2024 Northland Finalists: Kevin and Mark Strawbridge of Northland Forestry Nursery – Forestry An innovative approach that’s based on strong technical knowledge means this forestry nursery is supplying the Northland region with millions of radiata pine seedlings in a sustainable way. Under the guidance of Kevin and Mark Strawbridge, Northland Forestry Nursery produces up to […]
Industry: Forestry
Kevin and Mark Strawbridge of Northland Forestry Nursery
Simon & Josi Beamish and Hugo & Pip Beamish of Awapai
2024 East Coast Regional Supreme Winners: Simon & Josi Beamish and Hugo & Pip Beamish of Awapai – Sheep, Beef & Forestry The Beamish family has been farming in Havelock North since 1878, using a successful business model that balances profitability with caring for the environment. Today, the Beamish family run Awapai which is a 2,100ha […]
James Edgar and Ethan Wilson of Wilden View
2023 Finalists: James Edgar and Ethan Wilson of Wilden View – Sheep & Beef, Forestry, Deer An impressive transformation has taken place at these West Otago farms, resulting in a dramatic increase in stock numbers while preserving the area’s iconic tussock. James Edgar operates two farms under the business name of Wilden View, guided by […]
Murray & Kaye Jackson and Cruise & Sarah Hamilton of Te Kupe Station
2023 Finalists: Murray & Kaye Jackson and Cruise & Sarah Hamilton of Te Kupe Station – Sheep, Beef and Forestry The family behind 100-year-old Te Kupe Station is on a mission to transform the business in the hope of creating a long-lasting legacy for generations to come. The families of Murray and Kaye Jackson, and […]
Graham and Tracey Sinnamon of Meringa Station – Pāmu
2023 Finalists: Graham and Tracey Sinnamon of Meringa Station – Pāmu – Sheep, Beef and Forestry Continuous improvement of both business and environment means the team at Meringa Station is operating an effective farming system that is high-performing, resilient and sustainable. The 1,904ha (1,492ha effective) hill country property has been owned by Pāmu since March […]
Horizons Regional Supreme Winners 2022: Richard and Suze Redmayne of Tunnel Hill
Regional Supreme Winners 2022: Richard and Suze Redmayne of Tunnel Hill – Sheep, Beef, Maize and Forestry Richard Redmayne has literally been born and bred at this Wanganui property and, along with his family, has continued its successful development with an eye on the future. His great grandfather Wilfrid Perry bought Tunnel Hill in 1936, […]
Tim and Cathie Ford of Forde Ltd
2022 Finalist: Tim and Cathie Ford of Forde Ltd – Sheep, Beef and Forestry Starting with a good bone structure 11 years ago, Tim and Cathie Forde have focused on improving every aspect of their property and they now have a sustainable, multi-tier farming business. Almost 90 percent of their income comes from beef and […]
Meet the BFEA Entrants from the Horizons Region
Richard and Suze Redmayne Tunnel Hill – Sheep, beef, maize and forestry Richard’s great grandfather bought Tunnel Hill in 1936, with future generations running the farm until Richard and his wife Suze took over in 1993. Sheep, beef, maize and forestry are farmed across 950ha of the property that features large stretches of coastal land. Their investment in forestry and […]
Meet the BFEA Entrants from the Southland Region
Leon and Wendy Black Blackdale Stud – Sheep farming The Blacks have worked this land for almost 100 years, with Leon and Wendy now at the helm of one of the biggest family-run NZ stud sheep operations, grazing more than 5,000 animals on 370ha. Blackdale Stud aims to produce the best sheep genetics in the country, attracting many visitors from around the world. Biosecurity is a major focus, running a […]
Richard Clark – Waipaoa Forests
2020 finalist: Richard Clark of Waipaoa Forests – Farm forestry. Waipaoa Forests Ltd at Manutuke, south of Gisborne, involves a farm forestry business with a wetland development and glamping. The 160-hectare property, mostly steep, north-facing hill country, is owned by father and son team David and Richard Clark. It is in two blocks – Ross Block was purchased […]
Tony & Sarah Homer – Linlithgow Farm
The Homers have youth and heritage on their side. Having recently negotiated a successful family succession – completed in less than 10 years – the couple’s well rounded sheep, beef, forestry and tourism business has a bright future. The judges were impressed by the couple’s ability to give significant energy to each of their farming […]
2017 East Coast Regional Supreme Winners
Trees have been grown on Maraetara by five generations of the Holt family and Philip Holt is still planting. Philip and Robyn Holt have farmed the original part of Maraetara near Bay View for 35 years. Some of the blocks now under the Maraetara umbrella have been farmed by Philip’s great grandfather and by two […]
2016 Taranaki Regional Supreme Winners
A well-managed dairy and forestry farm owned by Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW) is the Supreme winner of the 2016 Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards. PKW is a Taranaki-based Maori Incorporation that owns 20,000ha of dairy land and a range of other business interests, including crayfishing, forestry and commercial property. Situated east of Hawera, PKW’s No.2 […]
2016 Auckland Regional Supreme Winners
“Environmental champions” Richard and Dianne Kidd are Supreme Winners of the inaugural Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Ballance Farm Environment Awards judges described Whenuanui Farm, the Kidd Family’s 376ha sheep, beef and forestry unit as “a show piece farm on the edge of Auckland city”. The beef branding and sheep breeding and finishing operation runs […]
2011 East Coast Regional Supreme Winners
Described by the award judges as “picture perfect”, the Wyn-Harris farming business comprises 358ha spread over two properties five kilometres apart in the Hatuma district, east of Takapau. Steve and Jane purchased the 182ha home block ‘Marlow’ from Steve’s parents in 1985 and there began Steve’s journey to the point where, today, he happily admits […]