Herds of dairy cows have been driven along Wairarapa roads during the past few days as part of gypsy day.
The beginning of June marks the start of the new dairy season and as part of that, farms change hands, sharemilkers take up new contracts and herds are driven towintering units.
To allow that to happen, stock are either transported by truck or driven on roads to their new home.
"Gypsy day is a fairly unique part of the Kiwi farming calendar," Ciar?n Tully, Federated Farmers Sharemilkers' section chairman said.
"If farmers are moving stock on roads please make sure you have permits from your local council. Have plenty of staff on hand and wear helmets and high visibility clothing if your team are operating quads and bikes.
"We'd also like to ask motorists to be patient if you do encounter a herd on the road. Please do not use a car horn as that will spook stock. Farmers want to get the move done quickly so please follow their instructions."
