See below for Chairman Brian Mason’s report from our LCA meeting on 30th November 2023: This month has seen several events along with resulting follow upAC Healthy Waters team hosted an informal meeting at Tomarata Schoolregarding the Groundwater takes, this was attended by about 20 locals alongwith retired professionals. An informative discussion was challenged withContinue reading “November Chairman’s Report”
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October Chairman’s Report
See below for Chairman Brian Mason’s report from our LCA meeting on the 27th October 2023 There has been various activities this month across different concerns: Ongoing unrest with AC charges relating to Dairy farm environmental monitoring. Fed Farmers letter which we were endorsing set out many questions, when answered by AC they were seeminglyContinue reading “October Chairman’s Report”
September Chairman’s Report
See below for Chairman Brian Mason’s report from our LCA meeting on the 28th September 2023 — Another month with plenty happening again.We co hosted along with Wellsford Plus the Meet the Candidates Night here atthe RSA, an excellent turnout with 7 candidates participating.Some good questions were asked of them and some worthwhile networkingover supper.Continue reading “September Chairman’s Report”
Harvesting Small Forest Blocks Workshop
Perrin Ag together with Auckland Council will be hosting an in-person workshop aimed at helping small forest owners confidently understand the harvesting process and what’s required of them. The workshop will be held at the Warkworth Town Hall on the 17th October from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information and contact for attendance,Continue reading “Harvesting Small Forest Blocks Workshop”
September news
It has been another busy month for the LCA, with the electoral candidates meeting, ongoing conversations with Auckland Transport, and a collective membership push – among many other things. Further detail can be found in the Chairman’s Report from 31st August 2022, below.
A successful electoral candidates meeting
The LCA held a successful meeting of the electoral candidates for Kaipara ki Mahurangi at the Wellsford Memorial RSA on the 6th Sept. Gut Wishart (Labour), Chris Penk ( National), Brent Bailey (Act), Huhana Lyndon (Greens), Jenny Marcroft (NZ First), Sarah Brewer (Democracy NZ), and Brenton Faithfull (NZ Loyal), all attended the meeting. A receptiveContinue reading “A successful electoral candidates meeting”
Supporting The Rural Support Trust
The Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with rural communities when times get tough – ranging from biosecurity and employment issues to financial, animal welfare, and health and wellbeing challenges. There are 14 Rural Support Trusts across the country, and each is run by local rural people who know theContinue reading “Supporting The Rural Support Trust”
The LCA and Wellsford Plus Inc. invite you to meet our local candidates for the Kaipara Ki Mahurangi electorate, where you will have the chance to ask questions and hear what they have to offer our local area. 7pm, 6th Sept 2023 at the Wellsford Memorial RSA. All welcome.
In the news: Gordon Levet
Gordon Levet is a stalwart of LCA and farms Kikitangeo Station at Hoteo, Wellsford. An internationally recognised sheep breeder, he was recently published in the June edition of Farmers Weekly sharing views and insights on GE. View the article above or you can read the full Farmers Weekly issue here:
August News
AGM At the end of July we had our AGM and a full committee was re-elected. Office bearers for the upcoming year are: Roads in Rodney Representatives from the LCA, including Lyndon Leabourn and RLB member Colin Smith, met with Auckland Transport engineers last Friday. A short field trip to show the engineers the majorContinue reading “August News”
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