Fantastic Four By Four fun for all
17 Feb, 2021 04:30 PM
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4 x 4s ready to start the Dannevegas to Herby Trek.
Bush Telegraph
Pic 3: BTG220221DH3 Caption: The 4x4 s snaking up the hills near Mangahei.
Pic 4: BTG220221DH4 Caption: Near the top of Mt Tuturewa.
Pic 5: BTG220221DH5 Caption: Views from Mt Tuturewa 595 metres above sea level.
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Pic 7: BTG220221DH7 Caption: Civilisation near Weber.
Pic 8: BTG220221DH8 Caption: Weber for Lunch
Pic 9: BTG220221DH9 Caption: A dusty ride towards Akitio.
Pic 10: BTG220221DH10 Caption: Barbeque at Herbertville.
Photos courtesy Ray Borrie.
By Dave Murdoch.
With bookings full three weeks ahead, the Dannevegas to Herby Four Wheel was sure to be a success if the weather held, Covid did not interfere, farmers over whom the trek travelled co-operated and the drivers drove responsibly.
The True Honey Company hits jackpot in London
10 Feb, 2021 04:30 PM
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The record-breaking Rare Harvest 1900 Manuka Honey from The True Honey Company which sold for $4964 per 230g jar at Harrods.
The record-breaking Rare Harvest 1900 Manuka Honey from The True Honey Company which sold for $4964 per 230g jar at Harrods.
Bush Telegraph
By: Dave Murdoch
Pic 2: BTG150221TH2 Caption: The honey arrives and a few remaining bees are released in the fly-off room.
Pic 3: BTG150221TH3 Caption: The hives are filleted – spaced so air can flow between.
Pic 4: BTG150221TH4 Caption: The hives are placed in heat rooms to make the honey flow better with dehydrators to remove excess water. Operations Manager Bryant Chase holds a honey comb.
Woodville Art and History redeveloping old i-Site
27 Jan, 2021 10:11 PM
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Bush Telegraph
By Dave Murdoch
In 2019 representatives of the Woodville Pioneer Museum, the Lindauer Replica Studio, the Gorge Cemetery Tours group and the organisers of the Tararua (formerly Lindauer) Art Exhibition came together to see if it was feasible to create an art and history hub in Woodville using the old i-Site and library building. The result was the Woodville Art and History Group.
Initially it held two open days in 2020 the first for Lindauer members and interested artists and the second for the public, regarding the future planning for the building.
Blow out prepares riders for NZ Motocross Grand Prix
20 Jan, 2021 03:49 AM
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Bush Telegraph
Pic 3: BTG250121WB3 Caption: Even the youngsters can fly.
Pic 4: BTG250121WB4 Caption: Handling the moguls is a challenge for all.
Pic 5: BTG250121WB5 Caption: Up and coming juniors riding in the 85cc class Maz Parkes and Karatiana Horne.
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By Dave Murdoch
The tranquillity of Nikau Road Pahiatua was shattered on Sunday, January 17 when 110 motocross riders with their entourage of vehicles, support crew and friends took over the Bush Riders circuit for five active hours until the forecasted storm arrived.
Sunday s Woodville Motocross Blowout was the ideal way to get riders into racing after a long layoff due to Covid and Christmas. It was hosted by the Bush Riders Club on their Pahiatua circuit as the Woodville Circuit which is the setting for the NZ Motocross Grand Prix is out of bounds until the event on January 30-31.
Dannevirke and Pahiatua Dairy Weaner Sales conclude
24 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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PGG Wrightson staff help auctioneer Bjorn Anderson sell dairy weaners at Dannevirke.
Bush Telegraph
By: Dave Murdoch
Pic 2: BTG250121WS2 Caption: There is plenty of demand for white-faced stock like these from December 8 s sale.
Pic 3: BTG250121WS3 Caption: Angus crosses were also sought after.
By Dave Murdoch
With the end of the Dannevirke and Pahiatua dairy weaner sales approaching on Tuesday, January 26, there is still demand for beef cross bulls and heifers thanks to a wetter summer providing plenty of feed.
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There is plenty of demand for white-faced stock like these from December 8 s sale.