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Netting Team - Omihi-Waipara, North Canterbury
Hi all. Our grapes are just beginning to look attractive to birds so it`s time to get the vineyard nets on.
I`d like to put together a team of 5 to start shortly after 7 February (after Waitangi Day).
If you`re keen, taller than average, and very fit, and you fancy a bit of serious physical outdoor work, DM me with your name and contact mobile number.
This is teamwork, so it`s critical to be a good team player, have a great can-do attitude, and have great team communication skills. Being logical, and practical will be a huge bonus to the team.
Please do not contact me on behalf of anyone else when you DM me. I`ll try to answer any questions at that time.
Pay is hourly starting at $25.00 (which is above the published living wage) plus a small fuel subsidy/8hrs worked. No smoking/vaping property. No public transport around here so must have your own reliable form of transportation. Our front gate of is on SH1 about 7km north of the Waipara Township. No on-site accommodation. Check travel times and directions on Google Maps before applying. The employment Contract is casual day-to-day.
Netting requires calm conditions so there may not be any work during periods of bad/windy weather. Days worked may be long with early starts, as nets must be secured against rogue wind gusts before quitting time.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Netting Team - Omihi-Waipara, North Canterbury
Hi all. Our grapes are just beginning to look attractive to birds so it`s time to get the vineyard nets on.
I`d like to put together a team of 5 to start shortly after 7 February (after Waitangi Day).
If you`re keen, taller than average, and very fit, and you fancy a bit of serious physical outdoor work, DM me with your name and contact mobile number.
This is teamwork, so it`s critical to be a good team player, have a great can-do attitude, and have great team communication skills. Being logical, and practical will be a huge bonus to the team.
Please do not contact me on behalf of anyone else when you DM me. I`ll try to answer any questions at that time.
Pay is hourly starting at $25.00 (which is above the published living wage) plus a small fuel subsidy/8hrs worked. No smoking/vaping property. No public transport around here so must have your own reliable form of transportation. Our front gate of is on SH1 about 7km north of the Waipara Township. No on-site accommodation. Check travel times and directions on Google Maps before applying. The employment Contract is casual day-to-day.
Netting requires calm conditions so there may not be any work during periods of bad/windy weather. Days worked may be long with early starts, as nets must be secured against rogue wind gusts before quitting time.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Rescued this 5 day old Highland calf from the paddock this evening. Weak after being abandoned and was struggling to stand. Mum had a retained placenta and just wasn`t producing enough milk to feed her. She had pretty much lost interest in her calf. Flattened a litre in just a couple of minutes. Lots of catching up to do. Cute as. Likes to nuzzle. Now she needs a name?
Rescued this 5 day old Highland calf from the paddock this evening. Weak after being abandoned and was struggling to stand. Mum had a retained placenta and just wasn`t producing enough milk to feed her. She had pretty much lost interest in her calf. Flattened a litre in just a couple of minutes. Lots of catching up to do. Cute as. Likes to nuzzle. Now she needs a name?
Hi all. A couple of spots have opened up on our team of casual summer vineyard workers. If your, keen, and fit, and fancy a bit of physical outdoor work. Messenger us with a name and contact mobile. We`ll try to answer any questions at that time.
Pay is hourly (min $23.65 which is the published living wage) for beginners with a small fuel subsidy. No smoking/vaping property. Hope to hear from you soon. Must have own/reliable form of transport. Front gate of Fancrest Estate is on SH1 about 7km north of the Waipara Township. Check travel times and directions on Google Map before applying. Contract is casual day-to-day.
Hi all. A couple of spots have opened up on our team of casual summer vineyard workers. If your, keen, and fit, and fancy a bit of physical outdoor work. Messenger us with a name and contact mobile. We`ll try to answer any questions at that time.
Pay is hourly (min $23.65 which is the published living wage) for beginners with a small fuel subsidy. No smoking/vaping property. Hope to hear from you soon. Must have own/reliable form of transport. Front gate of Fancrest Estate is on SH1 about 7km north of the Waipara Township. Check travel times and directions on Google Map before applying. Contract is casual day-to-day.
After wading ankle deep in a muddy trench for an hour or so to help me repair a leak, Ian created his masterpiece lunch from chevre cheese bought at the Amberley Farmers Market yesterday, some smoked salmon, and fresh picked greens and edible flowers from our vege garden. Served with certified organic and natural 2017 Fancrest Estate Pinot Noir. Yum 😋
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After wading ankle deep in a muddy trench for an hour or so to help me repair a leak, Ian created his masterpiece lunch from chevre cheese bought at the Amberley Farmers Market yesterday, some smoked salmon, and fresh picked greens and edible flowers from our vege garden. Served with certified organic and natural 2017 Fancrest Estate Pinot Noir. Yum 😋
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I`ve gone and tweaked a small muscle in my lower back. Just walking is too painful to bear, so I`m out of the vineyard until it sorts itself out. The last 19 rows aren`t going to prune themselves so I`ll try again tomorrow.🤞at least the cows and sheep are still working.
I`ve gone and tweaked a small muscle in my lower back. Just walking is too painful to bear, so I`m out of the vineyard until it sorts itself out. The last 19 rows aren`t going to prune themselves so I`ll try again tomorrow.🤞at least the cows and sheep are still working.
Cold and wet out this morning. Sleety snow lightly covers the ground. A day indoors I think.
Jazz insists on helping me prune by sitting on my left shoulder for as long as I can bear it. 9kg is a lot of cat. Such an unusual feline.
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Jazz insists on helping me prune by sitting on my left shoulder for as long as I can bear it. 9kg is a lot of cat. Such an unusual feline.
#vineyardlife #organicwine #northcanterbury #waiparawine #regenerativeagriculture
And so our tiny olive harvest begins. It`s a lot harder than picking grapes. This year we netted before the birds demolished our crop so we should have plenty to see us through the year ahead. We begin with a week of daily soaking in fresh water (to remove bitterness) before we put them in brine.
And so our tiny olive harvest begins. It`s a lot harder than picking grapes. This year we netted before the birds demolished our crop so we should have plenty to see us through the year ahead. We begin with a week of daily soaking in fresh water (to remove bitterness) before we put them in brine.
I`m itching to get out to prune, but that`ll have to wait till this rain clears. The weather is due to break soon, but I need an 8 hour dry window between pruning and the next round of heavy rain to prevent the transmission of wood disease through the larger pruning cuts. Today is going to require lots of juggling on my schedule. 😅
I`m itching to get out to prune, but that`ll have to wait till this rain clears. The weather is due to break soon, but I need an 8 hour dry window between pruning and the next round of heavy rain to prevent the transmission of wood disease through the larger pruning cuts. Today is going to require lots of juggling on my schedule. 😅
We`re finally done breaking down our pop-up winery. For the past 12 vintages, we`ve turned our home-grown grapes into wine on a tiny area right next to the vineyard. The idea of working in the open within close proximity to the vineyard, started in 2011 when we decided to redirect our attention towards natural wines... wines made with no additions or preservatives. Our yeast would have to come from the vineyard itself. Worked like a charm! Yesterday the last of the temporary winery floor was deconstructed and stowed away until next harvest. 🍷
We`re finally done breaking down our pop-up winery. For the past 12 vintages, we`ve turned our home-grown grapes into wine on a tiny area right next to the vineyard. The idea of working in the open within close proximity to the vineyard, started in 2011 when we decided to redirect our attention towards natural wines... wines made with no additions or preservatives. Our yeast would have to come from the vineyard itself. Worked like a charm! Yesterday the last of the temporary winery floor was deconstructed and stowed away until next harvest. 🍷
Jazz lending a helping hand to fill the last barrel of the 2022 vintage. He made me lose concentration so the barrel behind him overflowed! What a character!
#winerycats
Jazz lending a helping hand to fill the last barrel of the 2022 vintage. He made me lose concentration so the barrel behind him overflowed! What a character!
#winerycats
Today`s the cow`s big day. Their trip up into the vineyard went smoother than expected, mainly because they`ve been eyeing the long grass across the fence for weeks, and couldn`t wait to get to it. Now the vineyard bird nets are bagged, there`s little for them to muck around with. Happy as! Manure machines at work!
#organicviticulture #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativeviticulture #nzwine #waipara #northcanterbury
Today`s the cow`s big day. Their trip up into the vineyard went smoother than expected, mainly because they`ve been eyeing the long grass across the fence for weeks, and couldn`t wait to get to it. Now the vineyard bird nets are bagged, there`s little for them to muck around with. Happy as! Manure machines at work!
#organicviticulture #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativeviticulture #nzwine #waipara #northcanterbury
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