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Surfing for Farmers is back for another summer, bringing farmers together at beaches around Aotearoa to relax, connect, and catch some waves.
This free nationwide initiative encourages farmers to step away from the farm, try something new, and focus on their wellbeing, with surf coaching, gear, and a BBQ provided at each local session.
B+LNZ is proud to support Surfing for Farmers as a Community Partner, helping strengthen rural connections and promote farmer wellbeing across the country.
Find your local session and join in the fun: www.surfingforfarmers.com
Dates and locations
| Region | Beach | Primary contact | Mobile | Start date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke's Bay | Central Hawkes Bay - Pourerere/Porangahau Beach | Andy Lee | 027 354 8608 | [email protected] | Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 4:00 pm |
| Hawke's Bay | North Hawkes Bay - Waimarara Beach | Tim Wynne-Lewis | 027 488 9719 | [email protected] | Thursday, 27 November 2025 | 5:00 pm |
| Southland | Colac Bay | Katrina Thomas | 027 485 4395 | [email protected] | Thursday, 27 November 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| Otago | Dunedin - New Brighton | Emma Townsend | 022 698 3910 | [email protected] | Thursday, 4 December 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| South Canterbury | North Otago – Kakanui, Campbell Bay | Hannah Green | 027 447 2041 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| South Canterbury | Kaka Point | Paul Richardson | 027 477 4106 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| East Coast | Tolaga Bay - Kaiaua Beach | Stephen Thomson | 027 450 6531 | [email protected] | Thursday, 27 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| East Coast | Gisborne - Surf club based location | Stephen Thomson | 027 450 6531 | [email protected] | Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Marlborough | Okiwi Bay (Kaikoura) | Sam Wilson | 027 873 5328 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 5:00 pm |
| Taranaki | New Plymouth | Mark Dwyer | 021 528 263 | [email protected] | Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Taranaki | Opunake - Opunake Beach | Josh | 027 633 4908 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 12 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| West Coast (South Island) | Greymouth - North Tip Road, Cobden | Paul & Abby Clement | 027 646 4677 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Canterbury | Hickory Bay | Kristin Savage | 021 680 190 | [email protected] | Thursday, 27 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Canterbury | Sumner Beach - Summer Beach, by the 'rock' | Kate Butterfield | 021 184 0673 | [email protected] | Tuesday, 2 December 2025 | 6:15 pm |
| Canterbury | Gore Bay | Harry Wilding | 027 244 9736 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Waikato | Raglan - Ngarunui Beach - Surf club based | James Nesbit | 027 297 4411 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 3 December 2025 | 5:00 pm |
| Waikato | Waihi - North End Surf Club | Mike Meade | 027 659 0661 | [email protected] | Thursday, 11 December 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Northland | Sandy Bay | Sophia Wood (main contact) | 021 227 4379 | [email protected] | Thursday, 8 January 2026 | 5:30 pm |
| Northland | Waipu Cove | Sophia Wood (main contact) | 021 227 4379 | [email protected] | Thursday, 8 January 2026 | 5:30 pm |
| Bay of Plenty | Mt Maunganui - 35 Marine Parade - Towards Leisure Island | Sarah Hickey | 027 554 9257 | [email protected] | Thursday, 4 December 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| Bay of Plenty | Pukehina - Surf club based | Shanice | 027 435 7490 | [email protected] | Thursday, 4 December 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| Bay of Plenty | Ohope - West End Ohope | Robin Bean | 027 281 5225 | [email protected] | Tuesday, 11 November 2025 | 5:30 pm |
| Whanganui | Whanganui - Kai Iwi Beach | Andy Pearce | 027 488 5141 | [email protected] | Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 6:00 pm |
| Foxton | Foxton - Surf club | Liam Quigan | 021 262 9900 | [email protected] | Friday, 23 January 2026 | 5:30 pm |
| Wairarapa | Wairarapa - Riversdale Beach (surf club) | Richard Moore | 021 313 877 | [email protected] | Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 6:00 pm |
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