Oct 11, 2024
Noticeboard
- 2024/25 NZDFA subscriptions - thank you very much for your kind subscription!
- Seeking Job Opportunities
- Pamu farm tour
- Fallow deer grazing ad
- MetService outlook November 2024
- Did you know?
- Deer Industry News - Advertise with us
Events
- 30th anniversary NIVC Competition - 29/30 November, Napier
- Marlborough Nelson DFA Velvet Competition - 1 December, Renwick
- 2024 National Velvet and Hard Antler Competition, Awards night - 14 December, Invercargill
- Elk Wapiti Society Velvet Competition and AGM - 7 February (Judging) and 8 February (Awards and AGM), The Gate, Cromwell.
- 2025 CK Import Export National Rising Stars Hard Antler and Velvet Competition - 8 March, Te Awamutu
- 2025 Deer Industry conference 2025 - 14 May, Queenstown
2024/25 NZDFA subscriptions - thank you very much for your kind subscription!
The NZDFA only exists and operates due to the support it receives from its membership - you, the country's deer farmers and associates. This year our subscription renewal process has had significant challenges and we are very appreciative of your patience as we work through this.
We apologise in advance if you receive multiple emails or notices about this and would ask that you contact us if you have received an invoice that you were not expecting to receive (e.g. you have already paid your membership subscription, or are a Branch/National Life Member, no longer farm deer)
Please email nzdfa@deernz.org with the invoice number/s and/or details and we will action accordingly.
NZDFA BANK DETAILS FOR MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS - 02-0506-0268055-000 (for internet banking payment please make reference to "NZDFA" and your invoice number).
Be sure to add nzdfa.accounts@deernz.org in your address book to ensure you receive the invoice
Seeking Job Opportunities
My name is Harper Jordan. I am currently in my final year at the University of Otago, completing a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Agricultural Innovation with a minor in Business Management. As I approach the end of the year, I am exploring job opportunities, and the prospect of working on a deer farm or being involved in the deer industry sparked my interest.
New Zealand’s primary industries have always fascinated me, as I’ve spent countless holidays and weekends at my grandparents’ livestock station in Taranaki, as well as working on my parents' avocado orchard. Since moving to Dunedin, my passion for hunting and the outdoors has only grown, fueled by the incredible public land the South Island offers, which has deepened my knowledge and interest in deer.
With my academic background in animal genetics, soil health, and agricultural sciences, I am well-prepared for a variety of roles within the agricultural sector, and the deer industry presents an exciting opportunity. I am a fast learner, adaptable, and practical. While I love working outdoors, I also enjoy the balance of indoor tasks, especially on those colder, wet days.
I can be contacted on 021 029 64305 or hsgjordan@gmail.com
Join Pāmu on a three-farm tour of deer in the Te Anau basin
Fallow Deer Grazing Ad
From July 2025, about 11ha of grazing land, plus stock yard and sheds will be available for farming fallow deer. It is located at Meadowlinks Lane, near Pleasant Point. The estate is a small residential sub-division that includes the farm. It is owned by an association of the property owners, who want to continue fallow deer grazing. For further information please contact the association secretary, Craig Climo, craig@meadowlinks.co.nz, or 0274 335 868
MetService Outlook - November 2024
A drier trend, but watch out for northerly lows late in the month
The start of November sees a few fronts moving onto the lower South Island while high pressure nestles over the North Island, and a short cold snap with morning frosts is possible across southern regions after frontal passages over the weekend. A warmer northerly flow then brings above normal temperatures to most of the country for the remainder of the week, with a drier weather pattern across central and northern New Zealand, while southern regions experience a slightly wetter week.
The second week of the month trends closer to average for rainfall across the board, with passing fronts followed by mobile ridges of high pressure. Temperatures become more volatile during this period, with short bouts of morning frosts intermixed with warming ridges, and the week ends cooler than average.
A solid high pressure anomaly moves over the country from about mid-month, with many regions experiencing extended spells of fine weather. The strongest dry signal lies across the southern South Island, which also coincides with the warmest temperature pattern.
High pressure weakens and spreads eastwards towards the end of November, and corresponds with a potentially more active Southwest Pacific and North Tasman Sea. While weather models are picking generally dry conditions to persist, it will become important to keep your eyes to any system approaching from the north, which have the potential to bring a ‘boom or bust’ event. It only takes one northerly rainmaker to skew rainfall totals wetter, and we can’t forget that tropical cyclone season has just begun.
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Deer Industry News - Advertise with us
Events
If you have an event that would be of interest to the deer farming industry, please email info@deernz.org with details.
30th Anniversary NIVC Competition
The North Island Velvet Competition returns this year to celebrate it's 30th anniversary . The competition will be held in Napier with the judging on Friday 29th followed by the awards dinner on the 30th November at Napier Sailing Club.
Marlborough Nelson DFA Velvet Comp
Sunday 1st December is the Marlborough Nelson DFA Velvet Competition with this event being held at 56 Vintage Lane, Renwick, Marlborough.
Weigh in begins at 10.30 am and Judging will take place at 11.00am followed by a BBQ Lunch from 12.00pm.
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP please contact Geoff Hayes - geoff.hazy@gmail.com
2024 National Velvet & Trophy Competition
The 2024 Awards Night has been confirmed for Saturday 14th of December. Contact southlanddeerbranch@gmail.com for any enquiries. Details will be updated here when available >>
Elk Wapiti Society Velvet Competition and AGM
The Elk Wapiti Society will be holding their velvet competition next February. The judging will take place on the 7th February with AGM and awards on the 8th February at The Gate, Cromwell.
For further information please contact Grant Hasse - 027 224 5542.
2025 CK Import Export 2025 National Rising Stars Hard Antler and Velvet Competition
Saturday 8th March 2025 will see the return of the National Rising Stars to be held at Waipa Racecourse, Te Awamutu. Please contact Helen Clarke for further information - campbell.clarke@xtra.co.nz
2025 Deer Industry Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
2025 will see the 50th anniversary of the Deer Industry conference which will be hosted in Queenstown on the 14th May.
Rooms have been reserved and are now available to book at The Millennium hotel. Rooms are $295 per night.
When booking, reference the DINZ 2025 Conference to receive the room rate above.
For further information contact Rebecca Norling or watch this space here for further details - 2025 conference
