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Spring weather is so fickle. We have had it all lately - rain, wind, frosts and now snow. Our ewe shearing has been a ch...
27/09/2026

Spring weather is so fickle. We have had it all lately - rain, wind, frosts and now snow. Our ewe shearing has been a challenge with the weather often trouncing us. Hopefully by the end of the week we will get our final 2000 ewes shorn. However, for now we are enjoying the afternoon clearance, stillness and sunshine. Marijke Dunselman

We are harvesting the sun!! After nearly a year of planning and with help from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Author...
05/08/2026

We are harvesting the sun!! After nearly a year of planning and with help from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority, Jackson White and Auric, we have a solar and battery system that will generate/store enough energy for the main hub of our farm - 6 houses, electric fences, workshop and woolshed. There are tweaks to be made and we are still learning how to make the most of the system but it is exciting for us to have a “long talked about” project completed. Marijke Dunselman Zentera Wool Company EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority)

Real and enduring - moving the wethers into the Upper Rakaia Valley is a 150 year station tradition, that always takes p...
24/06/2026

Real and enduring - moving the wethers into the Upper Rakaia Valley is a 150 year station tradition, that always takes place in June. They will graze and grow wool until they are mustered back home for shearing in November. It is a tribute to the hardy merino breed that they thrive and survive in the mountains - a bit like many of the hardy people that live and work in this environment. Shout out to high country shepherds and musterers and their faithful dogs 👏🏻👏🏻

09/06/2026

Winter on the station is all about keeping stock healthy and well fed so the ewes get in lamb and keep growing lots of fabulous wool.

Finally our last day of the autumn muster is done and dusted with the last mob off the hill and through the gate. With a...
27/04/2026

Finally our last day of the autumn muster is done and dusted with the last mob off the hill and through the gate. With a little heli assist, it was all in a morning’s work and didn’t require too much sweat. Still a fair dusting of snow from the storm that interrupted proceedings a week ago. agoodjobdone

The autumn muster is one of the highlights on our farming calendar. With challenging weather this year, we have had to c...
17/04/2026

The autumn muster is one of the highlights on our farming calendar. With challenging weather this year, we have had to call a break before the final day of mustering. However the psych was high during time in the hills. Long days, big climbs, a bit of snow and plenty of wind made for some good adventure and deep sleeps at night. We’ve got most of the merinos down - just one more day once the weather clears. Thanks to all who helped, especially 4 month old Isabelle, who has started her mustering career earlier than most😊.

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2504 Hakatere Heron Road
Ashburton
7771

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