Noticeboard & Events | Issue 214

Oct 10, 2025

Noticeboard

Events

If you have an event that would be of interest to the deer farming industry, please email info@deernz.org with details.

Work required

My partner and I are currently traveling in New Zealand and are looking for farm work opportunities. We have previous experience working on farms in Australia and really enjoyed it, so we would love the chance to do it again here.

We are available to start immediately and are highly motivated and hardworking.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Emma and Taho
emma.larretche@gmail.com

Work experience

I'm Amelia, a vet student. I'm looking to go into rural practice so I would love to get some experience on a deer farm.

I'm wondering if you are able to share details of any deer farms which are willing to take on students for two weeks of work experience?

My home is in Maungakaramea, just out of Whangarei in Northland. So a deer farm located near there, or near Palmerston North would be ideal.

The placement would need to be between November and mid February.

I'm in my 30's and have my own lifestyle block, so I have enough experience and maturity to be a reliable and responsible worker and make myself genuinely useful to the farm, as well as being there to learn.

Please let me know if there are any farmers you know of who I could reach out to.

Thank you,

Amelia Darby
ameliarosed@gmail.com
021537895

DINZ Board Observer applications open for 2026 

DINZ is currently taking applications for the Board Observer role for 2026. A board observer typically sits in on board meetings and provides input but does not have the voting rights of a board director. 

The role would suit someone who is interested in leadership/governance opportunities in the New Zealand deer industry; has experience or interest in the deer industry in some capacity; can add value to discussions and topics for deliberation; is available to attend the five annual DINZ Board meetings, along with some out-of-session meetings; and can demonstrate a career progression that would indicate a commitment to further career development. 

Applications close 14 November 2025, with the selection process then leading to the successful candidate inducted to the DINZ Board in February 2026. 

For more information: Notification of vacancy – DINZ Board Observer  

Markets webinar 

DINZ will be hosting a “special edition” webinar, outside of our usual bi-monthly cycle, now that some DINZ representatives have returned from various markets. Join DINZ CEO Rhys Griffiths, Board Directors Tony Cochrane and Rob Kidd, Trade and Strategy Manager Damon Paling, and Market Activation Manager Virginia Connell for all the latest info from our major venison and velvet markets. 

Registration is required to attend the webinar. You can sign up to attend the webinar here: DINZ market update webinar 

Joke of the month

A man is driving down a country road when he notices a sign that says, “$5 for talking dog, take next left.” 
The man decides to investigate, believing it to be a joke. So the man turns left onto a farm, and a farmer emerges. 
Man: “Does the dog actually talk?” 
Farmer: “Absolutely, come here and I’ll show you.” 
The man and farmer proceed to the garage, where a dog is resting on a dog bed. It notices them and approaches them. 
Farmer: “Go ahead and ask him anything.” 
Man: “OK, dog, tell me about yourself.” 
To the man’s surprise, the dog begins to speak, clearly and with proper words. 
Dog: “Well, ever since I was a puppy, I’ve wanted to serve my country. So, as soon as I could, I enlisted as a sniffer dog with airport security. I was also very good at my job, earning a few promotions and turning some heads. Eventually, the army hired me as a bomb-sniffing dog, and I helped prevent tragedies all over the country and around the world. After a while, I retired, met a nice girl, had a few puppies, and eventually came to this farm to spend my golden years.” 
The man is taken aback. 
Man: “Holy cow, farmer! You were correct! Why are you asking only $5 for this dog?” 
Farmer: “Because he lies! He’s never done any of those things!” 