Dargaville second driest in country during November

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The weather is an age old topic of discussion. The current weather system New Zealand is experiencing has farmers worried. We’ve been living in New Zealand for 36 years and don’t ever remember a spring as dry as the one that has just officially finished. In fact we could say that Spring was a ‘non [...]

New Zealand Mining Disaster

Our sincere condolences go to friends, family and rescue crews of the Pike River Mining Disaster.   There is no way that we can ever begin to imagine what you are all going through.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Dargaville Market Day

Every Thursday Afternoon

New Zealand Books on Farming

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Fishpond has a great range of books on farming in New Zealand. Here are a few of our favourites below:

New Years Eve. At the Beach

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A beautiful summer’s day at the beach, fishing and enjoying the sunshine.

Holiday Cottage at Omamari

The Shearers Quarters is available for holiday let. Ideally suited to groups or families wanting to spend time on the Kauri Coast Ripiro beach: Vehicle access is just a short drive at Omamari Gap. Ideal for the Omamari fishing contest or Kumara Triathlon. Kai Iwi Lakes about 15 min drive. Enjoy time at the lakes [...]

What makes New Zealand Tick (Part 1)

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People like this make New Zealand Tick! Thousands of Dairy Farmers around New Zealand who get up very early every morning of the week and in some cases every morning of the year. Thousands of dairy farmers who work 15 -16 hour days, 7 days a week.  People on the ground, producing export earnings are some of [...]

Mangamuka Gorge. Kaitaia to Kaikohe

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The drive from Kaitaia to Kaikohe along State Highway 1 is a twisting, uphill and down dale affair, but absolutely beautiful. We were a bit late leaving Kaitaia on Sunday afternoon, the winter sun was all ready dropping quite low. However here are a few shots of the drive through the “Mangamukas”. Picture:Steve Smith It’s [...]

Dargaville sheep

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Friends living in Dargaville have a few sheep. Gave them a hand today to drench the lambs etc.

Rainbow over Dargaville

5.00 pm tonight. Heading out of Dargaville along River Road we spotted this beautiful rainbow on the other side of the Northern Wairoa River. Also gives you an idea of just how big this river is.