We asked Gina Duncan, a rural valuer who specialises in dairy farms throughout the Waikato, and ASB Rural General Manager Aidan Gent about the biggest misconception on farm infrastructure value. Words Gina Duncan (Darragh Valuations) and Aidan Gent (ASB).

A lot of farm dairies built during the boom era will be fast approaching their use-by date. As part of a two-part series on ageing dairy infrastructure on farm, we look at the opportunity to retrofit ageing dairy infrastructure instead of rebuilding. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

The transformation of a once-neglected property on the coastal hills on Northland’s Whangaruru Harbour was recognised on the national stage when Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust was awarded the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

After many years of working with fresh produce, South Auckland’s Peter and Michelle Pan decided to grow fruit and vegetables commercially. Words Helena O’Neill, Photos Alan Gibson & Cristy Benson.

Witnessing the stress of sheep farming in Southland as a child led
Steve Clarke to a career as a helicopter pilot before returning home to the dairy farm. He and wife Hayley are on a mission to ensure that farming creates a balance of work and life for their family and staff. Words & Photos Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Leefield Station in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley is a powerful example of diversification with multiple land uses intertwined and integrated to provide an intergenerational, future-proofed farming business. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

As 2025 marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ), Margaret Vickers reflects on a life of service through sisterhood as a member and leadership roles within the organisation. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Imogen Brankin, an On-Farm Sustainability Advisor at Silver Fern Farms, was recently named a finalist for the 2025 Emerging Leader Award at the Primary Industries NZ Awards. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

This isn’t your average stuffy business or farming book; it’s a refreshing, no-holds-barred uplifting read into how to live a wonderfully imperfect life. Ian ‘Harv’ Harvey dishes out hilarious anecdotes and heartfelt wisdom on leadership, authenticity, and the magic of human connection. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

The secret to a good winter-warming pudding is to have something already prepared; so when that cold weather seeps in, all you have to do is reach into the freezer and grab something delicious. Words Philippa Cameron.