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.Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association The following are products and services available to the Association members. Some are also sold to non-members.
Magazine: Harvests
The Association's magazine Harvests covers different aspects of biodynamics in New Zealand in its quarterly schedule. It offers home gardener and professional farmer alike a valuable forum for sharing problems, solutions and insights both practical and conceptual, related to the work.
Field Days and Seminars
Regular field days and seminars are held in different parts of New Zealand, enabling those interested to come together for talks, discussions and practical activities. These are arranged by local groups and may engage the services of specialists for lectures and practical demonstrations. Overseas specialists are sometimes available as guest speakers.
The Hawke's Bay Education Group also runs seminars and a full time five month diploma course through Taruna College, PO Box 8103, Havelock North, ph. 06 877 7174, fax 06 877 7014.
Biodynamic Calendar
A comprehensive farming and gardening calendar, containing broad explanation for its use, is provided free to members or can be bought from the Association office by non-members.
Biodynamic Preparations
An essential element of biodynamic practice is the use of special plant, animal, mineral preparations. These are made by the Association and supplied to members at a reasonable price.
Lending Library
A small postal lending library is available, containing a range of publications relating to various facets of biodynamics and sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
New Books
Grasp the Nettle by Peter Proctor - provides a basic guide to biodynamic farming, including details of how to make and use the biodynamic preparations.
Biodynamic Perspectives - an anthology of articles by members of the Association on practical and philosphical topics (Published 2001)
Demeter Certification
Demeter is an internationally recognised certification trademark, indicating that the produce carrying this mark has been grown to the highest possible standards using biodynamic methods. Full Demeter certification, renewable annually, can be applied for after three years of biodynamic practice.
Advisory Service
Advisors are available for farm visits and input at local field days and seminars. Fees are kept to the minimum necessary to cover costs. All members working toward Demeter Certification require an annual advisory or inspection visit, according to the stage they have reached. Other visits are made by arrangement with the Association office.
Seed Bank
This is a service whereby both members and non-members are able to obtain quality non-hybrid vegetable, herb and flower seed. Contact: Chris Hull, C/- Hohepa Homes, Fryers Road, RD 2, Napier. Ph. 06 844 2670
Bio Dynamic Opportunities in Training: Practical Experience
A number of Association members are prepared to offer interested people the opportunity of working experience on their properties. Period of stay is negotiable, with accommodation and board usually exchanged for work.
Regional Group Contacts
Northland - Bert Johnston, Ph. 09 434 3312
Auckland South - Ian & Kate Buckingham, Ph. 09 233 6006
Auckland North - Bernadette Blair, Ph. 09 415 9044
Bay of Plenty - West - Marcus and Barbara Reibstirn, Ph. 07 552 0750
Tony and Jocelyn Daamen, Ph. 07 552 0075
Bay of Plenty - East - Grant Young, Ph. 07 315 7895
Waikato - Tanja Benthien, Ph. 07 872 2545
Gisborne - Jack Wanklyn, Ph. 06 862 5484
Hawke's Bay - Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Organic Education Group: Cleone Armon, Ph. 06 878 3128
Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Group: Helen Gilbertson, Ph. 06 857 7006
Wairarapa - Frank van Steensel, Ph. 06 304 8116
Manawatu - Del and Jim Rutherford, Ph. 06 329 4882
Horowhenua - Tony Robinson, Ph. 06 368 9265
Canterbury - Annalie Mulholland, Ph. 03 381 0909
South Canterbury - John Guthrie & Dominique Davaux, Ph. 03 689 4880
Otago - Warrick Thomson, Ph. 03 418 3357
Southland - Robyn Guyton, Ph. 03 234 8249
National Council:
Roger Gillatt (Chairman) , Dargaville, Ph. 09 439 5904
Peter Bacchus, BOP, 07 542 0606
Tanja Benthien, Waikato, Ph. 07 872 2545
Nevill Pomare, Wairoa, Ph. 06 837 8818
Gill Cole, Shannon, 06 362 7729
Marinus LaRooij, Ph. 03 381 1237
Demeter Manager: Ian Henderson, Ph. 03 314 3712		 biodynamic preparations, books, information, seminars, certification, consultants, seed, education, groups . David Wright PO Box 39045 Wellington 04 589 5366 04 589 5365 biodynamics@clear.net.nz www.biodynamic.org.nz
.Soil & Health Association Retail and Wholesale: magazine - Soil and Health. Retail only: books.

Regional Groups
Northland
Merlin Rees
09 408 3238
C/- It's Health Inc, The Plaza, Kaitaia

Auckland
Ian Fielding
09 298 8693
24 Waiari Rd, Takanini, Auckland

Hamilton
Carman Allen
07 829 9944
PO Box 20193, TeRapa, Hamilton
email: soil-health@egroups.com or calm@wave.co.nz

Taranaki
Deborah Schrider
06 756 7453
Junction Rd, RD 7, Inglewood

Wairarapa
Graham Shakes
06 379 8968
21 Frederick St, Carterton

Palmerston North
Margaret McKenzie
06 358 2535
40 Milverton Ave, Palmerston North

Levin
Winifred Bourne
06 368 6701
23A Fairfield Rd, Levin

Wellington
David Treadwell
04 479 4444
PO Box 12 075, Wellington
Mary Schafer
04 567 0130
81 Molesworth St, Lower Hutt

Motueka
Arcadia Organics
03 528 7840 (WH)
265 High St, Motueka
Trevor Wright
03 528 0313
73 Pah St, Motueka

Nth Canterbury
Rex Teague
03 312 9022
147 Amesbury Rd, Saltwater Creek, RD 2, Rangiora

Canterbury/Waitaha
Peter Green
5 Pavitt St, Christchurch 8001
03 381 0653, email: petco@xtra.co.nz
Letitia Simon
Ph. 03 355 8693

Mid Canterbury
Bev Cameron
03 308 2041
Company Rd, RD 2, Ashburton
Juliet Hooper
03 308 8950
'Kenleigh', 91 Johnstone St, Tinwald, No.4 RD, Ashbuton

Timaru
Keith Omelvena
03 688 6128
8 Market St, Timaru

Invercargill
Elma Davidson
03 217 9753
49 Ayresdale Road, Invercargill
Helen Hellier
03 206 6918
Menzies Ferry, No. 1 RD, Wyndham		 information, books, groups . Lyn Watson PO Box 36 170, Northcote Auckland 9 09 480 4440 09 480 4440 info@organicnz.pl.net www.organicnz.org.nz
Doubleday Research Association of New Zealand Retail: Books on organic growing, alternative life style and healthy living. Send S.S.A.E. to PO Box 165, Oneroa, Waiheke Isaland for full list of books and prices. To join DRANZ send $10 (ten dollars) to DRANZ, 7 Colum Place, Bucklands Beach, Auckland. You will receive a quarterly newsletter. books information . . PO Box 165, Oneroa Waiheke Island Brenda 
09 534 4968		 . henrylev@ihug.co.nz .
Healthy Options Ltd. magazine books information . . 5 Wharf Street,
PO Box 13209		 Tauranga 07 577 6085 07 578 5120 . .
Homeopathic Farm Support Homeopathic Farm Support helps, supports, educates farmers who want to use homeopathic medicine for their animals. Homeopathic Handbook available. One day seminars for farmers. homeopathic treatment, seminars, books . Tineke Verkade PO Box 9025 Hamilton 07 858 4233 07 858 4234 hfs@xtra.co.nz .
Humanity Books Specialise in all organic and biodynamic agriculture titles. We order any title, also non organic books. books . Eric, Sarah or Francesca 332 Heretaunga Street East Hastings 06 870 7069 06 876 3017 humanitybook@xtra.co.nz .
Koanga Gardens Members of our charitable trust can purchase NZ and other Heritage garden plant material via mail order: organic vegetable and flower seeds (GE free), cuttings & rootstock & scionwood of old fruit trees, books and workshops. We hold regular Guided Tours and Open Days. seed, propagation material, plants, books, tours, courses . Angela Byars RD 2, Maungaturoto Northland 09 431 2145 09 431 2745 . www.koanga.org.nz
Touchwood Books Books on organic growing including soils, farming, horticulture, gardening, composting, worms, bees, pests and weeds. books . Peter & Diane Arthur PO Box 610 Hastings 06 874 2872 06 874 2701 mail@touchwoodbooks.co.nz http://touchwoodbooks.co.nz