IHC Calf & Rural Scheme

IHC Calf & Rural Scheme IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion, and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities Many farmers now choose to donate a virtual calf.

IHC’s Calf & Rural Scheme has been raising money to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural areas of New Zealand for over 40 years. You can pledge livestock and when they are sold the sale price is donated to IHC. This gift can be made as a one-off donation or a monthly gift. Visit our website for more information: https://www.ihc.org.nz/calf

🐄 A heartfelt thank you to our farming and rural community for your wonderful support last season. We hope you'll join u...
03/06/2026

🐄 A heartfelt thank you to our farming and rural community for your wonderful support last season. We hope you'll join us again this season as we continue this important work together.

Your generosity touches the lives of people with intellectual disabilities right across New Zealand, and the difference you make is felt in rural communities.

We'd also like to acknowledge PGG Wrightson Ltd, whose expertise helps ensure our calves achieve the best possible returns, and Allflex and SenseHub NZ, whose support makes it easier for farmers to get involved. Thank you!

Pictured is Gabrielle, who is growing up on a dairy farm on the beautiful West Coast. She loves spending time with the calves, and we love sharing her adventures!

📬 Autumn/Winter Update – our latest newsletter is out now! We’re sharing what’s been happening across the IHC Calf & Rur...
21/05/2026

📬 Autumn/Winter Update – our latest newsletter is out now! We’re sharing what’s been happening across the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme and looking ahead to another great season. 🐄

If you’re a farmer and keen to support us again this year, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Check your email inbox for our newsletter or visit: https://tinyurl.com/calfandruralnews

We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from Allflex, whose iconic pink tags make it easy to identify donated ...
21/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from Allflex, whose iconic pink tags make it easy to identify donated calves.

With the help of Allflex and SenseHub NZ, we can continue to make a meaningful impact in rural communities by simplifying the process for farmers.

Thanks to their dedication, we’re able to support people with intellectual disabilities across New Zealand and help transform communities for the better. 💖

Want to get involved? Pledge a calf today and join us in making a real difference: www.ihc.org.nz/calf

Fieldays 2026 is nearly here! 🐄 We're heading back to Mystery Creek, Hamilton, June 10–13.Come find us in the Pavilion a...
19/05/2026

Fieldays 2026 is nearly here! 🐄 We're heading back to Mystery Creek, Hamilton, June 10–13.
Come find us in the Pavilion at stand PA1B.

Fieldays is one of our favourite times of year — a chance to get out into the rural community, have real conversations, and connect with the people who make New Zealand's farming heartland tick.

Stop by our stand to learn more about the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme and the difference it makes for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural communities across New Zealand. Our team will be there and would love to have a yarn.

We'll see you at the Creek! 👋

For more information about Fieldays, visit: https://www.fieldays.co.nz/

Fieldays Mystery Creek Hamilton

Getting your IHC calves to sale 🐄We truly appreciate your generosity in supporting the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, and we w...
14/05/2026

Getting your IHC calves to sale 🐄

We truly appreciate your generosity in supporting the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, and we want to make the process as smooth as possible for you. Here's a handy guide to help get your calf/calves to sale:

🔆 If you've missed getting your calf to a sale, don't worry! Simply reach out to your local PGG Wrightson rep, and they'll be happy to let you know when the next sale in your area is coming up.

🔆 Please get in touch with your local carrier to arrange the collection of your calf/calves. If there are any transport costs involved, ask your carrier to send the invoice directly to IHC – we'll take care of it.

🔆 To make sure your calf is correctly identified as an IHC Calf & Rural Scheme donation, please write your IHC ear tag number(s) and "IHC CALF" clearly on your ASD form.

🔆 Please make sure your donated calf/calves are wearing both their farm of origin EID NAIT tag and the pink IHC eartag before heading to the sale. This ensures everything is processed correctly and smoothly on the day.

If you have any questions at all or would just like a chat about your support of the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, we'd love to hear from you. Give us a call on 0800 442 500 or drop us an email at [email protected].

Thank you so much for your support 🩷

Pictured is one of the finalist photos from our 2025 photo competition. Sheree Espin 'My granddaughter Matilda giving our IHC calf some love'. Thank you, Sheree and family!

13/05/2026

Winter’s a good time to keep an eye on your stock water. Cold snaps can freeze troughs faster than you think, and it doesn’t take long for water access to become an issue.

A quick check now and then can save a lot of hassle later – and keeps the cows happy and well hydrated 🐄
Because no one wants thirsty stock when winter really sets in.

🚗 Have you spotted our canvassers out and about?Some of our incredible canvassers are on the road, reaching out to those...
12/05/2026

🚗 Have you spotted our canvassers out and about?

Some of our incredible canvassers are on the road, reaching out to those in their local area. Keep an eye out for them in their pink hi-vis vests.

Whether it’s a quick chat at the gate or a friendly wave on the road, our team is out there making connections that count.

🩷 We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from Allflex and SenseHub NZ, whose iconic pink tags make it easy to identify donated calves. Thanks to their dedication, we’re able to support people with intellectual disabilities across New Zealand and help transform communities for the better.

Find out more about how you can help: https://www.ihc.org.nz/calf-rural-scheme

🩷 Pink Week Morning Tea in Christchurch & InvercargillFriends and volunteers from the IHC Friendship Programme in Christ...
30/04/2026

🩷 Pink Week Morning Tea in Christchurch & Invercargill

Friends and volunteers from the IHC Friendship Programme in Christchurch, North Canterbury and Invercargill, along with the Patron and committee members from the IHC North Canterbury Association, were delighted to be invited to the PGG Wrightson Pink Morning Teas.

For the past few years, PGG Wrightson Ltd has celebrated their incredible 44-year partnership with the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme by going pink across their organisation for a week. Known as Pink Week, it’s a time filled with fun, connection, and community spirit – with some stores hosting special morning teas.

It was a lovely morning with everyone enjoying the chance to catch up with friends and meet new people from PGG Wrightson, volunteers, IDEA Services staff, and other invitees.

A big thank you to PGG Wrightson for hosting such a welcoming event. Here are some photos of volunteers and their friends enjoying the morning tea.

IHC Chief Executive Andrew Crisp thanks Stephen Guerin, Chief Executive Officer of PGG Wrightson Ltd, for 44 years of lo...
23/04/2026

IHC Chief Executive Andrew Crisp thanks Stephen Guerin, Chief Executive Officer of PGG Wrightson Ltd, for 44 years of loyal support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural communities through the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme.

This is what real community impact looks like in action — a huge thank you to the entire PGG Wrightson team.

Alongside the incredibly generous support of dairy farmers across Aotearoa, you’ve helped us reach our second-highest annual total of $1.4 million.

Andrew presented this IHC Certificate of Appreciation following an insightful annual planning session.

Thank you, PGG Wrightson Ltd.

🩷 Pink Week with PGG Wrightson LtdFor the past few years, PGG Wrightson has celebrated their incredible 44-year partners...
22/04/2026

🩷 Pink Week with PGG Wrightson Ltd

For the past few years, PGG Wrightson has celebrated their incredible 44-year partnership with the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme by going pink across their organisation for a week. Known as Pink Week, it’s a time filled with fun, connection, and community spirit – with some stores hosting special morning teas.

These morning teas bring together people supported by IHC and IDEA Services, along with staff and whānau, creating a warm and welcoming space to connect.

This year, five locations hosted events, including Christchurch, Invercargill, Whanganui, Waimate and Blenheim.

We’re so grateful for this ongoing support. Each year, more stores get involved and more people are welcomed in – and it’s clear how much it means to everyone who attends. Many already look forward to coming back the following year.

Thank you, PGG Wrightson, for continuing to show up in such a meaningful way. 🩷

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