Jul 9, 2026
NZDFA Subscriptions for 2026/27
Thanks to all NZDFA members who have renewed their membership for 2026/27. Reminder notices will be sent out in early August.
The NZDFA relies on this subscription to function effectively while continuing to deliver a strong, independent view for the producer at all levels of industry engagement. The NZDFA extends thanks to all those who have shown support through the past year.
Special General Meeting
NZDFA Members should have received email notification on or around 23 June 2026 of a Special General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 7 pm. The venue is the Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch.
The purpose is consideration of the following motion: That the suspension of Barry Cuttance, imposed by the Executive Committee under Rule 10.3. is confirmed.
Please see the email notification for more detail.
Calling Northland Deer Farmers!
Kia ora, Isaac Lovatt from Bay of Islands College here.
I am the Senior Agriculture and Horticulture teacher at Bay of Islands College in Kawakawa and am currently teaching a unit on Venison farming in NZ.
I have been trying to find out if there are any Deer Farms in the Northland region to explore the possibility of bringing my students to visit one to see the operation and how it works.
Would you be able to let me know if in fact there are any deer farms in Northland and if so, whether there would be a possibility of a School class visit?
Thanks very much in advance.
Isaac Lovatt
Teacher of Biology, Science and TIC AgHort
Bay of Islands College
<ilt@boic.school.nz>
Calling Any Deer Farmers!
Summer student job
Jack Ramsey here, for the last couple of summers I have worked on my family deer, sheep and beef farm for my dad (Kevin Ramsey) in the north Waikato and am looking to work on a different deer farm this summer. I am currently studying a BCom Ag at Lincoln and farm placements are a part of my course requirement.
Preference is for Waikato but happy to consider any deer farm.
Jack Ramsey: 021 048-9915 or jackramsey210@gmail.com
I need a break in the weather, trying to take a little breath…
Despite the amount of rainfall around the country, the long-range forecast is still for a significant El Nino year. Here are some useful links for information to prepare for the next few months:
Preparing for El Niño | NZ Government
Get weather ready - Environment Southland
And spare a thought for this person: BBC News | Americas | They called the wind Al Nino
Jokes
I spent this morning swanning around the town centre, I hissed at people and broke a man’s arm.
Is it OK that I start drinking as soon as the kids are at school? Or does that make me a bad teacher?
My Uncle’s a lion tamer, when he went bankrupt they took nearly everything, but at least he’s still got his pride
