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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 |
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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 |
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Lyn Watson |
PO Box 36 170, Northcote |
Auckland 9 |
09 480 4440 |
09 480 4440 |
info@organicnz.pl.net |
www.organicnz.org.nz |
| Auckland and South Auckland Commercial Organic Gro |
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Ian Douglas |
47 MacMillan Rd, RD 1 |
Katikati |
07 549 2296 |
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| Canterbury Commercial Organic Group |
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Robyn Patchett |
Bethels Rd, RD 4 |
Christchurch |
03 329 5725 |
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| Central Districts Organic Growers Group |
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Pauline Blaikie |
RD Rewa |
Feilding |
06 328 6842 |
06 328 6872 |
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| Far North Organic Growers and Producers Asociation |
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seed, group, certification |
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Merlin Rees |
C/-It's Healthy, The Plaza |
Kaitaia |
09 408 3238 |
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| Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) |
farm/rural producer organisation |
information, group |
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Tom Lambie |
PO Box 715 |
Wellington |
04 473 7269 |
04 473 1081 |
tcl@xtra.co.nz |
www.fedfarm.org.nz |
| Gisborne/East Cape District Regional Group |
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Prue Younger |
PO Box 404 |
Gisborne |
06 868 9123 |
06 867 1475 |
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| Kapiti Horowhenua Organic Cluster Group |
District Organic Directory (published July 2000). Organics Festival (March 2001) Access to a range of local growers, retailers, wholesalers and other industry participants. |
group, information, education, marketing |
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Georgie Pate at Enterprise Horowhenua |
PO Box 197 |
Levin |
06 367 0524 |
06 367 0524 |
enterprisehorowhenua@xtra.co.nz |
www.enterprisehorowhenua.co.nz |
| New Zealand Earthworm Association inc. |
An association of breeders, educators, enthusiasts and resources on earthworms. |
group, worm products, education |
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Patricia Naidu |
C/-PDC Matakana |
Matakana |
09 422 7879 |
09 422 9081 |
potts@wave.co.nz |
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| New Zealand Holistic Animal Therapists Assn. (Inc) |
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group animal health |
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PO Box 906 |
Tauranga |
07 543 0078 |
07 544 3853 |
nzhata@clear.net.nz |
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| New Zealand Organic Kiwifruit Growers Association |
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Leo Whittle |
PO Box 330 |
TePuke |
07 573 8471 |
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g.crawshaw@xtra.co.nz |
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| Organic Apple Association |
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Heidi Steifel |
C\-Agriculture NZ, PB 9024 |
Hastings |
06 878 9419 |
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| Organic Dairy Producers Group |
The group exists to promote organic dairy production by:-
1. Providing educational material and contacts to enable members to make educated choices when purchasing services and material.
2. Encouraging members to participate in field days designed to provide practical experience of organic farming in operation.
3. Using the combined strength provided by group members to negotiate for contract of supply.
4. Lobbying for on going support for organics as a viable sustainable way of farming.
5. Being the voice of organic dairy farmers in NZ for the betterment of members.
6. Providing a forum to allow members to exchange views and information with other organic farmers.
7. Assisting members in the conversion process from current farming practices to being a certified organic producer. |
group, information |
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Russell Simmons |
186 Stanley Road, RD 1 |
TeAroha |
07 884 9797, 025 206 6196 |
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rjsimmons@clear.net.nz |
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| Organic Green Grocer |
WWOOFagency, retailer |
groups retail tourism |
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40 Tasman Street |
Nelson |
03 548 3650 |
03 548 3650 |
ogg@ts.co.nz |
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| Organic Growers Ltd. |
On behalf of the organic growers who pack their fruit at Eleos we have taken the initiative to start a new company: Organic Growers Ltd. This company is not a subsidary of Eleos and will be directed by a majority of grower directors.
Summary of the objectives of the new company:
1. To become the preferred supplier in the international markets.
2. To create a network for supply on the New Zealand market.
3. To improve orchard practices, productivity and quality by: initiating and participating in research projects, and organising grower forums and meetings.
4. To integrate growing and (post) harvest services into a unique package.
The services of the company will become available to the organic growers of Eleos and Trevelyans as the 2 main service providers for organic growers in TePuke. The company intends to sell organic fruit into Australia this year. We believe that this development is also of interest for non-organic growers as it takes us on a learning curve in respect of the future of the industry which undoubtedly will be deregulated (whether we like it or not). |
export, marketing, group |
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John Bosch |
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07 573 8108 |
07 573 8110 |
office@eleos.co.nz |
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| Permaculture Institute of New Zealand |
education |
group, courses |
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Joanna Pearsall and Bryan Innes |
PO Box 56 107,
Dominion Road |
Auckland |
07 866 6735 |
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permaculture@eartheal.org.nz |
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| Southern Region Commercial Growers |
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Ian Sloan |
Mataura Island, No.1 RD, |
Wyndham |
03 206 4907 |
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| Top of the South Organic Producers |
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Hugh Webb and Vicki Carlisle |
RD 1 |
Takaka, Golden Bay |
03 525 8729 |
03 525 8739 |
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| Waikato Organic Producers Group |
To get people of like minds together for; information sharing, education, promotion and growth of organic principles, to hold regular meetings at various locations with a range of guest speakers, to publish quarterly newsletters. |
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Peter Downard |
1151 Oreipunga Rd, RD 2 |
Cambridge |
025 806 868, ah07 872 4703 |
07 872 4773 |
organic.hort@xtra.co.nz |
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