NZSTI Blog
Preparation for level 1 water use ban
Due to the severe drought, at the end of this week (16th of May), Auckland golf courses that use town supply as their water source for irrigating their turf and completing other course maintenance will need to stop using that water source – irrigation will not be...
17 days without maintenance; observations and perhaps a view to the future?
The present Covid 19 lockdown has caused society to rethink how things may be undertaken once we return to a “new normal”, whatever and whenever that maybe. This also provides an opportunity to review how golf courses could be managed into the future as this forced...
Sports turf management enhances professional sporting career
Five years ago, a young talented cricketer completed a sports turf management programme whilst also studying for NCEA at St Peter’s College, Cambridge. That young cricketer was Tim Siefert, who is now a New Zealand Black Cap in the short forms of T20 &...
Vision for Asian golf industry now a reality
New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI), a member of the Labosport group, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) in delivering the inaugural Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) programme, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – the first of its kind in Asia…
NZSTI Turf App
The NZSTI Turf App contains practical tools to help you get the most out of your turf. These tools have been developed with the input of the agronomists here at the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute and have been tried and tested to ensure accurate results...
NZSTI Awards Scholarship
NZSTI Training Manager Lindsay Roberston (left) with Megan Cushnahan (right) receiving her scholarship. The New Zealand Sports Turf Institute recently awarded a $3,000 scholarship to Megan Cushnahan to contribute towards her studies in Precision...
Waikato Bowling Greenkeeping Association
Waikato Bowling Greenkeeping Association hosted their last field day for the year on Mon 6th of November. Members from both Waikato and Thames Valley Greenkeeping Association visited Hinuera, Matamata, Matamata RSA and Rewa Bowling Clubs, where a number of seasonal...
CNITMA FIELD DAY
CNITMA hosted a field day in conjunction with Wairakei Golf Course, Sinclair Hogan and his staff on Tuesday 29th August , A huge turnout of 110+ delegates from Hawkes Bay, CNITMA, Taranaki. Wellington, Auckland and Manawatu regions. Some highlights from...
Central North Island Turf Managers Field Day
NZSTI were delighted to participate in Central North Island Turf Managers Association field day at Hukanui Golf Club on Tuesday May 23rd. There was a fantastic turnout with over 30 members which included a high numbers of trainees. The day started with a presentation...
BNZ Field Day – Waikato
Waikato Bowling Greenkeeping Association hosted a BNZ field day on Monday, May 1st. There was a fantastic turnout with 46 attendees, including members from Thames Valley Greenkeeping Association. The day started at Agrisea discussing benefits...
Why a planned approach to fertiliser application is important (and what’s involved)
Fertiliser applications based on a well-planned annual programme help balance good turf performance, cost-effectiveness and reduced environmental impact. Why it's important The Resource Management Act (1991) requires that fertilisers are...
Nelson / Tasman Region Field Day
On 22 March, Chris Gribben (NZSTI Agronomist) joined 20 attendees at Nelson and Marlborough Bowling Club greenkeepers field day held in Nelson/Tasman region. Throughout the day, they visited 4 Clubs - Riwaka, Motueka, Mapua and Ngawhatu Bowling...