Wellington
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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 |
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David Wright |
PO Box 39045 |
Wellington |
04 589 5366 |
04 589 5365 |
biodynamics@clear.net.nz
www.biodynamic.org.nz |
| AgVax Development Ltd. |
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Bio-Gro |
Richard Gardner |
PO Box 40 882 |
Upper Hutt |
04 528 1333 |
04 528 1381 |
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| Aldene Berryfruit |
blueberries strawberries (PYO) |
Demeter #82 full |
Gerald & Kathie Clarke |
12 Russells Road, Whitemans Valley,
Rural Delivery |
Upper Hutt |
04 528 9975 |
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| Alt Energy Farm |
Organic Milk, Emus, Dairy Beef. We will supply milk and manufacture milk products as our primary organic product. We envisage, cheese, butter and ice cream, possibly yoghurt. Products will be available retail and wholesale as required. |
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Susan Galea |
PO Box 48086,
Silverstream |
Upper Hutt |
04 528 5886 |
04 528 5887 |
dekmatt@ihug.co.nz
website not yet available |
| Bio-Gro New Zealand |
Organic certification |
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Angie Prince |
PO Box 9693, Marion Square |
Wellington |
04 801 9741 |
04 801 9742 |
info@bio-gro.co.nz
www.biogro.co.nz |
| Caffe L'affare |
Retail and Wholesale: A range of organic tea and coffee. |
We import certified organic products. |
Zeke Alley |
27 College Street |
Wellington |
04 385 9748 |
04 385 9261 |
sales@laffare.co.nz
www.laffare.co.nz |
| Commonsense Organics Ltd. |
We are a retail shop offering a wide range of certified organic fresh fruit and vegetables and most grocery items, including gardenig inputs and household cleaners. We also provide a free home delivery service Tuesday to Friday for any products in the shop. |
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Marion Wood |
260 Wakefield Street |
Wellington |
04 384 3314 |
04 385 3383 |
commonsenseorganics@xtra.co.nz
www.commonsenseorganics.co.nz |
| ENZAFRUIT |
Exporter of apples and pears |
Bio-Gro exporter |
Brendon Osborn |
PO Box 3328 |
Wellington |
04 474 7281 |
04 474 2769 |
brendon.osborn@enza.co.nz
www.enza.co.nz |
| Euro Meats |
small goods and meat - conversion grade beef, lamb, pork, ham, bacon, and meat chickens |
Bio-Gro processor |
Daan Langstaat |
21 Awarua Street, Elsdon |
Porirua |
04 382 8171 |
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| Federated Farmers of New Zealand (Inc) |
farm/rural producer organisation |
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Tom Lambie |
PO Box 715 |
Wellington |
04 473 7269 |
04 473 1081 |
tcl@xtra.co.nz
www.fedfarm.org.nz |
| Full of Beans Health Shop |
Retail: Organic fruit and vegetables and meat and flours. |
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3-5 Everest Avenue,
NaeNae |
Lower Hutt |
04 567 6704 |
04 567 6704 |
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| Gladstone Gardens |
eggs cattle vegetables |
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Simon Bognuda |
PO Box 31313 |
Lower Hutt |
04 566 8000 |
04 566 2000 |
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| GreenTek |
Retail: Weedball a handheld device for the direct application of any liquid product to plants of unwanted vegetation. The 120mm diameter ball is fed liquid from the handle which contains 800mls. Ball and feed roller can be changed quickly and simply.
Wholesale: Weedtek is a hot wet-air weed control method that offers the horticulturalist a truly organic method of weed control. We are offering this unique method in four forms, a handheld of 90mm in diameter for inter-row weeding, or around trees etc. This unit is mounted on a 4x4 bike. Secondly a tractor mounted unit for vineyard and orchard weed control. Thirdly an inter-row weeder for cropping and larger production units. For the large scale producer we offer a broadacre model of 1.8M width. This must be carried by a 75Kw tractor or similar vehicle. |
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Brian Sutcliffe |
PO Box 2823 |
Wellington |
04 499 7338 |
09 499 7339 |
gm@greentek.co.nz
www.greentek.co.nz |
| Gro-Chem NZ Ltd. |
Retail:
DRH-F. sprayable, dispersable, injectable Trichoderma (HortResearch species)
Humasol. Humic Acid soil conditioner.
Blossom Bless. Sprayable flower innoculant (from Hort Research)
Truncapaste. Pruning-wound paste.
Trichopaste. Wound treatment.
Oleo40. Copper restricted input.
Nordox75WG. Copper restricted input.
Bio-N. Liquid amino acid based N source. Approval pending. |
Bio-Gro #2925 |
Brett Feehan |
PO Box 50 080 |
Porirua |
04 237 0905 |
04 237 0906 |
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| Haewai
Meadery |
Haewai
Festive Mead is made with ORGANICALLY CERTIFIED NATIVE NEW ZEALAND HONEY and
NATURAL SPRING WATER. Brewed and bottled in a Victorian farm cottage, heated
with solar power, and nestled within Wind Gardens fifty metres from
Wellington's South Coast. Open every afternoon for door sales and tours,
mail-orders from www.haewai.co.nz |
Bio-Gro
#3795 |
Coral
Hyam |
236
Houghton Bay Rd |
Wellington
6003 |
04
387 9541 |
04
387 9441 |
coral@windgardens.com
www.haewai.co.nz |
| Homestead Health Foods |
Health Food Retailer.
Wholesale: Dairy free soft serve. |
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112 Cuba Mall, Cuba Street |
Wellington |
04 802 4425 |
04 802 4426 |
hshealth@clear.net.nz |
| Hutt Valley Polytechnic |
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Ag\Hort Dept.
10 Manchester Street |
Paraparaumu |
04 902 2666 |
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| Kapiti Gold Organics |
Retail: feijoas, figs, pears, passionfruit, olive leaf and olive oil |
Bio-Gro full 2805 |
Ray and Jean Hollis |
PO Box 9 |
TeHoro,
Kapiti Coast, Wellington |
06 364 2098 |
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kgo@xtra.co.nz |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade can provide help if you have problems with access for your products to international markets (eg. tariffs, import restrictions, health or packaging requirements)
Exporters interested in developing markets for their products should contact Trade New Zealand on 0800 555 888. |
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Tracey Black, Business Communication Coordinator |
PO Box 18 901 |
Wellington |
04 473 2157 |
04 494 8518 |
tracy.black@mfat.govt.nz
www.mfat.govt.nz |
| NZ Dairy Board |
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Dr. Robin Fenwick |
PO Box 417 |
Wellington |
04 471 8300 |
04 471 8929 |
robin.fenwick@nzdb.com
www.nzdb.com |
| On Trays Ltd. |
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339 Jackson Street, Petone |
Wellington |
04 939 9925 |
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| Open Polytechnic of New Zealand |
Organics Courses by Open Learning Distance Education from the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
You can enrol at any time of the year and have 12 months from your enrolment date to complete a course. You can study at home without attending classes. You have access to one on one tuition from an organic growing lecturer via a freephone number.
Courses available include
Organic Growing
A good introduction to the principles and practices of organic growing. Modules cover organic production systems, soil and plant nutrition, nutrient recycling, crop rotations, organic pest and disease control, managing weeds, saving seeds, growing herbs, using bees, marketing organic food and business options.
Organic Horticulture
A range of courses teaching to unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework. Courses available on accreditation standards, integrated pest and disease management, composting, soil management and crop rotations with other courses under development.
For more information about courses and fees, ring Freephone 0800 650 200. For enrolment or general enquiries contact info@mail.topnz.ac.nz. For course and tutorial enquiries contact Mike Burtenshaw, Email burmik@topnz.ac.nz. Check out our website: www.topnz.ac.nz |
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Mike Burtenshaw |
Private Bag 31 914 |
Lower Hutt |
0800 658 200 extn. 5952 |
64 4 560 5614 |
burmik@topnz.ac.nz
www.topnz.ac.nz |
| Organic Farm Compost |
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28 Hawtrey Street |
Wellington |
04 478 7035 |
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| Organically Yours |
Retail: Mail order eco seeds, nation wide and export. Some certified varieties. All open pollinated. Catalogue available by sending $2.80 in stamps. Holistic garden service Wellington only.
Wholesale: Mail order eco seeds, nationwide. Contact Organically Yours for terms of sale. |
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Dave Treadwell |
PO Box 12075 for correspondence and orders.
Office at 13 Awarua St, Ngaio. |
Wellington |
04 479 4444 |
04 475 3810 |
organicallyyours@xtra.co.nz |
| Paraoa Bakehouse Ltd. |
Retail: Available in Health Food shops and supermarkets acrosss the country. List available.
Wholesale:
Purebread 1kg - wholemeal, oat and honey. Great fresh. Perfect toast.
Purebread 700g - smaller variety of 1kg Purebread.
Full O Grain 600g - original recipe, blended with organic kibbled wheat and rye.
Raisin Loaf 600g - Simply full of Organic raisins. Extraordinary keeping
Rye and Rice 600g - Wheat Free, organic blend with cider vinegar.
All above varieties freeze well are delicious toasted and can be sliced on request.
Potato Bread 700g - our white light organic alternative. Kids will love it.
Sourdough Rye and Linseed - wheat free no added yeast. Traditional methods, hearty bread.
Pizza Base (2 pack) - for the pizza purist, a quick and healthy meal idea.
Pure Crunchy Granola - wheat free. A great tasting, healthy start to the day.
Golden Breadcrumbs - Adds that extra flavour for your special requirements.
Fruit and Nut Slice 40g - A delightful energy boost. Almonds, apricots and more.
Apricot and Cashew bar 50g - organic muesli bar. Perfect for the childrens lunches.
Organic Licorice 250g - rich quality, from this ancient plant and organic flour.
Easter Buns (4pack) - seasonal orders. Spicy delights with organic raisins.
Flour 5kg pack White, Flour 5kg pack Wholemeal, Flour 5kg pack Rye.
For those who want a safe, healthy food in their daily diet, choose Purebread. |
Bio-Gro 611 |
Robert W. Glensor |
114 Kapiti Rd,
PO Box 286 |
Paraparaumu |
04 902 9696 |
04 902 9696 |
purebread@paradise.net.nz
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| Poneke Organics |
Retail: Organic and Bio-dynamic fruits and vegetables. Organic and natural foods and beverages, meat and poultry. Eco friendly laundry and garden supplies. Open: Mon-Fri. 9-6pm Sat. 9-4pm Sun. closed.
Discounts available on bulk purchases. |
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Robert or Mihi |
338 Jackson Street,
Petone |
Lower Hutt |
04 586 5918 |
04 566 3356 |
organics@ihug.co.nz |
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Craig Powell |
5 Routley Cresc. |
Upper Hutt |
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| Simillimum Homeopathic Pharmacy |
For all homeopathic supplies. |
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20 Panama St, PO Box 10889 |
Wellington |
04 499 9242 Free phone for orders only 0800 ARNICA 276 422 |
04 499 5245 |
orders@arnica.co.nz |
| Somerset Orchard Ltd |
Apples, Plums |
BioGro full |
David Jaine |
22 Newry Road,
Raumati Beach |
Paraparaumu |
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| Taylor Preston Ltd. |
Organic beef, lamb and goat. The slaughter and processing of cattle, sheep and goats. |
Bio-Gro processor |
David Walkinshaw |
Private Bag 13908, Johnsonville |
Wellington |
04 472 7987 |
04 473 4846 |
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| Terris Cottage |
Retail: Organic skincare, organic salves for horses, organic drenches for horses.
Wholesale: yellow dock root.
We are opening an organic 'Day Spa'. Packages will include all types of Beauty Treatments using organic products. E-mail for further details. A beautiful one bedroom cottage is available for clients to rent if wishing to stay. Packages include morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Opening May 2000. |
Demeter #102 Transition |
Carolann & Andrew Murray-Terris |
971 Whitemans Valley Road, RD 1 |
Upper Hutt |
04 528 0103 |
04 528 0793 |
carolannmurray@compuserve.com
website to come |
| The Organic Supermarket Ltd. |
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PO Box 11703 |
Wellington |
04 499 7973 |
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| Wellington Institute of Technology |
We
offer a Certificate in Organic Growing. Programme includes natural pest
and disease control, principles of organic horticulture, organic weed
management, certification and organic soil management, composting, herbs and
edible landscapes. |
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Mary Beckett |
Private Bag 39803,
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Wellington |
0800
935 832 |
04 920
2401 |
information@weltec.ac.nz
www.weltec.ac.nz |
| Whitirea Polytechnic |
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Ag\Hort Dept. |
Main Highway North |
Kapiti, Paraparaumu |
04 298 0205 |
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| Wild Thyme |
"Guest of the Earth' 35minute video of organic faming in New Zealand. Six farmers show how they do it. Plus organic expert Dr. Shiva gives an international perspective. $39.95. Also available, interview with Dr. Shiva - 60minutes $35. Also available footage of organic dairy farming, apples, mixed cropping, kiwifruit. |
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Cheryl Cameron |
PO Box 57061, Mana |
Porirua |
04 233 1009 |
04 233 0125 |
cherylc@actrix.co.nz
www.wildthyme.co.nz |
| Worms Plus |
Retail: Liquid manure/worms. |
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89 Matatiro Street, Titahi Bay |
Porirua |
04 236 7604 |
04 236 7608 |
aro@paradise.net.nz |
