May 20, 2026
Obituaries
Trevor Lloyd Simons
Taranaki DFA wish to acknowledge the passing of Trevor Lloyd Simons - longtime member of NZDFA. Trevor was a dedicated family man, committed Deer Farmer, a keen Hunter, and alongside his job as a builder, was also a talented taxidermist. Trevor and his wife Gail ran Stoney Oaks - a wildlife park in Inglewood.
Graeme Hunter
Taranaki DFA wish to acknowledge the passing of Graeme Hunter who suddenly passed away at Home on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 aged 84. Graeme was a butcher by trade, who owned Moa Butchery in Inglewood. Graeme has been a deer farmer since the late 70s, and was a member of the TDFA committee for 11 years, of which he was Chairman for four years. Graeme and wife Lesley have since been associate members in latter years.
Nuffield Farming Scholarships are now open!
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Jokes of the month
A buddy of mine is an avid hunter. He tried to get me to join him for deer hunting season so he brought me to a store that sold rifles. He needed a better rifle and I just wanted the beginner version.
The man at the cash register told my friend about a promotion on the most expensive rifle. My friend was happy and said “I always like getting the most bang for my buck,” and purchased the rifle. I just said that I wanted the cheapest rifle and he said that there was a promotion on that one as it doesn’t always hit the target.
I said that I wanted the cheap rifle on promotion. I told him “I’m always looking to save a buck or two.”
