Join us for the 2026 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards Open Day, hosted by this year’s Supreme Winners, Jamie and Nicky Gaddum.
Join us to see how resilience, innovation, and sustainability come together in a modern East Coast sheep and beef operation, and what that looks like in practice.
Matangi Station, owned by Austrian Entrepreneur Robert Haselsteiner and Atua Station owned by Jamie and Nicky Gaddum, is a powerful example of farming through change. Following Cyclone Gabrielle, the business has reset to take greater control of its supply chain – from farming through to a boutique butchery in Hastings – ensuring their premium beef and lamb reach consumers exactly as intended. Across their 950ha operation, the Gaddums and the Matangi team combine technology, data, and practical farming to lift productivity while protecting the environment.
From Halter collars and drone monitoring to native planting, erosion control, and solar-powered water systems, their approach shows how profitability and sustainability can work hand in hand.
Lunch provided – all attendees must be registered for catering purposes.
Topics
Come along to:
- See systems in action on-farm.
- Gain practical insights you can apply to your own business.
- Hear firsthand how the business has adapted and diversified.
- Connect with others in the sector.
Transport and safety
This is a working farm environment and access around the property will be by motorbike or side-by-side only.
Helmets are compulsory – no helmet, no ride.
Experienced riders/drivers only.
Side-by-sides: passengers limited to available seats only.
Quads: maximum one passenger if required.
Please follow all instructions on the day and stick to designated tracks.
Registration
Registration essential.