Open Country

Open Country New Zealand’s second largest dairy manufacturer and the world's second largest exporter of WMP. Find out more about our product offering on our website.

At Open Country, you can count on us to deliver, to adapt and to put you first. Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders and our family-based values, our people are focused on building partnerships that you can count on to add value to your business. Trusted Partnerships

Sharing a passion for dairy, we work closely with our farmer suppliers to create a quality supply of milk. We par

tner to offer suppliers and customers more agile relationships, with increased product value, to create a smarter and more efficient dairy production and supply chain all the way to our customers. Our customers value the high quality and reliability of our dairy ingredients, and the expertise of our team to ensure all customer and country regulations are met and the products delivered safely and timely. Sustainable Future

We are committed to operating sustainably from an environmental, social and economic standpoint, and to assisting our farmer suppliers in meeting their environmental obligations. New Zealand is the perfect environment to produce high-quality, safe products for everyone to enjoy and our team operates with a sustainable future for food supply in mind. If you’d like to find out more about our products and how our team of dairy experts could work with you, or are interested in joining us as a farmer supplier, get in touch today. Products

Open Country produces a wide range of dairy ingredients that are used in the manufacture of foods, beverages and nutritional products. The superior functionalities of our dairy products make them an ideal ingredient in many applications, in any climate and under the harshest conditions. Open Country operates eight powder dryers and a cheese plant spread across New Zealand’s preeminent dairying regions, with a combined capacity of over 300,000 tonnes of powdered milk products and 40,000 tonnes of cheese.

- Milk powders are our specialty. We produce a wide range of premium milk powders and proteins, from high-quality New Zealand milk.
- Cheese: In our state-of-the-art cheese plant, we manufacture a range of table and processing cheeses including mozzarella and cheddar varieties.
- Organic: Open Country’s certified organic milk powders are a range of powders with superior functionality and a luxuriously creamy taste.
- Our milk fats are high quality pure butter fats produced from top quality cream.

23/06/2026

A couple of weeks on from Fieldays, we're still reflecting on what a fantastic event it was! 🌱

A huge thank you to everyone who visited the Open Country stand and took the time to connect with our team.

This year's stand was full of great conversations, plenty of laughs, and some impressive numbers:

👥 Over 1,000 visitors through the stand
🍦 1,800 soft serves enjoyed
📸 655 photos taken at our AI photo booth
🧀 300 entries into our cheese challenge

Most importantly, it was a great opportunity to connect with the people who make New Zealand dairy such a success and share what it means to Grow With Us. We’re already looking forward to seeing you again next year!

11/06/2026

Heading to Fieldays tomorrow? Make sure you stop by and take part in our final Butter & Bubbles session at 2pm. It’s your last chance to discover some fascinating butter facts and enjoy a unique tasting experience.

While you’re here, put your taste buds to the test in our cheese challenge and snap a photo at our AI photo booth.

We look forward to seeing you at Site F73 tomorrow!

Day 2 at Fieldays is here and it’s great to be right back in the action at Site F73 🐮We’re looking forward to another da...
10/06/2026

Day 2 at Fieldays is here and it’s great to be right back in the action at Site F73 🐮

We’re looking forward to another day of catching up with suppliers, meeting new faces, and connecting with the wider community.

Come relax with us, take a breather from the Fieldays pace, and enjoy some time with the Open Country team.

If you’re at Fieldays, make sure to stop by Site F73, we’d love to see you!

Just 2 more sleeps until Fieldays! 🎉Fieldays is always a highlight on the calendar and a fantastic opportunity to catch ...
08/06/2026

Just 2 more sleeps until Fieldays! 🎉

Fieldays is always a highlight on the calendar and a fantastic opportunity to catch up. We'll have the same great hospitality, plenty of opportunities to connect with our team, and a welcoming space to take a break from the busy Fieldays pace.

If you're heading along, be sure to stop by and say hello. We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new people, and sharing an exciting few days together.

See you at Site F73!

04/06/2026

The Open Country team will be at Fieldays Mystery Creek (Site F73) 10-13 June, ready to chat with farmers, suppliers, and rural businesses about who we are, how we work, and what opportunities may be available.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A message from our CEO - Mark de Lautour 📣 "As we head toward the end of the season, it’s a good moment to pause and rec...
29/05/2026

A message from our CEO - Mark de Lautour 📣

"As we head toward the end of the season, it’s a good moment to pause and recognise what’s been achieved on farm right across the country.

It’s been another strong year for the New Zealand dairy sector, and that comes down to the work you do every day. There is no doubt that the dairy industry is underpinning the New Zealand economy – something Wellington would do well to remember!

We know conditions haven’t stood still — markets remain unpredictable and continue to shift — but that resilience is something our industry has shown time and again.

From all of us in Open Country, thank you for your continued commitment and trust. We’re proud to be working alongside you and remain focused on providing New Zealand farmers with choice.

We’re also looking forward to catching up with many of you in person at Fieldays in June."

27/05/2026

Great turnout at last week’s DairyNZ field day hosted by Matt & Olivia Buckley

Open Country was proud to support the day alongside Waikato Rural Support Trust and firing up the BBQ. It was a fantastic opportunity to get boots on the ground, share ideas, and back the people who make our industry what it is.

The focus on the future of non-replacement calves and the role of strong early-life systems sparked some really valuable conversations. From robotic calf rearing and dairy beef opportunities to the latest research on feeding, growth and wellbeing. There was plenty to take away that can make a real difference on farm. Thanks to DairyNZ for hosting and the Buckleys for opening their gates.

🌾 See you at Central Districts Field Days! 🧀We’re looking forward to being at Central Districts Field Days in Feilding a...
04/03/2026

🌾 See you at Central Districts Field Days! 🧀

We’re looking forward to being at Central Districts Field Days in Feilding and catching up with our farming community.

If you’re heading along, come and chat with the Open Country team, hear what’s happening across the business, and grab a block of Open Country cheese while you’re there.

It’s a great chance to connect, ask questions, and say hello in person.

📍 Stand Number S48 @ Central Districts Field Days – Feilding
👋 We’d love to see you there

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our competition at Southern Field Days 🙌🎉 If you’re one of our lucky winners, y...
19/02/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our competition at Southern Field Days 🙌

🎉 If you’re one of our lucky winners, your Milk Supply Manager will be in touch soon.

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by, entered, and had a chat with the team - we loved seeing you there!

We’re at the Matamata Dairy Expo!The shed’s been buzzing all morning with a solid turnout. Callum and Mark, along with S...
17/02/2026

We’re at the Matamata Dairy Expo!

The shed’s been buzzing all morning with a solid turnout. Callum and Mark, along with Sarah and Dave, are on the stand and keen to have a yarn with farmers. If you’re in town, come and say g’day.
And to say thanks to our valued suppliers, we’ve got a block of cheese ready for you to take home.

On today and tomorrow – make sure you swing by and see us!

Address

8 Business Parade South, East Tamaki
Auckland
2013

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5am

Telephone

+6495891372

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