Manawatu Holstein Friesian branch

24/03/2026

Tuesday saw Maire Farm (Rowe Family) kindly hold the annual Cole Cup Judging Competition & finishing with a herd walk. A good turn out and some elite cows on display for the members too view

Thanks too our overjudge Mr Ron Baker (Fusion Genetics) for overseeing the competition.

18/03/2026

Judging School

📣 2026 Judging Schools

Holstein Friesian NZ Judging Schools are coming up, and all members keen to develop or maintain judging qualifications are welcome.

📍 Taranaki – 24 March, 10:00 AM
📍 Waikato – 25 March, 10:00 AM
📍 Canterbury – 26 March, 10:00 AM

For more information, contact Cherilyn Watson or Sharon Goldsbury.

[email protected] | 021 702 172
[email protected] | 021 837 456

16/03/2026

🐮COLE CUP 🐮

This year Maire Farms will be hosting the competition, so please come along and have a go at judging some beautiful cows and maybe win the Cup!

Again for those of you unfamiliar with the Cole Cup,
It is a branch competition that allows anyone that doesn't hold a current senior judging ticket to have a chance to judge a small group of cows, in a relaxed environment without any pressure to speak in front of a crowd.

Manawatu Holstein-Friesian Branch Herd Walk and Cole Cup Judging
Maire Farms - Craig and Chantelle Rowe
Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 10:30am
Venue: 2396 SH1, Rongotea
Supply # : 45035

After judging and herd viewing we will be holding a Special General Meeting to adopt the updated Constitution, which is required for us to stay compliant as a non profit organization

All welcome

03/03/2026

Cole Cup & Herd Walk/Meeting at Maire Farms (Craig & Chantelle Rowe)

Tuesday 24th March - 1030am.

All welcome.

19/02/2026

Huge thanks to Dean Fullerton for judging and Semex NZ and Holstein Friesian NZ for sponsoring an amazing on farm competition.

Congratulations to all winners and Isaac will be in touch soon with National judging information.

16/02/2026

Good news!! The judge has arrived.(special thanks to Pip for getting him here safely) We welcome Dean Fullerton from Waipiri Holsteins to ward 5. Hopefully the weather has settled for us to carry on.

Thanks to all for been patient with all the changes.

We got started this afternoon with the man himself Fred from Mokoia.

Good luck to all this week.
Let hope for sunshine.

15/02/2026

Due to weather and out of our control the Kelsen's will be in touch soon with updated judging times for Semex on farm. We appreciate your patience and hope you all stay safe out there.

08/02/2026

Reminder all
SEMEX ON FARM 2026

Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th
Entries too Emma Kelsen [email protected] before 5pm Friday 13th February.

02/02/2026

SEMEX ON FARM 2026

Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th
Entries too Emma Kelsen [email protected] before 5pm Friday 13th February.

02/12/2025

REMINDER!!!
THIS FRIDAY
We need to know numbers by end of the day.

🎄Manawatu Holstein Friesian Christmas🎄

Come and celebrate on Friday 5th Dec starting from 6pm at Ron & Amy's (Fusion Genetics)

Branch will supply meat and buns so bring along a savoury dish or a sweet dish and your own drinks.

If you can make it please give me a text 0276964221

Looking forward to a great night.

01/12/2025

A few handy results for Branch Members at the Stratford Royal A & P Show over the weekend.

The Radly Holsteins team coming away with Intermediate Holstein Friesian Royal Champion & Best Udder with 3yo Radly Handshake Lavana

Radly Holsteins -
🏆x Intermediate Royal Champion & Best Udder
- Radly Handshake Lavana
🥇x Holstein Friesian I/Milk 3yo & Best Udder
- Radly Handshake Lavana
🥈x All Breeds 3yo In Milk
- Radly Handshake Lavana
H/Mention All Breeds Intermediate Championship.
- Radly Handshake Lavana

Fusion Genetics -
Holstein Friesian Senior Heifer Calf
🥈 x Fusion Bullseye Inca
All Breeds Senior Heifer Calf
🥉x Fusion Bullseye Inca
Holstein Friesian 2yo In Milk
🥉x Fusion Windbrook May

📷 Cliff Shearer

18/11/2025

🎄Manawatu Holstein Friesian Christmas🎄

Come and celebrate on Friday 5th Dec starting from 6pm at Ron & Amy's (Fusion Genetics)

Branch will supply meat and buns so bring along a savoury dish or a sweet dish and your own drinks.

If you can make it please give me a text 0276964221 by 3rd Dec so I can make sure there is enough meat for everybody.

Looking forward to a great night.