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Northern North Island

beef genetics

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

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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
What to look out for in your beef herd - and action you can take if you suspect a problem.
Coming up near you

May27
B+LNZ farming the wild weather workshop: Taupo Monday, 27 May 2013 Tipsy Trout, Kinloch Regional event

May28
PGG Wrightson ewe winter management - Taumarunui Tuesday, 28 May 2013 PGG Wrightson store, Miriama St, Taumarunui Regional event

May29
B+LNZ Far North monitor farm field-day Wednesday, 29 May 2013 Stephen & Jane Haye's farm, 3835 SH 10, Kaeo Regional event

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