Northern North Island
Beef + Lamb New Zealand helps farmers in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, King Country and the Bay of Plenty to farm smarter.
Regional events and programmes
Your local B+LNZ team is 100% focused on helping you to get the most from your farm.
Our regional teams are now split into two. One to collect farm survey data, the other to provide extension activities like local events, projects and programmes tailored to the needs of farmers in the region.
Whether it's field days, community meetings, farmer focus groups or simply putting you on to the latest on-farm data – your local team can add real value to your business.
See what programmes are available in your area in Project Farms
Interested? Get in touch...
Working for you
B+LNZ has a regional structure to make real and effective connections with farmers. In each of the six electoral regions, the local Farmer Council – voted for by you – works with the extension managers and the farmer director to develop an annual regional delivery plan.
Each Farmer Council can choose from a range of programmes and allocate funds based on local needs and priorities. As a result, you get the tools and services that have the most value for your community.
Northern North Island Regional Delivery Plan (PDF, 20KB)
Mid-Northern North Island Regional Delivery Plan (PDF, 20KB)
Meet your local team...
James Parsons
Farmer Director, Northern North Island
Contact details
09 434 6084
021 206 3208
Erica van Reenen
Extension Manager, Mid-Northern North Island
Contact details
07 839 0286
027 556 8836
Ian Jamieson
Economic Service Manager, Northern North Island
Contact details
07 839 4261
027 415 6537
Dot Larsen
Economic Service Manager - Northern North Island
Contact details
07 839 4260
027 555 9127
Laurie Copland
Farmer Council Chair, Northland
Contact details
09 409 5547
Martin Coup
Farmer Council Chair, Mid-Northern North Island
Contact details
07 877 7885
027 232 5254