Farming fundraiser at weaner sale

Wellsford Plunket is hoping to benefit from a Weaner Sale at Wellsford Saleyards this month, when a fundraiser with a farming twist will take place.

Local farmers and lifestylers are being asked to donate a lamb, sheep, calf, heifer, steer or bull to be auctioned at the sale on Monday, November 25, with proceeds going to help Plunket build a retaining wall for a rear carpark extension.

Fundraising coordinator Tania Hamilton says livestock agents and transport companies have all been incredibly supportive of the scheme, with agents PGG Wrightson and Carrfields agreeing to waive their selling fees, and carriers Neville Brothers, R & O Livestock, Te Kauri Downs and Laurence Hawken offering to transport donated animals for free.

She says the rear carpark wall is needed to provide safe parking for parents and children away from the front of the building, where it is open to State Highway 1.

The Wellsford Weaner Sale starts at noon at the saleyards in Centennial Park Road.

Info: Wellsford Saleyards on 021 185 7545