K06 Reports

As part of my programme for the Kellogg N.Z. Rural Leadership Course, I am conducting this survey of Dannevirke County Ratepayers and Residents. I feel that Councillors receive little indication of what people think. The questions cover the central issues and philosophies and seem to work from the premise that we want to retain, and … Read more

This report on the Veterinary Club movement in New Zealand is made up of two parts. Firstly I have researched and detailed a brief history of the development of the Veterinary profession in New Zealand with particular emphasis on the promotion of veterinary clubs as a means of achieving the rapid increase of professional services … Read more

The typical New Zealand farmhouse is set back from the road, not too close to any nearby houses. Surrounded by paddocks, it usually has a garden of flowers and shrubs, and often some screening with bigger trees or hedging. Such a scene adds to the attractiveness of our green and pleasant land, but it can … Read more

The traditional forms of agriculture in New Zealand have been providing an ever diminishing return for its primary participants – the meat, wool and dairy farmer. Diversification has been the popular call to farmers. There are two very basic flaws in this “idea” which fundamentally preclude our farmers from major worthwhile changes in direction: (a) … Read more