Wairoa: Hereheretau Station named as B+LNZ finalist

Hereheretau Station near Wairoa has been named a finalist in one of the categories of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards to be presented in Hamilton next month. Photo / Vivienne Haldane

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has announced the finalists in the 2024 B+LNZ Awards and one of them is Hereheretau Station in the Wairoa District.

The 2150ha station 25km northeast of Wairoa is a finalist in the Rabobank people development category.

The B+LNZ Awards celebrate the people, the innovation, the technologies, and farming systems that make New Zealand’s red meat industry world-leading.

B+LNZ general manager insights and communication Rowena Hume said she was very pleased with both the number and quality of entries across all eight categories.

“While this made judging particularly challenging, it highlighted the depth of talent and innovation in the red meat sector.

“The judging team of farmers and industry professionals did have a difficult job, but all the finalists are making a positive contribution to our sheep, beef and dairy beef sector and it is a privilege to be able to recognise their work,” she said.

“It has been a particularly challenging year for farmers and it’s even more important than ever that we celebrate success within our industry.”

Hume said B+LNZ, along with award partner Farmlands and other sponsors, was looking forward to hearing the winners announced at the awards dinner at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton on October 10.

“I encourage anyone with an interest in the red meat sector, entrants, nominees and nominators to come and join the finalists and sponsors to celebrate excellence in our industry.

“It promises to be a great night.”

Tickets for the B+LNZ Awards are available at: https://beeflambnz.com/events/beef-lamb-new-zealand-awards-2024

The finalists are - AgResearch Emerging Achiever Award - Lana Chrystal (Taihape), Mitchel Hoare (Te Kūiti), Martin Reisima (Masterton).

Rabobank People Development Award - Growing Future Farmers (National), Hereheretau Station (Wairoa), Lone Star Farms (Nelson).

FMG Rural Champion Award - Harriet Bremner-Pinckney (Otautau), New Zealand Farm Environment Trust (National), Royalburn Station Ltd (Arrowtown).

Alliance Significant Contribution Award - Bryan Hocken MNZM (Tarata), Ian McIvor (Palmerston North), Rod Slater (Auckland).

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Science and Research Award - Andy Dumbleton (Lincoln), Dr David Hume (Palmerston North), Anne Ridler (Palmerston North).

Datamars Livestock Technology Award - Farm IQ Freshwater Farm Plan Tool (National), Halter (National), Zoetis SHEPHERD (National).

Gallagher Innovative Farming Award - FE Gold (National), Fernglen Farm (Masterton), Motumatai Pastoral Ltd (Masterton).

Silver Fern Farms Market Leader Award - Conscious Valley (Wellington), Headwaters (Nelson), Ongaha (Featherston).