Taranaki Holstein-Friesian Branch

07/10/2026

☀️ A big thanks to Waiokura Holstein Friesians, Rhys Parry for allowing us to have a look through his herd today.
☀️ The cows are in tremendous order and looks like they are milking like steam trains.

05/10/2026

‼️REMINDER‼️
Herd walk is happening TOMORROW


Holstein Friesian New Zealand

Herd Walk at Waiokura Holstein Friesians
📍 7th October at 1030
📍 1172 Meremere Road
📍 Fonterra # 40327

Holstein Friesian New Zealand

24/09/2026

🌍 If any members have a heifer for the raffle to support the Belgian YBS for our members contact the office.

🌍 There are 2 youth going from our region.

⏰ Closes in 2 Days | HFNZ Elite Heifer Raffle 2026/27 🏆

Have an outstanding 2026-born Holstein Friesian heifer? Now is the time to nominate her for the HFNZ Elite Heifer Raffle. We're seeking elite heifers that are PF16, DNA parent verified (or pending verification), and born between 1 January and 15 September 2026.

By nominating a heifer, you'll be helping raise funds for the 2027 European Young Breeders School Team as they prepare to represent New Zealand in Belgium.

📅 Nominations close 25 September 2026 - only 2 days left!

✅ Six elite heifers will be selected
✅ Winner chooses their preferred heifer
✅ Breeder of the winning heifer receives $6,900 (incl. GST)
✅ Cash prizes awarded for second and third place

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your genetics while supporting the next generation of dairy youth.

👉 Nominate your heifer today: https://nzholstein.org.nz/membership/blackandwhiteyouth/2026-27-hfnz-elite-heifer-raffle/

17/09/2026

Herd Walk at Waiokura Holstein Friesians
📍 7th October at 1030
📍 1172 Meremere Road
📍 Fonterra # 40327

Holstein Friesian New Zealand

14/08/2026

🟢🟢Coastal Calf Day🟢🟢

📍 31st October
📍 Opunake Primary School

•Dairy & Beef Calf Sections
•Primary, Intermediate &
Secondary School

Thanks to some of our sponsors,
GrainHub & Eltham Vet Service

16/07/2026

Annual Prizegiving 2026
Production Awards

13/07/2026

Annual Prize Giving
Progeny Competition
Judge- Isaac Kelsen

08/07/2026

🔸Muritai Open Day🔸

The weather luckily held off for a group of us to have a good look at their R1s & R2s.

Thank you, Wayne & Leanne, for your wonderful hospitality and for opening your farm and animals up to us. We really appreciated your generosity, and the homemade donuts were absolutely delicious! 🍩

07/07/2026

‼️Reminder- Tomorrow‼️

25/06/2026

Heifer Open Day at Muritai Holsteins
🔸182 Inland North Road
🔸8th July at 1030
🔸Fonterra: 43417

Holstein Friesian New Zealand rep Selwyn Donald will be in attendance on the day and he will be in Taranaki for a few days if anyone if wanting to see him.