Tony Leggett
Editorial Director
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Tony is the Managing Editor at NZX Agri and has particular
responsibility for the content
in all the company’s publications, plus NZX Agrifax, Newsroom and Dairy
Week. Tony has a Bachelor of Commerce
(Agriculture), and worked as a stock agent for seven years until 1987
when he moved into journalism. He edited Melbourne-based Stock &
Land newspaper and The
New Zealand Farmer magazine before buying into Country-Wide
Publications Limited in late 1997. The business was acquired by NZX in
May, 2009.
He and wife Pip live on a 6ha lifestyle farm close to Feilding.
E-mail: tony.leggett@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0730
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Dean Williamson
Sales Director
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Dean goes to work so he can play. Diving, hunting, yachting and farming all feature fairly highly on his list of preferred activities. He lives on a 45ha block north of Feilding with Cushla and their two boys, Jack and Charlie. Their farm used to winter close to 500 ewes, but they have planted nearly 20,000 trees over the last 10 years, "to get the sheep numbers down"! Dean might be officially in middle age, but he won't admit it. He still does his own shearing, runs up the stairs at work and can beat his sons to the back fence, mind you, they are only 12 and 13. Dean is the Sales Director.
E-mail: dean.williamson@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0763 |
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Terry Brosnahan
Country-Wide Editor
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Terry is the Editor of Country-Wide Southern & Northern. He's a graduate of Lincoln College and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) degree, was farming in the 1980s and has more than 20 years experience in agricultural journalism. Terry is based in Dunedin where he lives with his wife Eleanor, and daughters Sylvie and Marnie.
E-mail: terry.brosnahan@nzx.com
Direct dial: 03 471 5272
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Tim Fulton
The New Zealand Farmers Weekly Editor
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Tim has been editor of The New Zealand Farmers Weekly since mid 2004 and lives on a two acre block at West Eyreton, about 45km north-west of Christchurch. The land, which was once a machinery yard, is
gradually being turned into a miniature farmyard for the family. He works out of an office in Harewood, Christchurch and like many of the Farmers Weekly reporting team keeps in touch with Feilding HQ
thanks to broadband and frequent phone calls.
E-mail: tim.fulton@nzx.com
Direct dial: 03 357 4658
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Glenys Christian
The NZ Dairy Exporter Editor |
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Glenys Christian, editor of the Dairy Exporter for the last five years,
comes from Nelson. After attending Canterbury University and completing
the post grad Diploma of Journalism she worked in Hawkes Bay then
overseas for three years. After a seven year stint at Straight Furrow,
then based in Wellington, she moved to Auckland to become the
agricultural editor of the New Zealand Herald, a position she held for
the next 11 years and where she was awarded the Landcorp Agricultural
Communicator of the Year title in 1998. She freelanced for three years
before becoming editor of Growing Today, which has since been merged
with Lifestyle Block.
Her hobbies include fishing, tramping and kayaking.
E-mail: glenys.christian@nzx.com
Direct dial: 09 375 6006
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Terry Tacon
The New Zealand Farmers Weekly Sub Editor
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Terry Tacon is the in-house journalist /sub editor for Farmers Weekly, which means that he splits his week between writing articles for the newspaper, and preparing it for publication. He has a strong background in agricultural journalism, including six years working in Taranaki, which have given him something of a reputation as a dairying specialist. His philosphy is: "There is a story behind every farm gate - all you've got to do is open the gate and go in to get it. But make sure you close the gate behind you!". Golf is his passion.
E-mail: terry.tacon@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0731 |
Sandra Taylor
Journalist |
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E-mail: sandra.taylor@nzx.com
Phone: 03 384 7933 |
Jackie Bedford
The Deer Farmer & Deer Farming Annual Editor |
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Jackie Bedford grew up on a South Waikato farm, studied at Lincoln and now writes farming and business stories for various publications and has edited The Deer Farmer and Deer Farming Annual since October 2005. She is married with two children and lives in Wellington.
E-mail: deereditor@nzx.com
Phone: 04 477 4494 |
Andrew Stewart
Young Country Editor |
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Andrew is the Young Country editor and comes from a farming background, with himself and wife Kylie still living on the family farm that has been in the Stewart family for over 100 years. They have also recently ventured into the tourism industry with the establishment of www.rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz. Andrew has travelled extensively overseas and interests range from aviation to multi sport, with a strong emphasis on the great outdoors.
E-mail: andrew.stewart@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0733 |
Jackie Harrigan
Journalist |
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Jackie started at NZX Agri in October 2008. She has spent most of her working life as a free-lance writer and also worked in the beef industry . Jackie has a degree in Agricultural Science and has recently completed the National Diploma of Journalism whilst working as an in-house journalist. Jackie lives in Feilding with husband Gerard and children Lauren, Rory, Lachlan and Scotty.
E-mail: jackie.harrigan@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0734
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Dave McCombs
The NZ Dairy Exporter Sub Editor
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Dave has been a journalist for 45 years and his experience includes
news editor at London Broadcasting on Fleet Street, editor at
AAP-Reuter in Sydney, as well as holding positions at The Press,
Christchurch, and the New Zealand Herald. He was an original Radio
Hauraki 'pirate', and a founder of NZ's first FM radio station in
Auckland. He has been a member of the NZ Public Relations Institute,
specialising in marketing, for Coca-Cola NZ and the launch of the
Georgie Pie brand, and holds a Diploma of Subediting, which included
studies in language, editing, layout and illustrations.
Dave has lived in beautiful Auckland for 30 years. Activities include surfing, diving and fishing, photography and art.
E-mail: dave.mccombs@nzx.com
Direct dial: 09 375 6007
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Susan Kilsby
Dairy Analyst
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Susan joined Agrifax in 2006 when it became part of NZX. Initially
monitoring commodity price across all sectors but now she specifically
looks after the dairy sector. Susan grew up on a Taranaki dairy farm,
studied Agriculture Economics at Massey University and has worked in the
financial and dairy genetic industries. Susan lives with her partner
Tom on a sheep and beef farm in Martinborough. She spends her spare
time looking after their two young children, numerous animals and an
unruly garden and dreams of more overseas travel.
E-mail:susan.kilsby@nzx.com
Direct dial: 027 296 2894
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Rebecca Harper
Journalist |
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Rebecca recently moved to Feilding to join the team at NZX Agri after spending most of last year working as a ringer on a cattle station in Western Australia, where she learned how to fence, drive a tractor and shoe a horse. She grew up on the family sheep and beef farm in Hawke's Bay and studied history and journalism at Canterbury University. Her first job was as the agricultural reporter at Hawke's Bay Today, before making the move to the Waikato Times in Hamilton. In her spare time she enjoys jumping stuff on her horse, learning to scuba dive and riding the odd bull at the rodeo.
E-mail:rebecca.harper@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 1513 |
Lana Kieselbach
Production Manager |
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Managing the production department in our Feilding office is Lana, responsible for advertising design and editorial layout. Lana has 20 years experience in the newspaper industry and lives in Feilding with her husband Grant and their two daughters.
E-mail: lana.keiselbach@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0735
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Stephanie Holloway
Mac Operator
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Steph joined the team in March 2004 after completion of her Bachelor of Arts, with majors in economics and psychology. Starting as front desk receptionist, she progressed through to production planner and after returning from maternity leave swapped her role to be mac operator. She grew up on her parents' sheep and beef property in Hunterville and now runs this with her partner Hamish. Steph and Hamish had their first son Lachie in November 2008.
E-mail: steph.holloway@nzx.com
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Elizabeth Pither
Subscriptions Promotion
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After completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in media studies, Liz worked on the Gold Coast, Australia, before giving up the sunshine to return to her hometown, Palmerston North. Liz joined the team as production assistant, then stepped up to the role of production planner, before moving into the area of subscriptions. Liz is also currently studying postgraduate marketing through Massey University.
E-mail: liz.pither@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0736
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Emily Rees
Mac Operator |
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Emily
started working for NZX Agri in September 2008. She previously worked for the
Hawkes Bay Today Newspaper and came back to her hometown of Marton when she
joined our team. Emily is one of the Mac Operators in the production department
which involves preparing all material for print. Emily designs many of our
house ads and is a great asset to the production team.
E-mail: emily.rees@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0737
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John Watson
Livestock Account Manager |
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John joined
us in July 2009 as the Livestock Account Manager. He lives in Feilding and has
three teenage sons with wife Jenny. John has extensive knowledge of the
agribusiness sector having spent the last 25 years buying stock or wool in the
central and lower North Island. His interests include fishing, cray and scallop
diving, watching sport, reading and cryptic crossword puzzles.
E-mail: john.watson@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0761
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David Paterson
South Island Account Manager
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David is the NZX Agri Account Manager for the South Island. He currently lives in Southshore, Christchurch with his wife Barbara.
E-mail: david.paterson@nzx.com
Direct dial: 03 382 6143
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Sophie Malone
Auckland/Northland Account Manager |
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Sophie is the Auckland/Northland Agent for NZX Agri. Prior to this
Sophie was the project coordinator for our latest annual publication VFM
AgriFind. Sophie has completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Management,
with a double major in Marketing and International Business at Lincoln
University. She worked for NZX Agri in her University holidays, before
starting permanently in July 2010.
E-mail: sophie.malone@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 1516 |
Damian Buckley
National Advertising Manager
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Damian is the National Advertising Manager for NZX Agri. He lives in Feilding with his wife Lucy and their two children. Damian has completed a BA (Hons) Business Enterprise from the University of Wolverhampton, England, and a BYEC HND (Credit) Agricultural Marketing and Administration. Damian hails originally from Leicestershire, and his wife Lucy is a kiwi.
E-mail: damian.buckley@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 1511
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Shirley Howard
Real Estate Account Manager |
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Shirley started working for NZX Agri in August 2006 as Real Estate Account Manager. A "born and bred" Taihape girl, Shirley shifted to the bright lights of Feilding in 2004 and worked at Williams and Kettle as a Client Services Officer for the Rural Real Estate team for 2 years before moving to NZX Agri. Having a history in the media industry as an advertising account manager and then selling real estate for 3 years, Shirley has the knowledge and experience to answer all your real estate advertising enquiries. Shirley happily calls herself a "townie".
E-mail: shirley.howard@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0760 |
Sarah Remnant
Classifieds and Employment Account Manager
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Sarah joined the advertising sales team in November 2005. Prior to joining the team she graduated from Massey Uninversity with a BA and also worked at Massey. She is currently the classifieds and employment Account Manager so is the first port of call for all classified or employment advertising. Sarah is proudly born and raised in the Tararua district and currently resides there, commuting over to Global HQ in Feilding every day.
Email: sarah.remnant@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0765 |
Jessica Howard (nee White)
Lower North Island Account Manager |
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Jess joined the NZX Agri team in August 2009 as the Lower North Island Agent with a background in sales and business management, and is currently studying towards a BBS at Massey University extramurally.
Jess lives locally here in Feilding with her husband Richie, who is a rural contractor based in Marton.
In her spare time she is usually at the gym and in the warmer months of the year, enjoys as much time water skiing as possible!
E-mail: jessica.white@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0739
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Chelsea Millar
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Account Manager
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Chelsea is a Massey University Graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree majoring in Agribusiness. Originally from Wanganui she spent the last two years in Auckland, working in export. She has a passion for anything horse power - four legs or four wheels - and loves anything outdoors. Social occasions are definitely her favourite pastime!
"The future is my goal. It should be achieved with a smile on your face and a sense of humour!"
E-mail: chelsea.millar@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 1510
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Nicola Lang
Advertising Services & Systems Manager
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Nicola joined the NZX Agri sales team in July 2006. Nicola carries out administration and support duties for the sales reps. Nicola is currently studying the New Zealand Diploma in Business part time while living in Feilding with her husband Mike.
E-mail: nicola.lang@nzx.com
Direct dial: 06 323 0764 |
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