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When the NZDFA Executive Committee were planning Next Generation for 2025, it was assumed that Marlborough would be a pretty good guess for one of the South Island's driest provinces. A late July atmospheric river had other ideas. Yet while the ground underfoot may have been a bit greasy, the days for the event, held July 31-Aug 1, were sunny and in good spirits.

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The games have begun with rumours of pricing for the upcoming season no more than underhand tactics and misinformation. The NZDFA Executive has been asked by members if the prices being currently offered are reality? We can assure you: NO!

The Canterbury/West Coast branch of the New Zealand Deer Farmers’ Association would like to thank and recognise Grant Hasse and Russell Rudd for their many years of hard work and support. Both have been central to the branch and the wider deer industry, always willing to share their knowledge and lend a hand when needed.

There has been a change to the Transport QA Standards for 2025/ 2026 and beyond. The Transport QA committee has asked that there be a clearly defined date range regarding the transport of stags to slaughter.