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BY DEAN TAYLOR welfare codes and rural men- tal health. n Australian with a Ms Thomas says she background in believes farmers would find Aagscience and disease it difficult to be fully engaged management is the new chair in the sheer breadth and of the Te Awamutu branch of scope of agricultural issues Federated Farmers. TC151116TCKERRY which affect our businesses Kerry Thomas and her LOWER order without an organisation like husband Aaron Gray are sharemilker Federated Farmers. lower order sharemilkers on Kerry Thomas On the local front, Ms Graham and Lyn Lawry’s is the new Thomas hopes to engage the Ngahape farm, where they chairman of community with her branch and their staff milk a herd of Federated and encourage members to 500 pedigree Jerseys. Farmers identify issues that have an Ms Thomas has pre- Te Awamutu affect on the lifestyles on the viously served on the Te branch. largely rural community. Awamutu Feds executive as “If you don’t get involved, the dairy representative.She how can you influence the has been in the since outcome?” 2013 and the couple are in their second season on the ■ The Te Awamutu Branch is current farm. also once again offering a Her agricultural career scholarship grant to students began in Australia, growing commencing or continuing up on a irrigated beef, sheep agricultural studies at a ter- and cropping property, tiary institution in 2017. completing a Bachelor of Depending on numbers of AgScience (Hons) and work- applicants and the quality of ing in a plant disease labora- applications, a number of tory. regional advisor in the Upper And while she’s happy to increases in regulation and Council and Central Govern- grants of up to $1000 each She shifted across the Tas- for Ospri and don her overalls and get costs, Ms Thomas sees being ment on a number of issues, may be awarded to multiple man in 2003 and worked for now stays in touch with the stuck in to on and off farm involved in Federated and is especially keen for applicants or a larger grant nine years as an Incursion organisation as the Dairy work, her regulatory experi- Farmers as essential for their members to have their say awarded to a solitary appli- Investigator — hunting dis- representative on the Wai- ence also means she has a share-milking business. on the Healthy Rivers Pro- cant. Grants will be at the eases and pests across New kato TBfree committee. keen interest in the factors In the chair role, she’s ject. discretion of the Te Awamutu Zealand for MPI. Ultimately she would like and processes that affect agri- already been involved in Some of the other issues branch. With the move to the to complete her masters culture. submissions to Waipa Dis- that Federated Farmers have For an application form, Waikato, Ms Thomas degree, but — as she puts it — As an advocacy group, the trict Council’s regarding the or about to work on are the contact Gaylene Bamford returned to her studies and she’s busy on the other side of role of Federated Farmers is a district plan and rating. 2025 Biosecurity Strategy, [email protected], 07 undertook a post graduate the farming fence now, perfect vehicle for her. Ms Thomas says the Dairy Industry Restructur- 858 0820 or 0800 327 646. diploma in planning at having met and married a With the industry striving group also lodge submissions ing Act, Health and Safety Applications are due by Massey. She also worked as a farmer. for higher standards and to the Waikato Regional Act, rural security, animal Wednesday, December 21.

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Senior: Sam Stewart, 1; Grace McLennan, 2; Georgia Young, 3; Luke Drnasin (TeP), 4; Charlotte New, 5. Champion: Sam Stewart; Reserve: Grace McLennan. Type, Junior: Cameron Streifler, 1; Hannah Knibbs, 2; Anna Westlake (Wha), 3; Saige Bright, 4; Ashlynne Wise, 5. Senior: Georgia Young, 1; Sam Stewart, 2; Grace McLennan, 3; Troy Llewell-Dutton, 4; Charlotte New, 5. Champion: Georgia Young; Reserve: Cameron Streifler. Lambs Most Obvious Pet, Sub-junior, TC151116TCNGAHINAPOURI4 TC151116TCNGAHINAPOURI3 Early: Mark Gleeson (Oha), 1; Jade TE PAHU School pupil Piers Hansen (9) with goat Maple. SENIOR calf rearing at Group Day, held at Ngahinapouri. Davies (Nga), 2. Late: Jayden Gallagher (Nga), 1; Sophie Altham Leading, Sub-junior, Early: Mark Glesson (Oha), 1; Jade Anya Rae (TeP), 1; Piers Hansen Groups of three (Ruk), 2; Liam Paterson (Nga), 3; Jade Davies, 1; Mark Gleeson, 2. Davies, 2. Late: Finlay Hill (Nga), 1; (TeP), 2; Lucia Young (TeP), 3. Calves : Charlotte New, Georgia Finlay Hill (Nga), 4. Junior, Early: Late: Liam Paterson, 1; Sophie Liam Paterson, 2; Jayden Senior: Nathan McNamara (Oha), Young, Cameron Streifler (TeP), 1; Ruby Altham (Ruk), 1; James Altham, 2; Finlay Hill, 3; Jayden Gallagher, 3; Sophie Altham, 4. 1; Bonnie Hansen (TeP), 2; Zac Emily Butterfield, Erin Butterfield, Davies (Nga), 2; Reagan Birkett Gallagher, 4. Junior, Early: James Junior, Early: Jasmine Rear, 1; Ranby (Oha), 3; Campbell Rae Liuba Anainga (Oha), 2; Kalani (Oha), 3; Jasmine Rear (TeP), 4; Davies, 1; Ruby Altham, 2; Jasmine James Davies, 2; Ruby Altham, 3; (TeP), 4; Joseph Rae (TeP), 5. Hallan-Doole, Ella Hallan-Doole, Kloey Elton-Walters (Ruk), 5. Late: Rear, 3; Reagan Birkett, 4; Kloey Kloey Elton-Walters, 4; Reagan Champion: Anya Rae; Dylan McDonald (Oha), 3; Logan Cameron (Wha), 1; Grant Elton-Walters, 5. Late: Grant Birkett, 5. Late: Logan Cameron, 1; Reserve: Piers Hansen. Stephanie McDonald, Holly Lentfer, Rowland (Oha), 2; Andie Begovich Rowland, 1; Andie Begovich, 2; Andie Begovich, 2; Grant Rowland, Leading, Junior: Piers Troy Downs (Oha), 4. (TeP), 3. Intermediate, Early: Logan Cameron, 3. Intermediate, 3. Intermediate, Early: Janaya Hansen, 1; Anya Rae, 2; Luciah Lambs : Emma Hill, Emma Janaya Bradley (Nga), 1; Xanthe Early: Kendra Bishop (Nga), 1; Bradley, 1; Kendra Bishop, 2; Young, 3. Senior: Sydney Brydon Ritchie, Ellyce Smith (Nga), 1; Tudor (Oha), 2; Cory Birkett (Oha), Josiah Chesswas (TeP), 2; Cory Josiah Chesswas 3; Xanthe Tudor, (TeP), 1; Campbell Rae, 2; Bonnie Joseph Chesswas, Justice 3; Joseph Chesswas (TeP), 4; Birkett (Oha), 3; Janaya Bradley, 4; 4; Cory Birkett, 5. Late: Liam Hill, 1. Hansen, 3; Nathan McNamara, 4; Chesswas, Jeffrey Rich (TeP), 2; Kendra Bishop (Nga), 5. Late: Liam Xanthe Tudor (Oha), 5. Late: Liam Senior, Early: Jack Bradley- Trydint Llewell-Dutton (Wha), 5. Jack Kelly, Cory Birkett, Reagan Hill (Nga), 1. Senior, Early: Nick Hill (Nga), 1. Senior, Early: Nick Coombes, 1; Nick Bishop, 2; Jeffrey Champion: Piers Hansen; Birkett (Oha), 3; Adam Kelly, Oliver Bishop (Nga), 1; Justice Chesswas Bishop (Nga), 1; Justice Chesswas, Rich, 3; Oliver Fitzgerald, 4; Declan Reserve: Sydney Brydon. Fitzgerald, Jack Bradley-Coombes (TeP), 2; Jack Bradley-Coombes 2; Jeffrey Rich, 3; Jack Bradley- Hamill, 5. Late: Ellyce Smith, 1; Rearing, Junior: Anya Rae, 1; (Oha), 4; Jasmine Rear, Andre (Oha), 3; Declan Hamill (TeP), 4; Coombes, 4; Oliver Fitzgerald Stephanie Rear, 2; Adam Kelly Piers Hansen, 2; Lucia Young, 3. Begovich, Stephanie Rear (TeP), 5. Jeffrey Rich (TeP), 5. Late: Emma (Oha), 5. Late: Ellyce Smith, 1; Jack (Oha), 3; Bethany Collins (Wha) Senior: Campbell Rae, 1; Nathan Goats : Joseph Rae, Pierce Hill (Nga), 1; Emma Ritchie (Nga), Kelly, 2; Emma Ritchie, 3; Adam and Jack Kelly, 4=. McNamara, 2; Joseph Rae, 3; Hansen, Campbell Rae (TeP), 1; 2; Ellyce Smith (Nga), 3; Stephanie Kelly (Oha), 4; Emma Hill, 5. Champion: Janaya Bradley; Bonnie Hansen, 4; Sydney Brydon, Anya Rae, Bonnie Hansen, Sydney Rear (TeP), 4; Jack Kelly (Oha), 5. Champion: Ellyce Smith; Reserve: Jack Bradley-Coombes. 5. Brydon (TeP), 2; Nathan Champion: Emma Hill; Reserve: Jack Kelly. Goats Champion: Campbell Rae; McNamara, Zac Ranby, Trydint Reserve: Jayden Gallagher. Rearing, Sub-junior, Early: Most Obvious Pet, Junior: Reserve: Nathan McNamara. Llewell-Dutton (Oha/Wha), 3.

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TTC151116TCKIHIKIHIDOMAIN2 TTC151116TCKIHIKIHIDOMAIN1 BROTHER and sister Alyssa, 9, and Ryan White, 12, of Korakonui School. Alyssa's SIBLINGS Natalee (6), Owen (4) and Blake Gower (8) of Korakonui School with lamb is called Rio and the duo won the rearing championship. goats Bambi (left) and Freckles (right).

t Patrick’s Catholic School gerald (Kor), 2; Troy Thompson Bevan (Kor), 5. Senior: Alexis Cross-Breed, Early: Eden Korakonui 5. were this year’s host of the Te (WCS), 3; Scott Greenhalgh (Pok), McClennan (TAI), 1; Carter Walsh Honeyfield, 1; Stacey Thompson Lambs SAwamutu Group Day held at 4; Cameron Penny (Pok), 5.Senior: (TAI), 2; Jessie Bennett, 3; Trent (WCS), 2; Scott Greenhalgh, 3; Most Obvious Pet, Sub Junior Kihikihi Domain. Zoe Sutton (TAI), 1; Jessie Bennett Brierly, 4; Xylia Liddell (StP), 5. Sienna Ropiha (Kor), 4; Luke and Junior: Tyla Mackie (StP), 1; Other schools taking part were (Kor), 2; Tony Peake (Kor), 3; Champion: Alexis McClennan; Greenhalgh (Pok), 5. Tessa King (TAP), 2; Kees van der Te Awamutu Intermediate, Te Mackenzie Harris (TAI), 4; Trent Reserve: Crystal Fitzgerald. Champion: Lucy FitzGerald; Poel (StP), 3=; Annabel Awamutu Primary, Pekerau, Wai- Brierly (TAI), 5. Dairy Type, Light, Early: Lucy Reserve: Boyd Ferguson. Kraayvanger (StP), 3=; Eddie Jack- pa Christian School, Kihikihi and Champion: Zoe Sutton; Fitzgerald, 1; Anna Turner (TAI), 2; Beef, Early: Crystal Fitzgerald, son (TAP), 5. Intermediate: Ethan Korakonui. Reserve: Jessie Bennett. Alexis McClennan (TAI), 3; Gemma 1; Nathan Honeyfield, 2; Tony Matthews (Kor), 1; Ruth Downs Calves Rearing, Sub Junior: Lucy Fitz- Honeyfield, 4; Samantha Rush Peake, 3; Bailey Fitzgerald, 4; Zoe (TAP), 2; Kate Gillien (Kor), 3; Leading, Sub Junior: Lucy Fitz- gerald, 1; Gemma Honeyfield (Kor), (StP) 5. Late: Cameron Penny, 1; Sutton, 5. Late: Anita Blakely (TAI), Alyssa White (Kor), 4; Scarlet Smith gerald (Kor), 1; Winter Storie (Kor), 2; Eden Honeyfield, 3; Mikayla Lexi Disher (Pok), 2; Izabella 1; Mackenzie Harris, 2; Xylia (Kor), 5. Senior: Alyssa McDonald 2; Keisha Wallace (Pek), 3; Mikayla Fisher, 4; Winter Storie, 5. Junior: Disher, 3; Paige Thompson (WCS), Liddell, 3; Carter Walsh, 4; Maitland (TAI), 1; Adam Chapman (StP), 2; Fisher (Kor), 4 Eden Honeyfield Crystal Fitzgerald, 1; Nathan 4; Loryn Orr (StP), 5. Heavy, Early: Bevan, 5. Jessica Owen (TAI), 3; Abby (Kor), 5. Junior: Aviva Mudge Honeyfield, 2; Aviva Mudge, 3; Boyd Ferguson, 1; Trent Brierley Champion: Crystal FitzGerald; Weaver (TAI), 4; Jessica (Kor), 1; Crystal Fitzgerald (Kor), 2; Bailey Fitzgerald (Kor), 4; Nevaeh (TAI), 2; Jessie Bennett, 3; Mikayla Reserve: Nathan Honeyfield. Sandilands (Kor), 5. Nevaeh Wallace (Pek), 3; Izabella Wallace, 5.Intermediate: Catilyn Fisher, 4; Caitlyn Blakely (TAI), 5. Group of Three: Dakota Champion: Alyssa Mc Donald; Disher (Pok), 4; Nathan Honeyfield Blakely (TAI), 1; Mackenzie Fitzger- Late: Aviva Mudge, 1; Troy Thomp- Attewell, Caitlyn Blakely, Anita Reserve: Ethan Matthews. (Kor), 5.Intermediate: Boyd ald, 2; Boyd Ferguson (Kor), 3; son, 2; Samantha Swan (Kor), 3; Blakely (TAI), 1; St. Patrick’s, 2; Fergson (Kor), 1; Mackenzie Fitz- Scott Greenhalgh, 4; Maitland Winter Storie, 4; Keisha Wallace, 5. Korakonui 3; TA Intermediate 4; ■ More results page 9 Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7

Big day out for four-legged friends

aterangi School hosted and Ngutunui PSchools at this year’s Mt Pirongia Group Day.

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TC151116DTPIR01 CHILDREN and calves play the waiting game as judge Amanda Hayes of Makomako makes her way around the J1 rearing ring.

TC151116DTPIR04 FLOPSY had other ideas TC151116DTPIR02 at the start, but pulled TC151116DTPIR03 PIRONGIA’S Blair Bell leads through for Blake van CHAMPION style in the Most Obvious Pet ring from Drew West Tahi to second place in the Boven of to and Dobby of Pirongia. The pair also took out the leading senior division. take Reserve Champion. championship.

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Mt Pirongia Agricultural Club Group Day results Calves (PIR), 4; Ella Devaliant (PIR), 5. Senior, Tyla Young (PIR), 3; Jack Egan (NGU), 4; Hollie Broughton, 1; Jack Blake, 2; Taylah Leading, Novice: Daniella Shaw (PIR), early: Amber McClunie (PAT), 1; Briana Louise Gubb (PAT), 5. Late: Thomas Montgomery (PAT), 3; Bradley Shaw, 4; 1; Harrison Gubb (PAT), 2; Liam Shaw Wallace (NGU), 2; Madi Hobbs (PIR), 3; Hamerton (PIR), 1; Logan Hamerton, 2; Memphis Rangi, 5. Late: Blake Eyre, 1; Lexi (PAT), 3; Chloe Denton (PAT), 4; Pippa Regan Scott (PAT), 4; Brad Seager (PIR), 5. Blake Eyre, 3; Liam Egan, 4; Levi Steel, 5. Holdem, 2; Stevie Bartz, 3; Ella Patterson, 4; Earwaker (PIR), 5. Junior, early: Hollie Late: Joseph Abernethy (PAT), 1; Isabella Kiwi Cross Crossbreeds: Lucy Kavanagh, Liam Egan, 5. Intermediate, early: Emma Broughton (PIR), 1; Tyler McClunie (PAT), Denton (PAT), 2; Logan Hamerton (PIR), 3; 1; Chloe Bartz (NGU), 2; Pippa Earwaker, 3; Holdem, 1; Josh Shaw, 2; Jack Egan, 3; 2; Bradley Shaw (PIR), 3; Memphis Rangi Levi Steel (PIR), 4; Lucy Kavanagh (PIR), 5. Hollie Broughton, 4; Osyris Munro (PIR), 5. Ruby Waugh, 4; Tyla Young, 5. Late: (PAT), 4; Jack Blake (PAT), 5. Late: Blake Champion: Josh Shaw; Reserve: Amy Ayrshire: Isabella Denton, 1; Chloe Denton, Thomas Hamerton, 1; Ella Devaliant, 2; Eyre (PIR), 1; Liam Egan (NGU), 2; Stevie Davidson. 2; Jay Seebeck (PIR), 3; Madi Hobbs, 4; Olivia van Boven, 3; Amy Davidson, 4; Bartz (NGU), 3; Lexi Holdem (PIR), 4; Ella Dairy type, Jersey, Early: Amber Isabella Greer (PAT), 5. Beef: Ella Isabella Greer, 5. Senior, early: Amber Patterson (PAT), 5. Intermediate, early: McClunie, 1; Regan Scott, 2; Jack Blake, 3; Devaliant, 1; Joseph Abernethy, 2; Alex McClunie, 1; Regan Scott, 2; Louise Gubb, Josh Shaw (PIR), 1; Emma Holdem (PIR), 2; William Yeeles (PIR), 4; Tyler McClunie, 5. West (PAT), Olivia van Boven, 4; Amy 3; Alex West, 4; Brianne Wallace (PIR), 5. Ruby Waugh (PAT), 3; William Yeeles (PIR), Late: Liam Shaw, 1; Ruby Waugh, 2; Davidson, 5. Late: Jay Seebeck, 1; Lucy Kavanagh, 2; 4; Asarina Johnson (PIR), 5. Late: Amy William Yeeles (PIR), 3; Daniella Shaw, 4; Rearing, Novice: Chloe Denton, 1; Liam Courtney Young, 3; Isabella Denton, 4; Davidson (PIR), 1; Olivia Dillon (PAT), 2; Kayla Attewell (PAT), 5. Friesian, Early: Shaw, 2; Connor Annan (PAT), 3; Daniella Logan Hamerton, 5. Olivia van Boven (PIR), 3; Jade Davidson Brad Seager, 1; Courtney Young (PIR), 2; Shaw, 4; Pippa Earwaker, 5. Junior, early: Champion: Amber McClunie; Reserve: Thomas Hamerton. Lambs Most Obvious Pet, Novice: Noah Joyes (PAT), 1; Niamh Howarth (PAT), 2; Sophia Hands (PIR), 3; Toby Patterson (PIR), 4; Harry Gane (PIR), 5. Junior: Matthew Joyes (PAT), 1; Alex Liddington (PAT), 2; Hollie Fraser (PIR), 3; Archie Keelty (PIR), 4; Liam Hodgson (PIR), 5. Intermediate: Connie Gamble (PIR), 1; Blake Morrison (PAT), 2; Rubi Inia (PIR), 3; Charlotte Miller (PIR), 4; Aidan Hodgson (PIR), 5. Senior: Fiona Brennan (PIR), 1; Blair Bell (PIR), 2; Caleb Barlow (PIR), 3; Cameron Miller (PIR), 4; Leah Clark (PIR), 5. Champion: Noah Joyes; Reserve: Niamh Howarth. Leading, Novice: Harry Gane, 1; Toby Patterson (PIR), 2; Noah Joyes, 3; Emilia Howes (PIR), 4; Sophia Hands, 5. Inter- mediate: Rubi Inia, 1; Charlotte Miller, 2; Blake Morrison, 3; Connie Gamble, 4; Finn Taylor (PIR), 5. Senior: Fiona Brennan, 1; Blair Bell, 2; Cameron Miller, 3; Crystal Brickland (PAT), 4; Caleb Barlow, 5. Champion: Harry Gane; Reserve: Rubi Inia. Rearing, Novice, Early: Niamh Howarth, 1; Toby Patterson, 2; Harry Gane, 3. Late: Noah Joyes, 1; Harry Smith (PIR), 2; Emilia Howes, 3; Sophia Hands, 4. Junior, Early: Liam Hodgson, 1; Archie Keelty, 2; Hollie Fraser, 3. Late: Alex Liddington, 1; Molly Inia (PIR), 2; Matthew Joyes, 3. Senior, Early: Leah Clark, 1; Cameron Miller, 2. Late: Blair Bell, 1; Fiona Brennan, 2; Crystal Brickland, 3; Caleb Barlow, 4. Champion, Early: Aidan Hodgson; Re- serve: Leah Clark. Champion, Late: Alex Liddington; Reserve: Blake Morrison. Goats Most Obvious Pet, Novice: Isabella Skellon (PIR) 1; Emjay Bannister (PIR), 2; Lachie van Boven (PIR), 3; Finley Fraser JDC supply and cart Aglime ex Ravensdown or Graymont and (PIR), 4; Amelia Neilson-Smith (PAT), 5. Junior: Drew West (PAT), 1; Hollie Larsen Limemag. Will work with any spreading contractor of your choice. (PAT), 2; Emily van Boven (PIR), 3; Tayla Neilson-Smith (PAT), 4. 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Te Awamutu Boys and Girls Agriculture Club ■ From page 6: Team of Three: Alyssa White, Jessica Sandilands, Kate Gallien, 1; St Patrick’s, 2; Leading, Sub Junior and Junior: Grace Korakonui, 3; St Patrick’s/TA Primary, 4; TA Gower (StP), 1; Annabel Kraayvanger, 2=; Intermediate, 5. Tessa King, 2=; Tyla Mackie, 2=; Kees van der Goats Poel, 5. Intermediate: Penelope Rice (StP), 1; Most Obvious Pet, Senior: Ashlee Cole Jackson (TAP), 2; Jessie Hedges (TAP), Strawbridge (StP), 1; Ashton Reid (Kor), 2; Ben 3; Kate Gallien (Kor), 4; Connor Sandilands Ranby-Al (TAI), 3; Emma Kenny (TAI), 4; Holly (Kor), 5. Senior: Jessica Owen, 1; Jessica Harris (TAI), 5.Junior: Tara Old (StP), 1; Elise Sandilands, 2; Mason King (TAI), 3; Samantha Hollinshead (Pok), 2; Kaelyn Strawbridge (StP), Oakes (TAP), 4; Jacob Brown (TAI), 5. 3; Blake Gower (Kor), 4; Natalee Gower (Kor), 5. Champion: Jessica Owen; Reserve: Champion: Tara Old; Reserve: Elise Penelope Rice. Hollinshead. Rearing, Late, Sub Junior and Junior: Leading, Junior: Kaelyn Strawbridge, 1; Grace Gower, 1; Tyla Mackie, 2; Riley Billing Tara Old St 2; Blake Gower, 3; Natalee Gower, (Pok), 3; Kees van der Poel, 4.Intermediate: 4; Georgia Greene (Pok), 5. Senior: Ashlee Ruth Downs, 1; Ethan Matthews, 2; Kate Greene (TAI), 1; Emma Kenny, 2; Ben Ranby-Al, Gallien, 3; Scarlett Smith (Kor), 4; Jessie 3; Eleanor Parrott (Kor), 4. Ashlee Strawbridge, Hedges (Kor), 5. Senior: Abby Weaver, 1; 5. Samantha Oakes, 2; Johanna Downs (TAP), 3; Champion: Ashlee Greene; Reserve:Emma Jacob Brown, 4. Kenny. Champion: Abby Weaver; Reserve: Grace Rearing, Junior, Early: Jamie Kenny (Pok), Gower. 1. Greer Kenny (Pok), 2; Georgia Greene, 3. Early, Sub Junior and Junior: Grace Late: Natalee Gower, 1; Blake Gower, 2; Tara Fursdon (Pok), 1; Eddie Jackson, 2; Tessa Old, 3; Kaelyn Strawbridge, 4; Eden Morris (Kor), King, 3; Annabel Kraayvanger, 4; Elizabeth 5. Senior, Early: Ashton Reid, 1; Emma Kenny, Rice (StP), 5. Intermediate: Alyssa White, 1; 2; Holly Harris, 3. Late: Ryan White (Kor), 1; Cole Jackson, 2; Penelope Rice, 3; Connor Eleanor Parrott, 2; Ashlee Strawbridge, 3; Jacob Sandilands, 4. Senior: Mason King, 1; Jessica Chapman (StP), 4; Cole Matthews (Kor), 5. Sandilands, 2; Jessica Owen, 3; Alyssa Early Champion: Jamie Kenny; Reserve: McDonald, 4; Adam Chapman, 5. Ashton Reid. Champion: Alyssa White; Reserve:Grace Late Champion: Ryan White; Reserve: Fursdon. Eleanor Parrott.

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rohena School hosted this TC151116TCEASTERNZONE1 year’s Eastern Zone Schools PUPILS from Puahue School, AAgricultural Group Day. Arohena School, Pukeatua Participating schools are School and Wharepapa South Arohena, Puahue, Pukeatua and School gather at Eastern Zone Wharepapa South. Group Day. Organisers welcomed Otoro- hanga Mayor Max Baxter to their event and also thanked Amrit Singh for organising the judges and Nick Prendergast and Alistair Sherriff for assisting the judges. Ben Turner, 3. They also thanked sponsors Champion: George Kinston BNZ, Silver Ferns Farms and (Puahue); Reserve: Nicole Kinston Finch Contracting for helping (Puahue). make the day a success. Dairy Type, Light: Lachy Calves Dudson, 1; Bebe Huggett, 2; Izzy Leading, Junior: Rebecca McBeth, 3. Heavy: Jack Little, 1; Turner, 1; Nicole Kinston, 2; Bella Ben Little, 2; Nyla Lauridsen, 3. Roycroft, 3. Intermediate: Bodie Champion: Lachy Dudson Jacobsen, 1; Jack Drent, 2; Jack (Puahue); Reserve: Bebe Huggett Little, 3. Senior: George Kinston, 1; (Puahue). Izzy McBeth, 2; Ben Turner, 3. Most Outstanding Senior Calf Champion: George Kinston Cup: George Kinston (Puahue). (Puahue); Reserve: Izzy McBeth Most Outstanding Intermedi- (Pukeatua). ate Calf Cup: Bebe Huggett Rearing, Early, Junior: Lachy (Puahue). Dudson, 1; Nyla Lauridsen, 2; Most Outstanding Junior Calf Nicole Kinston, 3. Intermediate: Cup: Lachy Dudson(Puahue). Bebe Huggett, 1; Caitlyn Turner, 2; Kayla Priest, 2; Logan Roycroft, 3. (Puahue); Reserve: Lachy Dudson Roycroft, 3. Intermediate: Jack LIC Ribbon: Izzy McBeth Jack Little, 3. Senior: Izzy McBeth, Intermediate: Bodie Jacobsen, 1; (Puahue). Drent, 1; Bodie Jacobsen, 2; (Pukeatua). 1; Brooke Jacobsen, 2; Ben Turner, Tommy McBeth, 2; Jack Drent, 3. Obstacle, Junior: Nicole Tommy McBeth, 3. Senior: George 3. Late, Junior: Bella Roycroft, 1; Champion: Bebe Huggett Kinston, 1; Kayla Priest, 2; Bella Kinston, 1; Brooke Jacobsen, 2; ■ Continued page 11

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Lambs 3. Intermediate/Senior:Charlie Morell, 1; Charlotte Graham, Most Obvious Pet, Junior: Kate 2; Logan Vujcich, 3. Watson, 1; Melissa Muller, 2; Cody Muller, Champion: Charlie Morell (Pukeatua); Reserve: Charlotte 3. Intermediate: Lockie Waghorn, 1; Graham (Pukeatua). Benjamin Anderson, 2; Ellice Downard, 3. Rearing:, Junior: Clio Rower, 1; Isla Baker, 2; Lila Morell, Senior: James Anderson, 1; Anahera Alex- 3. Intermediate/Senior: Summer Korkie, 1; Logan Vujcich, 2; ander, 2; Bella Vujcich, 3. Charlotte Graham, 3. Champion: James Anderson Champion: Summer Korkie (Puahue); Reserve: Logan (Pukeatua); Reserve: Lockie Waghorn Vujcich (Pukeatua). (Wharepapa Sth). Most Outstanding Kid Cup: Charlotte Graham (Pukeatua) Leading, Junior: Luke Downard, 1; Stan Wing, 2; Melissa Muller, 3. Intermediate: TC151116TCEASTERNZONE2 Eva King, 1; Katie Towers, 2; Isla Robinson, PUAHUE School pupil Summer Korkie (9) with goat 3. Senior: Gemma Towers, 1; James Brandy. Anderson, 2; Kayla Nisbett, 3. Champion: Luke Downard (Puahue); Reserve: Eva King (Arohena). Rearing, Early, Junior: Kate Watson, 1; Sophie Chipperfield, 2; Cody Muller, 3. Intermediate: Benjamin Anderson, 1; Isla Robinson, 2; Toby Robinson, 3. Senior: Bella Vujcich, 1; Kayla Nisbett 2. Late, Junior: Jenna Chappell, 1; Luke Downard, 2; Hannah Watson, 3. Intermediate: Tessa Chappell, 1; Ellice Downard, 2; Quinn Iasona, 3. Senior: James Anderson, 1; Gemma Towers, 2; Anahera Alexander, 3. Champion, Early: Benjamin Anderson Offer a Full Agricultural Contracting Service (Pukeatua); Reserve: Isla Robinson (Puahue). Champion, Late: James Anderson Contact Deane today. (Pukeatua); Reserve: Tessa Chappell (Pukeatua). Most Outstanding Senior Lamb Cup: Spraying Amazon James Anderson (Pukeatua). Most Outstanding Intermediate Lamb Maize Planter Cup: Benjamin Anderson(Pukeatua). Most Outstanding Junior Lamb Cup: Luke Downard (Puahue). Goats Most Obvious Pet, Junior: Lila Morell, 1; Clio Rower, 2; Isla Baker, 3. Intermedi- ate/Senior:Charlotte Graham, 1; Amy Harris, 2; Logan Vujcich, 3. Champion: Lila Morell (Pukeatua); Reserve: Charlotte Graham (Pukeatua). Leading/Obstacle Course, Junior: Mason Morell, 1; Lila Morell, 2; Clio Rower, Direct Drilling/ Silage/ Regrassing Hay Mowing

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Does your pet cat have feline AIDS? recommended to be tested 60 days after the abscess has been treated, to allow time for Michaela the body to recognise the presence of the virus (and allow a positive result). There is no cure for FIV in cats, however, Walmsley there are treatment options and preventative medicine available that will help prolong the Vetora health of your infected cat. These include Veterinarian regular flea and worm treatments, ensuring your cats other vaccinations are up to date and regular dental checks and treatment. IV (Feline immunodeficiency virus), It is also recommended to feed cats with also known as feline AIDS, is a viral FIV a good quality commercial cat food and Fdisease of cats. The occurrence of ensure your cat is examined by a Vet if he or infection in is around 18 per she becomes unwell. Anti-viral medications cent of all cats with infection often seen in are becoming available that may help in the the feral cat population. treatment of FIV infected cats. FIV is spread from cat to cat If your cat has been diagnosed with FIV, predominantly through bite wounds during it is important to consider other cats that are cat fights, and is not transmissible to at risk of becoming infected, either in your humans. household or in your area. Initially there are no signs associated A FIV vaccine is available that prevents with FIV, and this stage of infection can last your cat from becoming infected with this years before the cat becomes clinically virus and can be given to kittens or to older affected. Most signs are due to the cat’s cats that have had a negative blood test for immune-suppressed state as the virus FIV. Three vaccinations are given initially, depletes the number of white blood cells then an annual booster is required to keep (infection fighting cells) in the cat. your cat protected. It is also recommended They include poor wound healing, poor to microchip all cats that are vaccinated for coat condition, bacterial or viral infections FIV. and poor dental health with inflammation of It is also important to think about the gums. Slow but progressive weight loss decreasing the amount of fights your cat is common and fevers may be seen. gets in to. Keeping a FIV infected cat indoors To determine if your cat has FIV, a simple (especially at night) and making sure they blood test is done at your Veterinary Clinic, are desexed can help with this. along with a thorough clinical examination If you would like more information about performed by your Veterinarian. Any cat that this disease, please contact your veterin- has had an abscess from a cat fight is arian.

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We have to use our feed as efƂciently as we can. Looking for nation’s tastiest lamb winner he search for the nation’s top tasting lamb is in full swing with entries Topen for the special 10th annivers- The competition is a ary Beef + Lamb New Zealand Glammies competition. chance‘ to celebrate top The competition aims to find the tasti- quality lamb and the New est and most tender lamb in New Zealand, Zealand farmers who and this year the Producer of the Decade will also be determined following the 2017 produce it. We all know it’s results. a Kiwi favourite and our Farmers and retailers nationwide are lamb is also preferred by GainmorebycuttingwithaLelymower invited to enter their lamb into the consumers around the Glammies, and the meat will be scientifi- Utilising quality feed grown on-farm is the most cally assessed by Carne Technologies in world. economical way to feed your animals. Lely’s range of Cambridge for tenderness, yield, succu- ’— Sam Mclvor, mowers allow you to do so, effectively and reliably, lence and colour. Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO every day. From here, the top four entries from five categories will make it through to the ; Direct drive: 15% less power requirement final stage of the competition, a taste test, held at the Wanaka A&P show on March the vast range of quality products us ; Widest conditioner rotors 10. farmers produce.” ; First-rate contour-following Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief execu- “Furthermore, this competition has tive, Sam Mclvor, says the competition is a helped me tell my story and promote ; Knives quickly and easily replaced. keenly anticipated event for New Zealand something that means so much to me and Quality pays. The range of Lely Splendimo mowers farmers and a way for them to display other New Zealand farmers,” says Mr their world-class produce. Gardyne. ensure this. “The competition is a chance to cel- The five competition categories in- Finance available, talk to your local GAZ dealer today! ebrate top quality lamb and the New clude Best of Breed — Traditional, Best of Zealand farmers who produce it. We all Breed — Crossbreed, Best of Breed — know it’s a Kiwi favourite and our lamb is Terminal Cross, Best of Breed — Open, also preferred by consumers around the and Retail. world,” says McIvor. Farmer competition entries close on www.lely.nz Robert Gardyne from Oturehua has had December 2, 2016 with the retailer com- huge success since receiving the 2016 pletion entries closing on January 13, Grand Champion award. 2017. “Last year I won the competition with a CAMBRIDGE OTOROHANGA ROTORUA 183 Victoria Road 1 Progress Drive 22 Fairy Springs Road www.gaz.co.nz high-country lamb which was the first ■ For more information and the entry form, 07 827 7159 07 873 4004 07 343 1915 year this has happened and goes to show visit beeflambnz.co.nz 14 Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Farm vehicle deaths older, experienced orkSafe’s data from 2015 shows “These were mature and experienced that experienced farmers people doing jobs they would have done Wcarrying out routine jobs with many times before,” says Al McCone, vehicles are getting caught out. WorkSafe’s Agriculture Programme In 2015, there were 19 fatalities on Manager. farms — 16 of those involved vehicles. “Examining vehicle fatalities from the In more than 50 per cent of the last three years, we find that often the 10511545AA incidents, farmers were over 55 and driver/rider had set out to do a fairly driving on sloping or uneven ground. routine task like spraying or stock work.” The incidents had some common factors like operators or others being hit by the vehicle, or being killed during a rollover. “To keep yourself safe make sure the Rural Contractors Ltd vehicle won’t move when you get out, and wear seatbelts when in the cab or roll frame. Extra care is needed when working Ph: 07 870 6610 Email: [email protected] on or near slopes, especially on tracks with steep drop-offs.” The quads involved in the fatalities ranged in age and size, and were often in We do: sound mechanical condition. However, low tyre tread depth and under-inflated or uneven tyre pressure was noted as a • Effluent Ponds possible contributing factor in some cases. Often the vehicle had slid on a slope and a • Drainage (All types) number of incidents involved quad bikes overturning into drains, ditches or waterways. • Races “Good practice like keeping at least one metre from a stream or culvert edges, stopping and dismounting to spray, and • House Sites working out ‘no go’ areas on farm in advance could all help prevent incidents. • Contouring Any vehicle is only as good as the way it is maintained and used,” says Al McCone. “Make sure tyres and brakes, especi- • Tanker Tracks ally the handbrake on tractors, are in good condition, and it is essential operators • Tree Clearing know how to use the vehicles properly.” Farmers, both employers and em- ployees, are also more likely to be working • Stumping alone at busy times, so having a plan in place for lone workers meant if anything went wrong, the alarm could be raised. “Like most risk management pro- We offer: cesses, it doesn’t need to be complicated. There are a number of solutions that send out ‘man down’ or just location signals. If Diggers: you can’t afford these, then get a simple system in place where people check in at • 4 tonne agreed times. If they don’t, then check on them.” The fatalities highlight the importance • 12 tonne (Swamp Tracks Available) of good risk management and following safe practices. WorkSafe advises the fol- • 20 tonne lowing: • When driving any enclosed vehicle, or vehicle with a roll frame, seat belts must • All with tilt buckets, be worn. If there is likelihood of head contact with the frame, helmets should be thumbs, root rakes worn. • Drive the vehicle at a speed suited for the conditions and terrain. Bulldozers • When riding unenclosed vehicles, wear a helmet. • Don’t take any vehicle onto slopes Grader Hire beyond the capabilities of the driver/rider or vehicle — especially when carrying Roller Hire spray tanks or towing trailers. • Make sure carried equipment does not exceed the vehicle’s capabilities and that Tractor &Trailer (Tipper) equipment is properly installed on the vehicle. Bulk Cartage • Stay clear of drain or stream edges, especially where poor light and/or growth obscures irregularities in the surface of Heavy Haulage the bank’s edges. • When getting off a tractor, make sure the Certified Pilots brakes are on properly and will not move. • Quad riders must be physically able to ride actively and to escape the vehicle Laser Levels quickly if need be. • Stop riding the quad if your attention is Experienced Operators diverted to other tasks, such as working your dogs or spraying. This is especially important on slopes or uneven terrain. • Take care on uneven ground where a vehicles front wheel can drop unexpect- Call us today edly. • Make sure quad tyres have tread depth in line with manufacturers’ instructions Dennis Hewitt Keena Henry and that they are correctly inflated. ■ For more information on staying healthy 027 220 1417 07 870 6610 and safe on farm, go to www.saferfarms.org.nz Tuesday, November 15, 2016 15

New rules for selling land o More than 25 per cent of Directors or controlling persons of the Company are offshore Rachael RLWT persons. • Trusts: A Trust will be an offshore RLWT person where the trustees or certain benefici- Beattie aries are RLWT persons. • Limited Partnerships: Limited Partnerships Edmonds Judd will be an offshore RLWT person if more than 25 Senior Solicitor per cent of general partners or 25 per cent of partnership shares are held or controlled by individuals who are RLWT persons. rom July 1 this year lawyers are required to Offshore RLWT persons can apply to the IRD deduct Residential Land Withholding Tax for a certificate of exemption from the regime F(RLWT) from the sale proceeds of certain where the property being sold is a main home or residential land sales and pay this to the Inland the vendor is a developer. Revenue Department (IRD). What counts as residential land? This obligation arises as a result of the ‘bright- Residential land is land: line’ test (which we discussed in an article o That has a dwelling on it; or published earlier this year). o Land where a dwelling is to be built; or The ‘bright-line’ test generally requires in- o Bare land that may be used for a dwelling come tax to be paid on gains made when under the rules in the relevant District Plan. residential land is disposed of within a two-year Residential Land does not include farmland period. or land used predominantly for business use. RLWT applies when: How is the two year period assessed? • The property being sold is residential land The two year period will commence from the located in New Zealand; date the property is registered into the Vendors • The vendor acquired the property on or after 1 name or when a Vendor purchases land off a Our February issue will be October 2015; plan, the two year period can be backdated to the published on Tuesday, February 14 • The vendor has sold the property within a two- date upon which the vendor entered into a and will focus on year period from the date of acquisition; contract to purchase the land. • The vendor is an ‘offshore RLWT person’. The end date for the purposes of the two-year Maize Silage and Farm Dairy What is an offshore RLWT person? period will be the date that the vendor enters into Upgrades • Individuals: An Individual will be an offshore a contract for the sale of the land. RLWT person if they meet the following criteria: IR1101 forms Deadline for bookings is Friday, February 3 o They are a New Zealand citizen who has been When acting on a residential property overseas for a period of three years or more; or transaction, we will need to ensure RLWT o Someone who holds a New Zealand resident declaration forms (IR1101) are completed and For advertising bookings in class visa who has been overseas for 12 or more signed by vendors who are offshore RLWT this issue contact Alan Price months continuously; or persons. 07 871 5151 o Someone who is not a New Zealand citizen or What does this mean for you? Resident. If you are considering selling residential land • Companies: A Company will be an offshore and you could be an offshore RLWT person, you Te Awamutu RLWT person if it meets the following criteria: will need to consult with your lawyer and o The Company is incorporated outside of accountant and work through these new pro- Courierr New Zealand; or visions carefully. 16 Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Better fertility for FMG scholarships offered orking in the agriculture sector can open a world of opportunity. WAs a proud supporter of rural New Holstein Friesians Zealand, FMG is again offering two school leavers the chance to make their mark in the wenty-five years ago, fertility in black industry through the FMG Agriculture and white herds was on a decline, but scholarship programme. Twith a combination of selective breed- Each year FMG offers two promising ing by both farmers and scientists, Holstein students $5000 towards their course fees for Friesian fertility averages have steadily each year of their undergraduate agriculture gained ground. degree through either Lincoln, Massey or The genetic trend for fertility is improv- Waikato University. ing at 1 per cent better in-calf rate per With the sector facing challenges such as decade across all breeds, and Holstein environmental and economic change, a grow- wants to encourage kiwis from any back- Friesian has the steepest rate of improve- ing population and new technology, agricul- ground to consider a degree in agriculture. ment. ture is showing itself to be a diverse and ever “I didn’t grow up on a farm, but I was “Over the three most recent dairy season growing field that needs new and talented always interested in a career that would be reports, Holstein Friesian calving intervals people to be the next generation of leaders challenging and help make a difference. The are now within 0.2 of a day of the overall and innovators, says FMG’s Chief Operations people I’ve met in this industry are forward- dairy cow average”, says Bill Montgomerie, Officer Conrad Wilkshire. thinking, and their dedication to providing former NZ National Genetic Evaluations “We want to showcase our support for the solutions to complex challenges motivates me system manager. primary sector and find the FMG Scholarship to set high standards in my career. There are “Short calving intervals indicate high programme to be a valuable way of helping always opportunities for young people to fertility, and Holstein Friesian’s average is TC151116TCHF up-and-coming leaders in the industry. progress and move up too. 368.7 days over the three most recent dairy HOLSTEIN Friesian fertility on the up. “As the industry continues to grow, “I want to encourage more people like season reports, up against the overall dairy Image by Sheridan Steiner innovate and evolve, there continues to be a myself to consider a career in agriculture, cow average of 368.5 days,” he says. very high demand for skilled farmers, because it’s a challenging industry that needs “The average calving interval of New Friesian Federation Council member. growers and agri-business professionals the most intelligent, hardworking and Zealand Holstein Friesian cows is virtually “In the 1990s, the daughters of imported within the primary sector, and we believe creative minds to help continue its success in the same as the average of all New Zealand Holstein Friesian sires had a poorer fertility giving students a financial leg-up helps them New Zealand,” says Athol. And it’s not just dairy cows. than those of local Holstein Friesian sires, achieve their goals that little bit faster about putting on gumboots or milking cows. “As well, the average fertility BV for the but this problem has been addressed,” she without the additional stress of a large debt “A degree in agriculture gives you the 2012-born Holstein Friesian cows was +1.1 says. over their heads. knowledge and skills to manage all aspects of per cent for calving in the first 42 days of the “Two things have happened since then. “Whether you’re looking for a practical the industry from farm and businesses calving period, while for all the other cows it Firstly, the poor fertility cows did not breed hands-on career or wanting to delve into the management, science and technology, sales was +1.6 per cent, as referenced against the on, and by the early 2000s, effective genetic science and technology side of things, there is and food production, land and property 2000 genetic base. information on fertility became available, demand for strong skills and most import- management, commerce and communica- “This equals one less cow calving per 200 allowing breeders and breeding companies antly — a passion to make a difference. tions, sustainability and environmental man- cows in the first 42 days of the calving to use sires with satisfactory daughter “If you think you’ve got what it takes to agement — to animal health and research,” he period — a very small loss.” fertility. make a difference, then we want to help,” says said. “The belief that Holstein Friesians have a “One need only look at the statistics to Mr Wilkshire. female fertility problem is simply not true,” realise the reproductive performance of Although not a previous FMG scholar ■ Applications close Monday, December 5. says Cherilyn Watson, general manager of Holstein Friesians will surpass the average himself, recently crowned 2016 FMG Young More information and application at Holstein Friesian NZ and World Holstein of all other cows in the very near future.” Farmer of the Year — Athol New (pictured), www.fmg.co.nz/scholarships

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