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Sponsorship & CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

As New Zealand's leading agricultural services provider, PGG Wrightson recognises the importance of good corporate citizenry, and of aligning itself with best sustainable and environmental business practice. As a company we have therefore agreed to the adoption of an inclusive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, of which sustainability and environmental management forms an important part.

Click Here to view the PGG Wrightson CSR Policy

Sponsorship


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PGG Wrightson IHC Rural Scheme

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Ahuwhenua Trophy
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Air New Zealand Cup
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PGW National Shearing Round

The PGG Wrightson IHC Rural Scheme involves farmers, PGG Wrightson and IHC working together to raise >>more.

The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are held in eight regions throughout New Zealand, including >>more.

Federated Farmers represents farmers and rural families around the country. A network of 24 provinces >>more.

The Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Award is a competition that acknowledges >>more.

The Air New Zealand Cup is New Zealand's professional domestic rugby union competition. It was founded >>more.

The PGG Wrightson National Shearing Round has competitions around the country between October and >>more.

PGW IHC Rural Scheme

The PGG Wrightson IHC Rural Scheme involves farmers, PGG Wrightson and IHC working together to raise money for New Zealanders who have an intellectual disability. Launched in 1984, as the PGG Wrightson IHC Calf Scheme - this project has contributed enormously to the IHC. The Scheme now raises more than $1,000,000 each year. In 2008, the scheme was expanded to include ALL Livestock.

Why are we involved?

PGG Wrightson are proud to be part of such a long-lasting sponsorship relationship. Money that is raised within a community, stays in that community to assist people living with disabilities. THANK YOU to all farmers who have donated to the ‘PGG Wrightson IHC Calf Scheme’ over the last 25 years – together we have raised over 20million dollars. Here’s to a bright future for people living with intellectual disabilities in your community!

How to Donate?

If you'd like to jump on board with us and sponsor the PGW IHC Rural Scheme, please phone 0800 746 444 or talk to your local Livestock Representative.

Click Here to view the IHC Website.

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are held in eight regions throughout New Zealand, including: Waikato, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Southland, Otago, Northland and Horizons. The key objective of the Awards is to encourage sustainable land management and to display to farmers that profitability can be balanced with environmental concerns.

Why are we involved?

As New Zealand’s largest agri-serving business, PGG Wrightson is strongly committed to New Zealand agriculture – the Company’s sponsorship of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards is a tangible demonstration of that. PGG Wrightson fiercely encourage the community spirit demonstrated in the 'Land & Life Award'. Our chosen category is focused around the all-important people side of business. Entrants pride & passion for the land are a key part of the judge’s considerations. Winners work actively within their community, and boast a very good relationship with external “advice or support” from agribusiness people. The PGG Wrightson Land & Life Award also encourages intergenerational thinking and planning.

Click Here to view the Ballance Farm Environment Awards Website.
Click here to download the 2010 Ballance Farm Environment Awards programme.

PGW National Shearing Round

The PGG Wrightson National Shearing round has competitions around the country between October and March 2009/2010, with the final being held at the Golden Shears in March. The National Shearing Round consists of five qualifying rounds;
- NZ finewool Merino championships - Alexandra
- NZ Spring Shears - Waimate
- National Corriedale championships - Christchurch
- National lambshearing championships -Raglan
- Pahiatua Shears - Pahiatua
- Golden Shears (final) - Masterton

Why are we involved?

PGG Wrightson share a passion for performance with these athletes who travel across rural New Zealand from Waimate to Raglan to demonstrate their skill. The contestants precision, speed and determination are paramount when you watch them compete.

Click Here to view the Golden Shears Website.

Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers represents farmers and rural families around the country. A network of 24 provinces, together with associated area networks or branches, provides a locally based, democratic organisation that gives farmers a collective voice nationally and within each province.With seven industry groups representing the specific interests of meat and fibre, dairy, goats, rural butchers, beekeepers, high country, and grain and seed farmers, the Federation covers a broad spectrum of the rural community.

Why are we involved?

PGG Wrightson is a key sponsor of Federated Farmers. Our sponsorship acknowledges the vital role played by this group in providing a collective voice for farmers in an increasingly challenging world.

Click Here to view the Federated Farmers Website.

Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards

The Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Maori Excellence in Farming Award is a competition that acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in New Zealand’s important pastoral sector.

The competition is held annually alternating between dairy and sheep & beef.

Click Here to view the Ahuwhenua Trophy Awards Website.

Air New Zealand Cup

The Air New Zealand Cup is New Zealand's professional domestic rugby union competition. It was founded in 2006 with 14 teams, after the NPC was split into two separate competitions. PGG Wrightson are proud to support Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki,Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Tasman, and Southland in this competition - as well as many other teams in the Heartland Championship, and at club rugby level.

Why are we involved?

PGG Wrightson are proud to support the rural communities in which we are active by being a major sponsor of rugby nationwide from Northland to Southland.The local rugby grounds in a rural area are a great community hub. As a nationwide company, PGG Wrightson are proud to get in behind New Zealand's national sport. Our staff, our clients and their children play and watch rugby - and we are thrilled to have an opportunity to support your game.

Click Here to view the Air New Zealand Cup Website.
Click Here to view the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup Draw

PGW Massey University Scholarship

Two $1,500 scholarships established in 1992 by Wrightson to mark 150 years of service to the rural community and to encourage high calibre young people from that community to improve their knowledge and skills.

Click Here to view Massey University Scholarship Page

Lincoln University Sir Ronald Trotter Medal

$1,000 per annum. Awarded to the most outstanding student completing a degree in agri-business and recognising the academic acheivement and the potential of the winner to display excellence in leadership and management in his or her future career.