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“They are very similar to running beef in general stock movements,” he says.

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Richard is currently the chairman for the Northland branch of the NZ Deer Farmers Association.

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“The future is looking at a succession plan for retirement and working out what to do. I will always have deer, their personalities are great and they are good to work with. I also enjoy fishing and travel but my main interest is the farm and the fencing industry,” says Richard.

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Brad holds a Diploma in Farm Management from Lincoln University and Lesley has a Bachelor of Physical Education from Otago University.

They credit their success to their farm staff and farming systems.“We have committed and extremely capable staff who make the day-to-day running of the farm smooth. They all go the extra mile, for which we are grateful. Much of our success is due to this.”

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“I don’t think anyone was surprised when they were named the winners at the end of the night, as the merit awards proved they are very strong across all areas of their farm business,” said Northland regional managers Ian Douglas and Rowena Butterworth-Boord.

Amongst the other winners were Karla Frost who won the 2015 Northland Farm Manager of the Year contest for her work on a Dargaville farm, and Mike Jensen, the region’s 2015 Dairy Trainee of the Year. The runners-up in the Northland Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year contest were Okaihau equity sharemilkers Grant and Danielle Petterd.

Karla Frost will work with a group of industry experts and leading farmers as the farm manager for Northland’s Agricultural Research Farm.

The Dargaville farm milks 250 cows and provides a beneficial learning environment for Miss Frost.

“The work here involves incredible amounts of monitoring and recording and it is essential that everything is done accurately and in line with best practice. I believe that this is a key strength as high standards are expected

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She says she learnt a lot by coming third in last year’s competition. “I had the chance to meet a huge range of farmers and industry specialists. These contacts have become extremely valuable and helpful over the past year.”

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The 31-year-old has previously worked as a bricklayer, construction worker and in oyster farming.

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He moves to a herd manager’s role in June and aims to be contract milking within five years.

“In my new role my goals for the farm are to meet my bonus targets and maintain the farm to a high standard. These targets include Somatic Cell Count, less than 10% empty rate, and a grade free season.”

Runner-up in the Northland trainee contest was Maromaku 2IC Kim Simpson with Kamo farm assistant Elliot Nelson, placing third.

Nor thland Sharemilker/Equity Farmers of the Year, Brad and Lesley Roberts hosted a field day on April 9, while Farm Manager of the Year, Karla Frost, had one on the Dargaville farm she manages on March 31.

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Top Soil Water RetentionChemical production over the years has impacted heavily on our soils, soil fertility and particularly soil biology.

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transfer on as bene� t for animals, farms and farmers. As the soil biology numbers grow so does the increase in soil water retention, soil drainage capacity, topsoil, carbon, nitrogen and all other minerals stored in the organic matter of the soil courtesy of the microorganisms, to be taken as required by the plant.

This magic system has been pumping away on our planet for millions of years. Its Mother Nature’s formula that has not only provided for all life on the planet, but has kept it sustainable and regenerating, without external interference — how amazing is that!

The United Nations have declared 2015 as the year of the soils. According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations), “soil is a � nite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan. As a core component of land resources, agricultural development and ecological sustainability, is the basis for food, feed, fuel and � bre production and for many critical ecosystem services.” It is therefore a highly valuable natural resource, yet it is often overlooked. The natural area of productive soils is limited. Under an agrochemical system of farming I believe that this statement would be correct.

However, on a monitored dairy farm in Northland operating under a BioGro certi� ed program, and using Agrissentials Rok Solid full spectrum solid fertiliser and our Oceans 100 liquid fertiliser, over an 8 year period we increased the topsoil of 50mm depth on a clay base, down to 200mm to 250mm deep. The soil on this farm was so alive that it was spongy to walk on and the farmer was feeding out hay from a 2 wheel drive, cut down, Toyota Lite Ace van, during winter which is unbelievable on any clay based soil in Northland.

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The website aims to encourage understanding of the fur industry, whilst providing information to the public about of the unique qualities of possum fur and the benefits that fur harvesting can have on the environment.

It is also hoped that the website will help increase national and international demand for New Zealand made possum products.

New Zealand Fur Council chairman Neil Mackie says, “The possum fur industry is a growing industry already worth $130 million to the New Zealand economy annually.

“It’s important that people understand the industry, its contribution and potential for growth. This website is about collaboration and making sure there is a balanced view in regards to possum fur and harvesting.

“Given the general public’s concern for animal welfare and conservation, it is important that facts and science are at the forefront of any debate,” Neil says.

The Fur Council and the Department of Conservation will be working together to

Up to two annual scholarships are available for farmer shareholders to assist them in applying for the Fonterra Governance Development Programme and sit for a year as an observer on the Silver Fern board.

The Burnside Hart Trust is administering the scholarships, of up to $20,000 which will subsidise the course fees and board participation.

The Trust is a charitable entity established in 2008 by Silver Fern Farms to advance education and leadership training to those interested in enhancing their personal and governance skills for the benefit of the primary sector.

The Fonterra programme is an advanced course on cooperative governance for aspiring farmer directors. Chairman Rob Hewett says the Silver Fern board recognises a responsibility to grow the skills of aspiring farmer directors for the future.

“Through the scholarship we intend to support those farmers who

Possum yarn garment, ‘The Noble Savage’ designed by Maree McLean

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The council consists of harvesters, collection agencies, yarn spinners and knitters and represents 90% of the New Zealand fur industry.

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want to develop their capabilities to take on significant leadership roles in agriculture in the future. It is suitable for those looking for governance roles in New Zealand agri-business cooperatives,” he said.

“We need motivated farmers to take a stake in the value chain, to develop themselves so they have the skills and capacity to take a leading role in their cooperative in the future. Our business and many other agri-business cooperatives in New Zealand are large, complex entities.

“To maintain farmer control, we need to ensure our farmer shareholders have the opportunity to develop their governance skills so when opportunities in their co-operative appear, they are ready to go.”

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During this time, Northland has seen the lowest harvest of mallards and grey ducks over the past twenty years. Reasons for this decline are uncertain, but loss of habitat has played a critical role. Also, recent droughts have left many wetlands drier than previous years thus degrading habitat.

The bag limit for paradise shelducks has been raised to 25 birds per day. With the population recovering from recent declines and the increase in the number of complaints about crop damage, Northland Fish & Game Council felt that a higher limit was justi� ed. There will still be a summer season


for Paradise Shelduck. There will be an increased opportunity to hunt black swans during the special summer season. The Northland Fish & Game Council has decided that current harvest is not keeping up with black swan reproductions, so they added them to the summer season to provide hunters with increased hunting opportunities.Northland Fish & Game enforcing game laws

Each year, Northland Fish & Game rangers check game bird hunters to make sure that everyone is playing by the rules. Northland has one of the lower rates of offenders in the country, but we still � nd a few hunters who do not play by the rules. Hunting without a licence is the most common offence followed by using lead shot.

Please remember that you are required to purchase a hunting licence and if caught your � rearm will be con� scated and you may be prosecuted for offences under the Wildlife Act. By not purchasing a game bird hunting licence, you are not only stealing from others who purchase a licence, but your licence purchase goes to habitat improvement and waterfowl management to make sure that future generations can enjoy game bird hunting.

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There was a wealth of agricultural power on display at the recent Northland Field Days, with machines manufactured in many nations competing for attention from the farming public.

But, as at immense agricultural expos such as Europe’s giant Agritechnica, one of the most noticeable brands was liveried in smart green and black. Deutz Fahr’s range of tractors lived up to their reputation as the ‘Mercedes Benz of Farming’, displaying a range which covered a wide scope of applications, from row cropping through to the toughest tasks in pasture management.

It was little surprise that the big German marque put on a good showing. Their 9 series of large 270-hp-plus machines have just received the award for best design in the coveted European Golden Tractor competition.

That same philosophy of meticulous engineering is apparent in the smaller, more versatile 5 and 6 series tractors which excited a lot of attention at our local Field Days.

This may be because of the advances in fuel economy, power, stability and ease of operation which have marked out Deutz Fahr as a market leading innovator. Certainly, these machines are made to pass the very stringent European Union emissions standards, and do so with a suite of technological engine advancements which also aim to save fuel. But there’s also the fact that the ‘Mercedes Benz’ comparison also extends to the comfort and logical layout of the 5 and 6 series’ cab — a place where spending hours behind the controls seems a lot less like a chore.

With tractors in the ‘mid range’ horsepower band a popular choice with farmers looking for a versatile, multi-role machine, it’s good to know that, at Deutz Fahr at least, top-tier technologies aren’t

Deutz Fahr — winners of this year’s Golden Tractor award for design

just lavished on the big 300hp beasts at the top of the intensive farming line. Awards, as Deutz Fahr knows, come and go, and there are always more to strive for.

But the measure of a good tractor is found out in the field, season by season — and that is the victory they are pursuing with their mid-sized tractors here in the Kaipara.

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Local sawmill prices for framing grade logs are continuing to hold in the $100+ per tonne mark. Meanwhile on the export front, CIF (landed in China) settlements have following the earlier predicted path. In February the indicator A grade settlements were mostly US$2 either side of US$125 per cubic metre, whilst March prices have been hovering between US$120 and $117.

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The situation in China is as critical to the NZ sawmiller as it is to the log exporter. If China prices continue to drop then the harvest volumes can also be expected to decline as forest owners close their gates. This will inevitably starve the local sawmills of logs unless they can find a way to compete in the lower quality export log segment.

This situation is mirrored in China, where current domestic log supply will falter if NZ and Australia log prices drop to the US$110 mark.

Harvest of forests in China is a significant proportion of the total cut and China has very large costs for domestic logs including often carting them over long distances.

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At present post CNY orders have started to come in but they are often small and short term. In this context, if the sawmill does not have any orders, then they will not want logs at any price.

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That kind of hyper-local attitude has seen the company, which Bronwyn and husband Garry bought over 25 years ago, become a familiar name to farmers both here, and in their Whangarei base of operations. Strategically allied with big names in farming, such as Waikato Milking systems, the Northland Farm Services team reasoned that the time was right for an expansion.

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With the paint dried, the signs going up, and a showroom full of top-flight products ready to hit the field, Northland Farm Services plan for further expansion in the near future, replacing their rotation of technical staff out of Whangarei with newly trained and accredited locals. The challenges of today, and of tomorrow, will be all the more simple to overcome with a top team on call.

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Two secrets to healthy hoovesWe all know that having a healthy herd is paramount to good business.

There is also the feel good factor knowing that you are looking after your animals. A key part of herd health is the hoof. We all know that a cow with a damaged hoof can spell disaster. So how do we combat this? The answer is to take a holistic approach to healthy hooves. Below are two important points that help avoid lameness. Firstly, nutrition is a key element in the equation.

We have all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’. Well this is not quite the same with dairy cows, but you could say that the better the food (or nutrition) the healthier your dairy cows will be. This in turn means that your cows’ hooves are also going to be healthier.

There is common perception that hoof damage is caused by rough tracks and constant walking to and from the milking sheds. However, we now know that this is incorrect. Hoof damage starts from the inside out — not from the outside in. This is where nutrition comes into play. If your dairy cows are in optimal condition

then their hooves will be strong and healthy and be able to resist the normal wear and tear of everyday walking.

This is not to say that having good, well maintained tracks and sheds doesn’t aid in the prevention of lameness. Research shows that tracks with a higher crown through the middle help to reduce the amount of lameness. A holistic or combined approach is always best. However, the main point is, proper nutrition is very important. The best method of feeding is one that avoids rumen upset. Careful phasing of the herd between feed types will help to avoid this problem.

Secondly, curbing excessive hoof growth is also a key element in the equation. Let’s face it a dairy cow weighs a lot.

Each hoof has to hold a lot of weight. On each hoof the weight burden is spread between the two claws.

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Hoof trimming ensures that both claws on each hoof are even and in the best shape for distributing the weight equally. Without correct trimming lameness can be rampant amongst dairy herds, leading to lots of lost production.

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Going solo on fencing When designer David Neal suffered ill health, his partner was left to do the fencing. Watching her struggle to hold the batten and staple the wire at the same time gave him an idea to help make her job easier.

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“It now takes less than one minute per batten to be attached to the fence and it is a one man operation,” says Mr Neal.

“The tool works as a platform providing a � rm, stable surface to hit against while hammering or using a staple gun and it is an easier way to fence because it eliminates the need to physically hold the wood in place.”

“It is attached by hooks to one fence wire, allowing the staples to be applied to the other wires in a nice even manner. The tool helps lessen the risk of injury through jarring or accidentally hitting hands or legs with a hammer, and it allows one person to do the job of two, reducing labour and time for the fencer.”

“Batten King is new to the market and is a must for every fencer because it enables people to do their own fencing quickly and cuts down costs,” he says.

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Alpaca owners throughout New Zealand will be opening their farms to the public on May 3 promoting the animals, fibre and other products.

It is one day a year where everyone can celebrate alpacas. The open day aims to raise awareness of the animal and give people the opportunity to learn more about them.

Four Northland farms have registered at the time of print — Silverhill, Waitakere, Gumtree Gully and Kerdon.

Valerie Bushell runs the majority of Silverhill farm on her own and hand knits items for her onsite store.

She has been keeping alpacas for ten years. Her farm is dedicated to breeding fine, densely fleeced, coloured alpacas, and is located at 739 Silver Hill Road, RD4 Wellsford.

“It is free entry and there will be talks about how to look after them,” she says.

“We have a few young ones expected to be born near the end of April.”

Her farm shop specialises in knitted accessories, baby items, yarn and carded fibre.

Waitakere Alpacas will be opening their gates displaying their herd of more than 240, located at 107 Monk Road, RD1 Waioneke, South Head, Helensville.

“They are lovely, friendly, gentle and easy to farm. With a small amount of basic animal husbandry, they can be ideal pets for a lifestyle block,” says owner Hans Roecoert.

Hans is very knowledgeable and is keen to share this with those interested in purchasing Alpacas for themselves.

Gumtree Gully Alpacas, a small but growing family run business at 161 Cowan Bay Road, Warkworth RD3, Auckland, will offer visitors the chance to get to know the animals.

Alpacas are gentle intelligent farm animals with quality wool

“It will be an educational and hands-on day and a good family day out,” says owner Kathy who runs the farm with her husband Phil.

Kerry and Donna Tannion started with a few male alpacas as pets but like many others before them couldn’t resist increasing their herd and in 2009 Kerdon Alpacas was formed. Their farm is located at 61 Hurndall Street East, Maungaturoto.

“There will be products for sale including knitted products, felted alpaca scarves and unique alpaca artworks,” says owner Donna.

For more information on the open day and for an updated list of Northland participants visit www.alpaca.org.nz.


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Attracting dairy workersFaced with the need for more workers in the industry, Federated Farmers and Dairy NZ with other industry bodies will release the dairy industry’s newly developed Quality Workplace Accord in the near future.

“We are faced with attracting a further 8,300 qualified workers to the industry by 2025. To do that we have to show prospective and existing industry participants that dairy farming is an attractive, exciting industry that offers a good work-life balance and the opportunity for significant career advancement,” says Federated Farmers Employment spokesperson and Manawatu dairy farmer, Andrew Hoggard.

“The accord aims to help dairy farmers lift the overall performance of the industry in employment standards and people management to a point where there is a genuine quality work environment.

“It is no different to any other goals we have set and every farm is individualistic. These are strategies and objectives with aspirational goals around what we think a quality workplace will look like in the future. It is information for farmers to utilise.

“What it comes down to, is that the dairy industry wants to set itself a goal to achieve quality work environments through helping farmers implement good people management practises.

“The Quality Workplace Accord is the signatories’ commitment to support

the industry as it advances to reach optimum employment practices, to attract quality people to the industry.”

Mr Hoggard says the Accord also provides a framework to show the industry’s 12,000 diverse business units how to get better results from their recruitment and retention.

“By making their work environments stand out from the array of other options presented to talented people, farm employers will be able to pick the cream of the crop.”

Developed and signed by Dairy NZ and Federated Farmers, among other industry players, The Dairy Industry Strategy 2013–2020, makes the attraction and retention a central theme — vital to the success of the dairy industry.

“There are some great dairy farmer employers out there but for many they need the tools and support to make the work environment on their farm something to be proud of, which is what this Workplace Accord is aiming to achieve,” said Mr Hoggard.

The final Quality Workplace Accord will be available to dairy farmers on Federated Farmers’ and Dairy NZs’ websites in the near future.

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P: (09) 438 4273

Northern Rural Marketplace

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call 0800 4 Dolomite 0800 436 566

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NORTHERN FARMING CLASSIFIEDSReach 33,300 Rural Homes — Phone 0800 466 793

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

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

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

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

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

CHAINS FOR lifting, logging, transport, tiedowns, lifting slings, shackles, hooks, welding services, light engineering. Call Rob at Northland Farm & Forestry Supplies 09 407 8969 or call into 2/8 Skippers Lane, Waipapa.

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

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

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

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

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

IES CONSTRUCTION LTD.CONCRETE AND TILT SLAB CONSTRUCTION• Bridges• Farm buildings• Feed pads• Bins PO Box 448, Kerikeri, 0245 • PHONE: 09 407 8784

FAX: 09 407 8770 • EMAIL: [email protected]

Contact John - [email protected] call 021 ECOAST (326 278)

All Farm Buildings | Roofs | Windows and more

HOUSE WASHINGHIGH PRESSURE OR SOFT HAND WASHED

All Concrete Surfaces FREE mould treatment Pensioner discount

FREEQUOTES

Ph 09 439 5065 Dargavillewww.newmanengineering.co.nz MARGARET & JOHN BISHOP

Newman Engineering (2004) LTD

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

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www.animalherbs.co.nz We courier to your door!

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

Ph 09 432 0820 Email: [email protected]

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

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

• Herbal and Homeopathic remedies for you and your animals

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

• Orijen Organic Dog and Cat Food — no grains

Doug Wilson ManagerPhone: 09 430 2934Fax: 09 430 2936Mobile: 0274 302 934Email: [email protected]

Specialising in Fertiliser and Metal cartage.30 Tonne units available.We cover your country!

High Quality Fuel ConditionerTreat your fuel this winter.Main Benefits:• Controls Bacteria/Diesel Bug in Fuel• Greatly Reduces Engines from Surging• Removes Water from Fuel• Lubricates Fuel SystemS• Reduced Fuel consumption 2-10% • Maintains clean combustion process

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PO Box 1174, WhangareiPh 09 434 7741 • Mobile 027 273 6865

1279 S/H 14, MAUNGATAPERE

Northland Laser Drainage Ltd

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Neil Carter Trading as

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LATEST GENERATION ANTI-WEAR & ANTI FRICTION ENGINE OIL ADDITIVE. 2-5% DOSE RATIO WITH HOST OIL. AVAIL IN 250ML, 500ML, 1L, 5L & 20L

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✓ A wide range of high quality, affordable compression wear.

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Northern Rural Marketplace

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

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

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

Sheep ShearingANY SIZE flock. Top quality job, good rates. Phone Rob 027 209 0942.

ATV SERVICEReceive 10% discount off RRP

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

Rouse Motorcycles,King Street Hikurangi

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

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

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

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

ATV FARM BIKE MX SPARES INTRODUCTORY OFFER

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

Motorcycles, King Street, Hikurangi.

Phone 0800 963 636 www.atvtyres.co.nz

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

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oSubject to credit approval, fees, terms and conditions apply. Based on a 24 month Hire Purchase Contract. To approved Registered GST No Holders for business purposes only on applications for Polaris Sportsman 570, UTE 570 and Ranger 570 models. Offer expires 30/06/2015. Polaris Finance is a program operated by De Lage Landen Ltd Company No: 135515. *Offer ends 30/06/15 or while stocks last. Offer only available at

participating Polaris Dealers. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes fl eet clients. ^This accessory offer is only valid for genuine Polaris Accessories on the purchase of a new Polaris Ranger ETX model only.

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

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

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

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

0%P.A OVER 24 MONTHSo

1/3UPFRONT

1/3IN 12 MONTHS

1/3IN 24 MONTHS

RANGER 570 HD + 570 ATV & UTE FINANCE OFFERS

UPFRON 24 MONTHS

SAVE $1000 + $1000FREE ACCESSORIES $10,283*

INC GST

*

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

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

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