Waterford Press Limited

09/10/2025

Business Rural Magazine Spring issue out now 😊

08/10/2025

In this edition of Business Central, A fresh new look is on the way for one of New Plymouth’s most recognisable landmarks, courtesy of Prime Property Group. It’s exciting times for Escape Aviation as it expands its fleet, alongwith adding a new service at Taupo Airport. As Taranaki’s longest e...

13/07/2025

Canterbury farmers Brigitte and Braden Barnes of Braebid Farms have won the Fonterra & ASB First Farm Award at the 2025 NZ Dairy Industry Awards. In Putaruru, the Hayward family has been dedicated to dairy farming for five decades as they blend tradition with modern challenges to create their indust...

01/07/2025

In the latest edition of Business North, NIWA and Northland Regional Council’s land-based kingfish farm in Ruakaka is setting the stage for a new chapter in New Zealand's aquaculture industry; the Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust's new Otawere water storage reservoir is poised to turbocharge high-value ...

16/04/2025

For over 30 years, Energy Vets Taranaki has been at the heart of the region’s dairy industry, serving as a trusted partner to farmers and advocating for best practice in animal health and welfare 🩺🐄

Here we talk with their Managing Director, Greg Hall, about the changing role of modern large animal veterinarians.

“First and foremost, we are animal health professionals, providing essential support to farmers in maintaining the health of their herds – but it goes much further than that."

We also look at Veterinary Practice & Revenue Management Software company VetlinkPRO, who provide the practice's digital backbone and have launched VetlinkPAY to help rural clinics manage their finances more efficiently.

Boehringer Ingelheim - Livestock NZ, AgriHealth NZ, FleetPartners New Zealand, Naki Plumbing & Gas Limited

Greg's insights in the Autumn edition of NZ Dairy - https://digitalpublications.online/waterfordpress/nz-dairy-autumn-25/71/

14/04/2025

In the Autumn edition of NZ Dairy magazine...

New Zealand’s largest dairy farmer, Dairy Holdings, has significantly reduced its environmental footprint over the past decade 🌱🙌

For over 30 years, Energy Vets Taranaki has been at the heart of the region’s dairy industry, serving as a trusted partner to farmers and advocating for best practice in animal health and welfare 🩺🐄

Southland's Nind Dairy Services has been a trusted name among local dairy farmers for over 18 years 🔧⚡️

And in Te Puke, Tammy and Ben Brownless, second-generation owners of Marsh Contracting Ltd, are committed to upholding the company’s 40-year reputation for quality workmanship 🚜👌

Also featuring...

Alpine Dairies Ltd, ABC Milking Solutions Ltd, Agritech New Zealand, Astra Farms, Bella V***a Jerseys, Buttercup Dairies NZ, Cambridge Pumps & Filtration, Corkill Systems Ltd, Davidson Engineering 1990, Flexi Tanks NZ, Harakeke Farm, Illawarra contracting, Paramount Dairies Ltd, Matriarch Genetics Limited, King Farm Services Ltd, Mangorewa Pastures Limited -MPL, Milktech NZ, Sheds Direct Ltd, Stockezy NZ, Veehof Dairy Services Ltd, Wairarapa Moana

Reporoa farmer Alastair Neville had success at the 2025 Central Plateau Share Farmer of the Year competition walking away with the Industry Involvement merit award. The dream of farm ownership will soon be a reality for Celene Taylor. For the past six seasons she and her partner Adam have been 50/50...

06/04/2025

The Bushy Park Hampshire Stud, once de-registered, has been rejuvenated in recent years by Sam Young and Emma Shaw, earning recognition at agricultural shows and developing a growing clientele. With a good dairy payout and interest rates dropping 2025 is looking positive for the Giles family as they...

27/08/2024

In the latest edition of Business North, we look at developments in the energy sector where Tuwharetoa Geothermal is harnessing geothermal energy to drive a low-carbon, sustainable future, while WEL Networks is upgrading its network to give greater resilience. Elsewhere we look at Northland business...

30/06/2024

When Dairy Manager of the Year Award winner for the Taranaki Region, Sarah Avery, moved back home it proved life changing for a number of reasons. Distinctive Ayrshire cows are a valued part of the dairy herd for Michael and Sarah Terpstra now into their third season south of Morrinsville. Finalists...

16/04/2024

In the latest issue of Business South the South Island’s newest culinary destination, Ayrburn - near Queenstown - has opened its doors and promises an experience like no other. Elsewhere, South Port says major work to deepen its channel and inner harbour has been a triumphant success, while Mike G...

03/04/2024

In the latest edition of Business North, Stronghold Group demonstrate their commitment to uplifting Māori and Pasifika communities through strong leadership. Auckland Business Awards winners Royal Wolf and finalist Watersmart talk about what it takes after being recognised as employers of the year.

29/03/2024

South Canterbury’s Elizabeth Hampton of Belmont Stud embarked on a project to breed Kerry Hill sheep and hasn't looked back since.The support of senior management, strong investment in R&D and a supportive team culture have been the key elements that contributed to PGG Wrightson Seeds being named ...