Issue 202 | August 2024

Executive Committee Update

This months Executive Committee update is provided by former Chair, Justin Stevens.

Deer Science Re-Structure Update 

Mark McCoard, Chair of the executive Committee provides an update on the DINZ-AgResearch relationship. 

What’s been happening around the country?

Producer Manager Lindsay Fung’s update - Plunging deep into winter | DINZ Board held a Q&A session in Nelson | Next Generation Programme | Bay of Plenty AGM

Next Generation Programme 2024 Overview

Cameron Frecklington provides an overview of the programme, Interviewing attendees and taking some great snap shots. 

Marlborough Community Engagement 

Geoff Hayes (NZDFA Marlborough Branch Chair) invited two groups of boys from Marlborough Boys’ College (MBC) to join him on farm visits across two days, find out what questions were asked. 

NVSB vacancy advance notice

The National Velvetting Standards Body has a vacancy for a representative of the NZDFA.

Wintering Barn Tour 

Lynda Gray, DINZ Editor provides inside knowledge following her participation visiting three farmers with wintering barns in the Gore district.

Noticeboard

- Roger Blackwood Obituary 
- Placement Enquiry
- DINZ to partner with Ballance & Rabobank to provide workshops
- 2024/25 NZDFA subscriptions update
- MetService Outlook August 2024
- Joke of the Month

Events

- 2024 National Velvet and Hard Antler Competition, Awards night -14 December, Invercargill
- 2025 CK Import Export 2025 National Rising Stars Hard Antler and Velvet Competition -Te Awamutu - 8 March
- 2025 Deer Industry conference 2025 - 14 May, Queenstown