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We are running a hands-on field day in Ōpōtiki focused on effective, practical weed management tailored to farms and orchards. If you are a farmer or grower dealing with persistent invaders or just want to stay ahead of the game, this is a great chance to learn what works and why — with expert insights from Ben Banks.
Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.
Learn about:
This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.
Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here.
This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.
Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.
Learn about:
This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.
Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here.
This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.
Ready to lean into the succession challenge for NZ farming?
Join Bruce Weir, General Manager of Country Banking at Rabobank and get to grips with the demographics and drivers of the succession challenge for the largest ever generational change in farm ownership over the next decade.
Explore the call of the family farm, the headwinds for intergenerational succession, and the range of emerging new models for ownership to inspire your own succession conversations.
This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women and Rabobank
It's almost time for the busy period - so come and grab a coffee and catch up with us before the madness starts!
We will be joined by LeAnne Blakelock, a fellow Taranaki farmer and the creator of Calf Chronicles, who will be joining us to share the do's and don'ts of calf rearing and answer your questions. After presenting at this years Calf Rearing Expo's across New Zealand on behalf of AgriVantage, don't miss this opportunity to pick the brains of a calf rearing guru!
Morning-tea sponsored by AgriVantage.
Event Timings: Start 10.30am | Finish 1pm
Cost: This event is free to attend
RSVP by: Sunday 20th July 2025
Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season.
Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Gore for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community.
To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?
Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.
This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you.
No need to register, just turn up!
Join us for an insightful Wintering Tour as we visit three progressive Southland farms, each showcasing unique off-paddock infrastructure solutions and see how different systems are being used for calving, wintering, feeding, and stand-off management.
Stop 1 - Michael & Kathryn Farmer
Stop 2 - Tom & Kate Severn
Stop 3 - Jeremy & Michelle Smith
The tour will begin at our first stop with a BBQ and registrations — a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and industry professionals before we hit the road.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and be inspired by what’s happening on the ground in your region
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join us for an insightful Wintering Tour as we visit three progressive Southland farms, each showcasing unique off-paddock infrastructure solutions and see how different systems are being used for calving, wintering, feeding, and stand-off management.
Stop 1 - Shaun Goble
Stop 2 - Nathan & Nicole Mitchell
Stop 3 - Joanne and Darrin Crack
The tour will begin at our first stop with a BBQ and registrations — a great opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and industry professionals before we hit the road.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and be inspired by what’s happening on the ground in your region.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join Senior Research Analyst Michelle Perkins and Investment Adviser Shelley Voullaire from Craigs Investment Partners for an insightful discussion on how to invest outside the farm gate.
They’ll unpack the latest economic trends, what they mean for investors, and how you can make smart, diversified investment choices.
In this webinar, we’ll cover:
Gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed investment decisions beyond the farm!
This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and Craigs Investment Partners
Join us for a memorable evening of connection, inspiration, and great food as the Rural Support Trust proudly presents Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford - All Black legend, respected leader, and advocate for wellbeing.
This event is dedicated to celebrating the strength and spirit of our rural communities. Farmers, growers, and supporters are invited to come together for a relaxed evening featuring meaningful conversations and the chance to hear from one of New Zealand’s most respected figures.
Enjoy a delicious two-course feast prepared by the amazing team at LaValla, set in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Sir Buck will share powerful stories from his life on and off the field - speaking to leadership, resilience, and the challenges faced.
Be part of a night of real connection, great food, and down-to-earth inspiration.
THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025, 5:30pm
LaValla Estate
131 Dominion Road, Tuakau 2121, Waikato
Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford is a legendary All Black, revered for his uncompromising toughness, inspirational leadership, and deep cultural pride. As captain from 1987 to 1990, he helped shape one of New Zealand's most formidable rugby eras and has since become a passionate advocate for men's health, using his own journey - from rugby icon to cancer survivor - to inspire others.
Get your tickets now before they're gone, and don't forget to spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and neighbours!
Thank you for your support - we’re excited for this special event.
Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season.
Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Putaruru for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community.
To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?
Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.
This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you.
No need to register, just turn up!
Join fellow NZIPIM members for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fonterra’s Bottling Plant in Palmerston North. Site Manager Graham Thompson will share insights into the logistics and processes involved in delivering bottled milk across the lower North Island and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity to see how the centralised “Grass to Glass” journey comes to life—from production to distribution.
The visit will conclude with the local NZIPIM Branch AGM—an important chance to have your say, show your support, and help shape the direction of your local committee for the year ahead.
Join us for an afternoon of expert insights and meaningful connection.
Stay informed on the key trends shaping the rural and primary industries with a series of engaging presentations from sector leaders. This event will provide timely updates and practical perspectives across valuation, economics, land use, and environmental planning.
We warmly invite all our Rural Professionals in the region to this update. It's a great opportunity to connect with other rural professionals working with dairy farmers across the region.
The agenda is still being finalised but we'll have a great lineup of speakers with relevant topics for the season and region. We will update this event when our full agenda is confirmed, meanwhile we encourage you to REGISTER and save the date.
The event will start with arrival, afternoon tea/coffee and registration @ 2pm. The formal update will start at 2:30pm sharp!
We warmly invite all our Rural Professionals in the region to this update. It's a great opportunity to connect with other rural professionals working with dairy farmers across the region.
The agenda is still being finalised but we'll have a great lineup of speakers with relevant topics for the season and region. We will update this event when our full agenda is confirmed, meanwhile we encourage you to REGISTER and save the date.
The event will start with arrival, afternoon tea/coffee and registration @ 2pm. The formal update will start at 2:30pm sharp!
Explore the added value of milk processing in Northland and discover how quality at the farm gate influences premium dairy products on the global stage.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to visit Fonterra’s Kauri Dairy Factory as it marks its 36th year of operation. This event offers a unique insight into the critical role grades and quality controls play in transforming Northland’s raw milk into world-class dairy products.
Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) Open Farm Day
Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025, 11am–3pm
Join us at Edenham in the spring to learn about how we are farming commercially and navigating challenges, with updates on:
Register now to secure your spot and get updates. We look forward to welcoming you.
Pāmu Open Farm Days serve as a dynamic platform to share company initiatives and insights, often in partnership with industry bodies, community groups, and rural businesses. These events play a vital role in demonstrating the Pāmu contribution to New Zealand’s agricultural sector — adding value, fostering innovation, and reinforcing the State-owned Enterprise’s broader purpose. They also offer a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections, showcase on-farm experiences, and deliver engaging extension activities
Primary ITO Dairy Goat Farming
Level 3 - Assist with Milk Harvesting and Optimising Milk Quality for Goat
Suited to those new to and with limited experience in the dairy goat industry.
What is this course? There are 3 interactive workshop style days where you will learn and gain understanding about:
You must be employed on a farm to complete this NZQA course.
Dairy Goat Co-op are currently sponsoring one staff member per DGC farm to attend and gain this qualification, so please ask your manager if you can enrol.
Contact Sharlene for more information or to enrol: sharlene.grover@primaryito.ac.nz or phone 027 243 2973
Hosted by DairyNZ, with a discount for dairy farmers via Early Bird registration.
This event brings together global researchers, farmers, advisors, and tech developers to explore the latest in automation, sensors, robotics, and data-driven insights shaping the future of dairy.
Providing real-world insights into how precision tools and technologies are shaping the future of the dairy industry, it includes farm visits, keynote speakers and a farmer panel.
Miraka Suppliers are invited to register for the social event of the year. Register as an individual or as a team.
Industry partners who wish to support this event by means of sponsorship, please contact:
Yolandi Nortje
yolandi.nortje@miraka.co.nz
021 647 110
