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October

Managing wet weather challenges - Gorge Road

Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.

Join us to:

  • Share tips and strategies for managing current on farm challenges due to weather conditions
  • Plan the next 1-3 weeks
  • Discuss feed supply and demand
  • Share feed utilisation ideas

Lunch kindly provided by Westpac

All welcome.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Southland & Otago
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Simon & Candice van Rossum, 45 Crook Road, Kapuka
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Nathan Nelson
phone 021 225 6931

Managing wet weather challenges - Waipahi/East Chatton

Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.

Join us to:

  • Share tips and strategies for managing current on farm challenges due to weather conditions
  • Plan the next 1-3 weeks
  • Discuss feed supply and demand
  • Share feed utilisation ideas

Lunch kindly provided by ANZ

All welcome.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Southland & Otago
time 11:30AM - 01:00PM
location Andrew Gerritsen’s, 858 Waipahi Highway SN 34075
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Gareth Baynham
phone 027 808 9425

Managing wet weather challenges - Clydevale

A chance to get off farm and share information about weather management, strategies you have implemented and how we are planning to fix/repair pasture damage.

Join us to:

  • Share tips and strategies for managing current on farm challenges due to weather conditions
  • Plan the next 1-3 weeks
  • Discuss feed supply and demand
  • Share feed utilisation ideas

Lunch provided.

All welcome.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Southland & Otago
time 11:30AM - 01:00PM
location Greenfield Tavern, 33 Allangrange Road, Clydevale
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Kirsty Peake
phone 0228531667

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Feilding on 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, and 19 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Lower North Island
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Feilding
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: Enrolments are now full for this course.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Gore on 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov and 19 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Gore
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

West Coast Focus Farm, Future Forages Field Day

Discussion topics include

  • AGRICOM hump and hollow trial plot tour
  • Pamu business overview
  • Growing & Harvesting more pasture
  • Successful wintering

Following will be a BBQ lunch thanks to PGG Wrightson and refreshments thanks to FARMLANDS. 

please bring wet weather gear. 

region West Coast
time 11:00AM - 02:00PM
location Pamu Kōtuku Farm Deep Creek Road, Moana
organisation West Coast Focus Farm Trust
contact-email Christopher O'Malley
phone 0275382747
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Dairy Training Limited - Farm Environmental Planning

Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.

Regulations state that all pastoral or arable land use of more than 20 hectares will require a Freshwater Farm Plan (FFP). The Farm Environmental Planning course will get farmers well on the way to fulfilling these requirements.

The course will cover:

  • Regulations and consent requirements applicable to a farm business
  • Understanding the effect of the four contaminants on water quality and ecology
  • Understanding the influence of farm practices on nutrient budgets and water quality
  • 21 Good Farm Management Practices
  • Identifying risk and risk management

This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners and includes 4 in-person workshops (9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov and 20 Nov) and between class contact.

Find out more and enrol

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Otorohanga
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Te Puke on 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov and 20 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Te Puke
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

SIDDC Focus Day - October

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY DAIRY FARM
Wednesday 9 October 2024
10.15am – 1.00pm
Parking: entrance off Ellesmere Junction Rd
SN37581

LOWDOWN ON LUDF

Peter Hancox & Antoinette Archer

·         Season to date: review of winter and calving

  • 24/25 season plan
  • Preparing for mating
  • 23/24 review including insights report
  • 23/24 financial results and 24/25 budget

SAVE MONEY, MAKE MONEY, MANAGE MONEY

Tom Norris (ASB) & Glenn Jones (Farmer)

·         What’s happening in the financial markets and how does this affect me?

·         Managing risk and creating resilience

·         What are the tools at your disposal

·         Governance and it is so important to the bank

 

GROW MORE GRASS WITH EACH PASS - optimising your irrigation

Dan McLaughlin (Waterforce) &

Andrew Curtis (Primary Insight)

  • Understanding your soil moisture trace. Is it set up correctly and how to use it to start and stop irrigating
  • Maximising value from existing systems
  • Bucket tests and full performance assessments
  • System design and what’s new at LUDF
  • Irrigation technology
region Canterbury
time 10:15AM - 01:00PM
location LUDF Parking: entrance off Ellesmere Junction Rd SN 37581
organisation South Island Dairying Demonstration Centre - LUDF
contact-email Antoinette Archer
phone 0272724069
website
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Building reproductive performance for a future fit farm business

Join us on farm with Hamish and Liz Munro to hear how they changed from a 66 – 75% incalf rate through changes to their system. Understand the lift in reproductive performance last season and the drivers behind these results. They will share their tips for lifting 6 week in-calf rates, and the plan to maintain the results this season.

Hear from Alice Buchannan, LIC Agri Manager about factors contributing to the nationwide 3% increase in 6-week incalf rate. We’ll discuss what the Munro’s are doing to achieve their success and hear from Charlotte Reed, DairyNZ scientist about the science and research behind the changes.

Find out more about:

  • The economic impacts of improved reproductive performance
  • The research DairyNZ is doing to help us meet future challenges
  • Hamish and Liz will share their tips for lifting 6 week in-calf rates, and the plan to maintain the results this season.

BBQ lunch thanks to FMG for cooking and providing the food, and Temuka Transport for lending us their BBQ!

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

 

region Canterbury
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Dan & Belinda Kelly (owners) and Hamish & Liz Munro (sharemilkers), 9 Bishop Road, Sutherlands, Pleasant Point. SN 36687
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Alice Grave
phone 022 853 6839

Building reproductive performance for a future fit farm business

Join us at this event hosted by Business Manager Hayden Fletcher who will share his journey to improve Darnley Dairies herd’s reproductive performance.

Learn more about the role of targeted nutrition and the use of SmaxTec boluses which have been a key part of the strategies put in place in recent seasons. Hayden’s aim is to have a cow that can consume and produce at 120-130% of her liveweight for increased profitability.

DairyNZ scientist Charlotte Reed will discuss the eight key areas contributing to reproductive success on farm and an update of current reproductive research being done at DairyNZ. Paul Bau, LIC North Canterbury Agri Manager will also share his observations as to why New Zealand's 6-week in-calf rate increased, and not in-calf rate reduced last year.

Find out more about:

  • The economic impacts of improved reproductive performance
  • The research DairyNZ is doing to help us meet future challenges

BBQ lunch will be provided.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Canterbury
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Hayden Fletcher (Business Manager), Darnley Dairy Ltd (Farm Owner), 452 Pahau Reserve Road, Culverden. SN 37844
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Ross Bishop
phone 027 563 1785

Managing wet weather challenges - Balfour/Mossburn

Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.

Join us to:

  • Share tips and strategies for managing current on farm challenges due to weather conditions
  • Plan the next 1-3 weeks
  • Discuss feed supply and demand
  • Share feed utilisation ideas

Lunch kindly provided by Fonterra

All welcome.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Southland & Otago
time 11:30AM - 01:00PM
location Balfour Rugby Club, 11 Kruger Street, Balfour.
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Guy Michaels
phone 021 302 034

AgriHealth Mastitis Management - Geraldine

AgriHealth Mastitis Management Workshop

Practical advice on how farmers can save money, produce more milk of higher quality and achieve milk premiums

 How to effectively minimise, monitor and manage mastitis.

 • Learn how thousands of NZ farmers have reduced antibiotic usage by >20% and improved their mastitis cure rates
 • Using herd test data to reduce bulk milk somatic cell count
 • Tips on how to manage Staph aureus
 • Insights from >100,000 New Zealand mastitis test results
 • What’s happening in the area with mastitis? Local insights from mastitis data in your area

 WHEN:                 Monday 14th Oct 11:30am-12:30pm followed by lunch
 WHERE:               Geraldine Rugby Club, George street, Geraldine
 WHO’S INVITED: Dairy farm owners and managers interested in practical tips and tricks to improve their mastitis management and make more milk of higher quality

RSVP BY 11th Oct:  

email - rachael@agrihealth.co.nz or call/text 021821645

region Canterbury
time 11:30AM - 12:30PM
location Geraldine
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Rachael Powell
phone 021821645
website
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Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: This course is now full.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Matamata on 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov and 28 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Waikato
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Matamata
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Gordonton on 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov and 26 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Gordonton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.

Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.

  • Build a positive and profitable financial plan for going forward
  • Learn alongside other farmers and from farmers (Dairy Training tutors are farmers)
  • Investigate future options for big-picture goals like self-employment or growing your sharemilking or farming business
  • Communicate with your bank and accountant to get the support and understanding you need
  • Feel comfortable in a supportive, interactive and user-friendly learning environment for all levels
  • Balance learning with other commitments
  • Qualify with the Business by the Numbers credential (15 Level 5 credits).

This free course includes 3 part days in Gore (15 Oct, 29 Oct and 12 Nov).

Find out more and enrol

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 02:30PM
location Gore
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Building reproductive performance for a future fit farm business - Wallacetown

Understand the factors that cause a lift in reproductive performance and investigate how to build on gains made to increase future reproductive performance using the experience of a local high performing farmer, and DairyNZ experts.

Hear from a panel of experts including local farmer Logan McKenzie who will explore last season’s farm data, including 6 week in calf rates, to identify opportunities for strengthening and maintaining reproductive performance. Learn what the financial benefits of increasing gains on your own farm could be, tips for assessing reproductive performance and the impact on the broader farm system.

The panel will also include DairyNZ senior scientist Susanne Meier who will share some of the research behind increasing reproductive performance.

Find out more about:

  • How to assess your herd reproductive performance and the financial impact of making improvements
  • Identify opportunities to lift your 6 week in calf rate and lower your empty rate on your farm
  • Hear from Logan McKenzie about how his farm team has achieved a 6 week in calf rate of 76% across the past two seasons on average and a final empty rate of 9% from a 10 week mating across their 1000 cow herd, with no CIDR’s, metrichecking, or cow wearables.

Farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers and managers are encouraged to attend this event, tailored to Southland farmers.

Brunch kindly supplied by LIC

No registration required for this event.

region Southland & Otago
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location POSTPONED TO 15th October - Wallacetown Community Centre
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Nathan Nelson
phone 021 225 6931

Level 3 Milk Harvester course with Primary ITO - Up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Canterbury
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Ashburton
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Samantha Holden
website

Level 3 Milk Harvester course in Darfield with Primary ITO - Up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Canterbury
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Darfield
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Melanie Morrison
website

Building reproductive performance for a future fit farm business - Gore

Understand the factors that impact reproductive performance and explore how to build on gains made to increase future reproductive performance using the experience from a high performing farm in the area.

Hear from contract milkers Ollie and Lauren Badcock who have an 80% 6 week in-calf rate, on last season’s farm data to identify opportunities for strengthening and maintaining reproductive performance. Learn what the financial benefits of increasing gains on your own farm could be, tips for assessing reproductive performance and the impact on the broader farm system.

The day will also include DairyNZ senior scientist Susanne Meier and DairyNZ farm systems expert Mark Speight who will share some of the research behind increasing reproductive performance.

Find out more about:

  • How to assess your herd reproductive performance and the financial impact of making improvements
  • Identify opportunities for better reproductive gain on your farm
  • How Lauren and Ollie Badcock, contract milkers on Nithdale station achieve an 80% 6-week in-calf rate and 10% not-in-calf rate from 10 weeks of mating, without CIDR’s or wearables.

Farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers and managers are encouraged to attend this event, tailored to Southland farmers.

Brunch kindly supplied by LIC

No registration required for this event.

region Southland & Otago
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location POSTPONED TO 16th October - Gore, Croyden Lodge
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Gareth Baynham
phone 027 808 9425

Revive to Thrive: Hot Mess Express – LIVE webinar

Hop aboard the Hot Mess Express! Join us online for the first webinar in the Revive to Thrive webinar series.

From flushes to fannies, and moodswings to meno-belly…it’s time to push the gates wide open and have a real, uncensored conversation all about menopause.

Join Dr Linda Dear, specialist menopause doctor as she takes you through the menopause minefield, the science, the myths, perimenopause and HRT. Find out why women’s bodies do what they do, what lifestyle changes and treatments are out there to help you make this life-phase the best one yet.

About the speaker

A UK-trained, now kiwi-based doctor, Linda Dear has transformed from a GP to a specialist Menopause Doctor. 

Linda is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, has a post-graduate diploma from the UK Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society. 

Linda currently runs a private menopause clinic based in New Zealand called Menodoctor and see’s women from all over the country for specialised and holistic menopause consultations. 

About Revive to Thrive Webinar Series

Revive to Thrive is an exclusive webinar series brought to you by Finance House Group Ltd and Dairy Women’s Network. Its purpose it to provide women with support in reclaiming their health and wellbeing. Many women prioritise everyone but themselves…this is a chance to change that in a safe and supportive space with the professional advice from the experts.

This webinar will NOT be recorded.

Cost: $20.00

Sponsors

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 12:00PM - 01:00PM
location Onine
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

Please note: Enrolments are now full for this course.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Reporoa on 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov and 28 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Reporoa
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Future proofing your farm with pasture and crop harvested for sustainable profit

Grow your knowledge and management of pasture, crops, and supplements for a sustainable future farm system on the Coast.

Join us on farm with Dan and Kate King to learn how they manage home grown feed to maintain profitability in a sustainable system. Learn more about their farm system, including how regional benchmarking data is used to inform decision making.

DairyNZ scientists Roshean Woods and Lydia Farrell will discuss how the host farmers are using home grown feed with a low cost system benchmarked against data for the West Coast region from DairyBase.

Find out more about:

  • How DairyNZ’s Pasture Potential Tool can help you better understand the relationship between pasture harvested and profit, and identify gaps for improvement through the results shown in DairyBase by the Kings (12.1 t/DM/ha/year)
  • How the King’s have changed their N usage to be better utilised and efficient whilst maintaining pasture and crop harvested, milk production (480 kg/MS/cow) and profitability
  • The use of supplements and the role they play in pasture-based systems
  • How Dan and Kate have maintained a low level of farm working and subsequent operating expenses and learn how you could relate this to your farm

BBQ lunch kindly supplied by Westpac and cooked by Westland.

No registration required for this event.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region West Coast
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Dan and Kate King (farm owners), 85 Gannons Road, Reefton. SN 567
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Dan O'Keefe
phone 027 808 0133

Rural mental health and wellbeing

Welcome to the Rural mental health and wellbeing event! Join us on Mon Oct 21 2024 at 5:30pm at The Whakatāne Lyceum Club for an evening dedicated to discussing and promoting mental health in rural communities. This event aims to raise awareness and provide resources for improving mental wellbeing in rural areas. Come connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and participate in engaging discussions. Let's work together to prioritise mental health in our rural communities!

region Bay of Plenty
time 05:30PM - 08:00PM
location Whakatāne Lyceum Club
organisation Whakatāne Rotary
contact-email Len Eilbeck
phone 02102532584
website

Lameness Management Workshop - Glenavy

This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.

The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day.  On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.

What you will learn

  • Anatomy and function of the hoof
  • Animal management and its impact on lameness
  • Safe trimming techniques
  • Hoof trimming according to the 5-Step Process

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST

Another Option:

GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.

Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):

  • Group of up to 8: $2880 + gst  ($360 + gst pp)
  • Group of up to 10: $3500 + gst  ($350 + gst pp)

If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.

region Southland & Otago
time 09:00AM - 03:00PM
location Glenavy - South Canterbury
organisation Dairy Hoofcare Institute
contact-email Sandy & Janice
phone 03 662 8015
website
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Level 3 Milk Harvester course in Southland with Primary ITO - Up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Southland & Otago
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Milton
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Helena Tarapipipi
website

Dairy Training Limited - Farm Environmental Planning

Regulations state that all pastoral or arable land use of more than 20 hectares will require a Freshwater Farm Plan (FFP). The Farm Environmental Planning course will get farmers well on the way to fulfilling these requirements.

The course will cover:

  • Regulations and consent requirements applicable to a farm business
  • Understanding the effect of the four contaminants on water quality and ecology
  • Understanding the influence of farm practices on nutrient budgets and water quality
  • 21 Good Farm Management Practices
  • Identifying risk and risk management

This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners and includes 4 in-person workshops (22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec) and between class contact.

Find out more and enrol

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Gordonton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Ngatea on 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Ngatea
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Powering up Dairy - Tikorangi/Urenui

DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.

These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.

Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:

  • Potential pasture harvest decline
  • How crops and supplement could fill the gap
  • What to look out for in your Insights report
  • Update on Fat evaluation Index (FEI) changes

All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

 

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 12:30PM
location Kane Brisco, 232 Tikorangi Road East, Waitara, SN 43413
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Leah Prankerd
phone 0273287019

The Ins and Outs of Dairy Beef - LIVE WEBINAR

Are you looking to make informed decisions about dairy beef bulls for your herd?

Join Paul Charteris, Beef Genetics Product Lead at LIC, in this insightful webinar where you’ll learn the key factors that go into selecting the right bulls for your operation.  

In this session, Paul will cover what LIC: 
- Look for in a bull and the important figures to pay attention to
- Farmers are currently seeking when it comes to dairy-beef solutions. 
- Are doing in terms of beef breeding programmes for dairy herds. 

About the presenter:
Paul Charteris is the Product Manager for Beef at LIC. Growing up on a sheep and beef farm neighbouring timber town of Kawerau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, he began his career in beef cattle genetics in the mid 90’s – working at Massey University, Colorado State University and for a biotech company in California. Following a 180-degree career shift for where he founded the Tarawera Ultramarathon. He’s looking to create new dairy-beef genetic opportunities for New Zealand farmers.

This webinar is bought to LIC and Dairy Women's Network 

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 12:30PM - 01:30PM
location Online
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Lameness Management Workshop - Methven

This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.

The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day.  On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.

What you will learn

  • Anatomy and function of the hoof
  • Animal management and its impact on lameness
  • Safe trimming techniques
  • Hoof trimming according to the 5-Step Process

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST

Another Option:

GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.

Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):

  • Group of up to 8: $2880 + gst  ($360 + gst pp)
  • Group of up to 10: $3500 + gst  ($350 + gst pp)

If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.

region Canterbury
time 09:00AM - 03:00PM
location Methven
organisation Dairy Hoofcare Institute
contact-email Sandy & Janice
phone 03 662 8015
website
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Get the Goss.. on Greenhouse Gas - Planning for market driven GHG reductions and ETS strategies

Join us for insights from industry experts on the key market drivers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The MPI will also provide a broad overview of developments in international markets.

After lunch, Te Uru Rākau will offer a deeper understanding of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and how it can be applied when considering land repurposing strategies. Toitū Envirocare will join us as well, presenting practical examples through case studies of farms and orchards that are successfully putting these initiatives into action.

region Bay of Plenty
time 09:30AM - 03:00PM
location Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall
organisation Allegrow
contact-email Mel Brown
phone 021659924
website

Powering up Dairy - Bell Block/Lepperton

DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.

These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.

Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:

  • Potential pasture harvest decline
  • How crops and supplement could fill the gap
  • What to look out for in your Insights report
  • Update on Fat evaluation Index (FEI) changes

All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 12:30PM
location Andrew Phipps, 971 Mountain Road, Inglewood, SN 43312
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Leah Prankerd
phone 0273287019

Get the Goss.. on Greenhouse Gas - Planning for market driven GHG reductions and ETS strategies

Join us for insights from industry experts on the key market drivers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The MPI will also provide a broad overview of developments in international markets.

After lunch, Te Uru Rākau will offer a deeper understanding of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and how it can be applied when considering land repurposing strategies. Toitū Envirocare will join us as well, presenting practical examples through case studies of farms and orchards that are successfully putting these initiatives into action.

region Bay of Plenty
time 09:30AM - 03:00PM
location Te Tāhuhu o te Rangi
organisation Allegrow
contact-email Mel Brown
phone 027659924
website
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Powering up Dairy - Midhirst

DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.

These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.

Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:

  • Potential pasture harvest decline
  • How crops and supplement could fill the gap
  • What to look out for in your Insights report
  • Update on FEI changes 

All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 12:30PM
location Tony & Lorraine Lash, 419 Salisbury Road, Stratford, SN 40912
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Leah Prankerd
phone 0273287019

Level 3 Milk Harvester course in Invercargill with Primary ITO - Up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Southland & Otago
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Gorge Road
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Latisha Nicholas
website

Pāmu Organics at Moutoa

Profitably farming — more sustainably

Since 2016 Pāmu has been investing in organic dairy farming. Pāmu operates with the belief that environmentally sound farming practices create the highest-quality natural products. Pāmu identified that a shift to organic milk supply had the potential to lower the environmental footprint, but the premiums for organic milk would mean no loss in commercial viability.

Today we have a total of 11 farms and three runoffs, based in Wairākei near Taupō, and Moutoa in the lower North Island. We have 6,430 cows on 4,190ha across these farms, making Pāmu the largest organic dairy farmer in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/organics-at-moutoa-dairy-complex-tickets-953014300427

 

 

region Lower North Island
time 09:45AM - 02:00PM
location Moutoa Dairy Complex, Manawatū-Whanganui
organisation Pāmu Farms of New Zealand
contact-email Terri Anderson
phone 02108273600
website

Powering up Dairy - Toko/ Rawhitiroa

 

DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.

These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.

Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:

  • Potential pasture harvest decline
  • How crops and supplement could fill the gap
  • What to look out for in your Insights report
  • Update on Fat evaluation Index (FEI) changes

All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 12:30PM
location Reuben Perry, Cheal Road, Stratford, SN 40614
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Leah Prankerd
phone 0273287019

Revive to Thrive: The Power of Selfcare – LIVE webinar

Sometimes it’s hard keeping your own cup full…

In part two of the ‘Revive to Thrive’ webinar series, join Holistic Health Coach Charlotte Heald for ‘The Power of Self-Care’. Charlotte will take you through the importance of self-care and how this can impact your wellbeing and others.

This webinar will also cover:

What self-care is
The ‘Keeping your cup full’ analogy and what it truly means to keep your cup full
Three high leverage self-care habits to implement straight away in supporting you feeling your best
A plan to create new habits that feel aligned in their current stage of life with a plan for accountability.

About the speaker

Charlotte Heald is a Holistic Health Coach who empowers rural women to create balanced, sustainable lifestyles. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for achieving fulfillment and optimal well-being, drawing from her own autoimmune healing journey.

Since 2018, Charlotte has coached clients, led women’s retreats, hosted Women’s Circles, and created the online self-care program “Putting Yourself First.”

She also demonstrates sourdough making. Charlotte, a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate certificate in primary health care, lives on an award-winning organic regenerative dairy farm in Norsewood, New Zealand, with her husband Russ and their three children. 

About Revive to Thrive Webinar Series

Revive to Thrive is an exclusive webinar series brought to you by Finance House Group Ltd and Dairy Women’s Network. Its purpose it to provide women with support in reclaiming their health and wellbeing. Many women prioritise everyone but themselves…this is a chance to change that in a safe and supportive space with the professional advice from the experts.

This webinar will NOT be recorded.

Cost: $20.00

Sponsors

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 12:00PM - 01:00PM
location online
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Rural Roundup Te Puke - October

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

Join us in a very relaxed social setting for a Free BBQ for farmers, growers, staff and families of everyone involved with the rural community.  

Come on down any time from 4pm on the last Wednesday of the month, grab a bite to eat from the BBQ and catch up with other farmers and growers from the local area

Supported by Farmstrong and the Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust.  

region Bay of Plenty
time 04:00PM - 07:00PM
location Eastern Districts Rugby & Sports Club, Paengaroa Domain, Paengaroa
organisation Rural Roundup Te Puke
contact-email Rory Bragg
phone 021732720
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Level 3 Assisting with Operating Dairy Effluent Management Systems Micro-credential in Richmond

This interactive, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of effluent and how to get the most out of this amazing resource. They will also understand the risks of effluent applications including the importance of maintenance and how to protect the environment as well as their herd, when assisting with effluent management. This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants and anyone else working with the effluent system wanting to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day. Hours of delivery is worked around the farming calendar - most commonly 9.30am-2.30pm and avoiding calving and summer periods 

Domestic fee was $632.50, now only $316.25* 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here. 

region Top of South Island
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Richmond
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Karmyn Ingram
website

Powering up Dairy - Inglewood

DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.

These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.

Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:

  • Potential pasture harvest decline
  • How crops and supplement could fill the gap
  • What to look out for in your Insights report
  • Update on Fat evaluation Index (FEI) changes

All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 12:30PM
location Stephen & Linda Carter, 113 Suffolk Road South, Inglewood, SN 43223
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Leah Prankerd
phone 0273287019
November

Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.

  • Build a positive and profitable financial plan for going forward
  • Learn alongside other farmers and from farmers (Dairy Training tutors are farmers)
  • Investigate future options for big-picture goals like self-employment or growing your sharemilking or farming business
  • Communicate with your bank and accountant to get the support and understanding you need
  • Feel comfortable in a supportive, interactive and user-friendly learning environment for all levels
  • Balance learning with other commitments
  • Qualify with the Business by the Numbers credential (15 Level 5 credits).

This free course includes 3 part-days in Ashburton on 1 Nov, 15 Nov and 29 Nov. 

Find out more and enrol

region Canterbury
time 10:00AM - 02:30PM
location Ashburton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Level 3 Assist with Management of Livestock Health & Biosecurity course in Taranaki - Up to 50% off* fees with Primary ITO

This compelling, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock. They will understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, biosecurity and preventative animal health measures. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with animal health, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.  

This micro-credential takes 4 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 2 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50* 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here  

region Taranaki
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Stratford
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Paula Ammundsen
website

Level 3 Micro credential - Assisting with Operating Dairy Effluent Management Systems - Ruakaka

This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants, who want to develop their skills and knowledge in dairy farming.

Topics covered include:

  • Characteristics of a dairy effluent management systems

  • Environmental protection practices on farm

  • Benefits and risks of effluent application on farm

This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete.

Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day.

Domestic fee was $632.50, now $316.25*

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.

region Northland
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Ruakaka
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Phillipa Halse
phone 094387120
website

Level 3 Assisting with Operating Dairy Effluent Management Systems Micro-credential in Foxton

This interactive, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of effluent and how to get the most out of this amazing resource. They will also understand the risks of effluent applications including the importance of maintenance and how to protect the environment as well as their herd, when assisting with effluent management. This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants and anyone else working with the effluent system wanting to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day. Hours of delivery is worked around the farming calendar - most commonly 9.30am-2.30pm and avoiding calving and summer periods 

Domestic fee was $632.50, now only $316.25* 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here. 

region Lower North Island
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Foxton
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Shona Wapp
website

Level 3 Milk Harvester course in Masterton with Primary ITO - Up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Lower North Island
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Masterton
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Loretta Smyth
website

Level 3 Milk Harvester course with Primary ITO with up to 50% off* fees

This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming. 

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*. 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here 

region Bay of Plenty
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Whakatane
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Nicoll Young
website

Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.

  • Build a positive and profitable financial plan for going forward
  • Learn alongside other farmers and from farmers (Dairy Training tutors are farmers)
  • Investigate future options for big-picture goals like self-employment or growing your sharemilking or farming business
  • Communicate with your bank and accountant to get the support and understanding you need
  • Feel comfortable in a supportive, interactive and user-friendly learning environment for all levels
  • Balance learning with other commitments
  • Qualify with the Business by the Numbers credential (15 Level 5 credits).

This free course includes 6 sessions (Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm). Enrolments close one week before each course’s start date.

Find out more and enrol

region National Events
time 07:00PM - 09:00PM
location Online
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Level 3 Management of Livestock Health & Biosecurity course in Oamaru - Up to 50% off* fees with Primary ITO

This compelling, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock. They will understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, biosecurity and preventative animal health measures. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with animal health, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.  

This micro-credential takes 4 months to complete. 

Learners are required to attend 2 workshop days. 

Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50* 

*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here  

region Southland & Otago
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Oamaru
organisation Primary ITO
contact-email Simoane Brits
website

Dairy Training Limited - Contract Milking

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:

  • Building an understanding of how a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties
  • Assessing the financial viability of a contract milking or VOSM position
  • Knowing the top things that trip up contract milkers
  • Ensuring you are making money out of contract milking
  • How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions
  • Understanding the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed
  • Building awareness of issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them

This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Ashburton on 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec and 13 Dec. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.

Find out more and enrol

region Canterbury
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Ashburton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768
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Agri-Women's Development Trust Next Level programme - Hawkes Bay

Next Level, is AWDT’s six-month leadership and governance programme for women.

Designed to empower and inspire, Next Level will help you find and foster your strengths, gain clarity on your direction and break through the barriers that hold you back.

You’ll be supported by professional coaches and facilitators who understand rural life and live in your world. Connect and learn alongside other aspiring female leaders from New Zealand’s food and fibre sector and rural communities, gaining the tools and connections to influence and lead into the future.

Next Level is delivered through an innovative mix of face-to-face group modules, online individual learning, individual executive coaching and online facilitated group sessions.

region Lower North Island
time