NZDIA Administration Manager Role
After many years of dedicated service, Steph Russell has decided to move on at the end of the 2025 programme in May/June. We are now looking for someone to step into the role of Administration Manager to support the smooth running of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards.This is a part-time contract role with flexible hours, varying depending on the programme cycle. The busiest period runs from February to May, leading up to the National Awards Dinner, with an additional key commitment for the September ...
March 24, 2025Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
The major winners in the 2025 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards, Andre and Natalie Meier, have tasted success previously in the Awards and say the programme has assisted their career progression. The couple were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at the Awakeri Events Centre on Friday night. The other big winners were Thomas Lundman, who was named the 2025 Bay of Plenty Dairy Manager of the...
March 23, 20252025 Central Plateau Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2025 Central Plateau Share Farmer of the Year category believes the strength of their business lies in financial and capital improvements along with beneficial feed management strategies. Anthony and Danelle Kiff were announced the winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Central Plateau Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at the Rydges Rotorua on Wednesday night. The other big winners were Jas Singh Mander, who was named the 2025 Central...
March 20, 2025Northland Dairy Industry Award Winners Deeply Connected to Land
The 2025 Northland Share Farmers of the Year say no two days are ever the same, making the workdays enjoyable and rewarding. Jesse and Sharon Bagley were named winners of the 2025 Northland Share Farmer of the Year at the region’s annual awards dinner held at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands in Waitangi on Saturday night. The other major winners were Courtney West, the 2025 Northland Dairy Manager of the Year, with Saffrin Sutcliffe named the region’s Dairy Trainee of the Year. D...
March 16, 20252025 Waikato Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
The major winners in the 2025 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards left the corporate life and have embraced dairy farming and the opportunities it provides. Fiona and Thomas Langford were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Waikato Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at Claudelands Event Centre on Thursday evening. The other big winners were Zac van Dorsten, who became the 2025 Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year, and Alex Diprose, the 2025 Waikato D...
March 15, 2025Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards are proud to have achieved a 50/50 sharemilking role at a young age and are on track to buy their first farm. Brad and Courtney Edwards were named the region’s Share Farmer of the Year at the annual awards dinner which was held at the Thames Civic Centre on Tuesday evening. Steven Pratt was named the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Manager of the Year and Caitlin Snodgrass the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year. Due to th...
March 12, 20252025 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards
The winner of the 2025 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy industry Awards enjoys the variety of work farming offers and the ability to improve each season.Chris Hillier was named the region’s Share Farmer of the Year at the annual awards dinner which was held at the Copthorne Masterton on Thursday evening. Grace Te Kahika was named the 2025 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Manager of the Year and Pieter van Beek the 2025 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Trainee of the Year.Due to the minimum number of fi...
March 6, 20252025 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards Winners Announced
The 2025 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmers of the Year are brothers who are inspired by the passion other farmers have for the industry and the strong generational connections within family farms.Ryan and Scott Anderson were named the region’s Share Farmers of the Year at the annual awards dinner which was held at the TSB Hub in Hawera on Tuesday evening. Martin Keegan was named the 2025 Taranaki Dairy Manager of the Year and Saffron Astwood the 2025 Taranaki Dairy Trainee of the Ye...
March 5, 20252025 Manawatū Dairy Awards Winners Focused on the Future
The 2025 Manawatū Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year winner is proud to be part of a progressive industry with diverse products that allow many opportunities. Kate Dawson was named 2025 Manawatū Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year winner at the region’s annual awards announced in Palmerston North on Saturday evening. The other major winners were Jai Spalding, the 2025 Manawatū Dairy Manager of the Year, and Eva Wooller, the 2025 Manawatū Dairy Trainee of the Year. ...
March 1, 2025NEW ZEALAND DAIRY INDUSTRY AWARDS WELCOME ASB BANK AS NATIONAL SPONSOR
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are thrilled to welcome ASB Bank as a member of their National Sponsor family.NZDIA General Manager Robin Congdon expressed enthusiasm for the new partnership and said ASB’s sponsorship could not have come at a better time. “More importantly, their resources and expertise in the dairy industry will help us achieve our goals of educating and driving what’s important for the sustainability of dairy farming in New Zealand ...
November 1, 20242024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award Recipients Beyond Impressive
James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatū were named the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award recipients during the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Gala dinner on Saturday night and received the John Wilson Memorial Trophy. The prestigious award, which received more than twenty nominations across all regions this year, was created to recognise and celebrate dairy farmers who demonstrate leadership in their approach to sustainability and who are passionate about the four pillars...
May 11, 2024Strong, Balanced Partnership Wins 2024 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
The 2024 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year are described as an incredibly driven couple who are both farmers in their own right.Will Hinton and Kali Rangiawha from Manawatū were named the 2024 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year, Northland’s Kieran McCahon became the 2024 New Zealand Dairy Manager of the Year and Kirwyn Ellis from Waikato was announced the 2024 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year. They shared prizes from a pool worth over $200,000.The winners were announced at a Gala ...
May 11, 20242024 FRDA National Nominations
Three National Nominees have been selected for the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award category, which recognises and celebrates farmers and farm owners who are passionate about the four pillars of Responsible Dairying – people and community, finance, environment and animal welfare....
May 1, 2024Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards Have Dairying in Their DNA
The winners of the 2024 Southland/Otago Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year category say dairy farming is in their DNA, with endless opportunities for growth.Cameron Smith and Nicole Hanning-Smith were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at a dinner at Invercargill’s Ascot Hotel on Wednesday night. The other big winners were Andrew Hazlett who was named the 2024 Southland/Otago Dairy Manager of the Year, and Shannon Butler, the 2024 Southland/Otago ...
March 27, 2024West Coast/Top Of South Dairy Industry Award Winners Run a Tight Ship
The major winners in the 2024 West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards cite their financial discipline and low-input once-a-day system as their business’ greatest strengths.Michael and Cheryl Shearer were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year Category at the annual awards dinner held in Shantytown on Saturday night. The other big winners were Trinity Jackson, who was named the 2024 West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Manager of the Year, and Alexandra Davidson, th...
March 23, 2024Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards Winner A Sharp Shooter
The winner of the 2024 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards was a sniper in the Brazilian army before coming to New Zealand and discovering dairy farming.Alan da Veiga was announced winner of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at Ashburton in Christchurch on Saturday evening. Other major winners were Jaspreet Singh, who was named the 2024 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Manager of the Year, and Monique Radford, the 2024 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Trainee of the Year.Alan w...
March 20, 2024Learning And Improvement A Successful Recipe For Central Plateau Winners
A passion for the New Zealand dairy industry, combined with a complementary skill set and desire to continue to learn and improve, is a winning recipe for a Rerewhakaaitu couple.Paul and Sarah Koopal were announced the winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Central Plateau Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at the Rydges Rotorua on Saturday night. The other big winners were Ben Purua, who was named the 2024 Central Plateau Dairy Manager of the Year, and J...
March 17, 2024Bay Of Plenty Dairy Industry Award Winners Enjoying The Journey
The major winners in the 2024 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards, Sophia Clark and Aaron Mills, say they love their cows and are enjoying their journey in the dairy industry.The couple were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at the Awakeri Events Centre on Friday night. The other big winners were George King who was named the 2024 Bay of Plenty Dairy Manager of the Year, and Luke Feisst, the ...
March 16, 2024Waikato Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
The major winners in the 2024 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards are proof that poor decisions of the past can be overcome to carve out a successful career in milking cows.Logan and Sian Dawson were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer of the Year category at the Waikato Dairy Industry Awards annual awards dinner held at Claudelands Event Centre on Wednesday evening. The other big winners were Matthew Macdonald, who became the 2024 Waikato Dairy Manager of the Year, and Kirwyn Ellis, the ...
March 13, 2024Northland Dairy Industry Award Winners Deeply Connected To Land
The 2024 Northland Share Farmers of the Year are proud of their high-quality and efficient milk production and remain dedicated to on-going improvements to ensure their long-term competitiveness in the global market.Jeremy and Kate Mounter were named winners of the 2024 Northland Share Farmer of the Year at the region’s annual awards dinner held at Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands in Waitangi on Saturday night. The other major winners were Kieran McCahon, the 2024 Northland Dairy Mana...
March 10, 2024Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Award Winners Announced
This year, Auckland/Hauraki Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee entrant scores were benchmarked against the national average, with data collated from the 10 other regions. This means merit awards are awarded if the entrant achieved at the right level. Traditionally, when a region has low entrant numbers, places are only offered to winner and runner-up, or just the winner only, and when entrant numbers were very low, the category did not proceed.However, with entrants wanting to take pa...
March 7, 2024Looking For New National Committee Members
Interested in starting or continuing your NZDIA journey? Ready to step up to a leadership position in the dairy industry? The National Committee is seeking expressions of interest for three positions to get further information please download the application form below. If you have any questions please email robin@nzdia.org.nz. Applications will close at the end of March, interviews in April, new members will be announced in May and start 01 June....
March 6, 20242024 HAWKE’S BAY/WAIRARAPA DAIRY INDUSTRY AWARDS
The winners of the 2024 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy industry Awards have come a long way since arriving in New Zealand as backpackers - literally with the clothes on their backs - and credit their success to hard work, learning, listening and the guidance and advice of good mentors.Alvaro Luzardo and Ximena Puig were named the region’s Share Farmers of the Year at the annual awards dinner which was held at the Copthorne Masterton on Tuesday evening, and received the trophy from Trelleborg. R...
March 5, 20242024 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards Winners Announced
The 2024 Taranaki Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmers of the Year have a passion for dairy farming and a strong track record of farm performance.Daniel Barnard & Jess Matthews were named the region’s Share Farmers of the Year at the annual awards dinner which was held at the TSB Hub in Hawera on Saturday evening. Sarah Avery was named the 2024 Taranaki Dairy Manager of the Year and Eric Fa’anoi the 2024 Taranaki Dairy Trainee of the Year.Daniel and Jess are Lower Order Sharemilkers...
March 2, 20242024 Manawatū Dairy Awards Winners Focused On The Future
The 2024 Manawatū Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year winners are a future-focused couple who are proud to be building a business which showcases high-quality milk and be rewarded for it.Will Hinton and Kali Rangiawha were named 2024 Manawatū Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmers of the Year category at the region’s annual awards announced in Palmerston North on Thursday evening. The other major winners were Luke Ackerman, the 2024 Manawatū Dairy Manager of the Year, and Isabella P...
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