A very successful day was had out in the
Port Hills recently. The ground had dried sufficiently for DOC to move the
stakes, mats and cages down a track closer to the spot from where the four
llamas then moved the goodies to the planting site.
To educate owners and
interested members of the public in the needs, care and welfare of llamas.
To promote llamas and
their uses as companion animals and pets.
To facilitate and
encourage fun activities with llamas.
To liaise with
government and other authorities on behalf of members on matters pertaining to
llama ownership, care and use.
To provide a
communication forum for the sharing of news, ideas and knowledge relevant to
llama ownership, care and use.
To negotiate, set up
and operate agencies, or other arrangements with other Camelid organisations
where applicable to achieve the objectives of the association.
To encourage
compliance with a code of conduct for llama ownership.
To provide a registry
for the collection of information of all New Zealand llamas and for the
registration of llamas.