B+LNZ South Island Farmer Council Annual Meetings

Join us at one of three B+LNZ Farmer Council Annual Meetings across the South Island.

This is your chance to connect with fellow farmers, hear key updates, and have your voice heard. 

Your farmer-elected director will be sharing insights and updates on current initiatives, industry challenges, and opportunities ahead. It’s a great opportunity to engage directly with your leadership and help shape the future of farming in our region. 

Call for nominations

Northern South Island

Call for nominations in Marlborough, West Coast, Mid Canterbury, and North Canterbury areas.

Nominations close 5pm, Friday 24 October 2025. 

For more info and a nomination form, contact Christine Lewis on [email protected] or 021 793 999.

Central South Island

Calling dairy, sheep and beef, and rural professional representatives in Otago and South Canterbury. Come along for the opportunity to hear from B+LNZ Director Nicky Hyslop and Chair Kate Acland.

We're seeking passionate and knowledgeable individuals to represent the Dairy, Sheep & Beef, and Rural Professional sectors across Otago and South Canterbury. If you or someone you know is committed to supporting and strengthening our rural sector, we encourage you to put a name forward.

Please email Dean Sinnamon: [email protected] for a nomination form.

Lunch is supplied, so come along for a productive morning and stay for a bite and a chat.

Southern South Island

We’re now welcoming expressions of interest or nominations to join the Southern South Island Farmer Council. You don’t need to be formally nominated – just keen to contribute and help shape the future of farming in our region. Expressions of interest close at 5pm, Monday, 6th October. Forms available on request. Please send a short bio (up to 200 words) to Theresa Laws – [email protected].

Find out more

Learn more about what it means to be a B+LNZ Farmer Council member.

Dates and locations

Register for one of the annual meetings below.