New Zealand Dairy Farm: Holiday cottage/bach and farmstay accommodation Waikato Putararu

<body> <h1>New Zealand Dairy Farm - Holiday cottage/bach and farmstay accommodation Waikato Putararu</h1> <h2>Putaruru Dairy farm</h2> <p>One of the Prime New Zealand Dairy Farms located on the Waikato River at Arapuni near Putaruru.</p> <p>New Zealand is the world's largest producer of dairy exports, producing approximately 30% of the world's traded dairy products. New Zealand has a completely unsubsidized industry whose efficiency is the highest in the world. Because of the temperate climate in New Zealand, dairy cows feed on open pasture all year round, giving the New Zealand industry tremendous cost advantages over countries that have to house animals indoors in winter. The New Zealand dairy industry is in the process of undergoing a major restructuring to form a giant vertically integrated dairy organisation capable of lifting dairy earnings by $300 million annually. New Zealand Dairy Board chairman John Storey said "a complete reconfiguration" of the dairy industry's business would create one of the largest dairy companies in the world. The so-called mega co-op has been identified as the best option by an industry team supported by analysts from international business consulting companies McKinsey and Company and the Boston Consulting Group. "The New Zealand dairy industry is today a $8 billion business. With the right structure linked to the industry's new strategic plan our projections are that in 10 years the industry will be earning around $40 billion. </p> <p>Under the agreed terms of the World Trade Organization, agricultural subsidies in other countries are to be progressively phased out. Because New Zealand has already totally abandoned subsidy of agricultural production, the country stands to gain enormously when other countries remove their subsidies over the next few years. Prices for New Zealand dairy exports can be expected to rise very substantially once the full effect of the Uruguay Round is felt. </p> <p>The New Zealand Dairy Board is the leading supplier of milk proteins to the US food processing industry. It is a trade worth around $NZ 700 million per year. New Zealand-origin milk proteins are used in the manufacture of various products, from food items such as coffee whiteners, nutritional drinks, imitation cheese and as fat replacers in low-fat products as well as for such technical uses as glues, high-quality printing paper and coating for television screens. </p> <p>In February, 1999, I had the opportunity to visit New Zealand's North Island. During my trip I stayed on a dairy farm near Putaruru and toured grass-based dairies throughout the Waikato region. The pasture and livestock management skills of New Zealand dairy producers are impressive. They are without a doubt they world's best dairy graziers and farmers from other parts of the world could learn a lot by studying their methods and management strategies. from: Bryan Petrucci/grassfarmer.com.</p> <p>For your interest, Dairynz.co.nz has been created to help the internet connected farmers of New Zealand source products and services and those companies wishing to provide information in an easy to read and, more importantly, easy to update form. Whether it's a local or Global market the DairyNZ website is able to reach those farmers and farm related companies who have internet connections.</p> <h2>Arapuni</h2> <p>The Arapuni power station has eight generating units, giving it the largest capacity of any single station in the Waikato hydro system. The station's close proximity to Waikato's large urban and industrial area means the station is available to provide voltage support and frequency keeping in the area. </p> <p>ARAPUNI IS THE oldest operating station on the Waikato River - completed in 1929 - and the powerhouse is protected under the Historic Places Trust. A feature of the bush-lined gorge below the powerhouse is the historic suspended footbridge, a popular destination for tourists and sightseers. </p> <h1>Accommodation</h1> <p>Lakeside Farm Cottage is located in a rural setting on our South Waikato Dairy Farm, adjacent to the Arapuni Dam. </p> <ul> <li>Stylishly re-vamped 1920's Railway Cottage</li> <li>3 Bedrooms</li> <li>Sleeps 6</li> <li>$130 per night</li> <li>Perfect for an idyllic retreat or a fun family holiday</li> <li>You will be just two paddocks from the start of the Waikato River Trail, with its stunning views from the top of Bluffs over the South Waikato.</li> </ul> <p>The cottage is perfectly located to explore many local walkways including the Arapuni Dam, Swingbridge, Waikato River Trail, Te Waihou Walkway and the Maungatautari Ecological Island. Handy to Tirau with popular Antique shops, café’s and restaurants. </p> <p>There is plenty of parking for boats, with four boat ramps within minutes from the Cottage for all water sport activities or wonderful trout fishing on either Lake Arapuni or Karapiro. </p> <p>The cottage is fully self-contained, refurbished and restored for your comfort and enjoyment. Lakeside Farm Cottage is the place to get away, relax and enjoy all that is to offer in the South Waikato in a peaceful and beautiful setting.</p> <ul> <li>Dishwasher</li> <li>Fridge / Freezer</li> <li>Kitchen Linen</li> <li>Microwave</li> <li>Stove & Oven</li> <li>Tea, Coffee supplied</li> <li>Toaster</li> <li>Bathroom Linen</li> <li>Heated Towel Rail</li> <li>Separate Shower</li> <li>Separate Toilet</li> <li>Ironing equipment</li> <li>Laundry Tub</li> <li>Washing Machine</li> <li>Alarm Clock</li> <li>Duvets</li> <li>Extra Bedding</li> <li>BBQ</li> <li>Boat parking</li> <li>Carport / Garage</li> <li>Fenced Section</li> <li>Garage</li> <li>Kayak/Dingy</li> <li>Off Street Parking</li> <li>Outdoor Furniture</li> <li>Books / Library</li> <li>Cellphone Coverage</li> <li>DVD</li> <li>Heaters</li> <li>Phone</li> <li>Radio / Stereo</li> <li>TV</li> </ul> <h1>Arapuni</h1> <p>According to Wises New Zealand Guide, Arapuni is a small township on the Waikato River, 14km west of Putararu, and 37km east of Te Awamutu, in Matamata County, Waikato Province. </p> <p>It had a Post Office (probably gone now), and a primary school, and local industries include hydro-electric generation at Arapuni dam, and farming (mainly dairy). </p> <p>There are sports grounds for recreational activities, and also boating and trout fishing on that part of the River called Lake Arapuni. </p> <p>Arapuni means "covered path" or "blocked path" in Maori. Lake Arapuni is the man made lake formed by the damming back of the Waikato River at the Arapuni Hydro-electric Power Station, in what used to be the Paturuahine Gorge, 13km upstream from Lake Karapiro, 7km downstream from Lake Waipapa, and 20km downstream from Lake Maraetai.</p> <p>The Hydro Station is 54km upstream from Hamilton, and 15km west from Putararu. It was the first station to be constructed (during the 1930's) of what is now a chain of eight on this river. </p> <p>For some reason I had forgotten about it, but reading about it I rember Janine taking me there with and the scenery is amasing. </p> <p>There is a very deep rock gorge (there are many in the area) clad with ferns and small dense bush, often misty and cold, and very beautiful. It's one special feel of New Zealand that most people never get to experience... </p> </body>