Issue 211 | July 2025

Issue 211 | July 2025

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Executive Committee Report >>

Tom MacFarlane provides this month's update in Stagline.

Top of the South Storm Recovery >>

The damage caused by storms that have lashed the Tasman and Marlborough regions has been substantial for some deer farms.

Greenhouse Gas Advocacy >>

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) has recently lodged a submission on the Climate Change Response (ETS – Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill, a new piece of legislation before Parliament aimed at addressing the rapid conversion of farmland into permanent pine forests for carbon credits.

Velvetting Season 2025/26 >>

The coming season could be challenging, with rumours of underhanded tactics and misinformation currently filtering back to the Executive Committee. Any decrease in prices from last season would be unacceptable, while greater transparency and an improvement in some buyers’ behaviour and attitude is needed to ensure the longevity of our industry.

VelTrak Terms of Use strengthened, export licensing advanced >>

At the 16 July DINZ Board meeting in Cambridge, the Board approved the proposed changes to the VelTrak Terms of Use, which will impact velvet buyers. The changes, which were developed with input from the Export Licensing Working Group as well as legal advisers, will take affect from 1 September 2025.
The changes are not about creating more work; they are about improving compliance and accountability – creating a level playing field by rewarding those who play by the rules and sanctioning those who don’t. Enhanced industry discipline and transparency are natural outcomes as our industry matures.

Next Generation 2025 - Marlborough >>

In two weeks’ time, the Marlborough branch will host our next generation of deer farmers and industry partners. There are still some places available, so please register now!

New Branch Chairs >>

Introducing new Branch Chairs - Rachael Inch, Colin Jordan, Matt Krs

Beef + Lamb NZ, DINZ, NZDFA Diversified Farm Field Days >>

A couple of months ago Beef + Lamb NZ (BLNZ) and DINZ ran a field day in Canterbury looking at mixed species farming. The field day was well attended and now planning is underway to similar events in the North Island.

Noticeboard >>

• Deer parasites webinar
• NZDFA Life Members
• New DINZ Board Members and NZDFA Branch Chairs 
• Joke of the month
• Deer Industry News - Advertise with us
• Events