Charity

PGG Wrightson IHC Calf & Rural Scheme

Since the launch of the PGG Wrightson IHC Calf & Rural Scheme 28 years ago, the farming community have raised more than $26 million for New Zealanders living with intellectual disabilities. In 1984 Taranaki farmer, Norm Cashmore, came up with the idea of local farmers donating a calf for sale with proceeds going to IHC. It wasn’t long before the scheme grew into a national programme, expanding to incorporate all livestock.

http://www.ihc.org.nz

Sustainability

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

PGG Wrightson has been a long term supporter of the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust and sponsors the national Ballance Farm Environment Awards through its Land and Life Award. The award, which is strongly aligned with the PGG Wrightson vision of helping grow the country, serves to promote a balance between farm profitability and environmental best practice on farm. Winners actively engage with their communities and have a keen understanding of the role they play in local and regional prosperity.

http://www.nzfeatrust.org.nz/home

Ahuwhenua Trophy

The Ahuwhenua Trophy competition has a prestigious history dating back to 1932 when it was introduced by Sir Apirana Ngata and the then Governor General, Lord Bledisloe. The annual competition showcases achievement in New Zealand’s pastoral sector – in particular, successful approaches to governance, finance, management, innovation, environmental management and the recognition of nga tikanga Maori.

http://www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz/

Shearing

PGG Wrightson National Shearing Circuit

The PGG Wrightson national Shearing Circuit celebrates excellence in the skill of shearing. It gives up-and-comers the opportunity to mix with professionals, and provides rural New Zealand the chance to see the sport in action. The competition is made up of five heats held across New Zealand between October and February, with the final held at Golden Shears.

http://www.goldenshears.co.nz/

Horticulture/Viticulture

Air New Zealand Wine Awards

The Air New Zealand Wine Awards is New Zealand’s premier wine competition, recognising excellence in winemaking. PGG Wrightson/Fruitfed Supplies is proud to sponsor the Syrah varietal category – a wine variety for which New Zealand has an excellent international reputation.

www.airnewzealandwineawards.co.nz

Young Grower of the Year

Young Grower of the Year is an annual competition to select the finest fruit or vegetable grower in the country. The focus of the competition is to give young people working in the industry recognition, develop their skills and foster individual young grower leadership.

http://www.younggroweroftheyear.co.nz/

Young Horticulturalist of the Year

The Young Horticulturist of the Year aims to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young people employed in the horticultural industry. The competition embraces all aspects of the industry with finalists drawn from arboriculture, fruit growing, grape growing, nursery, vegetable growing, landscaping, cut flowers, floristry and turf sectors.

Young Horticulturalist of the Year

Pinot Noir NZ Conference

The Pinot Noir NZ Conference puts New Zealand’s five main Pinot Noir producing regions under the microscope to investigate their unique characteristics, winemakers and wines. Held every three years, attendees experience four days of exploration, heated debate and good Pinot.

http://www.pinotnz.co.nz/

Livestock

PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum

Held every four years, the PGG Wrightson World Angus Forum is a vital platform for the exchange of genetics information and breeding objectives. The Forum attracts Angus breeders, farmers and associated companies from all over the world, as they come together to share their knowledge, expertise and experiences.

http://www.worldangus.com/

World Shorthorn Conference

The 2013 World Shorthorn Conference is being held in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, where Samuel Marsden first introduced the breed to New Zealand 200 years ago. Breeders will gather here to celebrate this milestone following the pre-conference tour which will showcase some of New Zealand’s famous sights, Stud Beef and Milking Shorthorn Herds, and some outstanding commercial operations.

http://www.shorthorn.co.nz/world_conference.php

Equestrian

Horse of the Year

Horse of the Year is the premier New Zealand Equestrian Competition. Based in Hawke’s Bay, the competition continues to grow in prestige and stature both within New Zealand and on the world equestrian stage. The Show not only focuses on show jumping and dressage but also has 17 other equestrian disciplines where all competitors, both young and old, experienced and beginners, can participate.

http://www.hoy.co.nz/

Woodhill Sands

Woodhill Sands is a premier equestrian centre located north of Kumeu. It is New Zealand’s largest equestrian centre and hosts major competitions such as national show jumping, dressage, horse trials, show hunter events, cross country, judging clinics, training clinics and pony rallies. PGG Wrightson, in partnership with Aon New Zealand, is proud to support equestrian endeavours in New Zealand.

http://www.woodhillsands.co.nz/