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Otago Daily Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Photographer finds award-winning art in the mundane
International award success for a Ranfurly photographer proves, yet again, the Maniototo is far greater than the sum of its parts. Landscape photographer Janyne Fletcher won three awards at the Australian Photographic Prize, an annual international competition which this year attracted more than 2500 entries from 21 countries. The competition was judged on digital entries rather than prints. Ms Fletcher said entering a digital competition was unusual for her as printing and framing her work was the icing on the cake in the process. Her two entries won three awards — international aerial photographer of the year, international open photographer of the year and international creative photographer of the year. The aerial photograph Winter's Gentle Hold, taken by drone, captured historical sheep yards in the snow. At first glance it could look like people lined up or embroidery. The image won the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers Iris award for highest-scoring print last year. It was likely anyone would drive past the yards and never notice them, Ms Fletcher said. Her other winning entry, Abandoned Cityscape, was composed of scrap metal photographed in the Maniototo which was then digitally transformed into a cityscape. She said she saw things differently to most people and was able to capture that vision, turning the mundane into art. Judges in the Australian competition were drawn from across the world and looked for the impact of the image and the narrative. However, being a landscape photographer meant her images did not have a strong narrative so the impact was even more important. Ms Fletcher said she started out in Cromwell as a traditional photographer but her partner's love of his Maniototo home taught her to see it through his eyes. She did not feel bound up in conventional expectations and loved the Maniototo community. "There is a freedom here to have my own take on things." Seeing things differently to others had been the strength of her 20-year career. "It's how I live and breathe. I see more than just the landscape. "It's quite abstract, that's me being me." Being able to make a living from being a photographer was something few people were able to do, she said. "I'm really privileged, that's all I do. It's unusual to be able to do that." Next week she will be a judge at the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers awards. While she could not judge her own work, she would be entering and was pleased it was a print, rather than digital, competition.
RNZ News
29-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
NPC Rugby: Where will the Ranfurly reside this summer?
The iconic log o' wood is perhaps the most prestigious and coveted prize in New Zealand Rugby besides the Web Ellis Trophy. Photo: Photosport Taranaki vs Northland 7.05pm Saturday, 2 August New Plymouth Live blog updates on RNZ It's provincial footy season and while there will be the usual questions of who the breakout stars will be and what former All Blacks can restake their claim, the prevailing interest will inevitably fall on a certain slab of English Oak and sterling silver. The iconic log o' wood Perhaps the most prestigious and coveted prize in New Zealand Rugby besides the Web Ellis Trophy. Introduced in 1904, the shield has sat centre stage for some of the greatest matches played on this country's fields. While fanfare surrounding Super Rugby has dwindled badly in the last decade, and the glory days of the NPC are long dead, the passion, pride and parochialism the shield evokes ensures that from Kaitaia to Bluff, the game's heart still beats. The holders The Taranaki Bulls brought an end to Tasman's historic inaugural Shield run in Nelson on 6 October, breaking Mako hearts with a 42-29 victory, They have since defended it twice against heartland opposition, 78-7 over King Country, and 97-0 over Thames Valley. Taranaki will have o see off five more challenges in 2025 in order to lock the shield away for Summer. It's a tough road to securing the shield for the Naki, but not beyond the realms. Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay will no doubt present formidable challenges in New Plymouth. The scenarios Okay, so let's assume no side will defend the shield this season, and it changes hands at every opportunity, where does it end up? All right, so that's a bit extreme, so let's look at a more likely potential outcome. If Taranaki beat Northland but lost to Waikato in round four, the Mooloos would have a relatively comfortable first defence against Southland and then a slightly tougher assignment against North Harbour before a final round defence against Northland. Waikato will end 2025 with three successful defences with the shield to reside in Hamilton . My pick Taranaki will see off Northland, and Waikato, but their reign will be ended at the hands of Bay of Plenty. The Steamers will hold it for less than a week though, with Hawke's Bay spoiling the party in Tauranga. The Magpies will prevail in the battle of the bays and would then need just one defence in order to lock away the shield post season, against Auckland, which they will do in dramatic fashion at McLean Park with a try on the siren. RNZ's predicted summer home for the Ranfurly Shield - Napier. Your side's road to Ranfurly glory: Taranaki - Reigns - 8; most recent - 2024. Holders - Five defences vs Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Wellington. Second chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, Southland beat Waikato in week five, Canterbury beat Southland in week six, Canterbury defend against Tasman in week seven and Otago in week eight, Taranaki challenge Canterbury in week ten. Third chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland in week two, Tasman beat Northland in week three, Otago beat Tasman in week five, Otago defend against Northland, Taranaki challenge Otago in week seven. Northland - Reigns - 4; most recent - 1978. Challenge - Taranaki in week one. Second chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, defend against Southland and North Harbour, Northland challenge Waikato in week 10. Third chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, defend against Southland in week five, North Harbour beat Waikato in week seven, Northland challenge North Harbour in week eight. Waikato - Reigns - 13; most recent - 2018. Challenge - Taranaki in week four Second chance - Bay of Plenty beat Taranaki in week five and Hawke's Bay in week seven, Waikato challenge Bay of Plenty in week nine. Third chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, Southland beat Northland in week two, Manawatu beat Southland in week three, Manawatu beat Wellington in week four, Waikato challenge Manawatu in week six. Bay of Plenty - Reigns- 1; most recent - 2004. Challenge - Taranaki in week six Second chance - Wellington beat Taranaki in week nine, Bay of Plenty challenge Wellington in week 10 Third chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland, lose to Tasman in week three, Tasman defend against Otago, Auckland beat Tasman in week six, Manawatu beat Auckland in week seven, Bay of Plenty challenge Manawatu in week eight. Hawke's Bay - Reigns - 7; most recent - 2024. Challenge - Taranaki in week eight Second chance - Bay of Plenty beat Taranaki in week six, Hawke's Bay challenge Bay of Plenty in week seven. Third chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland and Tasman, Hawke's Bay challenge Northland in week five. Wellington - Reigns- 11; most recent - 2022. Challenge - Taranaki in week nine Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, Southland beat Northland in week two, Manawatu beat Southland in week three, Wellington challenge Manawatu in week four. Third chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland, Tasman and Hawke's Bay, Wellington challenge Northland in week seven. North Harbour - Reigns- 1; most recent - 2006. Best chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, defend against Southland, North Harbour challenge Waikato in week seven. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland in week two, lose to Tasman in week three, Otago beat Tasman in week five, defend against Northland and Taranaki, North Harbour challenge Otago in week nine. Auckland - Reigns- 16; most recent- 2007. Best chance - Hawke's Bay beat Taranaki in week eight, Auckland challenge Hawke's Bay in week nine. Second chance - Bay of Plenty beat Taranaki in week six, Hawke's Bay beat Bay of Plenty in week seven, Auckland challenge Hawke's Bay in week nine. Counties Manukau - Reigns- 1; most recent- 2013. Best chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland, Tasman beat Northland in week three, defend against Otago, Auckland and Waikato, Counties Manukau challenge Tasman in week ten. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, Southland beat Northland in week two, defend against Manawatu and Canterbury, Counties Manukau challenge Southland in week seven. Manawatu - Reigns - 1; most recent- 1976. Best chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, Southland beat Northland in week two, Manawatu challenge Southland in week three. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in round one, defend against Southland in week two, Tasman beat Northland in week three, defend against Otago, Auckland beat Tasman in week six, Manawatu challenge Auckland in week seven. Tasman - Reigns- 1; most recent- 2024. Best chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland in week two, Tasman challenge Northland in week three. Second chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, Southland beat Waikato in week five, Canterbury beat Southland in week six, Tasman challenge Canterbury in week seven. Canterbury - Reigns- 16; most recent- 2019. Best chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, Southland beat Waikato in week five, Canterbury challenge Southland in week six. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland, Tasman, Hawke's Bay and Wellington, Canterbury challenge Northland in week nine. Otago - Reigns- 7; most recent- 2020. Best chance - Hawke's Bay beat Taranaki in week eight, Auckland beat Hawke's Bay in week nine, Otago challenge Auckland in week 10. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, defend against Southland in week two, lose to Tasman in week three, Otago challenge Tasman week five. Southland - Reigns- 7; most recent- 2011. Best chance - Waikato beat Taranaki in week four, Southland challenge Waikato in week five. Second chance - Northland beat Taranaki in week one, Southland challenge Northland in week two. Taranaki squad Scott Barrett**, Beauden Barrett**, Jordie Barrett**, Kaylum Boshier, Logan Crowley, Hemopo Cunningham, Meihana Grindlay, Harry Hansen*, Josh Jacomb, Josh Lord, Perry Lawrence, Adam Lennox, Michael Loft, Brayton Northcott-Hill, Mitch O'Neill, Reuben O'Neill, Jesse Parete, JJ Pokai, Arese Poliko, Jared Proffit, Taniela Rakuro*, Daniel Rona, Willem Ratu, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Leone Nawai, Obey Samate, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Josh Setu, Bradley Slater, Vereniki Tikoisolomone, Tupou Vaa'i**, Sage Walters-Hansen*, Keightley Watson*. *yet to debut **All Black The challengers Northland Week one Saturday, 2 August 7.10pm Waikato Week four Saturday, 23 August 2.05pm Bay of Plenty Week six Sunday, 7 September 2.05pm Hawke's Bay Week eight Friday, 19 September 7.10pm Wellington Week nine Saturday, 27 September 2.05pm Catch live blog updates of every 2025 Ranfurly Shield match on RNZ Photo: Photosport Ltd 2020 Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Regional Wrap goes to the Māniatoto: Ranfurly
arts Otago 24 minutes ago The Maniatoto plain, sits high inland in Central Otago bounded by ranges. It's known for its distinct beauty, and climate of extremes: from dry and hot in summer, to snow and temperatures well below zero in winter. Ranfurly is a key service town for the local community and it has its own established arts base with galleries, theatre company, an arts centre and precious art deco Centennial Milk Bar. On the line for our Regional Wrap this week is a key local champion, Burn Radio presenter and Arts in the Maniatoto coordinator Amie Pont.
NZ Herald
16-06-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
First XV rugby wrap: Rotorua Boys' High School stun Hamilton Boys' High School to claim Moascar Cup
A special day for Rotorua Boys'; King's College edge out Grammar; Rangitoto's upset of the year; Silverstream's mud-splattered drop goal – all the nationwide action ... A dynamic Rotorua Boys' High School have relieved national champions Hamilton Boys' High School of the Moascar Cup, schoolboy rugby's version of the Ranfurly
Agriland
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Agriland
Tyrone herd sells Simmental bull to Scotland for £22,000
The Ranfurly Simmental herd based in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, has announced the private sale of its pedigree Simmental bull 'Ranfurly Rolo' to the Stronach family's Islavale Herd at Berryleys Farm in Keith, Banffshire in northern Scotland. The £22,000 deal includes the retention of semen and marks a new record sale price for the Dungannon-based herd, which was founded by David Hazelton more than 50 years ago. Rolo is the 24th Ranfurly bull to join a pedigree herd in the last 10 years. The £22,000 bull is sired by Banwy T-Rex and, at 13-months-of-age, the pedigree Simmental bull is the first calf bred from the Curaheen Bandit daughter, Ranfurly Weikel 45th VG87. The bull tested free of myostatin genes and boasts a yearling weight of 842kg, coupled with impressive Breedplan performance figures. Ranfurly Rolo's Breedplan performance figures: In the breed's top 1% for terminal production index (TPI) at +124; Has a self-replacing index (SRI) of +146; Milk (+14); Top 5% for eye muscle area (+6.1). Currently the Ranfurly 17-cow herd includes seven cows classified Excellent, eight VG, and two first-calf heifers awaiting classification. The Ranfurly herd has been built on the use of artificial insemination (AI) sires such as: Hillcrest Champion; Raceview King; Team Celtic; Samark Superman. Cow families include Weikel, Diana, Kleeb, Beauty, and Stella. The Weikel family, founded in 2003 with the impromptu purchase of South Park King Kong Weikel 2nd is the most successful female line at Ranfurly, according to the herd owners. Rolo's maternal great-grandam, South Park King Kong Weikel 2nd EX93 was a successful Simmental show winner, brood cow, and embryo donor. She has produced numerous Simmental and interbreed champions, both male and female. Her son, Ranfurly Formula One was supreme Stirling champion in 2015 and sold for 15,000gns. Her legacy has lived on through the generations at Ranfurly and within other pedigree herds. Rolo is the second Ranfurly bull to join the Islavale herd. The last bull to join the herd was Ranfurly Confederate EX94. This bull has produced sons to a top of 24,000gns. To date, Confederate has 562 progeny registered in 87 herds within the British Simmental Cattle Society herd book. He was the society's most popular sire in 2019 and 2020. The 200-cow Islavale herd purchased Ranfurly Beauty 13th for 7,000gns at the Ranfurly herd's third joint production sale in 2020. She has produced four heifer calves. Commenting on the private deal, Stewart Stronach said: 'We are delighted to have acquired another stock bull from the Ranfurly herd. 'Our most significant investment in Simmental bloodlines to date, Ranfurly Rolo is our type of bull, boasting fantastic breed character and presence. He is the complete package, wide from his plates right through to his shoulder, long and clean with a leg in every corner. 'Ranfurly Rolo really catches the eye and his pedigree is filled with excellent female lines. The herd has really come to the fore over the last few years, breeding our type of cattle.' 'We are hoping that Rolo does as well for us as our last Ranfurly stock bull, Confederate, whose first crop of Islavale calves included two bulls sold at Stirling to pedigree herds for 24,000gns and 16,000gns.' Stewart Stronach concluded: 'We believe Ranfurly Rolo is the foundation for the next chapter or our pedigree Simmental herd, and we thank the Hazelton family for allowing us to purchase him directly off-farm.' The bull is currently at the AI Services (NI) Ltd bull stud for semen collection and will be exported to Scotland in due course.
