Feb 13, 2026
6 and 7 August 2026 – save the dates!
The NZDFA Next Generation Programme is in its 14th year of running and this year it’s the North Island’s turn to host our young farmers and industry professionals. Bay of Plenty and Waikato DFA branches will be jointly hosting the two-day programme that combines farm visits with exposure to the deer industry beyond the farm gate.
While the venues are still being confirmed, the draft programme* is as follows:
Thu 6 August
- Agribusiness in Hamilton (likely to be mid-morning to allow flights into Hamilton airport)
- Visit two deer farms east of Hamilton (heading towards Rotorua)
- Dinner and accommodation in Rotorua
Fri 7 August
- Venison Processor
- Co-products
- Deer farm
- Workshop session – finishing mid-afternoon to allow flying out of Rotorua airport
(*subject to change depending on availability and capacity of venues. A final programme will be published as soon as possible)
Registrations are now open here >>
This year attendance will require a registration fee of $75 (inc GST). This helps cover costs for running the programme (alongside sponsorship). The registration fee will also provide NZDFA membership for the 2026-27 financial year (ending 31 March 2027) – that’s almost eight months membership for half the annual subscription.
