'Farmy Army' in need of good homes and schools to help

With Federated Farmers ‘Farmy Army’ swelling in numbers, it is now in a position to go looking for work that needs to be attended to around Christchurch.

“Federated Farmers ‘Farmy Army’ needs good homes and schools to help,” says John Hartnell, Federated Farmers earthquake spokesperson.

“We’ve got a lot of reinforcements coming into Christchurch from all over New Zealand and we’re now helping schools affected by the earthquake.

Federated Farmers wishes to hear from residential property owners, local businesses and schools, which need help with:

§ Clearing liquefaction

§ Removal of carpets

§ Lifting of furniture


Federated Farmers wishes to ask for the assistance of media in promoting the following numbers:

027 266 7926 (7.00am to 7.00pm)

If this number is overloaded people can also dial into:

0800 327 646 (0800 FARMING) between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

Alternatively messages may also be left on 0800 327 646 outside of business hours.