East Coast Farming Expo

15/09/2026

👋🏼 You can't learn farming from a screen. 👀 You can watch videos, read articles and scroll social media all day long. But some of the best ideas still come from face to face conversations 👍🏽
📅 Save 17–18 February 2027 and join the conversations that matter.

12/09/2026

💰The best investment on your farm might be two days off it.
💡Fresh ideas, practical solutions and conversations that make a difference.
⏳Join us at the East Coast Farming Expo in February 2027

08/09/2026

Some things are best discussed face-to-face, over a gate or at the East Coast Farming Expo. 🐑
📍Mark 17-18 February 2027 in your diary.

03/09/2026

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Rural Advancement Scholarship recipient and Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme graduate Di Roadley shares insights from her research project, The Craft of Setting the Table Well.

Exploring the role of effective governance in catchment groups, Di discusses how strong leadership, collaboration, and clear direction can help turn community aspirations into meaningful action and lasting impact.

The Wairoa Community Development Trust is looking forward to working with Di and our rural communities to establish catchment groups.

Take a listen to to the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Seen & Heard podcast with Olivia Weatherburn 👇🏼

Scene + Herd: Podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand · Episode

29/08/2026

📣 Exhibitor registrations are live for the 2027 East Coast Farming Expo.
Two days to get in front of East Coast farmers who matter.

What: East Coast Farming Expo
When: Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 February, 2027
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa

To secure your trade exhibit site, complete an online application form.

TRADE REGISTRATION

26/08/2026

Are you interested in giving back?...👇🏼

In 1983, our community came together to open the doors to Cranford Hospice.

More than 40 years later, we're preparing to write the next chapter.

The Cranford Hospice Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest for a Trustee and an Associate Trustee to help guide one of the most significant periods in our history as we plan and build our new hospice.

Whether you're an experienced governor or an emerging leader looking to develop your governance experience, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the future of specialist palliative care in Hawke's Bay.

If you bring strategic thinking, sound judgement and a passion for strengthening our community, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close 30 August 2026

Find out more and apply here: https://cranfordhospice.org.nz/jobs/foundation-trustee/

25/08/2026

WAIROA - We look forward to welcoming you to this SOLD OUT event this evening!!

📅 Wednesday, 26 August
📍 Wairoa Golf Club, Frasertown Road
🕔 Doors open from 5.00pm

For everyone who has already registered, we can't wait to see you there, if you can no longer make it please let us know as we may be able to fill your spots.

We are incredibly excited to bring this special evening to Wairoa. Willie has faced situations many of us couldn't dream of, but his insights into looking out for yourself and your mates are relatable to everyone.

🍴 Nibbles will be available throughout the evening.
🍺 Bar facilities will be available if you wish to purchase a drink.

A huge thank you to our amazing event partners for making this event possible:

BDO | Craigs Investment Partners | Greenlea Foundation Trust | Fonterra | Farmlands | Property Brokers | Rural Industry Leaders | Power Farming | Pioneer | Ravensdown

And to our community partners:

NZ Young Farmers | Farmstrong | Kerrah Simmentals

12/08/2026

📍An awesome evening for our farming community coming up.
Link for tickets in post below 👇🏼

🚨 The Willie Apiata events are filling fast! 🚨

If you've been meaning to register, now's the time. Spaces are limited and registrations are coming in quickly, so don't miss out.

👉 Secure your spot today!

📍 Wairoa: Wednesday 26 August - https://events.humanitix.com/i-m-good-are-you-with-willie-apiata-august-26-wairoa

📍 Rissington: Thursday 27 August - https://events.humanitix.com/i-m-good-are-you-with-willie-apiata-august-27-omatua

11/08/2026

From dog trials to lambing beats, a handmade stick has accompanied Graeme Williamson throughout his farming life – and inspired a craft he continues today.

04/08/2026

Keep an eye out for the next Hyundai Country Calendar programme when this East Coast farming family share their story 🐑👏🏼👌🏼