Swalec Stadium poised to be centre of world attention
Cricket -
By Editor (04 Jul 09 20:20)
Cricket: Swalec Stadium poised to be centre of world attention. - Read Article
TigerTurf Company News
General News -
By Jo Prothero (03 Jul 09 6:00)
Sadly, we have said goodbye to Amanda Kelly and Suzi Dowsett in accounts but welcome Rhiannon Hansen, Jaklina Petrov and Lisa Salerno. - Read Article
Epic Journey by Ransomes Mower from Edinburgh to London
General News -
By Peter Driver (02 Jul 09 13:00)
Five former students, who cut a swathe 50 years ago when they rode a Ransomes Matador mower non-stop from Edinburgh to London’s Hyde Park in just four days, got back together recently to commemorate their epic journey. - Read Article
Big Hill Sell-off Plan
Golf -
By Editor (02 Jul 09 6:00)
A multi-million dollar golf course resort at Big Hill are with the State Government, despite developers putting some of the land up for sale. - Read Article
2009 New Zealand Turf Conference and Trade Show Wrap Up
Shows and seminars - 1 comment -
By Simon Kars & Rob Jenkins (02 Jul 09 6:00)
A cold, wet, windy and sometimes foggy Auckland played host to the NZ Turf show for the first time at the Ellerslie Event Centre. The bad weather didn’t dampen any spirits as the superbly run show headed by event manager Tiffany Smith, ran without a flaw over the two days. - Read Article
N.Z Resort will be in a League of its Own
Golf -
By Editor (01 Jul 09 11:55)
The 18-hole golf course in the approved $300 million Gibbston Valley Station resort will not vie with The Hills to host the New Zealand Golf Open, the company says. - Read Article
You Gotta Roll With It!
Golf -
By Keith Scruton (01 Jul 09 6:00)
I would hope that we have all heard of the Disturbance Theory by now. It has been preached by Richard Windows and Henry Bechelet for long enough. It discusses how to set the right level of management to encourage the finer grasses into our greens, while improving playing standards and enabling an increased level of year-round play etc. - Read Article
Clubs 'granted' assistance from NSW State Government
Golf -
By Editor (01 Jul 09 6:00)
The NSW Golf Association is delighted to advise that 8 of our affiliated clubs were the beneficiaries of grants allocated by the NSW State Government’s capital Assistance Program. - Read Article
Sanctuary developed at Wairakei International G.C
Golf -
By Press Release (30 Jun 09 22:40)
A unique $2 million ecological restoration project being undertaken at Wairakei International Golf Course, north of Taupo, is the first of its kind in the country. - Read Article
21 Questions
15 Questions -
By Simon Kars (30 Jun 09 7:40)
Pitchcare Oceania takes Anco's John Cotter aside to ask him our famous questions. Our new 21 question format puts selected members directly under the microscope, with John being our first candidate! - Read Article
TigerTurf – The Schools’ Expert
General Sports -
By Jo Prothero (30 Jun 09 6:00)
TigerTurf Schools Division has been the pre-eminent provider of synthetic playground surfaces to schools in Australia since 1983. - Read Article
King George V Rebuild
General News -
By Press Release (30 Jun 09 4:00)
The Minister for Workplace Relations, Lisa Singh today handed over a cheque for $164,000 to the Glenorchy City Council for the replacement of the Grandstand at the King George V football oval. - Read Article
Tiger Woods Dubai Contracts for £1.5 Million of turf Maintenance Machinery
Golf -
By Peter Driver (29 Jun 09 7:25)
The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, today announced it has contracted Ransomes Jacobsen, the UK-based turf equipment manufacturer, to supply over AED 8 million (£1.5 million) worth of golf course maintenance equipment for its centrepiece, Al Ruwaya Golf Club, the first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design. - Read Article
Live from the New Zealand Turf Conference and Trade Show
Shows and seminars -
By Simon Kars & Rob Jenkins (29 Jun 09 7:25)
Pitchcare Oceania are live from Auckland, New Zealand at the NZ Turf Conference and Trade Show. If you're in the neighbourhood come drop by and say hi to Simon and I and support Pitchcare Oceania! 'The free online magazine for the turf industry' - Read Article
Fertiliser Efficiency
General Sports -
By Hugh Frost (29 Jun 09 6:00)
'Rising fertiliser prices and tighter budgets, together with seemingly more variable and challenging weather conditions'. This scenario probably sounds familiar to most people, at a time when we are all being encouraged to be more efficient in our use of inputs, as well as paying more attention to our environment. - Read Article
Hoons hit Loch Sport Golf Course
Golf -
By Editor (28 Jun 09 12:00)
Hoons who broke into the Loch Sport Golf Course recently caused substantial damage, tearing up the fairways and killing two kangaroos. - Read Article
New Luxury G.C in Northland
Golf -
By Editor (28 Jun 09 6:00)
Resource consent has been given for a new luxury golf course in the Far North of N.Z - Read Article
Tracks a Mess all Over the Country
Racing -
By Editor (27 Jun 09 13:25)
The synthetic alternative far from the perfect antidote, ploughed-paddock racetracks have become racing's latest crisis. - Read Article
The Oregon Seed Certification Program
General News -
By Rick Pullman (27 Jun 09 6:00)
That’s right, that little Oregon Certified Blue Tag is your only guarantee that the seed in that bag is the variety/varieties specified & that it is top quality.Without the tag, you could be buying floor sweepings– or worse ! - Read Article
AFL chairman cool on Sydney stadium deal
A.F.L -
By Editor (26 Jun 09 14:00)
AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick says he will exempt himself from any discussions about Sydney's Olympic stadium after buying a major share in the venue. - Read Article