Central Northland

Regional Body – Central Northland OrganicFarmNZ

Central North OFNZ was established in April 2006.

The main purpose of CNOFNZ is to:

  • Represent organic growers and producers in the region.
  • Provide organic information and support for members.
  • Oversee OFNZ certification in the region.
  • Expanding the commitment to organic principles amongst growers and producers in this region.

It is governed by an elected committee who collectively administer all matters of interest to CNOFNZ.

The group conducts regular fieldays, provides a representative booth at fieldays, and is building a resource database for members.


Geography

The CNOFNZ region covers producers in the region between the northern boundary – along a line between Kai Iwi Lakes across to Whakapara; and the southern boundary – along a line between South Kaipara Heads across to Snells Beach.


Fees

  • Regional fees for producers joining a pod is $200 total annually.
  • Fees for producers joining as an individual is $250 total annually.
  • Associate or supporting members of the region pay $20 annually.


Contacts

Any enquiries regarding OFNZ should be made to the Certification Manager in the first instance.

The Certification Manager is Julia Geljon. To contact Julia phone (09) 431 9121 or email gaia@ubernet.co.nz


Regional committee members are:

Chair: Gail Aiken, telephone (09) 431 2204, email: aikens27@xtra.co.nz
Deputy Chair: Kevin Hartung, tel (09) 435 0939, email: eco-macs@xtra.co.nz
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Diane Jay, email: dianejay@orcon.net.nz
Newsletter Editor: Adelia Hallett, email: editor@frontpagepress.co.nz
Auditor: Chris McIvor, 09 431 9121

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