwallparkmotel.co.nz

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Travel & Tours

This show explores the icy continent and the potential impact of climate change on it and us through state-ofthe-art immersive media, hands-on interactive models and first-hand insights from scientists undertaking worldchanging research on the ice.

Far from Frozen was developed by Otago Museum in association with Antarctica New Zealand, the University of Otago and the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute with support from the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment’s Unlocking Curious Minds fund and is brought to Wellington with the support of the Deep South National Science Challenge.

Science curator Dr Claire Bretherton says the exhibition uses the latest in virtual and augmented reality, holographic computing and animated projection mapping technology to bring Antarctica to life.

South Island Southern Wanderer Rail & Road Tour 12 nights 4th – 16th September 2017

An adventure by rail & road around the South Island is a great way to discover the history of our early settlers and the grand scenic beauty of the South.

• Flying to Christchurch, join the privately chartered Silverfern Railcar.

• Travel the Midland line through the Alps to Greymouth and Westport.

• Journey the Southern main trunk line from Christchurch to Bluff.

• Join the Taieri Gorge Train Dunedin to Middlemarch.

• Visit Queenstown, Te Anau and Invercargill by motor coach • Scenic highlights include the Reefton Saddle and Buller Gorge, Caroline Bay and

“Combined with examples of the polar equipment needed to survive and work on the seventh continent, profiles of Antarctic scientists and hands-on, interactive exhibits, Far from Frozen will allow our visitors to explore the latest Antarctic science, to learn about our changing climate, and to gain a better understanding of the impact we have on our home planet.”

Space Place will host a number of events associated with the exhibition including the NZ made documentary Thin Ice where there will also be a Q & A session and The 11th Hour, a documentary produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Along with movies there will be two panel discussions — the first on July 23 features experts explaining why Antarctica matters and what their research is telling us about climate change; the second on July 30, featuring

advocates from organisations across Wellington, looks at how we can adapt to our warming planet. Deep South scientists will also help host the exhibition, giving a unique opportunity to discuss their research in person (keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details).

Claire adds: “At Space Place our aim is to inspire our visitors to look up at the wonderful southern skies and to learn more about our unique place in the universe and Earth’s future. Could it end up like Venus, with a runaway greenhouse effect heating the planet to the temperature of an oven, or perhaps a frozen wasteland like our neighbouring red Mars? Antarctic science can provide vital clues to our planetary fate.”

For more information contact Museums Wellington’s communications coordinator Tom Etuata on 04 894 7415 or 027 946 9564.

Blueskin Bay, Milford Sound and Taieri Gorge.

• Free time available for optional sightseeing with two night stays in Greymouth, Queenstown, Invercargill and Dunedin.

Let the Scenery Unravel with Twilight Travel Phone for further information.

Twilight Travel & Tours | 0800 999 887 | www.twilighttravel.co.nz A broker of the Travel Managers Group – IATA Accredited and Bonded.

Spring to the

Wairarapa Antarctica and the impact of climate change on us and our planet

$149

BED AND BREAKFAST* PROMO CODE (MORE FM)

8 July – 6 August 0 8 0 0 S O LWAY

R E S E R VA T I O N S @ S O L W A Y. C O . N Z

General admission charges apply | museumswellington.org.nz Part of Experience Wellington. Principal Funder Wellington City Council.

* Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Offer only valid from 1 Aug 2017 until 29 Sept 2017. Complimentary breakfast for Children under the age of 13 years.

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ADVERTORIAL

Whanganui – a little city with a lot of soul!

When’s the last time you went to Whanganui? If it’s been a while you ought to stop and catch up, enjoy the peaceful natural environment, the pretty city by the river, the numerous heritage buildings, art galleries and studios and have a go at some of the more exciting things on offer as well.

Want to relax at a café with a coffee before strolling along a boulevard of boutique shopping and a river cruise?

The mighty Whanganui River entices and charms with a relaxing flow. Love the coast and sound of the waves and sand beneath your feet? Visit South Beach, for a wild west coast beach experience, walking, driftwood and a 4x4 Canam tour over the dunes.

Want cycling, fishing, forest walks and a return to nature? Cycle ways and boardwalks line the river for friendly family cycling and Whanganui is spoilt for parks and reserves. Paloma Gardens and the Bason Botanic Gardens are

wonderful wide open spaces for picnics and exploring the different features and quirky artworks.

Visitors come for many reasons but whatever these might be it’s a brilliant place to visit.

With one of the most temperate and settled climates in the North Island the average summer temperature is 26°C and perfect for meandering the markets and cafes while you decide what to do next.

Whanganui is so close to central North Island locations — it’s under three hours from Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, Taupo and New Plymouth. What more could you want for a weekend away?

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22 NIGHTS - SMALL GROUP TOUR WITH KIWI VETERAN ESCORT

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Includes:- Flights, Deluxe 4-5 Star Hotels Varanasi, Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Elephant 7 Camel riding All Meals* AND MUCH MORE! Tour Departs: 2nd March 2018 All 2018/2019 season’s tour dates now released www.marigoldtours.co.nz www.marigoldtours.co.nz tel: 021 193 0091 email: india@xtra.co.nz

Send us an email requesting our FREE APP to view our comprehensive itinerary on any smart device.

Or ask any questions Tel - day or night, 7 days

*Terms and Conditions Apply see our website for full details: Prices are per person, twin share, flying economy class. credit card payment +4%. Single supplement of $1500pp applies. Upon conformation a non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of $2000pp is required. We reserve the right to cancel/amend/change or substitute any part of the tour including but not limited to local yours, hotels, the itinerary and other inclusion due ti unforeseen circumstances and issues beyond our control. Prices are correct as at time of printing & may be subject to change without notice. Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner on (20) travel days but not on arrival or departure day. Full itinerary, inclusions and conditions visit www.marigoldtours.co.nz

Enjoy arts, music, the landscape and our rich heritage.

Whanganui is big enough to entertain and small enough to keep it real.

Spend a weekend.

See much more at:

www.visitwhanganui.nz

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Departs: 13th July 2018 (14 Nights)

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LIVESTOCK ADVERTORIAL

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Pond crust gone for 10th the cost?

Managing urinary nitrogen on your farm

Yep!

How much can we learn from a handful of grass? The answer is both remarkably simple and incredibly complex — but thankfully, modern scientific techniques can assess the biology and chemistry of just such a sample to provide some clear-cut advice for adjusting farming practices.

It’s all thanks to a Kiwi company who are leading the world.

Raymond Burr from QLabs is a farmer first and a man of science in equal measure. From his early days share farming sheep and beef to converting a large spread to dairy in the King Country in ‘89, he knows the challenges farmers face in a constant race to improve their profitability. Raymond studied at Massey University, and his investigations into soil and pasture health with QLabs today would have amazed his professors back then. Then again, the foundation of what QLabs offer the farming sector is based on sound common sense.

QLabs have been granted a patent on their latest form of herbage analysis, which can very accurately look at the nutritional content of even a small representative 500gram sample of grass and drill down into its composition. One major advantage is detecting levels of nitrogen, which cannot be stored by ruminant animals like cattle. This means a very accurate forecast of urinary nitrogen content

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Qlabs patented method means that with a single test of a sample of pasture a farmer can fine tune and plan ahead for a number of factors. Environmental responsibility is one, but maximising the nutrition of every square foot of pasture is another — and that means better yields whether for dairy and drystock.

Potential health issues can be nipped in the bud long before they become a vet’s problem. “The science may be high tech, but the principle is simple,” says Raymond. “Arm yourself with knowledge

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and get the optimum out of your farm.”

In the 1980s the rising plate meter was invented by a farmer, and accurate pasture budgeting soon followed. From the early 1990s we became proficient at growing more protein by applying more Nitrogen. It is time to move on with the latest patented method invented by an ex-farmer.

Now for a relatively low cost, you can monitor what your ruminating animals are about to eat. Increasing efficiency will increase profitability and decrease your environmental impact — a winwin solution.

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The Masterton experience From cycle and art trails to shopping and vineyard tours, there is something for everyone to discover in and around Masterton — the largest town in the Wairarapa.

It is a convenient destination to place yourself as you take the opportunity to explore the region — Masterton is handy to Wellington, Greytown, Martinborough, Palmerston North and beyond.

With a variety of eating establishments the options include eating near an art gallery in the little Kuripuni Village, or right on the main street of town. The Lone Star restaurant and the Tui Brewery are just a short distance away.

Located on Queen Street, the Masterton library offers free WiFi from 6.30am to 9.30pm daily, and for vintage car enthusiasts, the Pointon Collection brings stories and the history of a rotating range of vintage cars and motorcycles to life.

One of the region’s grandest colonial homesteads, Brancepeth is still owned by the family who settled on the land in 1856 and is a must visit. One of the biggest model train displays in New Zealand, Middleton Model Railway is also a popular destination for young and old.

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The Rangitumau Valley is home to The Alpaca Place, where visitors have the chance to get up close and personal to these fascinating and friendly animals.

You can also get up close and personal with native eels, birds, and tuatara at the home of white kiwi, Manukura, at Pukaha Mount Bruce, and offering a glimpse into the farming history of the Wairarapa and the international sport of shearing, the Wool Shed is directly across the road from Queen Elizabeth Park and is great entertainment for the whole family.

Café Solway at the Copthorne Solway Park Hotel and Resort, has a 10 bay golf driving range giving you the opportunity to dust off the golf swing before taking

on any of the fantastic Wairarapa golf courses.

Masterton Golf Club is the home of Sir Bob Charles and is the premier golf club in the Wairarapa.

Mahunga Golf Course is a flat, easy walking 18 hole golf course on two levels and the upper level golf holes provide stunning views to the Tararua Ranges.

Whilst in Masterton, leave your car and take the train to Wellington from the station on Perry Street, near the town centre.

Masterton has a vast range of activities for locals and visitors to explore and there are many free or nearly free options, such as the lakeside walks, tramps, museums and more.

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MASTERTON

Places to explore The Masterton Motorplex International Drag Strip draws thousands of people to the town each year as car owners and enthusiasts impress others with their machines and what they can achieve at the quarter mile drags.

For those who prefer cycling, Green Jersey Cycle Tours specialise in easy day rides which include touring the local vineyards and multi-day cycling adventures throughout region.

These guided tours are presented by knowledgeable guides and lunch is provided. Options also include the Cape Palliser Explorer Walk that showcases the south coast and includes a guided walk into the Pinnacles.

Located at Hood Aerodrome, the Vintage Aviator, is the largest collection of airworthy WWI fighter aircraft in the world and is a must see for all the family.

Visit Aratoi and hear stories of Wairarapa’s history and browse through the art museum store house of the Wairarapa’s most important cultural material.

For a time of relaxing, the Regent movie cinema in Masterton has three theatres showing the latest movies.

If it is a team building experience you are after, The Beehive DMC offers complete destination management services and exclusive and tailormade local experiences for corporate and leisure groups visiting Wairarapa, Wellington and beyond.

Queen Elizabeth Park has a variety of activities for the whole family and it is here that visitors can experience boating across the lake. Whether it be on a kayak, a rowboat or a pedal boat, there is nothing like gliding over the water with the ducks.

The park is known as one of the best children’s parks in New Zealand. It is here you get to interact with deer and

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ducks, ride on a mini train and play mini golf.

The Trust House Centre is located next to Queen Elizabeth Park and Aratoi Museum and is a great place to take a break and have a swim.

Finish the day with a garden tour at Dursley Garden, just outside of Masterton. These gardens are a must visit for gardening enthusiasts.

The 1917 arbutus and weeping birch give stature, with original rose bushes featuring among the 300 now growing throughout the garden. Many established trees are underplanted with bulbs that form a woodland carpeted with spring bulbs, including daffodils, bluebells, galanthus and grape

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hyacinths, then drifts of cyclamens in autumn. Long views under the trees are retained naturally, with pathways through azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and tree peonies.

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AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING BE INSPIRED. BE AMAZED BE HERE Join Doug Avery to celebrate the publication of his much-anticipated book.

Doug Avery shares his powerful story of how he weathered years of drought and desperation to turn his farm — and his life — around.

It’s a journey of emotional resilience in the face of what at times seemed a hopeless situation. Doug’s farm was depleted and so was he. Although Doug didn’t realise it at the time, he had severe depression. His story, he says, is common to many in farming who soldier on in isolation, slipping further and further into debt and desperation. Don’t miss this inspirational evening as Doug talks about getting life back on track — for him, his family and livelihood. It’s also an incredible tale of Kiwi can-do and how one man overcame heartbreaking adversity to live a fruitful life and help others.

Monday 28th August 2017

6pm-8:30pm at Masterton Paper Plus, 181 Queen St Tickets $10 from Paper Plus, beer and tucker on arrival phone: 06 3788300; email: masterton@paperplus.co.nz

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Comes with tail gate, auto tail gate release, spreading chains, single 4 stage ram, swivel tongue, deck size 3.6x2.4 shiplap decking with 400mm high sides. This is a contractors unit, very heavy duty, on 11.5x80x15.3 wheel assemblies. Retail $18,625

Comes with tail gate, auto tail gate release, spreading chains, swivel tongue, 1 x 5 stage ram, 500 high sides, on 400 x 60 x 15.5 wheels, deck size 4.2 x 2.4, 2 piece sides and tool box.

Extras available: Steel deck, brakes, hay extension, safety chains.

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Burkhart Bale Feeder. Comes ready for work, no bearings, 400cc motor will turn even the ugliest bales round or square. Good for the next 20 years.

Extras available: Roll bar for square bales Retail $9,375 Second hand Burkhart balefeeders coming regularly from $3,500

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Other considerations are: harvest crew availability, and risk areas for forest owners, particularly health and safety and environmental compliance.

FOMS provides full services from forest assessment to harvest planning, harvesting, marketing and replanting.

We offer a wide range of marketing options including commission based agreements, fixed price contracts, and lump sum purchase to suit your individual requirements and risk appetite. FOMS have 15 regional managers and market around 800,000 tonnes of logs per annum. Our shareholders are longterm industry professionals who work day-to-day in the business, we have a track record of paying on time every time, and we have access to a large number of experienced harvest crews and transport companies.

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Contact FOMS. Log prices are currently very strong so now is a good time to meet with us to discuss your trees.

We are happy to assess your forest and discuss any questions you might have.

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CARBON LOCKUP

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Planting forests is a simple and effective way to offset greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, while at the same time creating a financial investment for the future.

Trees take surplus carbon out of the atmosphere and turn it in to wood.

Just one 20 year old Pinus radiata tree will lock up all the carbon a single sheep will have emitted in its entire lifetime.

One tree would also lock up all the carbon emitted by one beef animal in one year and 1.5 trees will capture a dairy cow’s emissions in one year.

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RURAL WHEELS

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The whole nine yards

by Andy Bryenton

For decades, Deutz Fahr have been perfecting their range of tractors to meet stringent European emissions controls while still delivering maximum power and performance.

With numerous awards in their trophy case and a team of engineers to rival that of fellow German manufacturers like Mercedes Benz and Porsche, their claim to the title of top agricultural machinery fabricators has only been strengthened by the arrival of their latest offering — the ultra powerful Nine Series.

Built on the premise that there’s no substitute for raw power — except raw power under precision control — the heat of the new Nine Series is an uncompromising 336 horsepower intercooled twin turbo six cylinder diesel. High injection pressure and computerised engine management deliver 90 percent of max torque well down the rev range, allowing this tractor to tackle even the most heavy-duty tasks when mated up with serious machinery.

The on board computer system optimises injection for efficiency no matter if the Nine Series is moving from field to field or engaged in serious power harrowing, undersowing or cultivation.

Front and rear PTO with multiple selectable speeds comes as standard, because efficient large-scale farming demands big implements. And it’s all

commanded from a cab which has been designed as both comfortable and intuitive, with controls easily at hand. In fact, innovations such as Deutz Fahr’s continuously variable TTv transmission mean there are less things for the operator to worry about — the Nine Series is also built with modern satellite navigation and mapping in mind.

With the ability to conquer long days in the field comes the necessity to ensure operator safety and comfort — so extra care and attention has been lavished on making the cab of the Nine Series roomy and well ventilated, with acres of glass and a clear view down the sloping bonnet to make precise turning as simple as possible. In fact, it’s amazing how easy it is to place and handle such a large and powerful machine, even on uneven terrain in the field.

This combination of power, precision and the ability to adapt to multiple roles on the farm saw the Nine Series win the ‘Golden Tractor’ award for design on its initial release — further tuning and fettling have only made it a better machine. In the order of high-horsepower tractors, this is the benchmark to beat.

Deutz Fahr combine massive power with computerised precision in their Nine Series

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Amarok 4WD Highline TDI from $64,990* Amarok is looking sharper than ever right now. Style it up a notch with your own selection of accessories – towbar, racks, lids, sports bars – or take care of business with a service plan or extended warranty. Give us a call ASAP and go AWOL with the Volkswagen Amarok.

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Ready for anything

by Andy Bryenton

The venerable Yamaha AG 125 has been a common sight on Kiwi farms for so long now that it’s almost part of the scenery.

Simple, easy to maintain and able to take a lot of good-natured punishment, the little blue machine is easy to compare to other hard-wearing rural classics like the swanndri and the gumboot.

As an upshot, there’s a whole generation out there who know how to ride an AG 125. Many kids from farming families would have mastered the diminutive single-cylinder bike with its distinctive knobbly tyres well before it was time to learn to drive the family car. And that means there’s a huge crossover market for Yamaha’s street-ready version of the Ag 125 — the YTZ125.

Really, it’s just common sense.

Adding the necessary bits and pieces to allow a number plate and road legal status was a snap for Yamaha, who after all have a stable of road bikes ranging from the commuter practical to the blisteringly fast.

And there are numerous times when zipping down from the homestead to the local shops, around to the neighbours, or indeed down the highway to another block of grazing land is on the cards.

The YTZ125 allows, if nothing else, the ability to do this without changing vehicles.

But there’s more to this machine than just convenience. With the same

125cc of power from an air cooled four stroke single cylinder motor, the same terrain-busting ride height and suspension, and a similar feel to the AG 125, the YTZ125 inspires on road confidence and still allows dirt-trail and paddock work.

Perhaps like nothing else, this machine bridges the gap between two worlds of motorcycling — that of the serious workhorse and that of riding for the sheer pleasure of it.

Coming out of a heritage of real farm endurance — the YTZ has been extensively put through its paces in the South Island back blocks — there’s nimble balance and lightweight handling here which fosters confidence.

Those who have experienced the open road as well as the trail may very well be tempted to look at Yamaha’s other offerings — a selection which will have true petrol heads salivating.

In the meantime, the learner approved, farm tested YTZ125 offers practicality as well as a taste of the ‘other side’ of motorcycling — and all for a very neat price.

Cross purposes — the Yamaha YTZ125 can handle the farm, the highway or the trail with equal ease

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Talk to our team and let’s work together to support and supply your next project, however big or small.

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