To see what is happening in your region, whether it be an Industry Focus Farm, discussion group, Industry conference or similar you can find more information on those here. Please note events may be disrupted due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Te Anau
Farm planning workshop - Te Anau
Workshops facilitated by the Ballance Farm Sustainability team to aid you in building a farm plan which covers all your requirements (Integrated farm plan).
4 February 2025
Gore
Farm planning workshop - Gore
Workshops facilitated by the Ballance Farm Sustainability team to aid you in building a farm plan which covers all your requirements (Integrated farm plan).
5 February 2025
Online
MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition
Gather up those great shots you have buried, or head out on the farm with your camera and enter the MSD Animal Health Deer Industry Photo Competition. With a $500 cash prize, you won't want to miss out! Entries open now!
12 February 2025
Various
2025 Deer Industry Environmental Awards
Featuring the Premier Prize The Elworthy Environmental Award with a total prize pool of ~$3000! Get your entries in now, close off date is 28th February 2025.
28 February 2025
Te Awamutu
CK Import Export Rising Stars National Hard Antler and Velvet Competition
“Setting new benchmarks for the future of New Zealand Deer.” Entries open now!
8 March 2025
Queenstown
Deer Industry Conference 2025
The 2025 Deer Industry NZ industry conference makes a return taking place in Queenstown and celebrates 50 years of NZ Deer Farmers Association. A highlight of the conference will be the awards dinner which will feature presentations to the winners of the Matuschka, Deer Industry and Environmental Awards, as well as announcing the winners of the MSD Photo Competition.
