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August 14, 2010
Annual General Meeting
Brentwood Hotel, Wellington
Saturday, 21 August 2010, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The 2010 AGM, to be held at the Brentwood Hotel, Wellington, on the morning of Saturday, August 21, will be followed by lunch, then an afternoon of informative presentations keeping members up-to-date with developments in the Association. We look forward to seeing you all there.
September 29, 2009
NZLGA Oil Awards
The oil judging is facilitated by a group of selected sensory judges who appraise blind samples submitted by the growers. The results of their respective assessments are tabulated with the results of all judges results from each oil being merged for the final score. All judges ultimately test all oils independently.
The awarding of Gold or Silver status to an oil is by mathematical result from the sensory testing; should no oils pass the minimum score for each category no award is given. As growing conditions vary from year to year so do the number of Gold and Silver awards.
Congratulations to the following growers:
Supreme Oil Awards 2009
Lavandula x intermedia
Grosso 2007, Silver Award and Ken Wilson Memorial Cup for Best Grosso: Lavender Creek Farm, Susi and Vaughan White, Te Horo
Super 2007, Gold Award: Lavender Creek Farm, Susi and Vaughan White, Te Horo
Super 2007, Silver Award: Marlborough Lavender Ltd, Shirley and Tony Thoms, Marlborough
Impress Purple 2007, Silver Award: Lothlorien Lavender, Les and Lyn Dick, Marlborough
Lavandula angustifolia
Pacific Blue 2007, Silver Award: Lavender Creek Farm, Susi and Vaughan White, Te Horo
Pacific Blue 2008, Silver Award: pH Lavender, Pauline Harwood, Masterton
Avice Hill 2008, Gold Award: Herbal Visionz Ltd, Keith and Charlotte Brown, Canterbury
Avice Hill 2008, Gold Award and Dennis Matthews Memorial Cup for Best Angustifolia: Lavender Boutique, Jenny Holmes, Wellington
Avice Hill 2008, Silver Award: pH Lavender, Pauline Harwood, Masterton
Avice Hill 2009, Silver Award: Lavender Innovationz Ltd, Virginia McNaughton, Canterbury
Twickel Purple 2009, Silver Award: Purple Haze Lavender, Sally Engi, Pahiatua
Blends
2008 sample, Gold Award: Lavender Creek Farm, Susi and Vaughan White, Te Horo
May 7, 2009
Planning for the Bi-annual conference in August on the Kapiti Coast is well under way, with four guest speakers - all very passionate people - confirmed.
The committee felt that it is always hard to make choices for workshops, so the sessions will be for everyone apart from the Saturday optional where you do have a choice.
Theme: Passionate Persistence
The passion is definitely there along with the persistence of getting things done, so that all who attend the conference will feel enthused, encouraged, and excited with their passion and persistence with Lavender.
The programme is now finalised, covering a range of topics with excellent speakers, demonstrations and displays.
The conference committee is looking for the support of all members and interested people attending the conference which is planned to be affordable, enjoyable and memorable.
A detailed programme will be in the Autumn issue of the Lavender Link.
Speakers presenting papers
- Dr. Nigel Urwin, from Charles Sturt University, New South Wales
- Dr. Noel Porter: Research Scientist
- Steve Humphries: Massey University Lecturer
- Carl Rogers: Patent attorney
Friday Evening Guest Speaker: Former All Black John Ashworth
Passion and Persistence - Rugby to the Vine.
Saturday Awards Dinner Guest Speaker: Sarah Hodge
Dynamic and Entertaining Business Woman.
The conference is a great networking opportunity for all members. A full and interesting program is offered along with trade displays, Oil awards, AGM, Field trip, Local Lavender Gourmet Products, and post conference Kapiti Coast Meander.
If you would like to offer a sponsorship, please contact Susie White, Registrar or Dorothy King Convener.
Information:
Kapiti is 45 minutes from Wellington.
Accomodation
Susie White is handling Lindale Lodge bookings only.
Comfort Inn Elliotts www.elliottsmotorlodge.co.nz is offering good rates, please make your own bookings.
Lindale motor camp is at the back of the Lindale complex and has well equipped cabins at reasonable rates.
Other motels are of your own choice.
Flights
There is an airport at Paraparumu, That has flights from Wellington AIR TO AIR has a service from Blenheim and Nelson. Please check available shuttle services.
Members who wish to display or sell their products are solely responsible for their site.
Those who register before the 31st of May will go in a draw for a mystery prize kindly donated by Swallowdale Lavender, which will be drawn at the Awards dinner.
Next conference newsletter will be Autumn Lavender Link.
Dorothy King, Conference convenor
Lavender '09' Bi-annual Conference
Lindale Lodge / Whitireia Campus, Kapiti Coast
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August, 2009
Registration Form (PDF)
NZLGA Oil Awards
The oil judging is facilitated by a group of selected sensory judges who appraise blind samples submitted by the growers. The results of their respective assessments are tabulated with the results of all judges results from each oil being merged for the final score. All judges ultimately test all oils independently.
The awarding of Gold or Silver status to an oil is by mathematical result from the sensory testing; should no oils pass the minimum score for each category no award is given.
The Judging/appraising system developed by growers in Marlborough for the New Zealand lavender Growers Association has gained interest from grower groups and consumers outside New Zealand.
The Annual Oil Awards are seen by the Association as a fundamental process to the consistent production of oils of the finest quality and attraction.
I am delighted to provide the following; this year (2008) produced outstanding oils.
Roger Jordan
Chairman
New Zealand Lavender Growers Association
Results
Grosso 2007, Leighvander Cottage, Elsie Hall, Marlborough, Gold Award. Ken Wilson Memorial Cup for the best Grosso.
Grosso 2007, Tristania Enterprises, Alyson Baker, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Impress Purple 2007, Lavender fields, Sherryn Edwards, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Impress Purple 2008, Lavender Creek Farm, Suzi and Vaughan White, Silver Award.
Impress Purple 2008, Lothlorien Lavender, Lyn and Les Dick, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2007, Lavender Creek Farm, Suzi and Vaughan White, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2007, Piazza Verde, Peter Sperl, Fielding, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2007, Kenepuru Lavender, Kate Betteley and Ian Hamlin, Marlborough, Gold Award.
Pacific Blue 2007, Marlborough Lavender Limited, Shirley and Tony Thoms, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2008, Lavender Boutique, Jenny Holmes, Wellington, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2008, Piazza Verde, Peter Sperl, Fielding, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2008, Kenepuru Lavender, Kate Betteley and Ian Hamlin, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Pacific Blue 2008, pH Lavender, Pauline Harwood, Masterton, Gold Award.
Avice Hill 2007, Lavender Innovationz Limited, Virginia McNaughton, Christchurch, Silver Award.
Avice Hill 2008, Lavender Innovationz Limited, Virginia McNaughton, Christchurch, Gold Award.
Avice Hill 2008, Hook Bush Lavender, Russell Rofe, Waimate, Gold Award. Dennis Matthews Memorial Cup for the best angustifolia.
Others = Violet Intrique 2007, Lavender Innovationz Limited, Virginia McNaughton, Christchurch, Silver Award.
Others = Violet Intrique 2008, Lavender Creek Farm, Suzi and Vaughan White, Silver Award.
Others = Violet Intrique 2008, Lavender Innovationz Limited, Virginia McNaughton, Christchurch, Gold Award.
2007 Pac Blue/Avice Hill, pH Lavender, Pauline Harwood, Masterton, Silver Award.
2008 Avice Hill/ Vio Intrique, Pelorus Lavender, Kerry and Kevin Ellis, Marlborough, Silver Award.
Supreme Oil Awards 2007 Results
Lake Road Lavender Fran Proffit Wairoa Silver Award 21A 06 8388709
Ken Wilson Memorial Cup shared
Lavandula x intermedia Grosso 2007
Leighlavander Cottage Elsie Hall Marlborough Silver Award 10D 03 5722851
Ken Wilson Memorial Cup shared
Lavandula x intermedia Super 2005
Lavender Creek Farm Suzi and Vaughan White Te Horo Silver Award 13H 06 3643682
Lavandula x intermedia Super 2006
Lavandin Products Helen Ludemann Ashburton Silver Award 12D 03 302 4778
Lavandula x intermedia Impress Purple 2005
Lothlorien Lavender Les and Lyn Dick Marlborough Silver Award 14E 03 5705858
Lavandula angustifolia Avice Hill 2006
Lavender Innovationz Virginia McNaughton Christchurch Silver Award 19B 03 3479520
Lavandula angustifolia Others = Violet Intrique 2006
Lavender Innovationz Virginia McNaughton Christchurch Silver Award 19C 03 3479520
Lavandula angustifolia Others = Lavang 06 2006
Lavender Innovationz Virginia McNaughton Christchurch Silver Award 19D 03 3479520
Dennis Matthews Memorial Cup
2006
Lavender Creek Farm Suzi and Vaughan White Te Horo Gold Award 13L 06 3643682
