Entries in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards are now closed, Help inform our RMA thinking, Sire Genotyping Project consent forms due, B+LNZ Online Fire Risk Wananga Workshops
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This week’s notices:
Help inform our RMA thinking
As outlined in last week’s e-diaries, the Government has introduced legislation to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). B+LNZ is seeking farmer input on key aspects of RMA legislation. This will allow testing of high-level thinking and help inform our work. We’ve developed a survey in conjunction with DairyNZ, which should take around 15-20 minutes to complete and which runs until 19 December. Find the survey here.
Entries in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards are now closed
Entries in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards closed on Monday, 8 December and B+LNZ is delighted with both the quantity and quality of the entries received. Following a checking process, all nominations and entries will be forwarded for judging over January and February and finalists will be named in March. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Te Pae in Christchurch on Wednesday 20 May. The Awards Dinner will be one of the highlights of B+LNZ’s Out the Gate conference which will be held at Te Pae on 20–21 May.
Sire Genotyping Project consent forms due
Owners of rams invited to participate in the Sire Genotyping Project are reminded to complete their consent forms promptly. Our offices close over the Christmas break, so the final sampling kits for 2025 will be couriered on Monday 15 December. Courier packs will resume from Monday 5 January 2026. Questions? Email [email protected].
B+LNZ Online Fire Risk Wananga Workshops: Monday 15 December 12pm and 7pm
Wildfire risk isn’t just a summer problem – fires can start any time of year. In this session, you’ll learn how to spot the signs, reduce risks, and protect your property, animals, and community. We’ll cover practical steps for safe outdoor activities, controlled burns, and how to check local fire danger. Register here.
Limestone Downs Field Day
Limestone Downs is hosting a field day from 10am on Tuesday 17 February. Topics covered include farm performance, Kikuyu grass management, beef system profitability, water intake behaviour of sheep and water quality mitigations, and catchment management. The day will include a farm tour and lunch. Find out more here.