2015 Edition. Landforms

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1 2015 Edition Landforms

2 Landforms ISSN (Print) ISSN (Online) Contact details: Editor Alumni and Development Office Lincoln University PO Box 85084, Lincoln 7647 Christchurch, New Zealand

3 Contents Contents Front cover: Looking towards Lake Hawea from the Mount Grand property farmed by Lincoln University Back cover: Prime Minister Keith Holyoake arrives at Lincoln College in style for the opening of Colombo Hall of Residence, 1970 On campus activity 03 Vice-Chancellor 04 Alumni Celebrating success 2014 Association President Ivey s birthday celebration Students Association s amazing year Contents 06 Lincoln s engagement with Euroleague 20 Telford s equine course 07 Graduation Capital funding for rebuild announced 08 Bledisloe and Alumni International medallists 24 Alumni office and events Portrait gallery of Chancellors and governance leaders 10 Top teaching award for Lincoln academic 27 LA Brooks rugby 12 Academic journal originated at Lincoln 28 Fifty Years On reunion 13 Sporting Roundup Landforms 1

4 Contents 31 Alumni and Development Office s year 46 Leaf miner research helps vegie growers Contents 33 Lincoln University- NZ Cricket start annual match 47 New sheep technology research farm opened Off campus 34 Final Field Test Reunion 48 Red meat research stays active 38 Faculty news and research News from LU Alumni Association 49 Schools join University in Anzac service 42 Research and Innovation 53 Craft beer brewer an epic alumnus 43 Viticulture and Oenology anniversaries 54 WW100 commemoration 44 Ecosystem revitalisation 63 Devendra, scientist of distinction 45 On-line buying research 64 Westoe Farm incredible generosity 2 Landforms

5 Vice-Chancellor Focus Our fundamental role as a University is to cultivate skills and impart knowledge, achieved with a strong tradition of pastoral care for students and collaboration with land-based industries. Looking forward to ensure we continue this practice, 2015 will see us strengthening our vision, as stated in our Strategic Plan : A specialist land-based university that s a great place to learn, discover and share. Vice-Chancellor Our focus will be on implementing our farms strategy, strengthening our LincolnFirst Telford integration, continuing to work with Iwi, expanding our international markets through our affiliations and accreditation, and gaining momentum on the globally significant Lincoln Hub and the University campus master plan. We are also focused on the student experience and ensuring our facilities are befitting a world-class University and we will be developing these at both the Te Waihora and Telford campuses. These are exciting times ahead and I look forward to sharing with you how we are progressing, throughout Stay connected. Dr Andrew West Vice-Chancellor andrew.west@lincoln.ac.nz Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West Landforms 3

6 Alumni Association President Alumni Association President Alumni Association President s Message Welcome to this edition of Lincoln University s Landforms magazine, in which you can read about the activities and achievements of alumni, staff, students and community associates in What a marvellous year 2014 was for the University and its alumni, one of progress and advancement in many directions. Highlights for the University, which you can read about in this Landforms, included the Government s capital funding announcement by Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce, the opening of Te Kete Ika and the new food, dining and hospitality facilities, the new farming partnerships in the North Island, North Canterbury and elsewhere, and further firming of the Hub concept. For alumni in particular, highlights included three major reunions, 50 Years On in March, the Final Field Test in April, and 25 Years of V & O in August, plus a first time reunion in Canberra, Australia, and a first reunion for many years in Adelaide. At the 50 Years On reunion in March, one of the guest speakers, alumnus Rory O Malley, summed up his Lincoln experience as transformative. A comment echoed by many speakers at the two big reunions. Lincoln changed their lives. Picking up on that thought, I believe Lincoln University itself is going through a transformative stage in its life at the moment. The new Government capital funding, the concept of the Hub, the new farming alliances, the need to replace some of the major buildings as a result of the earthquakes and other considerations, the recently completed qualifications review and changes, as well as the enhancement of our New Zealand and international alumni connections and the joining together with Telford all of these and many other developments are transforming Lincoln University. And it s happening at a timely juncture because this year we mark 135 years since Lincoln opened its doors to students. Another speaker at the 50 Years On reunion, alumnus and former Mayor of Queenstown Clive Geddes, said something equally perceptive when recalling the main memory from his Lincoln experience - he said it was the sense of freedom he felt the moment he stepped on to the campus. Yes, education and student life can be very liberating. As we move forward into another year there s a lot we can learn from listening to the past experiences of our alumni. Rory and Clive made good points and I pass them on to you for personal reflection when you think about your time at Lincoln. Best wishes for 2015 and I hope you enjoy what you read in the following pages. Jo Spencer-Bower President Lincoln University Alumni Association alumni@lincoln.ac.nz Jo Spencer-Bower 4 Landforms

7 Celebrating success 2014 Vine disease study gets David Jackson prize Postgraduate viticulture student Jackie Sammonds was awarded the David Jackson Prize at the Wines of Canterbury David Jackson Dinner held on 20 June Her study into the behaviour of Botryosphaeria fungal spores (prior to infection of vines) has the potential to inform disease-control strategies in New Zealand s $1.2B wine export industry. The $2000 David Jackson Award recognises wine industry research that displays both academic rigour and innovative thinking, but must also show how the findings could lead to a beneficial change within the industry. The fungi studied are a growing issue for New Zealand s wine industry, causing a fall in production or even death in vines. Botryosphaeria spores infect directly through wounds or natural openings in the plant, so the research focused on the spores adhesion properties studying how they bond to the plant long enough to infect the healthy vine. Jackie s research also indicated the spores are travelling only a relatively short distance, so infection is likely to be coming from within the vineyards themselves. Jackie was inspired to follow the course of research during her early education at Lincoln, having encountered her supervisor, Associate Professor Marlene Jaspers, while an undergraduate student. Lincoln University Associate Professor in Oenology Roland Harrison, and David Jackson Prize winner, Jackie Sammonds, at the Wines of Canterbury David Jackson Dinner. Photo: Pam Carmichael Photography Lincoln University rises further in world rankings Back when Lincoln University was established in 1878 as a School of Agriculture associated with Canterbury University College, it wasn t hard to be the among the best in the world. There were then less than a handful of institutions of higher teaching in agriculture, and Lincoln was the third in the world to be established and the first in the Southern Hemisphere. Today with around 7500 universities worldwide (some estimates say 10,000) Lincoln still rates internationally and in the latest the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings the University has jumped 70 places from 2013 (when it was positioned in the band). In the 2014 rankings, Lincoln University has been elevated to the bracket and is one of only two New Zealand universities to have risen in ranking last year. With only 3000 universities eligible for ranking under the QS system, this new position puts Lincoln University in the top five percent of the world s QS ranked universities. The QS scale compares institutions in terms of six criteria academic reputation (40%), employer reputation (10%), staff-student ratio (20%), citations per staff member (20%), international students (5%) and international staff members (5%). The big win for the University was in the Academic Reputation category, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Programmes and Student Experience, Professor Sheelagh Matear said. This is perhaps recognition of initiatives such as the University s qualifications reform, the work positioning Lincoln as New Zealand s specialist land-based university, and successes such as Lincoln University s inclusion in the Euroleague of Life Sciences network (see page 6). All this has translated into an increase in the International Students category as well; which reflects growing global awareness of Lincoln University as an attractive, reputable and highly relevant academic destination. Celebrating success 2014 Landforms 5

8 Celebrating success 2014 Celebrating success 2014 Participants in the first ELLS summer school outside of Europe take a break while studying in New Zealand s Mackenzie country. The group also includes Lincoln University landscape students, an international student from Otago University. Lincoln University and the Euroleague for Life Sciences The Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) is a network of leading universities cooperating in the fields of: Natural Resource Management Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Animal Sciences Environmental Sciences. The network consists of seven European universities as members, and four international partner universities of which Lincoln is one, alongside Cornell in the USA, China Agricultural University and Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since being invited into the ELLS network last year, Lincoln has taught the first ELLS summer school outside of Europe (July/August 2014) with WATR 604 (Water Resource Governance) led by Professor Ken Hughey, attended by five students from ELLS universities. In exchange, six Lincoln graduates received travel support from the LU Foundation to attend European ELLS summer school programmes. They attended courses such as Designing the Nature of the Green Belt and Plant Molecular Breeding to Meet the Challenge of Climate Change at BOKU (Vienna) and Economics, Management and Social Sciences: Their Application in Rural Development at CULS (Prague). Lincoln has also engaged in a number of projects in landscape architecture and landscape ecology, and an academic staff member has now been appointed to lead each of the ten ELLS Specialist Subject Groups at Lincoln. PhD student Travis Ryan-Salter, from the Agricultural Sciences department, was awarded a Lincoln University scholarship to attend the 2014 ELLS Student Conference in Warsaw, following Shannon Coghlan s attendance at the 2013 conference. 6 Landforms

9 Celebrating success 2014 Honours and awards The national stature and professional contributions of Lincoln University alumni and associates has once again been confirmed with awards made in the Royal Honours Lists. In the 2014 New Year s List, the University s Chancellor Tom Lambie (BAgrCom 1981) was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to agriculture. Mr Lambie is a former national president of Federated Farmers and has had a long association with that organisation at provincial level. Other roles include Vice-President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers and Chair of Landcare Trust. He had a long and close involvement with the Opuha water storage dam in South Canterbury and chairs the Opuha Water Partnership. He is an Environment Canterbury Commissioner and has been Chancellor of Lincoln University since Also made an ONZM in the New Year s list was Professor Stephen Goldson (PhD 1979) of the Bio-Protection Research Centre based at Lincoln University. His award was for services to science. Later in 2014 Professor Goldson was also awarded Lincoln University s Bledisloe Medal for distinguished services advancing New Zealand s land-based interests. Linda Tame, former principal of Lincoln High School and a member of Lincoln University Council was awarded a Queen s Service Medal for services to education. In the 2014 Queen s Birthday Honours List, two alumni received ONZMs for services to landscape architecture. They were Frank Boffa (DipHort 1962, Doctor of Natural Resources honoris causa 2005), who was a foundation staff member in Landscape Architecture at Lincoln , and Don Miskell (DipLA 1978). The pair collaborated in the landscape architecture practice Boffa Miskell Ltd. Celebrating success 2014 Professor Stephen Goldson As reported elsewhere in Landforms other Lincoln University awards made in 2014 were the Bledisloe Medal to Professor Stephen Goldson, Alumni International Medal to Dr Michael Nelson, while Peter Townsend received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Commerce honoris causa). Mr Townsend is Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, the largest business support agency in the South Island. He is a high profile lobbyist, advocate and champion for business in Canterbury and in the 2014 New Year s Honours List he was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to business and the community. Lincoln University Medals awarded in 2014 for outstanding voluntary and other contributions to the fabric and life of Lincoln University, went to Dr Warwick Scott, whose services include many years of association with the national Young Farmer Contest, culminating in his appointment as inaugural Patron of the event, and Dr Rowan Emberson whose contributions in entomology include establishing, with Professor Roy Harrison, a Lincoln University insect collection in the late 1960s which became the basis of Lincoln University s nationally and internationally important Entomology Research Museum. Landforms 7

10 Celebrating success 2014 Celebrating success 2014 Lincoln s sound teaching acknowledged at Graduation VIPs shared the day with 700 proud graduates at Lincoln University s 2014 Graduation Ceremony held in the Lincoln Event Centre over two ceremonies on Friday 2 May. Dr Stephen Goldson (PhD 1979) received the Bledisloe Medal while Dr Michael Nelson (MAgrSc (Hons) 1953) was the recipient of the Alumni International Medal. Almost 700 certificates, diplomas and degrees were awarded and an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree was conferred on prominent Canterbury advocate and Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, Peter Townsend. Both ceremonies were preceded by processions of graduands from the Te Waihora campus to the Event Centre. For Dr Nelson the ceremony was an opportunity to thank the University for the gift of sound teaching in increasing agricultural productivity that it gave him as an undergraduate and postgraduate student back in the late 1940s and early 1950s. After graduation from Lincoln and further study in the United States of America, he pursued his career overseas, mainly in Latin America, working in rural development and natural resources management with large international agencies. During my 55 years overseas I have had little contact with Lincoln, he said, but he recalled that the teaching and research he was exposed to stressed not only what to do but also how to do it. Graduation Procession Landforms

11 Celebrating success 2014 Peter Townsend Dr Michael Nelson He noted that this focus was particularly relevant to the areas I became involved with from 1960 onwards, mainly in Latin America, which was policy on rural development, the settlement of tropical forest lands, agricultural research and environmental management. The issue was not the definition of policy but rather its implementation. After a working life overseas, Dr Nelson now resides in Wanaka and he said in the six years he had been back in New Zealand I have been most impressed by the role of Lincoln University in analysing and taking positions on highly controversial issues such as environment, agricultural research, high country tenure review, foreign investment and trade. Dr Goldson, appointed a Professorial Fellow at Lincoln University in 2002 and former Deputy Director of the Bio-Protection Research Centre, is a familiar figure around the University as he has pursued his career as a scientist, science manager and science strategist with AgResearch. Ra Whakamana The annual celebration of Māori student achievement, Ra Whakamana, was held on the University s Te Waihora campus, in the C1 Lecture Theatre, on the afternoon before Graduation Day. The achievement of some 30 graduands was acknowledged and celebrated with speeches and ceremony in the presence of whanau, friends and representatives of Te Taumutu Runanga (the local iwi organisation), Te Awhioraki (the Māori students organisation) and Lincoln University, led by Chancellor Tom Lambie. Speakers included kaumatua of Ngai Te Ruahikihiki, the Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University Dr Andrew West and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Communities, Professor Hirini Matunga. Celebrating success 2014 Sam Gammie BCom(Ag) Sports Scholar Papua New Guinea graduate and supporters Morgan Pourau BSc Future Leader Scholar Scott Moore BEMP Landforms 9

12 Celebrating success 2014 Celebrating success 2014 Association s scholars Lincoln University Alumni Association (LUAA) funds two student scholarships, one each for diploma and degree candidates in their final year of study. The University s 2014 Graduation Ceremony saw the capping of LUAA s 2013 degree scholar Megan Outram, who was awarded a BSc with First Class Honours in Biochemistry. Megan, from Christchurch and a past pupil of Hillmorton High School, also held a Future Leaders Scholarship. She is now back at Lincoln University as a tutor in plant pathology. No LUAA diploma scholarship was awarded in The 2014 LUAA diploma scholar was Matthew Walker of South Canterbury who has now completed DipAg and DipFM qualifications. Matt is working as an experienced shepherd on a property near Waiau in North Canterbury and hopes to follow a career path into stock management and ultimately farm ownership or farm management. The LUAA degree scholarship winner in 2014 was Anna Reddish, originally from the Waikato and a past pupil of Waikato Diocesan School, who is studying for a Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning and will complete an Honours year in During 2014 Anna also received the Southern Environmental Trust Scholarship. She is pictured here with trustees for this award Athol McCully (left), a Lincoln alumnus, and Bob Blyth. Most recently Anna has been on a Summer Scholarship in Hamilton with the Department of Conservation. She is looking towards a career as a professional planner. L-R: Athol McCully, Anna Reddish, Bob Blyth Dr Rainer Hofmann at the awards Top teaching acknowledged with national excellence award Lincoln University s reputation for outstanding teaching was endorsed in 2014 with the winning of a National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award by plant biologist Dr Rainer Hofmann of the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr Hofmann, a Senior Lecturer, who has been on the staff at Lincoln University since 2005, was one of 12 national award recipients, chosen from a field of 37 nominations. The judging panel noted that Dr Hofmann exudes an admiration for the natural world that is matched by his appreciation of the diversity of learners. The award carries with it a prize of $20,000. The National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards were introduced by the Government in 2001 and they are administered by Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. Lincoln University academic staff have won national awards on at least four occasions since the start of the scheme. 10 Landforms

13 Celebrating success 2014 Dr Hofmann and the other winners received their awards at a parliamentary dinner in Wellington on 4 July hosted by the Minister for Tertiary Education Hon Steven Joyce and MP Dr Cam Calder, Chair of Parliament s Education and Science Committee Select Committee. Lincoln s nomination of Dr Hofmann for the award came after he won the University s own Principal Award for Teaching Excellence, and it was accompanied by a glowing portfolio of student and peer endorsements and coverage of his teaching philosophy, techniques, achievements and accomplishments. His basic philosophy is Teaching is reaching reaching my students and helping them reach their potential. His Spiral Learning Cycle, based on the vine as a metaphor for learning, is a novel and innovative depiction of the teaching/learning process which has attracted considerable interest in educational circles. All Black Sam Whitelock (BSc 2014) was among Dr Hofmann s students who provided endorsements in the nomination portfolio. I will never forget photosynthesis again after learning it in Dr Hofmann s flipped classroom approach to the teaching-learning process, he said. shepherding on a sheep and beef property, store person for PGG Wrightson, service technician and Australasian sales representative for WETiT Teat Sprayers, and key account manager with Rissington Breedline. April has Telford and AgITO certificates and now takes satisfaction in adding completion of the Kellogg course to her credentials. She said her motivation for undertaking the programme was to give some direction to her accumulated agricultural experience. April s research project for the course was The Kellogg Journey. It was based around her need to develop skills and confidence rather than simply ask and try to answer an industry-based question. It is hard to put into words the difference the Kellogg programme has made to me. As I grow and step out further in the wider industry my Kellogg programme experience and learning will come into play. For me the programme was a personal journey as well as professional development. I will definitely not stay settled in a comfort zone. Maybe I was always supposed to stretch myself to reach the Kellogg programme, because you have to be a motivated person to get on it. It has helped me realise my potential. Celebrating success 2014 Kellogg programme places in high demand Lincoln University s renowned Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme is expanding to two intakes for January and June - and the format has been revised to involve the completion of four phases over six months. Demand for places is now exceeding availability. The profile and reputation of the programme has continued to rise thanks to an ever increasing number of graduates spreading awareness of its career and professional benefits. Among the most recent cohort of Kellogg graduates was April Mainland (pictured right), a key account representative with Silver Fern Farms. April describes the value of the programme to the primary industry as huge, priceless even! Brought up in Invercargill, she has a wide background of agricultural experience which includes general She said anyone who values their career, values themselves and believes they are motivated should consider doing the Kellogg programme. As a result of the course I personally have a new appreciation of who I am and what I can achieve. At work I am now putting my hand up to learn more about the marketing side of the business. I can t wait for 2015 to get under way so that I can put my potential into action! To find out more about Kellogg: Landforms 11

14 Celebrating success 2014 Landscape Review sharing the knowledge Celebrating success 2014 As one of the few international landscape architecture journals, Landscape Review, which has its origins at Lincoln University, offers a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in, or working in, the discipline. Landscape architecture encompasses a diverse range of interests, from the scientific focus on ecology and water systems, through to the social, cultural and artistic dimensions of designing the environment. This diversity is reflected in the articles published in Landscape Review, and the wide readership the journal enjoys. First established as a print-only journal by founding editor Professor of Landscape Architecture Simon Swaffield in 1995, the journal migrated to an open access platform in 2011 under current editor Professor Jacky Bowring, former Head of Lincoln University s School of Landscape Architecture. At that time Landscape Review also refreshed its focus to become A Southern Hemisphere Journal of Landscape Architecture. With this move several things were achieved, including anyone, anywhere being able to find and access the material in Landscape Review. Fraser Gunn s photograph Comet McNaught at Mount John, 2007, from an article Night Landscapes: a challenge to World Heritage protocols in a recent issue of Landscape Review While the journal publishes material from anywhere in the world, the Southern Hemisphere emphasis signals a balance to the Northern Hemisphere s dominance in publishing, and is a special encouragement for those from our half of the world to publish their work. New journal: Issue number one of Landscape Review 1995 There are no subscription costs, following the ethos of a more democratic approach to knowledge sharing. All of the back issues have been scanned and are also available online. The shift to open access has not required any compromise in terms of the quality of material, which is still double-blind reviewed, and copy edited to a high standard. The journal has an A ranking in the Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA) listing. Special editions on Commemoration and Public Space, Landscape and Heritage, and The Garden as an Urban Laboratory, are currently being worked on. To read more, go to journals.lincoln.ac.nz/index.php/lr/index 12 Landforms

15 Celebrating success 2014 Sports Roundup Lincoln University continued to assert itself strongly in sport throughout Basketball Lincoln University Basketball Club had an exceptional season with the highlight being the championship final in the Christchurch competition in September. The Longhorns had a good match against third seeded Pioneer Pacers in the elimination play-offs eventually going down There was some good scoring from Nick Symon 26, Stu Erskine 25 and Ben Bowie 22 as they fought to stay competitive against strong opposition. The Premier Men s side played against 2013 champions Atami in the quarter final knockout round. They trailed at halftime but fought back well and came within four points with minutes remaining. Unfortunately for Lincoln, Atami s experience took them to an unassailable lead and the match finished A great effort, however, from the Lincoln side to finish fifth after only two years in the top grade. Lincoln University s Premier Women s side also had a good season after winning the first round and the Patron s Trophy. They faced University of Canterbury in the grand final, a side they had beaten in three previous meetings. The Lincoln women were strong from the start and able to sink buckets at ease, which included some nice three pointers to take the first quarter lead They held their resolve throughout the next quarter to head into the break Good team work and pressure on the opposition had Lincoln in control throughout the match. The final score was an emphatic victory The leading point scorers were Shea Crotty, Tessa Morrison, Bridgette Lawn and Hannah Turton. Shea Crotty was the Most Valuable Player in the final. The Men s U23 Bulls had gone through the season unbeaten and they were hoping to remain this way when they took on the Pioneer Pacers in their grand final, having beaten them in the round robin. Accurate shooting and strong defence had them ahead at halftime. They extended the lead at the third quarter to and continued to dominate the Pacers in the final quarter to eventually win by 28 points, Top points scorers were James Cawthorn, Xavier Shaw, Sam Smith and Nick Erwood. Xavier Shaw was Most Valuable Player for the match. Overall for the season the team played 18 matches, won 18, lost 0, scored 1637 points for and had only 1084 points scored against them. Outstanding statistics! Special thanks to all coaches, S & C coaches and managers: Terry Brunel, James Lissaman, Chad Blair, Pat Turton, Bernice Lough, Matty Risi, Kris Miler and Sharron and Anna Erwood for their statistics-keeping. Also thanks to Richard James and Lincoln High School for the ongoing development of basketball locally and the use of facilities. Awards Midweek Men Most Improved Player: Tony Johnston Most Valuable Player: David Crooymans Manager: Matty Risi Women s U20 Most Improved Player: Erica Taylor Most Valuable Player: Paige Cook Coach: Bernice Lough Men s U23 Longhorns Most Improved Player: Karesse Lavery Most Valuable Player: Ben Bowie Coach: Chad Blair Men s Premier Most Improved Player: Sam Smith Most Valuable Player: James Cawthorn Coach: Terry Brunel Men s U23 Bulls Most Improved Player: Sam Smith Most Valuable Player: James Levings Coach: James Lissaman Women s Premier Most Improved Player: Bridgette Lawn Most Valuable Player: Shea Crotty Coach: Pat Turton Celebrating success 2014 Landforms 13

16 Celebrating success 2014 Celebrating success 2014 Netball For the sixth season in a row Lincoln University s A netball team made the grand final of Christchurch Netball Centre s championship competition. The challenge this time was against Kereru A and it produced an exciting match at Pioneer Stadium on 26 August. Tight defence from both sides kept the scores close and at halftime Lincoln were ahead Going into the final quarter Lincoln were ahead by one point, but Kereru were able to dominate the final part of the match and score freely, halting Lincoln s momentum with fantastic intercepts and turnovers. The victory and the championship title went to Kereru A, Thanks to Bev Gordon and Tania Hoffman for their coaching expertise, Aileen Taylor who managed the team, Callum Brown who was the trainer and Hayley Saunders for her technical knowledge and support. The Lincoln University C team played in a semi-final against Technical D with both sides evenly matched throughout the first three quarters. In the final quarter Technical were able to make critical turnovers to build a five point lead and win Photo: Michael Rist/MRNPA Photowire Lincoln s Hayley Saunders (left) Lincoln A Team Captain Jessica Drummond in action Photo: Michael Rist/MRNPA Photowire The Selwyn Social side played in their last round robin match and enjoyed exciting netball against an experienced Halswell line-up. The team were able to find space throughout the court and with accurate shooting they won to finish in third place. Due to University holidays they are unable to contend the semi-final. During the year the B netball side gained promotion into the Premier 2 grade by beating Halswell B in the promotion match. This had been a long-term goal and it is the first time since Lincoln University Netball Club s formation that the University has had two teams in the Premier Grade. Awards Social 1 Team Most Improved Player: Paige Cook Player of the Year: Ellish Norrie Coach: Molly Lyders E Team Most Improved Player: Katherine Hampton Player of the Year: Daisy Slade 14 Landforms

17 Celebrating success 2014 D Team Most Improved Player: Danielle Rose Player of the Year: Erica Taylor Coach: Jess Linwood Manager: Leila Nisbett C Team Most Improved Player: Tegan Martin Player of the Year: Jess Munroe Coach: Alannah Taylor Manager: Sarah Taylor B Team Most Improved Player: Courtney Miller Player of the Year: Anna McIlraith Coach: Bernie Taylor Manager: Alannah Dawson A Team Most Improved Player: Hayley Lee Player of the Year: Sarah Hayman Coach: Bev Gordon Coach: Tania Hoffman Manager: Aileen Taylor Trainer: Callum Brown Special Awards Club Personality of the Year: Bernie Taylor Club Player of the Year: Lucy Gunn Rowing Lincoln University Rowing Club (LURC) crews participated in the 2014 Aon New Zealand University Rowing Championships at Lake Waihola, near Dunedin, in April. With around 335 athletes and 33 events it was a tough weekend of racing with eight universities competing from all over New Zealand. The main races were the 3.2km men s and women s championship eights. The Hebberley Shield is the prize for the top men s crew and is one of the oldest rowing trophies in New Zealand. Conditions for the race were almost perfect with the LURC crew of Matt Cole, James Moody, Dom Bolton, Tom Brand, Dan Lee, Josh Morrison, Liam Smith, James Sandston and cox Gabby Marris finishing a solid fifth. The Lincoln team entered 13 events some of which had up to 12 entries per race. Out of the 13 crews in the regatta, seven came away with medals, a commendable percentage. Results Men s Intermediate 4+: Matt Cole, Tom Brand, Liam Smith, James Sandston, Gabby Marris: Bronze Women s Intermediate 4+: Hannah Duncum, Ella Vink, Ella Cvitanovich, Geraldine Fish, Harry Wylie Carrick: Bronze Men s Champ 1X: James Moody: Bronze Men s LW 2-: Matt Cole and James Moody: Bronze Women s Champ 4X+: Christy Chapman, Erica Taylor, Aoife Platts, Hannah Duncum, Gabby Marris: Bronze Women s Intermediate 4X+: Ella Cvitanovich, Hannah Duncum, Ella Vink, Geraldine Fish, Harry Wylie Carrick: Silver Men s Champ 2X: James Moody, James Sandston: Gold The LURC squad exceeded all expectations this season, and numerous competitors and officials commented on the increased standard of rowing and calibre of athletes involved with the sport. Congratulations to one of the newest Lincoln University Rowing Club members, James Moody. Not only did James pick up two bronze medals in the LW 2- and Champ 1X and a gold in the Champ 2X, but he was named in the New Zealand Universities Lightweight Double Scull crew with Otago University s Bryce Abernethy. The two raced in France in September. Awards Women Most Improved Rower: Ella Vink Most Valuable Rower: Christy Chapman Men Most Improved Rower: James Sandston Most Valuable Rower: Matt Cole Rower of the Year: James Moody Rugby Lincoln University Rugby Club had another exceptional season in 2014, winning the Hawkins Cup for Division 1 Round 1, the Division 2 Hawkins Cup Championship, the Premier Colts Hawkins Cup Championship and, for the second year in a row, the Wilson s 45 South Cup, with the top total aggregate of Open Grade team points. Celebrating success 2014 Landforms 15

18 Celebrating success 2014 Celebrating success 2014 Senior Division One Lincoln University First XV had another sensational year, even surpassing last year s great season. They were the team to be beat throughout the round robin and in the section one play-offs. Unfortunately, as was the case in 2013, they missed out on reaching the championship final after going down in the semi-final against High School Old Boys Summary of the season Hawkins Cup Winner (second year in a row) DCL Shield winner Hart/O Reilly Trophy v Canterbury University Kevin London Trophy v Otago University Most total competition points combined from both competitions (Top 4 LU 66, New Brighton 63, HSOB 55 and Sydenham 53) Highest points differential of any club +267 Broc Hooper competitions highest individual points scorer with 199 points Seven players selected in NZU Scott Barrett, Ben Crawford, Jack Stratton, Jake Wood, Nick Werahiko, James Schrader and Broc Hooper Scott Barrett (Crusader), Tom Sanders (NZ U20), Jack Goodhue NZ 7s training squad Eight players selected in the Canterbury wider training group Scott Barrett, Tom Sanders, Jack Goodhue, Jack Stratton, Jake Wood, Nick Werahiko, James Schrader and Broc Hooper Senior Division Two After a tough round robin round the Division 2 Wethers sneaked through to the semi-finals after two good wins in the Section 1 play-offs, and had a close victory over Burnside to reach the final. In the decider against Christchurch, Lincoln defended valiantly and attacked whenever possible for an 11 3 win to become Hawkins Trophy Senior Division Two Champions. Premier Colts An amazing year for this team, going through the season losing only one match, to HSOB in May, They played 20, won 19, lost 1, scored 791 points for and only 219 against. They won the Charles Rhodes Cup for the winners of the double round robin as well as holding on to the Challenge Shield for the season. with 20 minutes to go and the large New Brighton pack tiring, scored four tries to take the score to and with it the championship victory. Colts Reserve It was a tough season for this team with disruption due to University holidays and the stop-start nature of developing consistency. Some results could have gone either way but unfortunately they were on the wrong side of the ledger too many times to make the championship round and the team had to settle for the Plate finals against CBHS Second XV going down in a highly entertaining and skilful match. The game provided an exciting end to the season. The teams were tied at the break and in the second half, the lead changed throughout. With 20 minutes to go Lincoln were ahead then Boys High came back with three tries in quick succession. Lincoln scored once more but eventually went down Awards Colts Reserve Forward of the Year: Cameron Hucker Back of the Year: Tom Maxwell Colts Premier Team Forward of the Year; James Northcote Back of the Year: Harrison Groundwater Division 2 Team Forward of the Year: Cam Wood Back of the Year: Graeme Peter Division 1 Team Forward of the Year: Brad Lake Back of the Year: Broc Hooper Premier Colts Most Improved Player: Tom Fraser Most Improved Player: Myles Thoroughgood Premier Colts Most Valuable Player: Hugo Nankivell Excellence in Strengthening and Conditioning: Tom Saunders U19 Player of the Year: Jack Goodhue U20 Player of the Year: Tom Sanders Massey Ag Exchange Player of the Day: George Collin Division 2 Player of Integrity and Honesty: Ben Miller Club Player of the Year: Scott Barrett Club Member of the Year: James Schrader. In the Hawkins Cup Premier Colts championship final against New Brighton, Lincoln stuck to their task, defended exceptionally well, and In the second half, 16 Landforms

19 On campus activity On campus activity Ivey s birthday celebrated in carnival atmosphere Ivey Lawn but not as Ivey would ever have seen it Following the revival of celebrations in 2012, the birthday of Lincoln University s founding Director William Edward Ivey ( ) has been marked with an annual event. Because Ivey s actual birthday, 26 August, falls in break time when the majority of students are away from the campus, festivities are held when classes resume and students are back. In 2014 Ivey s birthday was celebrated on 23 September. The University s Events Coordinator, Luke Speerin, and the Students Association s Executive Director, Jo Meyer, and their teams put together a fun-filled programme that brought a carnival atmosphere to the lawn between the Forbes Building and Ivey Hall. Activities included bubble soccer between staff and students, Sumo suit wrestling, and horizontal bungee, and there were food stalls and of course a birthday cake! An estimated 700-plus students and staff flowed through the event during its course. Students waiting to try the vertical bungy A student tries to out run the strength of the vertical bungy cord Alumni are welcome to attend the 2015 Ivey Birthday on Tuesday 22 September. Landforms 17

20 On campus activity On campus activity Lincoln alumni shine again in Young Farmer Contest Congratulations to Lincoln University alumni Reuben Carter and Dean Rabbidge who were placed second and third in the Grand Final of the 2014 ANZ Young Farmer Contest, both improving on their placings the year before. Carter was also the winner of the Agri-Skills Challenge. First place went to Northland s David Kidd. The Grand Final was held in Canterbury with the official opening at Lincoln University on 3 July and the Practical Day also held at the University. The dinner and speeches function was at the Wigram Air Force Museum and the televised final round was at the CBS Arena, followed by a ball at the Addington Raceway. Four of the seven grand finalists were Lincoln alumni Reuben Carter, representing Tasman; James Davidson representing Aorangi; Brad Lewis, Taranaki/Manawatu; and Dean Rabbidge, Otago/ Southland. Lincoln University alumni have a good record of wins and placings in the event, now coming into its 47th year. Over half of the winners since the start have been Lincoln University alumni. Reuben is an agronomist and member of Christchurch City Young Farmers Club. He was fourth in the 2013 Grand Final. Dean is a member of the Wyndham Young Farmers Club and works on a sheep, beef and dairy farm in eastern Southland. He was fifth in the 2013 Grand Final. Brad of the Opiki Young Farmers Club is a manager on his family s dairy farm in Levin and was third in the 2012 Grand Final. James, aged 25, was the youngest Grand Finalist in He is second in charge on a dairy farm in Darfield. At the official opening on Lincoln University s Te Waihora campus, on the lawn outside Ivey Hall, the Grand Finalists had their first head-to-head challenge. This involved public speaking and sales skills with each allocated three minutes to auction a bull or a heifer to prospective bidders. Land the Trip students at Lincoln with staff Aussie students enjoy their Lincoln landing Lincoln University s trans-tasman student recruitment initiative in Australian schools Land the Trip continues to gain momentum and contribute to Lincoln awareness among our nearest neighbours. Land the Trip gives students in selected Australian secondary schools the opportunity to win a weeklong expenses paid trip to New Zealand to experience student life and opportunities at Lincoln University. The scheme is administered by Lincoln University s Liaison Office, with Student Liaison Officer Sophie Prangnell principally involved, but the schools themselves run the selection process it can be based on writing an essay, making a video, or some other equivalent activity. In 2014 ten students, five boys and five girls, came to Lincoln University from July. They were welcomed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Business Development Jeremy Baker. Agricultural Science, Landscape Architecture and Agribusiness were the main qualification areas the students came to investigate. They stayed in the halls of residence and were chaperoned by Future Leader Scholars. Their programme for the week included mini lectures and interactive sessions showcasing Lincoln University qualifications, and they also toured Christchurch and had a dinner in the city. 18 Landforms

21 On campus activity For some it was their first time out of Australia, but others had been to New Zealand previously. Sophie said feedback from the students was outstanding. They loved the experience and on their return home they become Lincoln ambassadors and are required to give a presentation in their schools about Lincoln University and their New Zealand visit. Already we are fielding enquiries about Land the Trip for 2015, Sophie said. Many LUSA student experience projects came to fruition in 2014 In March LUSA celebrated the long-awaited reopening of Mrs O s with music by local band Shakabrah. Students were happy to have the space available again and it became the main location for all of 2014 s events. One of the most successful events in 2014 was the introduction of a Lincoln Ball. Over 500 tickets were available and it was a sell out with days to spare. As a result of this popularity we negotiated more space. It was a great night and a Ball will be a certainty on the 2015 calendar, Jo said. For Garden Party in October we had an outstanding music line-up including Sunshine Sound System, Che Fu, PleasePlease and Assembly Required. There was also a silent disco, Jimmy the Dwarf as MC and a dunk tank! We even managed to get some staff to volunteer to get dunked, which was very good of them. LUSA s Executive continues to represent students on many committees and boards internally and externally, such as the University Council, Academic Board and Lincoln Community Committee. LUSA is instrumental in making sure the student voice is factored in to the University s decision-making process, she said. On campus activity Lincoln University Students Association (LUSA) had an amazing year in 2014, Executive Director Jo Meyer said. We had been working on a number of projects for some time and they all started to come together to produce an amazing experience for Lincoln University s students. LUSA kick-started the year with a massive line-up of Orientation entertainment including performances by Homebrew, P-Money, Dick Johnson, PNC, Boh Runga, and Ben Hurley. Torrential rain plagued most of the week but that didn t stop the party. Clubs and Market Day was a huge success, with a real growth in clubs activity. There are now more than 32 clubs on campus. The University s Alumni and Development Office participated in the Clubs Day in the Stewart Foyer with a range of handouts and a display of old Lincoln College memorabilia. New students were invited to fill out a Lincoln family-tree form if parents, grandparents or other family members had attended Lincoln in the past. Happy group all masked-up for the ball Landforms 19

22 On campus activity On campus activity Telford equine course matches students passion for horses and industry needs A small but select group of students with varying levels of ability started study and practical work in 2014 for the Telford Certificate in Equine (Levels 3 and 4). The students all shared a real thirst for knowledge and a huge passion for horses, Head Equine Tutor Jennifer Ward says. The students came from throughout New Zealand to join the programme and there was also an enrolment from Japan. Students ranged in age from 16 to 22, some had just left school while others had been working fulltime to assist with their fees. Students spent the first few weeks of the programme becoming familiar with the 13 horses living at Telford (in 2014 Telford took ownership of three new horses). Two students brought their own horses. A healthy rivalry was soon established between the riders and breeders, as each group strived for perfection. A highlight of the year was a trek across rugged, mountainous country, sleeping overnight in a woolshed. Students also competed in one and two day events at Invercargill and Cromwell, with places being achieved at both events. They also entered cross country and indoor show jumping events, the latter hosted at Telford this year. They spent a day on racetracks at Invercargill and Gore, which increased their knowledge of both on-track and behind-the-scenes aspects of the industry. A new stallion, Charley, was purchased and although he is miniature in stature, hopes are he will make up for this in performance. An equine dentistry day was held on campus during the year and students also travelled to Ranfurly to attend a breeding seminar. The hosting of various school groups was another activity undertaken during the year. Students undertook paid work during the holidays to ensure that all of the horses were well fed and exercised. Work experience placements went well, with Sporthorse students having a five-week opportunity and the breeding strand students six weeks. A visit during the year from Philip Jeffreys of Cloughmore Pedigrees, who is also a teacher at Feilding High School, resulted in a glowing reference for the Telford equine programme. He said Telford could well be the best kept secret in the country, with equine training facilities to die for! Jennifer Ward and Equine Tutor Rebecca Sefonte described 2014 as a great year for the equine programme at Telford and they are proud of the students who had displayed enthusiasm and positivity and supported one another throughout the year. The students have blossomed into knowledgeable and valuable assets for the equine industry and some have already been offered full-time work from their placements, Jennifer said. Others were returning for a second year at Telford to undertake the Rural Animal Technician programme. 20 Landforms

23 On campus activity Broadband connection enhances education reach Optimism for the contribution of fibre optic broadband to the work of rural-based education providers was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Bill English when he visited Telford in July, ahead of its broadband roll-out. He said broadband ended the tyranny of distance learning, opened up opportunities and would revolutionise rural institutions such as Telford. Guests for Mr English s visit included Lincoln University s Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Programmes and Student Experience, Professor Sheelagh Matear. Broadband was installed at Telford later in 2014 and Vodafone Account Manager Glenn Collyer said the connection was part of one of the biggest telecommunications construction projects in the South Island. It has been a real shot in the arm for the local economy and now supports the University s modern learning environment and national reach. Professor Matear said the connection not only delivers enhanced learning experiences to our Telford students but allows Telford to extend the success of its outreach and school engagement programmes. LincolnFirst Telford reaches out to more than 160 schools throughout New Zealand, and works with Northland College, Kaikohe, to deliver courses to students in the Far North. L-R: Hon Bill English, Tutor Ken Payne, Hostel Manager Daniel Maze, Mayor of Balclutha Bryan Codogan L-R: Chancellor Tom Lambie, Hon Steven Joyce, Hon Amy Adams, Catering Manager Heather Watson Minister Joyce opens new dining facility From Government Ministers to former halls cleaner/tea attendant/mother figure, they all came to Lincoln University s new food and function centre, Te Kete Ika, for its official opening on 26 June. Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce was there to formally launch the new facility, and Mrs Joan O Laughlin (aka Mrs O), a revered staff member for over three decades, was present representing the era when most of Lincoln s students lived on campus. The name Te Kete Ika was gifted to Lincoln University by Te Taumutu Runanga and means the food/fish basket. The longer title is Te Kete Ika o Rakaihautu, literally the food/fish basket of legendary local ancestor Rakaihautu. The new building is significant as the first major permanent building project completed on campus since the disruptions of the Canterbury earthquakes. Its construction and opening mark the beginning of considerable construction work planned for the campus as the Lincoln Hub project unfolds. Te Kete Ika has dining capacity for 575 and replaces the old Refectory. Mrs O s café is part of the overall complex. The Refectory, well remembered by generations of students, was opened in 1954 by then Governor-General Sir Willoughby Norrie. On campus activity Landforms 21

24 On campus activity On campus activity Conference Assistance Programme a helping hand for organising large conventions Help is at hand for Lincoln University alumni wishing to organise and hold large international conferences or conventions, in the form of Tourism New Zealand s Conference Assistance Programme and Lincoln s own Conference Organising Team. Have you ever attended an international convention? Have you ever wanted to bring that convention to New Zealand? Have you thought about the value you could derive from doing so? Holding a convention in New Zealand not only taps into trade and investment prospects, but also builds relationships with thought leaders and provides ongoing education opportunities. Tourism New Zealand s Business Events team works to promote sectors where New Zealand has particular leadership and expertise to the rest of the world. The Conference Assistance Programme is available to national and international associations and organisations that are able to bid to host an international conference in New Zealand. Any organisation s bid must include a minimum of 200 international delegates to be eligible for this programme. The Conference Assistance Programme provides expertise and support to craft the perfect international conference bid, as well as ongoing support once the bid is won. Support includes Funding and co-ordination of site visits including venues, hotels, social activities and attractions Funding a New Zealand Professional Conference Organiser* to prepare a financial feasibility study, based on your city and venue of choice Professional documents and presentations to set your bid apart The costs of presenting your bid, including international travel Funding for delegate marketing materials, including destination brochures, fact sheets, pre and post itineraries, imagery and moving footage to attract delegates. To access this support and the Conference Assistance Programme, contact Tourism New Zealand s Business Events team at businessevents@tnz.govt.nz, or head to businessevents.newzealand.com and complete the online CAP application form. * Lincoln University s own conference team is an NZPCO and can assist with functions and speakers on or off-campus. Contact Faye McGill on , faye.mcgill@lincoln.ac.nz. Minister announces capital investment in Lincoln University s future The rebuild of Lincoln University s science facilities, which were damaged and compromised in the Canterbury earthquakes, received a Government funding green light on 17 July when Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce visited the campus. Lincoln University s Te Kete Ika venue The Minister came to the University to make a much-awaited announcement that the Government had approved in principle the provision of $107.5 million in capital funding for the rebuilding of science facilities. Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West described the announcement as one of the most important moments in the whole history of Lincoln and a ringing endorsement of the contribution the 22 Landforms

25 On campus activity University makes and will continue to make to New Zealand s land-based industries. He said with 70 percent of New Zealand s merchandise exports made up of food and fibre products, the announced investment was not only good for Lincoln University, it also meant the University could contribute to the Government s own Business Growth Agenda. In addition it meant that the University, along with its Crown Research Institute and industry partners could move forward with plans to establish the Lincoln Hub. The announcement was the culmination of an immense amount of energy and effort by the University in preparing a Better Business Case and presenting it to the Government. Since the earthquakes, a tremendous amount of planning and preparatory work has taken place. There was the release of a full preliminary campus master plan, a business case presented to Government resulting in $107.5m of in-principle support pledged for the rebuild of science facilities post-earthquake (see opposite); the University s involvement in the Lincoln Hub alongside its Crown Research Institute neighbours, a temporary yet state-of-the-art science facility built behind the Orchard car park which now houses labs, offices and sensory food testing facilities, as well as Anzco s science function, a new Food and Function Centre (Te Kete Ika), home to the students dining hall, café and conference facilities, a new home for the Students Association, and a new location for the Alumni and Development Office in House 61 on campus. On campus activity It has been a challenging few years but the University is now in an excellent position to commence reinvestment in the campus. Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce makes the funding announcement Memorial Hall update Many alumni will know that the Memorial Hall and the West Wing of Ivey Hall have been closed since the September 2010 earthquakes. Some may also recall several years before this a fundraising appeal was held to raise money to refurbish both Memorial Hall and Ivey Hall in fact alumni were very generous in their support of that appeal. The appeal did not raise sufficient funds at the time to undertake the full refurbishment so the funds are still held in trust by the University until the future of the buildings postearthquakes is determined. Post-earthquake protection around Memorial Hall The future of Ivey Hall s West Wing and Memorial Hall is still under discussion. Both are officially earthquake prone structures and both are Category 1 listed buildings. This means any decision as to their fate is not straight forward. An engineer s repair strategy has been obtained with a few different build scenarios which are being worked through (which includes their funding). Landforms 23

26 On campus activity On campus activity The 2013 proposed Campus Master Plan identified the West Wing as a future location for the Vice- Chancellor s office and associated services (at the heart of the University). This would start a phased reshuffle of the occupants within the Forbes building. These matters need further analysis and consideration by the University Council before any discussion can take place with other stakeholders. In short, progress has been made but the University may still be some way away from finalising plans for these two iconic buildings. However, the University s passion for these beautiful buildings, central to life on the Lincoln University campus, remains strong. Photographic portraits honour University s leaders Lincoln University now has a gallery of portraits of all its Chancellors and former Council and Board Chairmen, to complement the portrait collection of past Vice-Chancellors, Principals and Directors. The gallery, in the corridor leading to the University Council Room on the first floor of the Forbes Building, was unveiled on 9 December following the final University Council meeting for It was a unique occasion with two former Chancellors and a former Council Chairman in attendance. The trio were Hon. Margaret Austin, Sir Allan Wright and Mr Sidney Hurst. There are 20 framed and named photographic portraits in the collection, starting with the first Chairman of the Board of Governors, Henry Overton ( ) and continuing through to Tom Lambie, appointed at the end of Current Chancellor Tom Lambie officiated and thanked Sir Allan for suggesting the idea of a portrait gallery. He said it was an important part of the University s heritage to have a photographic record of its leaders. The Chancellor and Sir Allan did the unveiling. The portraits start in 1896, the year Canterbury Agricultural College was separated from Canterbury University College and became a College in its own right. Prior to that Lincoln had been a School of Agriculture and administered by the board of Canterbury University College. The School of Agriculture was founded in Of the 20 leaders whose portraits make up the gallery, 10 were farmers and six were MPs or former MPs and Cabinet Ministers. L-R: Former Lincoln College Council Chairman Sidney Hurst, first Chancellor Sir Allan Wright, current Chancellor Tom Lambie, former Chancellor Hon Margaret Austin 24 Landforms

27 Alumni office and events Chancellor Tom Lambie (centre) in the frame at the A&P Show Christchurch A&P Show The trophy, in the form of a carved wooden rugby ball, commemorates coaches Joe Hart of Lincoln and Laurie O Reilly of Canterbury, and Lincoln had been the holders for the past two seasons, winning in The match is played as part of the Christchurch Metro Competition when the top teams from the two universities meet. The venue in 2014 was Lincoln University s No. 1 ground and the match was the high point of a day of rugby on the campus which began in the morning and saw the Premier Colts, Colts Reserves, and Division 2 Seniors all in action. In contrast to 2013, the match was a tightly fought encounter with strong defensive play by both teams limiting the try scoring. Lincoln eventually won and retained the trophy. An after-match function was held in the new Mrs O s in the Te Kete Ika complex. The date for the 2015 match has not yet been set, but alumni will be notified in due course through the AlumniLinc newsletter. Alumni office and events Lincoln University had a wonderfully situated and set up site at the show, held on November, The theme for the site was picnic on Ivey lawn. It was a great three days as many alumni visited and enjoyed coffee and a chat, and there was also interest from prospective students. The special framed photo opportunity for visitors with Ivey Hall in the background proved very popular, and a heritage photo montage board of Ivey Hall through the years attracted interest too. Chancellor Tom Lambie, who joined staff on the site, was popular with visitors who wanted him in their Ivey Hall photo. Congratulations to alumnus Tom Jarvis who won the hamper of goodies that was up for grabs in the draw related to the history of Ivey Hall. Hart O Reilly match a close encounter A feast of rugby was enjoyed by alumni at Lincoln University on Saturday 17 May when the Hart O Reilly Trophy went on the line again in the traditional annual match between Lincoln and Canterbury universities first XVs. Successful reunions in Tasmania Students from Australia have been coming to Lincoln University since the year the then School of Agriculture, opened its doors to students (1880). The first student from Tasmania, John Hamilton Wise from Hobart, arrived in 1884 and since then there has been a steady stream of students from Australia s island state. The Tasmanians are loyal Lincoln alumni and many reunions, gatherings and social engagements have been held down the years. The latest get-togethers were in Hobart on 8 September and Launceston on 9 September, hosted by Anisha Thomas of the University s Alumni and Development Office. The reunions were held in association with school visits to the areas by Student Liaison Officer Sophie Prangnell, and in both Hobart and Launceston a number of prospective students attended the alumni reunions. This was a feature of the reunions appreciated by the alumni. Bringing together the older generation of alumni with possible members of the future generation of students was felt to be a good experience for all. Landforms 25

28 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events Anisha says there was a high level of enthusiasm and engagement among the alumni attending both reunions. Many good Lincoln stories were told - particularly at the Launceston gathering where raconteurs kept everyone well entertained. Alumnus Frank Archer, prominent in the Australian beef industry, was among those attending the Launceston reunion, and he is particularly enthusiastic about the maintenance of Lincoln University s links with its Tasmanian alumni. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our alumni in Tasmania as elsewhere in Australia, says Anisha. They are all valued members of the Lincoln University family. Getting the alumni ball rolling in South Australia Lincoln University s first ever alumni gathering in South Australia organised from the University end drew a congenial group of old students from the 1950s through to the 2000s. Held on 15 September as a Spring Gathering, the reunion was in central Adelaide at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hindley. The last recorded South Australian alumni gathering was in November 2001, organised in Adelaide as an inaugural reunion by resident Hugh Wynter (DipAg 1962, DipVFM 1965). It is believed there was one meeting after that, again organised by alumni. The plan is to develop the alumni network in South Australia to match equivalent networks in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, where reunions are held annually. Lincoln University has a long history of Australian enrolments, dating from the first year it opened, 1880, when student number 20 on the roll was a lad from Sydney. The first student from South Australia arrived in 1907 RM Hall from Semaphore, Adelaide and today there are Lincoln University alumni (Aussies and Kiwis) spread throughout the state, working mostly in agriculture, agribusiness and the wine industry. David and Wendy Botting from Millicent were among those at the 2014 Spring Gathering. David started his BAgrSc srtudies at Lincoln in 1957 and Wendy (nee Meyers), started at Lincoln in Also present from Millicent were John and Sandy André. John started his BAgrSc in 1959 and in 2003 was the inaugural recipient of the Lincoln University Alumni International Medal. Associate Professor Kevin Williams, BHortSc 1984, Dr Paul Petrie, BHortSc (Hons) and PhD 2002, Sandra Yee BCom 1989, and Gavin Clements GradDip V&O 2009 also attended. Hugh Wynter supported the latest reunion effort, but at the last moment illness prevented him from attending. For more information about Australian reunions please contact the Alumni and Development Office alumni@lincoln.co.nz. South Australian alumnus Gavin Clements and Senior Liaison Officer Sophie Prangnell at the Adelaide reunion 26 Landforms

29 Alumni office and events Alumni connection in LA Brooks rugby Lincoln University Ag XV s 2014 rugby match against Massey University for the LA Brooks Cup and MOG Shield provided an interesting alumni family connection. The captain of the Lincoln Ag XV, George Collin (pictured above, ball at foot), is the grandson of a Lincoln alumnus, the late Frank Collin (DipAg ) who played rugby for the 2nd XV in his day and was also a hurdles and cross-country champion. Furthermore, George, who is from Dannevirke and studying BCom(Ag), is the nephew of Lincoln Kellogg alumnus, Ru Collin (Kellogg course 2003). Lincoln lost the LA Brooks Cup and MOG Shield to Massey, The game was played in Palmerston North on 20 September and the teams battled atrocious weather conditions. George, who kicked the two penalties making up Lincoln s six points, was named Player of the Day and winner of the Neil Gow Trophy. Interestingly he says that he has seen a couple of his grandfather s hurdles trophies from his Lincoln days still in the family s possession. Alumni Association Executive member and rugby stalwart Neil Gow who attended the match, described the weather conditions as almost hypothermic! Neil was in Palmerston North visiting his son Hamish Gow, who is also a Lincoln alumnus (BCom(Ag) 1992) and is Professor of Agribusiness at Massey University. The LA Brooks Cup was first played for between Lincoln and Massey in Since 2005 Lincoln has held it every year except three. The northern Ag XV s victory in 2014 came as Massey was celebrating 50 years as a university. The year s other big traditional inter-university rugby fixture, the Lincoln University Canterbury University contest for the Hart O Reilly Trophy, was played at Lincoln University on 17 May as the feature match of a rugby day on the campus. See page 25 for more information. Lively interest in Chancellor s address at Sydney alumni dinner Another successful annual alumni dinner was held in Sydney, in the lead-up week to the start of the Bledisloe Cup rugby tournament. The 14 August dinner was again held at the historic Hero of Waterloo pub with alumnus Alan Boddy the convenor. This year the guest speaker was Lincoln University s Chancellor, Tom Lambie, and Alan reported interest in the Chancellor s address was very lively as he covered topics such as developments at the University and in Canterbury, as well as water and evolving markets. The talks were interactive with plenty of contributions from the alumni. Alan said overall the night was regarded as an outstanding success. There were two new attendees, both of whom had come after seeing the function advertised and registering on the website. They are keen to be involved in future events and want to involve other colleagues as well. Gifts sent over from the Alumni and Development Office were well received and Lincoln cuff-links were given to Peter Graham, to mark his birthday. Alumni office and events Landforms 27

30 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events Fifty Years On Reunion baby boomer generation of students returns to campus They were student trailblazers, the Lincoln College students of 1963, 1964, 1965, and over 100 of them returned to the campus in March to celebrate their experiences and friendships in the first of the University s two big alumni reunions of The other was the VFM reunion in April. The 50 Years On Reunion, from 7-9 March, was organised by a committee of Ralph Lattimore (chair), Errol Costello, Bob Engelbrecht, Maurice Kennedy, Don Lawson (Australia), Rory O Malley, Neil Taylor, Keith Limbo Thompson, and Warwick Scott, working with staff of the Alumni and Development Office. The students of half-a-century ago were trailblazers in several respects. By Act of Parliament the name Lincoln College became official on 1 January 1962, replacing Canterbury Agricultural College, so those enrolling immediately after that date were the first genuine Lincoln College students. Use of the name Lincoln College had only been customary up until then, not official. Secondly, those born in were New Zealand s first generation of baby boomers to reach university age and were part of a flood of enrolments at universities under a largely free and open entry system. They were also participants in a period of intense social evolution/revolution in New Zealand, a point not lost on committee member and social historian Rory O Malley, who was one of the reunion dinner speakers. Rory pointed out his cohort were students at a time of wide-ranging social turmoil. It was, for example, the age of feminism, he said, and we at Lincoln weren t well placed to understand what this was all about. It was, after all, the era when women were still bussed en masse from the nurses hostel in Christchurch to the all-male campus for social functions. The 50 Years On programme included campus tours, farm tours, an off-campus visit to old student haunts such as notable College pubs, an opening night dinner in the Stewart Building, a formal Saturday night dinner at Christchurch s Chateau on the Park Hotel, and Sunday brunches and a barbecue. Fifty Years On reunion group At the Friday night opening, Chancellor Tom Lambie gave an update on progress in making Lincoln a specialised land-based university, while Vice- Chancellor Dr Andrew West assured the alumni that Lincoln was going back to its roots. This was greeted with strong approval, and the Vice- Chancellor said it was enormously motivating to hear your commitment and feel your passion for Lincoln. The Saturday night dinner featured four principal speakers Jon Newson, who represented the diploma students of , John Tavendale, the 1963 degree students, Rory O Malley, the 1964 degree students, and Clive Geddes who was also Master of Ceremonies. Mr Newson described his group as the bow wave of the baby boomers. He said they were right into student politics and up with international events such as the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa. The lecturers we had were great, he said, George Lindsay in engineering with his references to pedestrian operated excavators - shovels! And Monty Cooke with his annual opening prediction to new classes Look at the person on each side of you. One will marry a nurse, and one will fail this course. And he was right! John Tavendale said the College had totally dedicated staff. Many were very astute teachers. They knew us by name and they knew all about us. We were actually taught. We were very lucky. 28 Landforms

31 Alumni office and events We got tremendous training. We were taught in a totally different manner to the way others at other universities were taught. He described Professor of Agricultural Economics Bryan Philpott as a man of national stature and said soil scientist Professor Tom Walker was so good I would sit in the front row in his classes. Mr Tavendale told of playing rugby every Saturday and of pranks, such as stealing a police car which was parked on campus and hiding it while its occupant consulted with the Principal. In the era we were at the College, Lincoln had a huge effect on agriculture and we should not run away from that. He was the first member of his family to attend university and said he came to Lincoln at a golden time in the College s history. He said, however, that eventually senior staff started to disperse, community attitudes towards agriculture changed, and there followed a belief that farming was a sunset industry. His second big memory was of the relationship we had with staff. It was like being in a club. Being in a class taught by the likes of Jim Stewart was a privilege. His third big memory is of the camaraderie. I m bloody proud that we were the way we were, he said, and he congratulated those present on their contributions to New Zealand s economy. Alumni office and events Mr O Malley recalled the first person he spoke to at Lincoln, after arriving from Otago, was Warwick Scott. My name is Warwick Scott and welcome to Lincoln College, was his greeting. He said what impressed him about Lincoln College was its surprising level of sophistication! This was particularly evident in male-female relations. There was a shortage of women so the Lincoln guys would send a bus into Christchurch to the nurses hostel and it would return full of females. The bacchanalian gravel pit Orientation rituals at Springston were another example of Lincoln s sophistication, he said. Mr O Malley, who later switched careers from macro-economics to social history, summed up his Lincoln experience as transformative and said it was a privilege to be involved in the organisation of the reunion. He paid tribute to two deceased classmates, Tony Hannah and Peter Burnett personally grievous losses. Clive Geddes said the prime Lincoln College experience for him was the freedom he felt he had from the moment he stepped on to the campus. Past Students Association Executive members included, Alec Smith, Dave Edwards, Donn Armstrong, John Tavendale, Jon Newson, Maurice Kennedy Squaring old debt For alumnus Jim Christie of Feilding, attending the 50 Years On Reunion was a golden opportunity to square an old debt from student days and ease his conscience after many years. When he was an agricultural science student at Lincoln College he decided to augment his personal pocket money by fattening a few sheep on the grass at the back of his student flat on Springs Road. Some stock was purchased at the Addington Saleyards and all worked well until he needed to provide them with a little supplementary feed. Bales of Lucerne acquired from the College farm solved the problem, but seemingly, over time, the escapade nagged his conscience. As soon as he arrived on campus for the 50 Years On Reunion, Jim made a beeline for the University s Finance Section and fessed up. He explained he wanted to pay for some bales of hay he had come by back in the 1960s. Rather surprised, the Finance staff accepted payment and the long-standing debt was settled. Jim even has a receipt, testifying that his conscience is now clear. Landforms 29

32 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events Technology s role in agriculture celebrated at Agritech jubilee Lincoln Agritech celebrated its golden jubilee on 2-3 October, starting with an official opening function at the Lincoln Event Centre. The opening was attended by former staff members, directors, the Vice-Chancellor, former Chancellor and Lincoln Ventures board chairman Sir Allan Wright, and MP for Selwyn the Hon. Amy Adams. Former directors Dr Terry Heiler (New Zealand Agricultural Engineering Institute) and Dr Peter John (Lincoln Ventures) were present, along with current director Peter Barrowclough. Lincoln Agritech Ltd, like its predecessor Lincoln Ventures, is an independent research and development organisation wholly owned by Lincoln University, with an independent board of directors. It has a staff of over 40, which includes scientists, research engineers and software developers, and has offices at Lincoln University s Te Waihora campus and at the Ruakura Research Campus in Hamilton. Over the years well-known developments have included a mechanical blackcurrant harvester, manufactured commercially from 1973 and sold across New Zealand and internationally; IRRICAD, a world renowned software package to design pressurised irrigation systems sold in more than 60 countries; and Aquaflex, a soil moisture sensor sold worldwide since Today Lincoln Agritech s focus is centred on groundwater processes, sensing technologies, microwave sensors, precision agriculture, agrichemical application, and software consulting. Former director Dr Terry Heiler outlined the history of the early organisation at the jubilee opening, describing the labyrinth-like politics and funding issues involved. Technology s role in food production is as ancient as man s discovery of fire and primitive slash and burn practices, said Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West, and as modern as the areas Lincoln Agritech is working in today because farming doesn t succeed by biology alone. He predicted that in 25 years, on the flat lands of Europe, robots will be used in farming. The Chairman of Lincoln Agritech s board, Ted Rogers, said a close and sympathetic relationship existed between the company and the University. It s mutually beneficial, he said. It has had three names in 50 years of service to New Zealand agriculture the New Zealand Agricultural Engineering Institute, Lincoln Ventures and Lincoln Agritech. The NZ Agricultural Engineering Institute was founded in 1964 following Cabinet approval the previous year. The inaugural meeting of the Management Committee was on 12 October 1964 and from that meeting the first staff member, Graham Garden, was offered appointment as a research officer. Initial financing was primarily from Ministry of Agriculture grants and the institute was officially launched on 28 May 1965 in a ceremony attended by over 200. Professor Burton was appointed director on 5 March Early research concentrated on tractor frame safety testing, fencing, carcass disposal, farm water supply and agricultural aviation. Lincoln Ventures Ltd was created in 1994 through a merger of NZAEI, the Kellogg Farm Management Unit and the Centre for Resource Management. The company changed its name to Lincoln Agritech in 2012 to better reflect its area of activities. He said Lincoln Agritech s profits were used in three areas reinvestment in the company, building up financial reserves within the company, and if any profits are left over, making grants to the University. He said while Lincoln Agritech was a small company and Lincoln University a small university, with the advent of the Lincoln Hub and the progressive globalisation of agriculture, we can deliver a huge amount in feeding the world. NZAEI s first staff member, Graham Garden, attended the jubilee and recalled that his offer of appointment came from George Lindsay while he was sitting in the chair of Alec Riddolls, HOD Agricultural Engineering, who had died not long before. It was a neat completion of the circle because I had worked closely with both George and Alec. The organising committee for the jubilee was Peter Barrowclough, Yvonne de Vries, Joanne Hay, Kevin Hurran, and Melissa Wong. They produced a history of Lincoln Agritech and its predecessors called 50 Years of Lincoln Agritech , a celebration of New Zealand agricultural engineering and innovation. 30 Landforms

33 Alumni office and events Busy year within Alumni and Development Office Lincoln University s Alumni and Development Office welcomed three new faces in 2014, Patrick Yeung, Erin Eyles and Jo Brady. Patrick started in January as temporary cover for Penny Curran s maternity leave year. With a commerce degree and postgraduate diploma in marketing, he came to the job from a position in Christchurch city. He fitted quickly into the office team and was immediately involved with two major reunions, 50 Years On and The Final Field Test, and was lead organiser for the latter. In addition to reunions, his tasks included staffing the alumni stand at the Mystery Creek Fieldays and attending Tuesday Lunch Club gatherings. Around mid-year Patrick won a permanent appointment at Lincoln University with the International team, so transferred to that group. In September the Alumni and Development Office moved out of Hudson Hall into House 61 on the corner of Calder Drive and Ellesmere Junction Road, and soon after the shift Jo Brady was appointed to the newly created position of Alumni and Development Manager. Her role is to help develop and implement strategies for engagement with alumni and revenue generation. Jo has experience in the education sector and a skill set covering business development, marketing, communications, events and project management. Her previous roles have been at the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and, most recently, Director of Development/Community Relations for St Margaret s College, Christchurch. Overall leadership of the University s Alumni and Development operation remains with the Director, Communications and Development, Tafflyn Bradford- James. The senior management team responsibility for LincolnConnect, the University group within which Alumni and Development is located, rests with Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International and Business Development, Jeremy Baker. Alumni office and events PhD Dinner an appreciated innovation Erin Eyles Jo Brady Cover for Penny was then picked up with the appointment of Erin Eyles, a Lincoln University alumna (PG Dip Parks & Rec). Erin quickly became part of the team and was thrust into busy projects as she joined Tafflyn Bradford-James and Anisha Thomas in organising the launch and conduct of the campaign to reconnect with alumni (see page 39). Many alumni will also have had contact with Erin through the Tuesday Lunch Clubs, the University s stand at the Canterbury A&P Show, and other activities. The 2014 Graduation Week innovation of a celebration dinner for Lincoln s PhD graduates and their families received top marks as a worthy addition to the University s calendar. Held in the Te Kete Ika dining hall on the evening of 1 May after the pre-graduation visitors day on campus, the Vice-Chancellor s Invitational PhD Dinner was attended by around 60 guests which included graduands, family members, and academic supervisors. The convenor of postgraduate studies, Professor Ken Hughey, was the MC and Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West was guest speaker. The evening is about celebrating the outstanding achievements of our graduands as valuable members of Lincoln University and as a thank you for lending Landforms 31

34 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events New PhDs Catherine Lizamore and Darrell Lizamore us your minds through your dedicated contributions to research, Dr West said. The graduating PhD students have achieved their goals through difficult times the earthquakes, closed buildings, and staffing changes. They have been part of Lincoln University as we have had to make some difficult decisions to preserve the future of the institution. They have been here as the University sets itself on a more focused path for the future, he added. The President of the Lincoln University Alumni Association, Jo Spencer-Bower, proposed a toast to the PhD graduands, as they leave the ranks of Lincoln University students and become Lincoln University alumni. Among family members who travelled from overseas for the Graduation Ceremony and attended the PhD Dinner were Gordon and Greta Maxwell from Hong Kong. Their son Thomas Maxwell was graduating PhD in Pasture Ecology the following day and in a letter of appreciation to the University for its hospitality they described the PhD Dinner as a great idea generating much enjoyment and positive energy. They said it was wonderful to be with their son and meet his PhD friends who represented many countries and who had been doing such relevant and economically useful research. Lincoln University s Director, Communications and Development, Tafflyn Bradford-James, said the PhD Dinner was the evolution of an idea from the Alumni & Development Office about connecting with postgraduates as they moved from being students to alumni, and to acknowledge the high level of their academic achievement so they were happy to engage immediately as alumni. Agri-Business winner Two Lincoln University alumni have brought distinction to the University with a Sensational Selwyn Award for involvement in the organisation of the South Island Agricultural Field Days. Nicola Burgess (BTM, Parks & Outdoor & Event Management, 2010), who is a staff member in the University s Conference and Events group, and Michaela Soper (BAgrSc (Hons) 2004), were on the organising committee of the South Island Agricultural Field Days, with Nicola working additionally as Field Days Secretary. The Faringdon Sensational Selwyn Awards are run biennially by Selwyn District Council and acknowledge outstanding achievements in Selwyn over nine categories. Nicola, Michaela and the Conference and Events group received the Agri-Business category award sponsored by Izone. A trophy and certificates were presented to Nicola and Michaela at the awards ceremony in Lincoln Event Centre on 26 July. To blend academic staff, new PhDs and their immediate families was an excellent idea, they said. PhDs Innocent Rugoho (left) and Kenneth Msiska (right) with Innocent Kaba PGDipCom L-R: John Morten (Izone), Michaela Soper, Nicola Burgess 32 Landforms

35 Alumni office and events New event marks NZ Cricket Lincoln University relationship The University XI with Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West (left rear) and Peter Magson(right rear) Lincoln University s Lincoln Green ground was the setting for the inaugural T20 match between New Zealand Cricket and a Lincoln University Chancellor s Invitational XI, played on 11 March. The match, planned as an annual fixture, acknowledges the special relationship between Lincoln University and New Zealand Cricket. The campus is home to two of the finest provincial cricket grounds in the country, and includes the Bert Sutcliffe Oval which regularly hosts both international and first-class matches. The New Zealand Cricket High Performance Centre is also located on campus, and the University has a close relationship with New Zealand Cricket through the Lincoln University Sports Scholarship programme. Making up the Chancellor s Invitational XI was Lincoln University Chancellor Tom Lambie, as well as former Black Cap, and current New Zealand Cricket Board Director, and Lincoln University alumnus Geoff Allott (BCM 1994) who was captain. Current Sports Scholarship students, including national U19 representative Kyle Jamieson, also turned out, as well as International High Performance Manager at the Canterbury Crusaders, John Haggart, General Manager of Canterbury Rugby League, Craig Kerr, and Associate Professor in Soil Science, Peter Almond. the day were former international umpire, Rodger McHarg, and the legendary Sir Richard Hadlee. The Chancellor s Invitational XI batted first and scored 146 for 7. Top run-getters were Sports Scholarship students Angus Harman (40 runs off 23 balls) and Kyle Jamieson (35 not out off 25 balls). The best bowling figures came from New Zealand Cricket s groundsman, Jayden Tohill, who bagged two wickets from his two overs, while conceding just three runs. While New Zealand Cricket s run chase may have stalled early on, the arrival of Craig McMillan at the crease saw the 146 target begin to be rapidly chased down. However, after blazing 72 runs off just 29 deliveries, he was instructed by Master of Ceremonies for the day, Christchurch City Councillor Sue Wells, to retire, which he did willingly in the spirit of the gentleman s game. In the end, however, the target was overhauled after 17 overs and with four wickets to spare. Best bowling for the Chancellor s XI was Peter Almond (two overs, no maidens, four runs for one wicket). The objective to celebrate the Lincoln University/ New Zealand Cricket relationship, and in an upbeat way capping off a highly successful cricket season, was achieved. It s a tremendous way of fostering the team spirit between our two organisations and emphasising this part of the country as a focal point for high performance cricket and player development, Chancellor Lambie said. This was a fun way to recognise the Lincoln University/New Zealand Cricket partnership, and we are certainly looking to make it an annual celebratory event, Head of Cricket Operations at New Zealand Cricket, Lindsay Crocker added. Alumni office and events New Zealand Cricket fielded such players as the great Lance Cairns as captain, recently retired Black Cap and now commentator, Craig McMillan, General Manager for Grounds and Facilities, Ian Mckendry and Canterbury Country Cricket Association Development Manager, Blair Franklin. Umpires for Captains Lance Cairns, Geoff Allott and MC Sue Wells Landforms 33

36 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events Final Field Test Reunion marks role of influential Lincoln qualification and its graduates Lincoln University s Final Field Test Reunion, which took place over April, celebrated the influence of a qualification as much as the friendships the course engendered among its students and their later career contributions nationally and internationally. The Diploma of Valuation and Farm Management (VFM), introduced at Canterbury Agricultural College in 1938, ran for 37 years and over 1000 students completed the qualification. Holders of the diploma have played significant roles in agriculture, agribusiness, land-based industries and related professions throughout New Zealand and around the world. The reunion, attended by 140 VFMers, was organised by a committee of Allan Bilbrough, Bob Engelbrecht, Roy Evans, Neil Gow, Chris Jones, Tom Marks and Bruce Ryde, working with staff of the Alumni and Development Office which included Anisha Thomas and Patrick Yeung. At the opening night gathering Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West reiterated what he told alumni at the earlier 50 Years On Reunion: Lincoln has returned to its roots. He said, just as the College of the late 1930s worked with the Government of the day to develop the Rural Field Cadet programme and the DipVFM qualification to lift capacity and provide qualified personnel for government land-based services of the time, so today the country needed a specialised land-based university of Lincoln s type. It s back to the future, the Vice-Chancellor said. Chancellor Tom Lambie officially opened the reunion in the Stewart 1 lecture theatre on the Saturday morning, after an introduction by MC Jon Newson. Reunions are about mixing, chatting and just having a good old time, Mr Newsom said who added he felt blessed to be a VFMer. He welcomed, in particular, popular former VFM teacher Bruce Ryde. He said in his days at Lincoln there were only three options serious rugby, socialising or study - and the only person who could handle all three was Wilson Whineray. Chancellor Lambie said in 2014 the same issue existed as when the VFM was established the need to make sure New Zealand has the human capital to make the best of its resources. Because we are in the Pacific Rim surrounded by fast-growing economies New Zealand is a great place to be. It was easier in 1938 with an assured market in Britain, but in 1973 and Common Market entry the relationship changed. However, this has been a good thing because it has made New Zealand more global, he said. The Chancellor said VFMers represented a wealth of talent and that is what we are trying to develop again for the future. Welcoming VFMers on behalf of the Alumni Association, executive member Roy Evans said personally the VFM course had been life changing. It was about integrated thinking and it was pragmatic we called a spade a spade. On a lighter note, Roy confessed to having some conscience money to pay for past misdemeanours, such as a midnight raid from our flat on the College hay barn. And I still feel a trifle guilty about borrowing some tomatoes. Among highlights of the reunion was the Colloquium after the official opening. Five presenters Barry Brook (DipAg 1966, DipVFM 1970), Neal Ibbotson (DipAg 1966, Dip VFM 1976), Hon. Tony Friedlander (DipAg 1969, DipVFM 1968), John Clendon (DipAg 1971, DipVFM 1972), Pita Alexander (DipAg 1963, DipVFM 1964) spoke about their VFM experiences and subsequent careers. Barry Brook said an important impact of the VFM course was that it gave students confidence. 34 Landforms

37 Alumni office and events In his case his confidence was soon put to the test as after graduation he went straight into the workplace as a farm adviser, aged 21, with most of his clients old enough to be my father. After a return to Lincoln for a Master s Degree, Mr Brook s career took him to Tonga as an agricultural planning adviser, to the Meat and Wool Board s Economic Service,the Prime Minister s Advisory Group (working with Rob Muldoon and then David Lange and observing the ground-breaking policy changes ushered in by Roger Douglas when subsidies were abolished and free market forces unleashed ); Wrightson, South America and Uruguay for the establishment of a demonstration farm, advocacy of whole farm management approaches, and the launch of NZ Farming Systems Uruguay. Neal Ibbotson praised the VFM whole farm business approach, of starting at the grassroots, as a great model for a wine business based on quality production from the soils, to the vines, to the wines, to the market. We are indebted to Monty Cooke and Bruce Ryde our lecturers in valuation and farm management for instilling in us the whole farm approach, he said. My VFM background and subsequent employment as a farm consultant/rural valuer in the Marlborough district could not have been better training for building a wine company as part of the growing Marlborough wine industry. Grapes will grow in New Zealand from North Cape to central Otago, but as VFMers know, it is not about whether they will grow, but whether the business can be profitable, Mr Ibbotson said. He established and owns, with his family, Saint Clair Wine Estate, one of New Zealand s leading wine companies with an exceptional quality record. Tony Friedlander said the VFM course was absolutely tailor-made for the various roles I became involved with. Those roles included; brash young civil servant with the State Advances Corporation (later Rural Banking and Finance Corporation) straight out of Lincoln, seven years as a farm appraiser, Member of Parliament for New Plymouth ( not planned... passing through New Plymouth and ended up an MP... went in at 30 and out at 42 ); Cabinet Minister (Works, Housing, Rural Banking, Transport), NZ Lending Manager for Wrightson Finance, CEO of NZ Road Transport Association, and CEO Road Transport Forum. Mr Friedlander confessed he was part of a National Government Cabinet that failed to adjust and let the market take its course. It continued trying to encourage farm production and protect the industry through Supplementary Minimum Prices, concessional loans and a fixed exchange rate. We did however make some rational policy decisions. For example, I stopped the Maniototo Irrigation Scheme. he said. Alumni office and events Sir Don McKinnon (centre), Vice-President of the Students Association Executive in his time at Lincoln, with contemporaries from the 1960s Landforms 35

38 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events He said the VFM principles drummed into us around optimum use of land, labour and capital are fundamental to all business. So is the fact that something is worth only what someone will pay for it. And that is usually based on what it will produce. I had the good fortune to be able to rely on the training the VFM course provided in the range of opportunities I had in rural finance, politics and transport. Pita Alexander had particular praise for his VFM teachers. Harry Garrett, Monty Cooke, and Bruce Ryde, all had quite an effect on me. I don t remember any poor lecturers. Harry, Monty and Bruce were good mentors. This helped me as I came to train others in the course of my professional career. The whole farm approach was worth its weight in gold. I call it the helicopter view. Many people never grasp this approach. Living-in on campus for the three years was the right move. I loved the after dinner coffee/tea in Hudson Hall and the discussions that took place about all sorts of farming issues that occurred during the day. Those evening discussions were often debates but never developed into arguments logic and reason carried the day. The forced justification of your views in having to stand up in front of a number of difficult young men, all of whom would or could cut you down if you spoke rubbish, has proved useful in later life. He said the VFM experience taught him to listen and ask key questions and not to proceed if he didn t understand something. Mr Alexander s enjoyment of the VFM course motivated him to go on and complete a BCom degree and laid the foundation for his career in farm accounting. John Clendon said that about half of his Lincoln class in 1971 were townies, and if it was not for Lincoln and VFM we would have found it very difficult to get into a career in practical agriculture. His Hutt Valley High School careers adviser recommended he should try for the Rural Field Cadet scheme, which he did, but he failed the interview and suspects that it had something to do with his lack of rugby credentials. Back in the 1960s, if you were a townie with an ambition to make a career in farming, it was not such an easy ambition to fulfil. But Lincoln College, through the DipAg and Dip VFM programme opened a door for us, something for which many of us will be forever grateful. The pre-entry practical requirement for VFM was one of its most valuable features. I admire the foresight of whoever designed the educational package of practical pre-entry. I was lucky and got a pre-entry job in the Wairarapa with an outstanding farmer, Jim Pottinger, himself a former townie, Mr Clendon said At Lincoln we were privileged to encounter some truly outstanding teachers whose lessons on the fundamentals of life and business have stood us all in good stead throughout our careers. Thank you Bruce Ryde, Neil Gow, Ralph Frizzell, Tom Marks and the many others who drummed the VFM disciplines into us. They are still very useful to me today. He made his career internationally in the palm oil industry and runs a major production company in Thailand. The formal reunion dinner was held in the University s new Te Kete Ika complex with John Ryan (DipAg 1970, DipVFM 1972) as MC. The toast to Lincoln University and absent friends was proposed by Sir Don McKinnon (Intensive Course and Students Association Vice-President 1960). In the postwar era there was a need to get people back on the land quickly and the VFM course played its role in this process, Sir Don said, and he recalled the impact of teachers such as Harry Garrett and Monty Cooke. I have bumped into VFMers all over the world. They have always succeeded because the course they did at Lincoln combined the practical with the academic. They became operational executives, prepared to get their hands dirty, he said He said in the years he said spent in international relations he had visited many countries that needed the type of people Lincoln produces the aforementioned operational executives. There is lots of fertile land out there, but too often a lack of middle management to help handle its development. My message to Lincoln University is that there is a huge opportunity to keep on doing what it does well. As long as the University continues to do that, we will be in great heart. 36 Landforms

39 Alumni office and events Liz Turnbull (nee Giesen) Among stories and legends recounted at the dinner, Bernard Davidson (VFM 1974) told the tale, (and it would make today s diplomatic protection staff shudder) of the Duke Edinburgh s visit to Lincoln College in 1973 when he agreed to be intercepted by a student delegation and delivered to the campus sitting on a hay bale on a trailer towed by a tractor. Also speaking at the dinner was Liz Turnbull (nee Giesen), one of only two women who did the VFM course. The other was Diane Brookill. Mrs Turnbull, who was in one of the last intakes and graduated in 1976, proposed a toast to the programme s field trip farmer hosts. She recalled her father telling her when she left school that she must do something respectable in life. So she enrolled at Lincoln University. The VFM course was a wonderful finishing school, she said, helped by the farmers who hosted us on field trips. She said her male fellow students were all pretty good to me. She later married a VFMer, Ian Turnbull. Committee member Chris Jones proposed a toast to the VFM teachers. He recalled the final lecture on his course was ontrout fishing. It was the best lecture I ever had, he said. He praised inspirational teachers such as Graham Tate who encouraged them to put a spring in your step and convinced them that positive attitudes would always be reciprocated. Our teachers filled us with skill sets and ambition, he said. Alumni appreciated Fieldays contact Cupcakes, coffee, conversation and good cheer were the appealing mix in the Alumni & Development Office s section of the Lincoln University stand at the 2014 National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek. Held over June, the Fieldays drew strong daily attendances and, as always, many alumni called into the Lincoln University pavilion, where student recruitment and liaison staff from the University and its Telford Division also had their stands, along with a Nuffield Kellogg presence. VIPs who called by the Lincoln stand included Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce, and Assistant Speaker of the House of Representatives Lindsay Tisch (Lincoln DipAg 1970). Alumni and Liaison staff at the Fieldays also met Prime Minister John Key, Speaker of the House David Carter (Lincoln BAgrSc 1974) and Associate Primary Industries Minister Jo Goodhew. Among the many alumni who called at the site were Daniel Menefy 2014, Steven Pratt 2013, Ian Pepperell 2012, Maree Calder 2011, Mark Gibb 1990, Fraser Hall 1989, Paul Tarbotton , Mac O Brien 1984, Peter Hodges , Brian Petersen, a member of the Students Association Executive in 1972, Lee Whiley 1972, John and Lyn (nee Forbes) Pauling, , and John Dickson Alumni and Development Office staff at the Fieldays site were Patrick Yeung and Ian Collins and the stand featured the Retro Flat décor with a view of Ivey Hall out of the window. Alumnus and Member of Parliament Lindsay Tisch with Lincoln University s Jaime Thomson at Mystery Creek Alumni office and events Landforms 37

40 Alumni office and events Alumni office and events Lincoln University Alumni Association The Lincoln University Alumni Association (LUAA) is the organisation that looks after the interests of alumni, alongside the Alumni and Development Office of the University. A volunteer Executive Committee meets on a regular basis to provide direction to the University on alumni matters, and an MOU exists between the two organisations to outline the relationship. The rules (constitution) of the LUAA and the MOU can be found on the AlumniLinc website alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz (also accessible off the top of the home page of The LUAA holds an annual general meeting each year and all alumni are very welcome to attend. At the AGM the Executive members are appointed according to the rules of the association. Since the merger of Lincoln University and Telford Rural Polytechnic, effective from 1 January 2011, the operations of the two institutions have been integrated. The Telford campus (Balclutha) is home to around 120 students and delivers hands-on land-based qualifications. The qualification offering is known as LincolnFirst Telford and includes delivery off the Telford campus as well as the Telford-based residential qualifications. Since 2011, all graduates of the LincolnFirst Telford division are of course graduates of Lincoln University, and the LUAA has co-opted Telford alumnus, Simon Lee, as a member of the Executive. Simon is manager of Mendip Hills Station in North Canterbury. The 2014/15 Executive members are: President Jo Spencer-Bower Vice President/Treasurer James Nell Immediate Past President Craig Williamson Executive Committee Roy Evans Neil Gow Andrew Lingard Derrick Moot Andrew O Regan Co-opted Member Simon Lee (Telford) To contact any of the Executive or to find out more about the association, please contact alumni@lincoln.ac.nz or call the Alumni and Development Office on In one of his last public addresses, Monty Monteath describes the Rural Field Cadet history project to an alumni luncheon at the Famous Grouse Hotel, Lincoln, on 6 June 2014 LUAA President Jo Spencer-Bower addresses the 2014 AGM in the Lincoln Event Centre At the 2014 Annual General Meeting, Hamish Ramsden stood down as a member of the Executive after many years of service to the LUAA and the alumni body. A sincere thank you to Hamish for his contribution. 38 Landforms

41 Supporting Lincoln University The spirit of giving and supporting projects and people at Lincoln University has a strong foundation. We have a generous and connected community. Today, alumni and businesses continue to provide financial and active support to the University. This support is essential to enable the University to continue to provide the best educational experience possible and to compete on the world stage as a leading land-based institution. Students also told alumni about our fundraising for the University s flagship scholarships: Future Leaders, Sports and Global Challenges. These programmes have a significant impact on the lives of current students and help shape their future careers. During the four-week calling period 1200 alumni were reached. Over $100,000 was raised by the student callers for future students. These gifts of support from our generous alumni will make a financial and personal difference to the recipients of these scholarships. Thank you to all those who took the time to chat to the students and who gave to the appeal. Alumni office and events Members of the student caller team Acts of generosity and philanthropic support in 2014 Student hardship: Steve Buck an alumnus from 1999 has been supporting students in need through LUSA. Students who are low on funds are able to apply to LUSA for a few bucks to help them buy food and other essentials. Steve set up a fundraising portal for those who wished to support his efforts. Please visit Steve Buck Rescue Fund ( for more information. Scholarships: During September the University ran its first ever telephone campaign. Student callers were tasked with contacting New Zealand-based alumni and updating them on life at Lincoln today and finding out what they have done with their Lincoln qualification/s and life since University, as well as updating contact details and asking for ways they may wish to become more involved with the University. Ivey Hall Trust update: The Chancellor, Tom Lambie, recently contacted all donors to keep them informed on progress regarding the future of the west wing of Ivey Hall and Memorial Hall. The University sincerely thanks all donors to the Ivey Hall and Memorial Hall Appeal for your gifts and your patience as the process is worked through. An update can be found on page 23. Our alumni community is a very important part of the University s future. Your support and ideas are valued and very much appreciated. To discuss how you can support Lincoln University please contact: Jo Brady, Alumni and Development Manager P.O Box 85084, Lincoln University jo.brady@lincoln.ac.nz Phone: Alumni reminiscences were recorded on a whiteboard during the telephone campaign Landforms 39

42 Faculty news and research Faculty news and research New Qualifications at Lincoln Lincoln University has undertaken a two-year qualifications reform unlike any other, looking at all qualifications across the portfolio offered on the Selwyn campus. The following is the list of qualifications being offered in 2015 for your information. A full Course Information Guide is also available (on request or to download from showing all the individual courses on offer that make up the qualifications. Qualifications Offered 2015 Certificate Proficiency University Studies Diploma Agriculture Applied Science Commerce Farm Management Horticultural Management Horticulture Natural Resources University Studies Graduate Certificate Academic English Applied Science Business & Sustainability Commerce Landscape Studies Recreation Management Resource Studies Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Social Science Software and Information Technology Tourism Management Graduate Diploma Applied Science Business & Sustainability Commerce Landscape Studies Organic Agriculture Property Management Recreation Management Resource Studies Social Science Software & Information Technology Tourism Management Valuation Viticulture and Oenology Bachelor s Agriculture Agricultural Science Agribusiness & Food Marketing Commerce (with majors in) Accounting & Finance Food & Resource Economics Information Technology Marketing Supply Chain Management and Global Business Individual Commerce (Agriculture) Land and Property Management (with specialisations in) Urban Rural Environment and Society (with majors in) Land and Society GIS & Environmental Informatics Māori & Indigenous Environmental Management Water Management Environmental Management and Planning Landscape Architecture (+ Honours) Science (with majors in) Agritech Biosecurity and Bioprotection Conservation and Ecology Food Science Land, Water, Environment Sport and Recreation Management Tourism Management Viticulture and Oenology Honours Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environmental Management Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Planning Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Software and Information Technology Bachelor of Tourism Management Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Master s Applied Science (with specialisations in) Environmental Management Informatics International Rural Development Land and Society Parks, Recreation and Tourism 40 Landforms

43 Faculty news and research Agricultural Science Business in Accounting and Finance Business in Global Management and Marketing Commerce (Agricultural) Commerce & Management Design Environmental Policy & Management Horticultural Science International Nature Conservation (joint with Gottingen, Germany) International Rural Development (with specialisations in) Agribusiness Economics Finance Tourism Landscape Architecture Management in Agribusiness Management in Agricultural Systems Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering (joint with BOKU, Vienna) Planning Science in Plant Breeding Science in Food Innovation Sport and Recreation Management Tourism Management Water Resource Management Postgraduate Certificate Applied Science Commerce Environmental Management Informatics International Rural Development Landscape Studies Land and Society Parks, Recreation and Tourism Tourism Management Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural Science Applied Science Commerce Environmental Management Horticultural Science Informatics International Rural Development Landscape Studies Land and Society Parks, Recreation and Tourism Tourism Management Water Resource Management PROFILE: Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing Lincoln s new Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing (BAFM) degree was introduced in 2014 as part of the review of all qualifications to ensure Lincoln continued to provide graduates, and industry, with the skills needed to meet future demands. A rapidly growing global population and the constraints of finite resources mean we need to take a more savvy approach to the business of food production and food marketing. Likewise, the increasing sophistication and purchasing power of consumers throughout the world means a corresponding increase in the demand for a diverse range of high quality products. Luckily this is something that New Zealand and Lincoln is very good at. The new BAFM degree equips students with core general business concepts coupled with the unique commercial considerations of the multi-billion dollar primary production industry. Students are required to complete 18 weeks practical work in aspects of the food industry, which includes production systems (horticultural and agricultural), adding value to primary products or marketing. Faculty news and research PhD To find out more about any of the current qualifications on offer, visit and look under Study. Landforms 41

44 Faculty news and research Faculty news and research Departments of the future The last few years have been a time of unprecedented change at Lincoln University, as the organisation prepares for a different future taking the best from the past and ensuring it is well placed to provide for the future. One of the changes has been to re-form the departments within each of the three faculties, as follows: Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce Department of Financial and Business Systems Department of Agribusiness and Markets Department of Global Value Chains and Trade Department of Land Management and Systems The small, specialised team is tasked with enabling Lincoln s researchers to achieve success throughout their research careers and will facilitate connections between researchers and external parties, assist with converting research outputs into outcomes, and ensure the research expertise within Lincoln is accessible and utilised. LRI plays a key role in research capability development, helping to foster a culture of research excellence at Lincoln University. To find out more visit Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences Department of Soil and Physical Sciences Department of Agricultural Sciences Department of Ecology Faculty of Environment, Society and Design Department of Informatics and Enabling Technologies Department of Environmental Management Department of Tourism, Sport and Society School of Landscape Architecture For more information about what these departments can offer in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as research and innovation, please check out Lincoln Research and Innovation Research at Lincoln is changing to serve the needs of the land-based sectors. A new unit has replaced the Research and Commercialisation Office at Lincoln University: Lincoln Research and Innovation (LRI). Elizabeth Hopkins is Director of the newly-formed LRI unit. Elizabeth joined Lincoln University in November 2013, bringing extensive experience to the role, including public good funding, R&D contracting, business development and commercialisation. Elizabeth has 25 years experience across a range of roles, including CEO and Directorships, in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. She has worked for large companies (Pfizer), led start-ups (Encoate) and, prior to joining the Lincoln team, was a Senior Advisor to MBIE and other government agencies in relation to the National Science Challenges, Callaghan Innovation and the 2012 Science Strategy and Investment process. 42 Landforms

45 Faculty news and research Faculty news and research Alumna Claire Grose, former staff member Dr Mike Trought and alumnus Dr Paul Petrie at the anniversaries gathering Toast to V&O anniversaries Lincoln University celebrated silver and crystal anniversaries in August with a gathering in Blenheim of viticulture and oenology alumni, as well as current staff members and students. It was 25 years ago (1989) that Lincoln graduated the first students in what is now known as the Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, and it was 15 years ago (1999) that the first students with Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology degrees graduated. The gathering to mark the anniversaries was held alongside the New Zealand Winegrowers Romeo Bragato National Conference over August, and it drew together some 40 Lincoln-connected people who had their start in the wine industry through gaining Lincoln qualifications. Dr Glen Creasy, Senior Lecturer in Viticulture at Lincoln University, organised the event at Blenheim s Scenic Hotel, where participants reminisced over a glass of New Zealand wine and perused old class photos and memorabilia. Among those present were former staff members Graeme Steans, Dr David Heatherbell, Dr Michael Trought, as well as PhD graduate Dr Paul Petrie. Mr Steans, a Senior Tutor in Wine Science, worked with cool climate grape-growing pioneer, the late Dr David Jackson, to establish the first trials into wine growing at Lincoln University, and planted one of the pioneer vineyard blocks in the region at Kaituna. Dr Heatherbell was a Lecturer in Wine Science and a researcher at Lincoln University from 1991 until retirement in 2007, while Dr Trought, now with Plant and Food Research, was a Lecturer in Viticulture at Lincoln from 1992 to Dr Petrie (BHortSc (Hons) 1998 and PhD 2003) probably travelled the furthest to attend the reunion, coming from Adelaide, Australia, where he is National Viticulturist with Treasury Wine Estates. He is also President of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology. Dr Creasy, who was a forum participant at the national conference, said it was gratifying to see how many Lincoln University V&O graduates are out there making a positive impact on the wine industry in New Zealand and abroad. He hopes to organise similar events in the future and the next one is planned for Portland, Oregon, in June this year. Landforms 43

46 Faculty news and research Faculty news and research Ecosystem revitalisation around Te Waihora exciting and rewarding Environmental and eco-system restoration around Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) is benefitting from the energy, expertise and team leadership of Lincoln University alumnus Andrew Spanton (PG Dip Resource Studies, 2010). Andy is a Senior Environmental Advisor for Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, with the bulk of his time allocated to the role of Biodiversity Workstream leader in the Whakaroa Te Waihora (WTW) programme, in which he is project managing riparian and wetland planting. For the balance of his time he is a coordinator and environmental project manager for Te Waihora Management Board. Andy grew up on a high country farm in the Mackenzie country and is an old boy of Timaru Boys High School. He came into Lincoln University s Postgraduate Diploma of Resource Studies programme after earlier careers which included working in sustainable management and the organics industry in the United Kingdom. On returning to Christchurch in 2000 he ran an organics shop in Opawa and Beckenham for a number of years until he decided to take up postgraduate study in environmental management at Lincoln University (he holds his first degree from Canterbury University). Under the WTW programme Andy has overseen the planting of more than 200,000 native plants in riparian and wetland areas around Te Waihora. In his work for Ngai Tahu and Te Waihora Management Board he manages on-going restoration and enhancement activities at such sites as Waikirikiri Selwyn Delta, Kaituna and Waikekewai. He said the knowledge and skills he acquired and developed during his time at Lincoln University had been invaluable in his current work practice. In many ways we are re-establishing plant species and seed stock into certain areas and those species should, ideally, now continue to reproduce for multiple generations to come. That s a huge gain for waterways management practices within the WTW focus catchments. In his role as Environmental Advisor for Ngai Tahu, Andy has been in the news recently supervising and project leading the planting of indigenous species in the Ahuriri Lagoon area. The Ahuriri Reserves near Motukarara (about 16kms from Lincoln University) cover the area that was once Ahuriri Lagoon, between Tai Tapu and Motukarara. The culturally important reserves contain wetlands of regional significance that are an integral part of the wider Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere ecosystem and are an internationally important wildlife habitat. Andy described his work for Ngai Tahu as complex and challenging, but he loves it and said it was exciting and rewarding working with the land and a large variety of stakeholders. He greatly enjoys spending time in the Te Waihora area, getting to know the lake and its catchments, and making a positive eco-cultural contribution towards mitigation of various environmental issues. Andrew Spanton on a planting day at Ahuriri Reserve in the Huritini Halswell catchment 44 Landforms

47 Faculty news and research Chinese on-line buying experience explored China s citizens are estimated to spend around one billion hours on the internet every day, making it the world s largest internet market. Surprisingly, however, relatively little is known about consumer behaviour in the online shopping sphere. Lincoln University Senior Lecturer in Marketing Mike Clemes (pictured), and colleagues Helen Zhang and Professor Chris Gan, have now gone some way to bridging this knowledge gap with the recent publication of an empirical analysis of online shopping in China in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. Using a questionnaire informed from existing research literature (albeit sparse) and focus groups, the aim was to develop a theoretical framework to identify and analyse the decision factors shaping a customer s willingness to shop online, and ascertain the relative importance of these factors. Mike also aimed to examine the role of demographics in the uptake of online shopping among Chinese consumers. Understanding the decision process and behaviours associated with online shopping is tremendously important in the ever growing virtual marketplace. What s particularly interesting about China, however, is not only how little is known about e-shopping behaviours, but how few Chinese consumers relative to the country s population actually use the internet for their purchases, Mike said. With the right kind of research, the e-shopping experience can be dramatically improved, thereby going some way to retaining current customers and sourcing new ones. The findings of the research are every bit as important to New Zealand businesses looking to attract Chinese consumers as it is to Chinese businesses themselves, he said. The findings showed Chinese consumers viewed factors such as perceived risk (which had the strongest influence) and service quality as key factors influencing their decision to shop online. This showed businesses selling online to Chinese consumers may need to invest in risk-reducing strategies such as high-end encryption technology to mitigate any consumer concerns. Of particular interest, however, is the seemingly high influence a consumer s resources play when it comes to online shopping. For instance, well-educated employees appeared more inclined to shop online, with the suggestion being that this may be due to greater literacy, computer competency, and ready access to internet technology. To expand usage the researchers suggested businessto-consumer marketers could consider providing computer training courses, or increase the provision of public computers. Businesses with retails outlets could provide in-store educational opportunities in online purchasing. Social and demographic findings included the fact that online shopping behaviour of friends and family appears to be a major influencer in e-shopping uptake. This is especially the case with female e-shoppers. The research found in China female consumers are overall more likely to shop online than males. E-retailers may therefore want to consider providing online forums and chat rooms for female consumers to share their experiences. The research also suggested to enhance brand loyalty e-retailers could consider personalising the online shopping environment to align it more with individual preferences. The researchers found high-income Chinese consumers have a much lower inclination to shop online. This may be tied to a preference for more up-market products, with the consumers preferring to physically examine the product and take advantage of support services offered in an instore environment. E-retailers wanting to attract high-income customers may want to consider putting extra emphasis on aftersale service, the researchers said. Although the research has gone some way to highlight the key decision-making factors for online shopping among Chinese consumers, Mike emphasised more research was required. Future research should probably focus on such aspects as the frequency of online shopping, the types of products being purchased, and the spend quantities, he said. Faculty news and research Landforms 45

48 Faculty news and research Faculty news and research Alyssum plants to provide nectar and pollen for biocontrol insects in a lettuce crop Beating leaf miner pest the floral way To promote biodiversity and reduce pesticide use award-winning food company Snap Fresh Foods, New Zealand s market leader in pre-packaged fresh cut salads, sweet baby carrots and sprouts, has teamed up with Lincoln University to harness the pest-killing attributes of flowers. Put simply, the flowers are being used to attract the right kind of killer insects. The company grows Asian baby leaf brassicas such as mizuna, tatsoi and mustards, as well as wild rocket, at Rangiriri just north of Huntly. A major issue for anyone growing these types of plants is leaf miner, the larva from a number of fly species which live between the upper and lower leaf surfaces. The leaf miner eats the leaf tissue in such a way as to leave distinctive trails. Notoriously difficult to control, the leaf miner pest, while not affecting the yield, does undermine the cosmetic attributes of the leaf, resulting in a notable blemish which is undesirable to some consumers. To combat this, Lincoln University s Professor of Ecology, Steve Wratten has teamed up with PhD candidate Ryan Rayl (sponsored through Callaghan Innovation), to explore ways in which particular flowering plants can be used to attract insects which feed off leaf miner, such as ladybirds and parasitic wasps. The goal of the project is to create strategically placed strips of various flower species among the cropped areas to provide pollen and nectar for insect predators with a taste for leaf miner, not to mention encourage the presence of particular parasites which live off the larva as well, Professor Wratten said. From these flowers the leaf miner s insect enemies get the protein from pollen to help produce their eggs, as well as nectar for energy. The aim is to build up a bank of predatory insects prior to growing the commercial crop, he said. Flowering plants currently being evaluated for the project include the common garden flower alyssum, buckwheat and phacelia, all of which have a proven track record in vineyards. Snap Fresh Foods approached Lincoln University after hearing of its expertise in pest management through biodiversity. Company director, Ashley Berrysmith, said as well as the cost-saving benefits from such an approach, the company s ultimate goal is to move towards a sustainable horticultural enterprise, producing residue-free foods. It s important to try to move towards sustainable, chemical free production if possible. Our vision for the company is to roll out a biodiversity model for pest control across the entire business, he said. This can only happen by taking a sound, scientific approach. Beyond the cost and environmentally friendly benefits of the project, however, having flowering plants throughout our plantations will add visual appeal and go some way to tell the story of what our company has always strived to be, he said. 46 Landforms

49 Faculty news and research New facility aims to boost sheep profits Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West, left, Selwyn MP Hon Amy Adams, and Professor Tony Bywater, at the opening of the LincolnSheep Sheep Technology Farm A new Lincoln University education and research facility is aiming to show the future of the Canterbury landscape may not be as black and white as it seems. Justice Minister and Selwyn MP Hon. Amy Adams officially opened the LincolnSheep Sheep Technology Farm on 7 November. It is sited on the grounds previously used for the South Island Agricultural Field Days. The 21 hectare facility will be used for student and farmer training, and field days and demonstrations, as well as research. Professor Tony Bywater, of the Lincoln University Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said in the last five to ten years sheep and beef farming had been on the back-foot, and it was an exciting time for research in the area as there were a whole series of questions about it. The central question is how do they farm profitably, he said. But done right sheep farms can compete with dairying. A major research focus at LincolnSheep was on maximising profitability and consistency on summer safe and summer dry production systems. This involved increasing stock numbers to maintain pasture quality on non-irrigated land and moving sale stock to a smaller irrigated finishing block before the dry period. This would mean higher numbers and returns on the breeding unit but less water use. Professor Bywater said irrigating a finishing block to intensify numbers would not be capital free but would be about one third the cost of a dairy conversion, which, with nitrate levels coming under scrutiny, may not seem as attractive as it once did. The true opportunity cost of an irrigated lamb finishing block is not what you might get from running a dairy farm, it is what you get on your dryland breeding farm if you don t have one, he said. Research would also look at ewe elasticity by using a CT scanner to measure body composition over a full production season. This could give some guidelines on how the fat or protein content is changing by looking at body weight changes as they occur. A unit at the facility was also double breeding old cull ewes after hormone treatment to test the potential of gaining more lambs in a season. There would be work done too on identifying more efficient ewes in terms of weight of lamb weaned which could mean big differences in productivity. This would be coupled with the increased use of technology to monitor individual animals through electronic tagging to gain a level of management similar to that which many dairy farmers have now with their animals. They needed to become more attuned to what feed quality did to their stock, Professor Bywater said, and hoped this would encourage sheep farmers to use available technology to a greater extent. There would also be research done on the effects on selective drenching, or not treating animals which showed no evidence of parasitic infestation. This would lessen the chances of breeding resistant parasites and prolong the life of the drench. It might shake a few long held-attitudes, he said of the research. Lincoln University Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West said LincolnSheep provided easy access for the University s academics and students to many of the fundamental elements of farming sheep and of producing red-meat and wool, and complemented similar ease-of-access to dairy farming at the Te Waihora campus. He said Lincoln University intended to scale up findings at LincolnSheep at the Lincoln-Westoe Trust s drystock training and demonstration farm, Westoe, in the Rangitikei. Ms Adams wished the University good luck with its new facility. Faculty news and research Landforms 47

50 Off campus Red meat research at Lincoln University Off campus Lincoln University is committed to land-based teaching and research along the entire food chain, from paddock to plate. The paddock end of beef cattle research at Lincoln University took off in the mid-1970s, coinciding with the large expansion of beef cattle numbers nationally. The total number reached the highest ever figure, over six million, in Initial work, sponsored by the Combined Beef Breeders Research Committee, was on Lincoln University s Ashley Dene Farm, under Dr Alastair Nicol, examining the utilisation of by-products from the cropping industry (the use of barley straw for the wintering of beef cows). The work at Ashley Dene continued until the economic tide turned away from beef cattle back to sheep in the late 1970s. Beef cattle research then shifted to Lincoln University s Research Farm where a Beef Teaching Unit for students was established. Students work included feed planning and stock husbandry right through the production cycle. In the early 1990s the research moved again, to the University s Henley Block on Shands Road, where Dr Nicol carried out a significant study on once-bred heifers. From the Henley Block work then came back to the Research Farm and included an examination of grazing competition between beef cattle, sheep and goats and involved a number of postgraduate students. Dr Nicol retired in 2011 and recently the work in ruminant nutrition by Lincoln University s Dr Jim Gibbs has had relevance in intensifying beef production systems. Research at the plate end of the red meat production chain put Lincoln University on the world map in the 1990s through the work of its Meat Quality Research Group, established under Dr Roy Bickerstaffe with funding from the Foundatioin for Research, Science and Technology and other sources. Dr Bickerstaffe is now Emeritus Professor of Food Biochemistry. The Meat Quality Research Group s initial focus was on the enzymic processes involved in meat tenderisation, an area about which, back in the early 1990s, little was known. Staff associated with this Prime Minister John Key barbequing steaks at a NZ Beef and Lamb Glammies Competition in Wanaka attended by Professor Roy Bickerstaffe. The PM was a tasting judge group in its early days included Dr Jim Morton, who investigated the enzymology of the meat tenderisation process; and Dr Jonathan Hickford, Dr Barry Palmer, Dr Gert Geesink and Dr Mohammad Ilian, who examined the molecular biology of the system. The importance of a group of protein-degrading enzymes or proteases called calpains, and their inhibitor calpastatin, in meat tenderisation was established and very significant advancements in meat research were made and published. Through collaboration with the industry and meat retailers, Lincoln University started analysing meat for supermarkets. A major retailer, Foodstuffs, adopted a set of specifications based on eating qualities related to tenderness, after Lincoln University scientists became the first to relate machine shear force figures of tenderness to the consumers perception of the eating quality of the meat. This relationship is still used today. Lincoln University subsequently set up tenderness specifications for Foodstuffs and its supermarkets from , starting with beef and lamb. Tenderness was related back to a Lincoln University guarantee and for some years meat in the supermarkets which conformed to the standard was advertised and carried a Lincoln University sticker affirming this. A world first for meat. From Lincoln University was involved in determining the tenderness of steaks entered in the national Steak of Origin competition and identifying the semi-finalists prior to the main tasting event, when celebrity judges identified the finalists. 48 Landforms

51 Off campus In 2015 the top question is: Is breed important in tenderness? The answer is that all breeds can produce tender meat if the animal is raised, selected and processed correctly. However, juiciness, flavour and taste are breed dependent. Outstanding steaks require all the eating characteristics, says Professor Bickerstaffe, but only certain breeds can provide the correct balance of these eating quality characteristics. Today, in the new Sensory Evaluation Suite at Lincoln University, Professor Bickerstaffe, in association with Dr Sue Mason, provides sensory evaluation of meat products, and in association with Karl Gately, he provides tenderness values for meat products, which are often used to identify animals in the supply chain that command a premium price. To find out more about Lincoln University s red meat research from paddock to plate, contact Professor Bickerstaffe on roy.bickerstaffe@lincoln.ac.nz To the big apple In 2014 final year degree student Kieran Bligh was put in touch with alumnus Michael Aldwell. This connection resulted in him being offered a role at Keuhne & Nagel in New York, which he has now started. This highlighted the power of staying connected with the global Lincoln alumnus network. From the primary school, Grace Flanagan, Laura Larkin and Miki Tiltman, joined Lincoln High School s Head Boy Troy Scott and Head Girl Madeleine Walker, as members of the new generation remembering those of earlier ones who served and died in war. The primary pupils shared the reading of names from the Lincoln War Memorial, while Troy and Madeleine did scripture readings. Over 300 attended the service, conducted by the Vicar of St Stephen s Anglican Church, Lincoln, Rev. Mark Barlow. The Master of Ceremonies was retired Squadron Leader Gordon Habgood JP of Lincoln, and the guest speaker was Major Paula Munro of the New Zealand Army s Nursing Corps. Lincoln University was represented by Professor Bruce McKenzie, the Alumni Association Executive by Neil Gow, the Lincoln Community Committee by Chairperson Ivy Harper, also a Lincoln University alumna and current PhD student, and Selwyn District Council by Mayor Kelvin Coe, a Lincoln University alumnus, DipVFM 1966, BAgrCom Neil and current University staff member Dr Mark Wilson, also an alumnus, shared the reading of the names of the University s fallen. The service is a combined Lincoln University/Lincoln Community/Selwyn District Council event. Off campus Lincoln primary school pupils join University alumni at community Anzac service Lincoln University alumni and staff were well represented at the 2014 Lincoln Community Anzac Day Service held at Lincoln Event Centre and adjacent Lincoln War Memorial. In a new feature, three Lincoln Primary School pupils joined the official party so now all three local educational institutions primary school, secondary school, and University are represented in the service. Alumnus and Mayor of Selwyn District Kelvin Coe with Lincoln Primary School pupils (L-R) Laura Larkin, Grace Flanagan and Miki Tiltman at the Anzac service Landforms 49

52 Off campus Lincoln Hub the way forward Off campus Informality at the Gumboot Golf Future Leaders Lend a Hand to paediatric neurology A golf tournament was the activity chosen in 2014 by Lincoln University s Future Leader Scholars for their annual Lend a Hand charity fund-raising project. Entitled Birdies for Brydie Gumboot Golf, the Ambrose format tournament raised money for paediatric neurology and specifically the Brydie Lauder Charitable Trust established in 2012, it supports teams working with children with neurological disorders and associated problems. The tournament was played on a make-shift, ninehole novelty course at the Vintage Car Club s McLeans Island property and money was raised through sponsorship of teams and holes, donations, and the giving of goods and services. The principal Future Leader organisers were Kate Downie-Melrose, Angus McKenzie, Nicole Mesman and Brigitte Ravena. They were assisted by other scholars, and $7500 was raised for the Trust. The Trust is named for Brydie Lauder, a four-year-old who lost her life to intractable epilepsy. Brydie s mother attended the ceremony when the students presented the cheque for the funds raised. Lincoln University and its environs are about to be transformed conceptually and physically as plans for the development of the Lincoln Hub take shape. The Hub, publicly launched as a concept with Ministerial endorsement in April 2013, has five founding partners AgResearch, DairyNZ, Landcare Research, Lincoln University and Plant and Food Research. Based in Lincoln, it will have national capability as its aim is to enhance New Zealand s land-based industries and create greater wealth from innovation in the land-based sectors. In essence the Hub is a collaboration between research, education and industry that will enhance the performance of New Zealand s primary sector by increasing productivity and decreasing environmental impacts. At the 2013 launch, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce said the Lincoln Hub has the potential to transform New Zealand s farming productivity by providing a one-stop-shop allowing information and ideas to be shared more easily. Internationally, science and innovation parks that collect together public and private organisations in one place drive a lot of education, science and innovation, he said. The Lincoln Hub can achieve this for New Zealand farming. Development of the Hub is timely. The Government has set a goal of doubling exports from the landbased sector from $30 billion to $60 billion by 2025 while also committing $107.5 million of funding to the University to invest in new assets, largely to rebuild science facilities damaged in the earthquakes. The Government s investment is conditional on the facilities being integrated with other Hub members. In September a consortium of architects was appointed to develop a master plan for the Hub s infrastructure. The master plan will take a long-term view with recommendations around siting, staging and phasing. Options were considered by the board in November- December. From here conceptual planning from the 50 Landforms

53 Off campus master plan will take place and in March-April 2015 the conceptual plan will be considered by the Lincoln Hub Board and the boards/council of the foundation partners. Consultation on the conceptual design and operating model will carry on through When fully operational the Hub will provide New Zealand with a new national capability of international significance. It will attract overseas investment and other resources, leading to the creation of new business that will export New Zealand s products, services, knowledge and technologies. Farming, music and family his devotions Malcolm ( Monty ) Alexander Monteath ( ) The words of Roman orator Cicero inscribed on Lincoln University s front gate There is nothing better than farming; nothing more rewarding, congenial, or benefiting a free man resonated throughout the memorial service eulogies for alumnus Monty Monteath, who died in Christchurch on 22 October 2014, aged 76. The service was held in Lincoln Event Centre on 29 October, with an attendance of over 200. For Monty, who came to Lincoln College in 1958 and graduated Bachelor of Agricultural Science in 1962, there was indeed nothing better than farming other than perhaps music! And of course his family, described in his own words, as the crowning glory of the life he shared with wife Allison. Monty s association with music predated both Lincoln and marriage. According to one tale told at the memorial service, it found early expression in a Presbyterian sunday school concert item presented in his childhood town of Oamaru. The vehicle was a song-and-dance collaboration with another youngster, Alan Nordmeyer, son of the MP for Oamaru, Arnold Nordmeyer, later a prominent Minister in Labour Governments. The item was meant to be a song or a dance, but that was too conventional for the ingenious mind (even then) of young Monty. To the surprise of the somewhat conservative audience, he and Nordmeyer delivered a song and dance routine. In years to come, Monty and Alan were both pupils at Waitaki Boys High School, where Monty won the music prize two years in the row and was permitted to play the school s hallowed pipe organ in the Hall of Memories. They became contemporaries at Lincoln College. Monty was born in Oamaru and the musical talent probably originated in genes from his mother, an accomplished pianist. It found expression in various ways throughout his life, from directing and performing in musicals in the rural areas where his career took him, to longtime membership of the committee of the Friends of Christchurch Town Hall s Rieger Organ. Then, in a remarkable late-life achievement after retirement from his 45-year career in agriculture, Monty completed a Bachelor of Music degree at Canterbury University at the age of 72. He claimed the qualification was preparation for a second career in music. Monty started his MusB in 2006, the fiftieth anniversary of his first attendance at Canterbury University, where he did his Science intermediate year, then required before enrolment in degree studies at Lincoln College. Monty entered Lincoln College in March 1958 after a year s farming and took up residence in Hudson Hall. He already had acquaintances there from his old school, Waitaki Boys High, where he had been a prefect and captain of the school s hockey XI. One of those acquaintances from school was Bill Harrington, who spoke at Monty s memorial service and recalled the feisty little fourth former who always argued the point and debated things. Prefects tended to give him a wide berth, Bill said, it saved a lot of time answering Monty s often difficult questions. Eventually Monty went on to become a school prefect himself. He was already starting to show the leadership qualities that earned him so much respect in later life. In his final year at Waitaki he was awarded the prestigious Marshall Citizenship Prize, winners of which have typically included future lawyers, professors, military commanders and politicians. Off campus Landforms 51

54 Off campus Off campus At Lincoln College Monty was a Rural Field Cadet (RFC), an elite group of government-sponsored students destined, after graduation, for research and advisory positions in the various government departments involved in farming. Bill was an RFC too, and reflecting on Monty s life and career he summed up his friend as a man of character, courage and many talents. His great strength lay within a very passionate heart. At Lincoln College Monty was a member of the Hockey First XI and outside of sport and study something of a prankster. His piece de resistance, recounted by Bill, centred on the long-standing rivalry between the Agricultural Science and the Valuation and Farm Management(VFM) students, and particularly the seemingly unfair allocation of study space in Hudson Hall. Using his ingenious mind, Monty rigged up and hid a set of loud bells and a klaxon timed to go off intermittently in the VFMers area while they were studying late at night and in the early hours of the morning, causing them to interrupt their study and evacuate the building repeatedly. Monty and the degree students relished the effect on their rivals. Monty was capped in 1962 in a graduating class with many other subsequent luminaries which included Karl Jagush, Dick Lucas, Jazz McKenzie, Bruce Ross, Bruce Scoggins, John Troughton and Tony Whatman. His first job as a new graduate was with the Department of Agriculture s advisory service in Southland. There his promotion of feed budgeting and all-grass farming did much to help southern farmers survive the economic turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s. In the early 1970s Bill Harrington took over supervision of Keppoch Estate in West Otago and Monty, believing he could never get anywhere advising farmers until he had got his hands dirty and proved he could successfully manage a whole farm, took a courageous leap from the safety of the advisory service and joined him as farm manager. Back then concepts such as sustainable management carbon footprints and nutrient conservation were new and Monty successfully promoted and introduced them in his farming practice. Monty left Keppoch Estate in 1980 and moved on to manage Tara Hills at Omarama and Coringa Park in Mid Canterbury. His work at Coringa Park so impressed an investment partnership that he was subsequently invited to manage an undeveloped 1000-acre block on Mitcham Road near Winchmore. As a development project he revelled in it and turned the virtually unfenced browntop and fescue property into a high producing sheep and beef farm, fully border-dyke-irrigated with new homestead and employee houses. It was a typical achievement. In summary, Monty was among the leaders of the many Lincoln graduates (the Lincoln mafia ) who left their marks on New Zealand pastoral farming during the latter half of the 20th century. Malaysian alumnus has assured place in Lincoln University s history Ani Arope ( ) Lincoln University lost one of its most prominent international alumni with the death on 20 December 2014 of Tan Sri Dato Haji Ani bin Arope. Ani Arope came to New Zealand from Malaysia as a Colombo Plan student in 1956 and graduated Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Lincoln University in Returning home, he maintained a loyal association with Lincoln throughout a distinguished business career which spanned agricultural extension, commodity research, banking and plantation and corporate management. In 1994 he became Lincoln s first international alumnus to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University - Doctor of Commerce honoris causa. Ani Arope s place in the history of Lincoln University and New Zealand tertiary education is assured. In the mid-1990s, through a major company of which he was CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, a privatised electricity provider, he was the driving force at the Malaysian end when Lincoln University pioneered the teaching overseas of a New Zealand university degree programme. Subsequently, through the association, Lincoln University also became the first New Zealand university to hold a graduation ceremony off-shore. 52 Landforms

55 Off campus The association between Lincoln University and Tenaga lasted some seven years until Ani eventually fulfilled the long held aim of establishing a private university, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, one of the first of an emerging cluster of private tertiary education institutions in Malaysia. He was thus a pioneer in tertiary education for both Malaysia and for Lincoln University in its international role in South East Asia. Ani retained the fondest memories of his time as a student at Lincoln and was always a loyal alumnus. At the height of the Tenaga association, it was said that through Ani Lincoln University virtually had a campus in Malaysia. Off campus In recent years Ani wrote his memoirs and recalled his time at Canterbury University College (where he did his Intermediate Science year) and Lincoln College where he did his agricultural science degree. I vividly remember the excitement and wonder of (those) undergraduate days, he wrote. I cherish the memory of them (and) look back on them with affection and nostalgia and with deep gratitude to all those members of staff. He mentioned in particular Dr Malcolm Burns, Professor Ian Coop and Associate Professor Lance McCaskill. Commerce graduate produces heady brew of success Lincoln University s commerce graduates can do anything, and the proof is in their career profiles. From working in international logistics in New York (Michael Aldwell), to teaching finance in China (Dr Ji Wu), to founding and running a top craft beer company in New Zealand and exporting product around the world. Luke Nicholas is the craft beer man, and Epic is his brand. Schooled at Macleans College, Auckland, Luke came to Lincoln University in 1989 and graduated Bachelor of Commerce and Management (BCM) in Luke s career in beer brewing traces back to time spent in Sacramento, California, where as a young man he discovered very hoppy, flavoursome, local craft beers that completely altered his perspective on the age-old Luke Nicholas beverage so loved by Kiwis. A subsequent year in Los Angeles saw him become obsessively drawn to home brewing and efforts to match and better the craft beer styles he had discovered. Back in New Zealand, and fired by a passion to work in the world of brewing and craft beers, Luke relinquished his job in exporting and sought a start in the beer business. The pathway led him to the position of Head Brewer at Auckland s Cock and Bull, when it was a brewpub, and Head Brewer and General Manager for the Steam Brewing Company, a microbrewery in Otahuhu, and the brewing arm of the Cock and Bull. In 2007 the company sold its Epic brand to Luke. The Lincoln graduate was on his way to turning his passion for brewing into a profession and career. The rest is history. Epic Beer sells in New Zealand and internationally with a hugely dedicated and expanding market niche. Luke was named Brewer of the Year in 2012 and his Armageddon IPA was named Best Beer (NZ) in Australian awards the same year. Epic Pale Ale has won Bronze, Silver, Gold and Best in Class awards in New Zealand and other Epic beers have won similar accolades. Luke is the only brewer in New Zealand to have his beer win the Supreme Champion Beer prize in New Zealand three times (1999, 2001, 2006). He has been an active international beer judge since 2006 and, teaming up with a brewer from the UK s Thornbridge Brewery, produced New Zealand s first international collaboration beer Epic Thornbridge Stout. Landforms 53

56 Off campus Off campus Te Whariki access road carries name of loyal university-community advocate A major advance in the Lincoln University-Ngai Tahu Property Joint Venture Te Whariki community development, close to the University, took place in 2014 with the opening of the site s principal access road off Lincoln s main thoroughfare, Gerald Street. This entrance roadway, between Lincoln s New World Supermarket and Challenge Service Station, has been named Vernon Drive, after well-known former staff member, Bledisloe Medallist and local resident Vernon Clark. Vern has always been a strong advocate for close, cordial and supportive relations between the University and the adjacent community of Lincoln township. The Te Whariki development, now with close to 300 sections developed, features a number of streets carrying the names of well-known Lincoln University identities. This has been a deliberate policy to preserve connectedness between the University and land it formerly owned and operated for many years as a farm. Among recent streets to be laid out and start having houses built on it is Goh Street, named for the late Emeritus Professor of Soil Science Kuan Goh, who died suddenly in January Vern Clark addresses the WW100 ceremony Remembering the student servicemen of the war Lincoln University, like many other public institutions and organisations throughout New Zealand, is involved in commemoration activities marking the centenary of the First World War ( ). The date of the declaration of hostilities in 1914, 4 August, was chosen for the launch of Lincoln University s activities. A ceremony in the Library was organised by the Alumni and Development Office and hosted on behalf of the University by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Communities, Professor Hirini Matunga. Participants included Major Ian Barrett of the New Zealand Defence Force, Burnham, and historian Bill Barnes, a former army and air force officer. Major Barrett and Library staff member Roger Dawson unveiled a large framed heritage photo of the first group of Canterbury Agricultural College students and former students who enlisted for military service in Since the launch, a number of families have been in touch with the Alumni and Development Office and Heritage Writer Ian Collins with enquiries and information about ancestors who were College students and served in the First World War. 54 Landforms

57 Off campus Descendants of John (Jack) Lochhead, for example, have loaned photographs and memorabilia which are now in a WW100 display in the Library. Jack entered Canterbury Agricultural College in He was a member of the first XV in 1915, 1916 and 1917, and after learning to fly he sailed for England in 1917 where he joined the Royal Flying Corps as a pilot. Grandson Mark Lochhead of North Canterbury is a Lincoln alumnus and his cousin, Margaret Morrish of Lincoln, facilitated the display. The WW100 commemorations continue nationally through to 2018 and this year, 2015, marks the centenary of the Gallipoli landings and the origins of Anzac. Historian Bill Barnes and wife Heather, a former Lincoln University staff member, visited the Gallipoli battlefields in 2014 and paid homage at the memorials carrying the names of the eight former students of Canterbury Agricultural College who were killed in the fighting of Bill and Heather took a Lincoln University plaque to the memorial sites and placed it by the names of the Lincoln lads. Only one ex-canterbury Agricultural College soldier, Sergeant Stanley Bowker, has an individual grave. The others have no known graves and their names are recorded solely on the memorials. A Lincoln University PhD student has won a Government balloted place in the Anzac centennial ceremonies on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Lucy Burrows, who attended the University s WW100 launch activities wearing her great-grandfather s war service medals, said she feels honoured to be able to represent her family and her generation at the ceremonies. Obituaries The Alumni and Development Office respectfully notes the passing of the following alumni. In Landforms magazine we like to remember and celebrate the lives and achievements of our alumni so please notify the office as appropriate (ian.collins@lincoln.ac.nz). GRACE BLAIR Cultured contributor to campus life Grace Evelyn Blair who died in Christchurch on 28 September 2014, aged 97, was a lady of artistic accomplishment who contributed much to the cultural life of Lincoln College during her husband s tenure as a staff member from Grace was the wife of microbiologist Dr Ian Blair, who rose to be HOD Agricultural Microbiology, and wrote the college histories Life and Work at Canterbury Agricultural College and The Seed They Sowed, plus a centennial history of rugby football at Lincoln. A Mackenzie by birth, Grace attended Canterbury College School of Art (at the same time as Rita Angus) and was an accomplished painter. She was also a soprano of ability and often gave solo performances at gatherings of Lincoln College staff members and wives and also participated in choral presentations. Grace was a noted floral arranger too, and shared in doing the flowers for the monthly meetings of the College s Board of Governors. Off campus Grace s daughter, Philippa Blair, is an artist of international standing and a graduate of her mother s alma mater, now Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury. Roger Dawson (left) and Major Ian Barrett prepare to unveil the heritage photo MARY FAIRMAID Pioneered pathway for women Mary Elizabeth Fairmaid Johnson, Lincoln University s first woman Bachelor of Agricultural Science graduate, died in Hastings on 29 March 2014, aged 86. Mary was born in Greymouth and came to Canterbury Agricultural College (as Lincoln University Landforms 55

58 Off campus Off campus then was) in 1946 after completing the Intermediate Science prerequisite at Canterbury University College in Mary attended Greymouth Technical High School from and Lincoln enrolment notes record she had spent all school vacations on farms. Mary s decision to enrol at all-male Lincoln followed a visit to her school by a spokesman talking about university education. She had planned to go to university but her daughter Leigh Johnson believed she was unsure what to study. When she found out that Lincoln was accepting women, she went home at lunchtime and told her parents that Lincoln was where she was wanted to go. Ian. She became an inspirational supporter of Napier city as a City Councillor, co-founder and President of the Art Deco Trust, girl-guide, conservationist and gardener. She was an advocate for many causes, which included education, cultural heritage and Te Reo Maori. For her services to local body and community affairs Mary was awarded an MBE in the Queen s Birthday Honours list of In her later years Mary travelled widely throughout New Zealand with her rucksack, often staying at youth hostels. In her mid-70s she visited family in Germany, again travelling around with her rucksack. Definitely a woman of energy and achievement! They arranged for her practical postings to be on farms owned by friends of the family. One was a dairy farm in the Waikato, I think, Leigh said. Because there was no provision for women students to live on the Lincoln campus in those days, she had to stay in Helen Connon Hall, one of Canterbury University s residential facilities. She completed her studies at the end of 1948 and a reference from the College s Deputy Director Professor Jack Calder said all her work was painstaking and thorough. It went on to say that as the sole lady student among 60 men students taking the degree course Mary has shown her ability to work harmoniously with them. In addition to her academic work she is a keen gardener, a member of Canterbury College Tramping Club and Basketball Club and is secretary of the Helen Connon Hall Students Association, Professor Calder added. He confidently recommended her for a position in the agricultural profession. Mary was capped at Canterbury University College s Graduation Ceremony in Christchurch s Civic Theatre on 5 May Fellow Agricultural Science graduates included Lloyd Evans, who went on to win a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. Mary was always proud of being Lincoln s first women BAgrSc graduate. Coming from Greymouth, it was a huge step in those days, geographically and educationally. Mary went on to marry consulting engineer Basil Johnson and have three children, Leigh, Allan and Mary Farimaid Johnson in recent years and on graduation day (inset) KUAN GOH Extraordinary contributor to science and the community Emeritus Professor in Soil Science Kuan Meng Goh, who died suddenly in Christchurch on 10 January 2014 aged 78, was a remarkable New Zealander, loyal to his Malaysian origins and proud of his ethnic Chinese descent. His funeral filled the Silks Lounge at Christchurch s Addington Raceway to capacity and was attended by public figures from the many facets of the community 56 Landforms

59 Off campus with which he was involved; academics and colleagues representing his university connections, family members, friends, and anonymous citizens and acquaintances whose lives he had touched. Christchurch s Mayor Lianne Dalziel described him as an extraordinary man who served with quiet dignity and integrity and she drew attention to his historic role initiating the process that led to the Government s apology to the New Zealand Chinese community for the discriminatory poll tax imposed on Chinese migrants between 1881 and He met personally with Prime Minister Helen Clark on the matter and delivered the apology acceptance speech in Parliament. Agriculture at Massey University in 1961 and from there his pattern of academic dedication and achievement was set. In his subsequent career as a soil scientist and academic he went on to receive numerous top honours and awards, but he was always quiet, self-effacing and supportive of others. He joined the staff at Lincoln College in 1971 and in his career at Lincoln was appointed Professor (Personal Chair) in Soil Science and, on retirement, Emeritus Professor. In 1999 he was made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to soil science and the community. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Professor Goh retired from Lincoln University in 2008 but continued with international expert science consultancies, such as for the United Nations in Vienna, and academically in New Zealand as an assessor for the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). His work as a long-serving Justice of the Peace, also continued. Whilst a man of outstanding academic and public achievements, Kuan was also a devoted and loving husband and father, faithful colleague and loyal friend. Off campus Emeritus Professor Kuan Goh Weng Kei Chen of the Christchurch Multicultural Council described him as a champion of ethnic issues in New Zealand and said his vision was to make New Zealand a place everyone could be proud to call home. Other high level tributes referred to Professor Goh as a very significant human being and that the world was a better place for his life. Professor Goh was foundation President of the NZ Federation of Ethnic Councils and a past President and Vice-President of the NZ Chinese Association. Professor Goh came to New Zealand as a Colombo Plan Scholar in He was Senior Scholar in STEWART MEYER Coopworth involvement among jobs George Stewart Meyer, who died in Christchurch on 20 June 2014, aged 77, was a staff member at Lincoln College who assisted farming operations in a number of capacities. He was also something of a character noted for his active and imaginative mind, constant stream of ideas, and above all the energy and drive to give things a go. His life and career is well described in an autobiography he wrote in 2005 The Bark That Opened Many Doors. Born in South Canterbury and brought up on a sheep and cattle farm, Stewart attended Waimate High School where he studied agriculture and topped New Zealand in School Certificate Agriculture in his year. From school he was in the Waimate Young Farmers Club, the Waimate A&P Show Committee, the Rifle Club, Drainage Board and other South Canterbury rural organisations and activities. After marriage and moving to Riccarton in Christchurch he decided to go out to Lincoln College to see if there was any chance of getting a job there. Landforms 57

60 Off campus Off campus He describes his arrival in the book. I just got out of the car near to a side door to Ivey Hall and out walked a man who said you look as if you might be lost to which I said you might be right. He replied Well what are you looking for? I answered I am looking for a job. When I explained that I had grown up on a sheep and cattle farm in South Canterbury and farmed mixed-farming on my own account for several years, he said By Jove, you might be the man I am looking for. That was my first meeting with Professor Ian Coop and we became very close friends right through to his retirement and death. Professor Coop s colleague Vern Clark, tells the following story which illustrates Stewart s imaginative mind and energy. Stewart was working as Vern s technician. We were doing a research study on the udder size of ewes to see if it was related to milk quantity and bought some Poll Dorsets for our investigation. At lambing and lactation the ewes udders were copious and dragging on the ground. We ll fix this, said Stewart, and getting hold of some sacking, he cut and sewed a range of brassieres which he fitted to the ewes to support their udders, with holes cut for their teats to protrude. The title of Stewart s autobiography refers to another of his innovative ideas the commercial utilisation of bark chips. It s a great story. Read about it in his book. It is in the Lincoln University library. GLAMIS NIEDERER Royal castle gave distinctive name Alumnus Glamis Niederer, who died in Queensland, Australia, on 25 November 2013, aged 87, lived with distinctive names. The surname is of central European origin and in an unpublished autobiography From Gorge Road to Surfers Glamis (or Glam as he was better known) explained his parents named him after Glamis Castle in Scotland. It was the birthplace of the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) who was touring New Zealand with the Duke of York (later King George VI) at the time of his birth. With six children already in the family, suggestions for names were canvassed when the new baby arrived. Glamis was born in Invercargill on 30 October 1926, and his parents farmed at Gorge Road south-east of the city. He attended Otago Boys High School in Dunedin and entered Lincoln College as a Rural Field Cadet in 1944, completing a DipAg and DipVFM (1949). After graduation he worked for the State Advances Corporation (later Rural Bank) for 20 years and rose to District Appraiser in Invercargill. He then moved to Southland Farmers Co-Operative Association and subsequently became General Manager of JE Watson Ltd, later part of Yates Corporation. Positions held during his career include President of the NZ Institute of Valuers, foundation President of the NZ Society of Farm Management in Southland, and President of the Institute of Management in Southland. In the late 1980s Glam and his wife Lurline moved to Australia, ostensibly in retirement, but he became involved in managing properties in Queensland and eventually took up Australian citizenship. RUSSELL SHORT Popular welding instructor A long-serving staff member in the Agricultural Engineering Department, Russell Short died in retirement in Christchurch on 1 September 2014 aged 82. Russell was appointed to the Lincoln College staff as an instructor in He held the professional qualification MNZIW (Member of the New Zealand Institute of Welding) and was an enthusiastic and popular teacher who taught generations of diploma and other students who passed through the welding courses which were then part of the College agricultural programmes. PETER TIERNEY Esteemed in valuation profession Peter Edward Tierney who died in Tauranga on 18 May 2014, aged 84, entered the Rural Field cadet programme at Canterbury Agricultural College in 1948 and was awarded the College s Gold Medal for topping his Diploma in Valuation and Farm Management class (first equal) in Landforms

61 Off campus From Lincoln, the former Wellington College pupil, went on to an eminent career in the valuation profession, and another medal New Zealand s 1990 Commemoration Medal awarded in recognition of his contributions to New Zealand. At Wellington College Peter was an outstanding pupil and played in both the first XV and first XI. During school holiday visits to an uncle s farm in the Marlborough Sounds he developed an interest in farming and subsequently applied for one of the Government s elite Rural Field Cadetships. He was successful and it led to Lincoln. Off campus At Lincoln he was a member of the first XV in 1951 and 1952, earned a rugby blazer, and was a member of the Rugby Football Committee in After graduation Peter was appointed to the New Zealand Valuation Department and served from 1953 to Positions held included District Valuer for Rotorua/Tauranga, Supervising Valuer Palmerston North, and later in Hamilton where he was responsible for all of the rural work in the northern half of the North island. In 1976 he became a public valuer in Tauranga and joined the firm in which he became a senior partner, Jones Tierney and Green. There he became nationally prominent in the profession for his expertise in forestry and rural matters, and he made a huge contribution to improving the practice of valuation at that time. Peter was elected President of the NZ Institute of Valuers in 1979 a reflection of the esteem in which he was held by the profession. He was President through to 1981, led a New Zealand delegation to the Pan Pacific Conference of Valuers in Japan and was deputy leader for a delegation to a Valuers Congress in Melbourne. Peter presented papers to valuation conferences in New Zealand and overseas and served on the Valuers Registration Board from , and did outstanding work improving standards and ethics in the property valuation profession throughout New Zealand. Beyond his professional career, and dedication to his wife Julia and children, Peter undertook a number of successful orcharding enterprises. The NZ Institute of Valuers honoured Peter with Life Membership in The citation said he had been recognised throughout his career as a leader with an incisive min, and had been a guide and mentor to a large number of valuers, as well as a very valuable member of his profession. ARTHUR TROTTER Served farming and community Arthur Trotter Arthur Sinclair Trotter who died in Invercargill on 3 July 2014, aged 98, was a Diploma of Agriculture student at Canterbury Agricultural College in Records show he left in the second term of 1939 because he was required at home. This is likely to have been connected with the departure of his two older brothers who went overseas at the outbreak of the Second World War. One was killed in action in North Africa. Arthur spent his life in Southland, most of it on the family farm Roslin at Woodlands, north east of Invercargill. He was an active Young Farmers Club member in Dunedin and it was through a scholarship from the club that he went to Canterbury Agricultural College. He spent over 30 years with the YFC organisation and was awarded life membership. At the time of his death Arthur was New Zealand s longest serving Justice of the Peace. He was gazetted on 27 July 1945 and had remained in office until his death. He was awarded Life Membership of the Southland JP Association in Landforms 59

62 Off campus Mum and dad celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the University and Dad s 90th birthday in 2006 was marked with a special celebration on the campus hosted by the Soil Science Department and Mum was there to help celebrate with him. Off campus When our home in Cashmere Road was built, a team of strong young men arrived to dig out a swimming pool. The pool was never built but the cavity became a sunken garden big enough to be the dining place for a grand-daughter s wedding. Edna, The Prof, the children and extended family delighted in holidaying on Banks Peninsula, and family members still do so today. EDNA WALKER Campus was her home A link with the fabric of campus family life which characterised Lincoln in its college days was parted with the death of Edna Walker in Christchurch on 17 September 2014, aged 98. Edna was the wife of Professor TW Walker, who held the chair in soil science at Lincoln College. Along with numerous other staff families she lived on campus with her husband and children for many years. The Walkers (pictured above) arrived in New Zealand in 1952 and took up residence in a College house. Edna and The Prof threw themselves into campus life. Daughter Jen describes the experience: The College environment was our home. And we didn t just live on campus, the campus came to our home. Dad brought his work home in the people who came to our house No. 84 on Ellesmere Junction Road. Students would help Mum and Dad by being our babysitters when they had to go out to engagements and some remained our friends for life, such as Alan Nordmeyer who came and helped in the garden right up to Dad s death. We regularly had overseas students in our home cooking their traditional meals, people like Buda Thapa from Nepal. His gift of a Gurkha knife is a treasured family heirloom, she said. Two prominent kuia who gave long and loyal service to Lincoln University died within three weeks of one another in Marion Elaine Rereao Tickell and Maria Aunty Ake Johnson were both important tangata whenua participants at Lincoln University ceremonies over many years. MARIA AUNTY AKE JOHNSON Passionate supporter of Lincoln University Maria Aunty Ake Johnson, who died on 8 May 2014 aged 90, was a kuia at Ngati Moki Marae, Te Taumutu Runanga, and a member of the Kaunihera Kaumatua of Ngai Te RuahikihikiKi Taumtutu. She will be remembered by alumni for her role in graduations, and at powhiri and other ceremonial occasions. Aunty Ake was an extremely passionate supporter of Lincoln University. She was born,and grew up, in the district and was raised at Te Waihora - the lake (Ellesmere). She often reminisced about a time when the lake was so crystal clear it was possible to row out to the middle and see the lakebed. In 2014 Te Taumutu Runanga gifted the tipuna names Te Waihora as the name for Lincoln University s Selwyn campus, and the traditional name for the lake - Te Kete Ika, as the name for the University s new dining hall/restaurant/function centre. Aunty Ake had a great affinity with the University and took every opportunity to represent manawhenua/taumutu at its many events. 60 Landforms

63 Off campus MARION ELAINE REREAO TICKELL Provided essential service to graduations Elaine Tickell, who died on 22 April was the University s Kaikaranga manuhiri at graduations in Christchurch Town Hall and at the preceding celebrations of Maori achievement Ra Whakamana held on the campus. Alumni will remember her important role at Graduations providing the karanga (call) alongside the pounamu bearer, signifying the start of ceremony. Lincoln University s Deputy Vice- Chancellor Communities, Professor Hirini Matunga, said he often joked with Elaine that she was an essential service, that Graduation could not start without her. Elaine s tangi was held at Te Rangimarie Centre, Christchurch, and she was then returned to her family cemetery at Mangamaunu, Kaikoura. Lincoln study a good foundation for role with ATS Plant science programmes included by Sophie Lilley in her agricultural commerce studies at Lincoln University have had useful on-thejob application in her work with Ashburton Trading Society (ASB). Off campus STAFF PROFILE: Thirty seconds with... Peter Magson Peter manages the Recreation Centre, Sports Scholarship Programme and the competitive sports clubs on campus, and has worked at Lincoln University for 20 years. Prior to Lincoln he was a physical training instructor in the South African Navy, then worked in London for six years for the Holmes Place Barbican Health Club. Peter says his vision for Lincoln University is to embrace the Live Well strategy across the whole campus and for Lincoln to be known as the university with the best sports and sports development programmes in New Zealand. Peter said he is delighted new sports branding will be released in 2015 and supporters gear will be sold out the campus bookshop. A key project for 2015 and 2016 will be the redevelopment of the sports and recreation facilities. I started employment with ATS in November 2013 and my role within the business is in retail sales, managing agrichemicals out of the Methven store. A period working under the arable and pastoral key account manager on the road has been a stepping stone in the business, providing me with exposure to crop management and giving me an understanding of where different chemicals fit within systems. A key part of my role has been understanding the range of customer requirements appropriate to different farming systems. It is so important for building business relationships to gain an appreciation of a client farmer s day-to-day business. The practical work component of Lincoln University s agricultural degrees helps well in preparing you in this respect. Plant and crop papers were my focus at Lincoln University and it has given me a lot of valuable background in crop physiology, husbandry and management practices. From a business perspective, the commerce component of my studies has also been an important link in bringing the cooperative structure and management aspects together. Landforms 61

64 Off campus Off campus Lincoln finds new partner in China Lincoln University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yili Industrial Group in China to explore innovative technologies for improving processing, manufacturing and quality assurance in dairy across the whole value chain. The MoU is the first step in a business relationship considered to be of notable value to both parties, its significance reflected in the document having been witnessed by China s President Xi Jinping at the Agri-Tech Industry Showcase in Auckland, during the President s visit in November. Yili is one of China s largest processers and manufacturers of dairy products. The company has previously entered into a similar relationship with Wageninigen University in the Netherlands, which has since advanced to include the establishment of a research and development centre on the Dutch University s campus. Of significance also is that Wageninigen is part of the Euroleague of Life Sciences, of which Lincoln is one of just four international partners, alongside China Agricultural University. working farmers to farm more productively and profitably with environmental integrity and harmony. The Waikato arrangement centres on a dairy farm operated by St Peter s School which, with Lincoln University assistance, will now be developed into a state-of-the art demonstration dairy farm combining best on-farm practice with robust science. The St Peter s School-Lincoln University Demonstration Farm will represent the realities of dairy farming in the region through on-site field days, on-line research and education through the St Peter s and Lincoln University curricula, Dr West said at the launch of the partnership on 14 August. We anticipate a high level of interest from students at St Peter s and other schools, existing and potential dairy farmers and the public in general. The farm will be a best practice dairy farm in action, able to be observed and studied, not just physically but the strategy, practice data and results achieved. Lincoln s Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West, along with Yili s Chairman Mr Pan Gang, met with President Xi and Prime Minster John Key during the witnessing of the document signing. Lincoln University and St Peter s School to demonstrate best-practice dairying in the Waikato Lincoln University has grown its portfolio of farms and farming partnerships by 25 percent in two years and in August a dairying connection in the Waikato was launched with the signing of an agreement with St Peter s School, Cambridge. The University has grown its portfolio for one reason only, Vice-Chancellor, Dr Andrew West said to train and educate young people in farming, and to help Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy with St Peter s students The farm will be governed by a committee made up of leading Waikato dairy farmers, scientists from Lincoln University and sponsors who make significant contributions to the farm infrastructure. The Demonstration Dairy Farm has set its sights on being in the top three percent of farms in the region for both profitability and environmental performance. Its overall aim is to promote the sustainable development of profitable dairying, principally in the Waikato but also in the greater North Island. This will be achieved through the implementation of proven scientific research, best practice farming coupled with the scientific monitoring of impacts in a collaborative environment with farmers. 62 Landforms

65 Off campus The Minister for Primary Industries, Hon. Nathan Guy, attended the launch along with Fonterra Chairman John Wilson, the Chair of the Waikato Regional Council Paula Southgate, the Chair of St Peter s Trust Board David Heald, the Principal of St Peter s School Stephen Robb, and Lincoln University s Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West. Minister Guy said that while the farm s goals are focused on the Waikato Region, benefits will extend across New Zealand. The goal for agriculture in New Zealand is to double current revenue to $65 billion by That can only be achieved by demonstrating that it is possible to be productive and profitable without compromising the environment. This farm, bordering the Waikato River, provides the perfect setting for such a demonstration. International alumnus a scientist of distinction internationally significant contribution to animalagriculture. Dr Canagasaby was the first Asian and developing country recipient of this award. Dr Canagasaby says that these awards and the contributions they recognise go back to my early interest in animal science and the mentoring influence of Professor Ian Coop at Lincoln College. Dr Canagasaby, from Malaysia, graduated Bachelor of Agriculture Science from Lincoln in 1961 and went on to complete a master s degree in Malaya and a PhD in Britain. He holds many international awards for his work in animal nutrition, animal production and crop-livestock research. During his time at Lincoln he was a member of the 1st Cricket XI. Today Dr Canagasaby is a consulting tropical animal production specialist based in Kuala Lumpur. His most recent contribution to the literature in his fields of interest is a paper The search for efficiency in the management of natural resources published in Outlook on AGRICULTURE Vol 43, No 1, The paper reviews issues and sets out options for improving the management of natural resources to support agricultural development. Dr Canagasaby says that agriculture must continue to spearhead its vital role in food systems. Agricultural systems are dynamic and flexible, he says, but there must be continuing innovation. Off campus High honour from the Animal Nutrition Society of India has been accorded to Lincoln University alumnus Dr Canagasaby Devendra, with the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr Canagasaby, who was Lincoln University s Alumni International Medal winner in 2004, received the Lifetime Award in April 2014 at the Indian Animal Nutrition Society s international conference in Bangalore on climate resilient livestock feeding systems for global food security. Dr Canagasaby presented a keynote address at the conference titled Climate change and the challenges of sustainable animal-agriculture in Asia. The Lifetime Achievement Award follows another top international award made to Dr Canagasaby in October 2013 at the 11th World Conference on Animal Production in Beijing. There he received the Third International Animal-Agriculture Award made by the World Association of Animal production. This was given in recognition of his outstanding and Dr Canagasaby Landforms 63

66 Off campus Westoe generosity expands University s North Island presence Off campus Lincoln University s impact on agricultural education and training in New Zealand received exciting new impetus on 26 August with the launch of the Lincoln-Westoe Trust and the Westoe Training Farm in Rangitikei, between Bulls and Marton. Westoe Farm, a 418-hectare property on two terraces bounded by State Highway One to the west and the Rangitikei River to the east, and developed on some of the best soils in the region, is and will remain dedicated to the sheep and beef industries, highlighting the importance of sheep and beef farming in New Zealand, worth around $6.5 billion annually to the New Zealand economy. The vitality of the sheep and beef industries is tremendously important to New Zealand yet they are under significant pressure from dairying and from increasingly stringent environmental regulations, said Lincoln University s Chancellor, Tom Lambie, at the launch of the Trust and training farm. The farm was gifted to the Trust, made up of Chancellor Tom Lambie (chair), the Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West, Lincoln University s General Manager of Corporate Services Murray Dickson, benefactor Jim Howard, and notable Rangitikei farmer David Marshall. Westoe Farm is going to be a platform from which to help sheep and beef farmers in New Zealand, said Mr Lambie. Westoe Farm will now form a permanent base in the lower North Island upon which Lincoln University, through LincolnFirst Telford, will be able to deliver vocational training. By this we mean that Lincoln University will train and qualify young people well-prepared to work on sheep and beef farms. We will also train students in arboriculture and horticulture at Westoe. Lincoln University will use Westoe as a demonstration farm in the finishing of lambs and the raising and finishing of beef cattle. The University will replicate its highly successful Lincoln demonstration dairy farm at Westoe except that at Westoe, for the first time, the University will demonstrate dry stock finishing. The creation of Westoe as a training and demonstration base in sheep and beef farming sits neatly with the Memorandum of Understanding the University has with Ngati Apa iwi. Every effort will be made to use Westoe Farm to train the youth of Ngati Apa and hopefully other regional iwi, said the Chancellor. Westoe Farm has been gifted to the Lincoln Westoe Trust by Jim and Diana Howard, well known local farmers and philanthropists, who have given it to the young people of Aotearoa for training in the crafts of sheep and beef farming. Vice-Chancellor Dr Andrew West described the gift as an example of incredible generosity and philanthropy and said the Howard family s donation will make a major contribution to the wellbeing of youth and of farming in New Zealand. Mr Howard, whose uncle gave the land for Smedley Station and Cadet Training Farm in Central Hawke s Bay, said he had been working for 10 years to establish such a venture. Westoe Farm will be managed by the Duncan Land Company which also operates hill country stations west of Hunterville. 64 Landforms

67 The last word Services to agriculture acknowledged in Honours List Prominent New Zealand plant scientist Dick Lucas, a Lincoln University alumnus (BAgrSc 1962) and former staff member ( ) was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agriculture in the 2015 New Year Honours List. Dick will be known to generations of Lincoln alumni. Indeed, in a farewell speech at the time of Dick s retirement in 2004 the then Vice-Chancellor, Professor Roger Field, referred to him as one of those people it is good to know. The last word Dick s contributions to the University stretched far beyond the lecture room, laboratory and farm fields and this was recognised with the award in 2008 of one of the inaugural Lincoln University Medals for meritorious voluntary service supporting the fabric and reputation of the University. Specifically this related to his contributions to art and heritage. Along with colleague and fellow medal recipient Michael Smetham, Dick was acknowledged as the doyen of the Lincoln University Art Collection, which he helped found. Through his teaching, research and advocacy, Dick has had a lifetime of association with legumes, and specifically lucerne and subterranean clover, in New Zealand pastoral agriculture. Here he reflects on the origins of his interest. It is part of a longer piece of editorial available at alumnilinc.lincoln.ac.nz/news. Lincoln alumni will have memories of important influences from student years which have moulded our subsequent career directions. In the late 1950s and 1960s Professor TW Walker s enthusiasm for nitrogen fixation by pasture legumes inspired a generation of legume fundamentalists. Some of us haven t evolved from that obsessive state and will be unlikely to back off even if the current drop in oil price results in a big reduction in the price of nitrogen fertiliser. My first vivid legume memory was in the August school holidays in 1949 as an 11-year-old in uncle Fred McCallum s new sub clover paddock, running bare footed in the frost wet, dark green clover. That paddock is in Savignon Blanc grapes these days. Fred s Brancott was the first farm planted by Montana in the early 1970s. Eight years later Chris Iversen (Senior Lecturer in Field Husbandry) came with us on a 1958 Degree 3 Farm Management field trip. Eddie Topp at Waipara was a pioneer in lucerne grazing. About half of his farm was in lucerne with thriving ewes and bonny lambs at foot. The idea of the superiority of legume dominant pasture was getting into my head! Another eight years on I was running a grazing trial on Niue Island with cattle on legume dominant tropical pastures. So the Lincoln pasture legume message can be widely applied. New Zealand is famous for its moist temperate climate where ryegrass/white clover pastures thrive. However there is a large area of pastoral land where neither species is well adapted. Lucerne and subterranean clover are superior on low rainfall country where summer droughts are the norm. It could be argued that the spiritual home of Alternative Pasture Legumes is Lincoln University, where over the past 60 years Plant Science staff have supervised postgraduate studies on lucerne, subterranean clover, Caucasian clover, Maku lotus, red clover, tagasaste, gorse, perennial lupin, balansa clover, striated clover - the list goes on, and there have even been a few theses with a focus on white clover! In New Zealand an alternative pasture legume is anything other than white clover. Today the work continues through the University s Dryland Pastures Research Group, led by Professor Derrick Moot.

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