Resources
Technical notes, industry standards, research and association records. The reference library for MPNZ members, testers and machine owners.
Everything here is free to download. Open a category to see what is in it. If you are after a specific tech note, the Tech Note Register in the first section lists the full set.
Technical Notes & Guides
MPNZ tech notes covering milking machine testing, calibration and vacuum systems, plus practical guides for testers and machine owners.
Tech Note 001.2: Vacuum pump minimum rpm test
Tech Note 002: Testing regulation loss and leakage
Tech Note 003.2: Vacuum drop between receiver and regulator
Tech Note 004.2: Calibration of test equipment
Tech Note 005: Testing vacuum pumps at altitude
Tech Note 006: Effective reserve and cleaning reserve
Tech Note 007: Vented liners and reserve
Tech Note 008: Milking machine test points
Tech Note 009.2: Maximum pulsation chamber vacuum
Tech Note 010: Vacuum pump chart interpretation
Tech Note 011: Mini milking machine test
Tech Note 012: Pulsation consumption not tested separately
Tech Note 013: Safety of moving parts
Standards & Codes of Practice
The industry standards members are expected to work to, covering farm dairy design, backflow prevention and effluent systems.
NZCP1: Design and Operation of Farm Dairies (May 2024)
Stray Voltage & Teat Condition Research
Research papers and presentations from Dr Doug Reinemann and the NZ SMART programme, covering stray voltage detection and its relationship to milk quality and teat condition.
Stray Voltage Presentation (2012)
Teat Condition Presentation (2012)
NZ SMART Positions on Stray Voltage
Industry Survey 2023
Association Documents
The MPNZ constitution, annual general meeting records and council meeting minutes.
MPNZ Constitution (March 2026)
President's Report, March 2026
Council Meeting, 4 February 2026
Forms
Course enrolment forms and the requirements for tester registration. To join MPNZ, use the Become a Member page rather than a downloadable form.
QCONZ PTE Enrolment Form: New Zealand students
QCONZ PTE Enrolment Form: International students
Requirements for Registration & Test Reports Sent In for Marking
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