Dairy Women's Network - Southland

14/06/2026

Maximise your calving season with everything you need to know at the Southland Calf Rearing Expo! 🐮

Join the teams from NZAgbiz, Seales Winslow, AgriHealth NZ and DairyNZ, as they delve into the latest research and practical on-farm insights from animal health and veterinary experts. Explore how feeding decisions in the early stages, set calves up for life.

You'll gain an understanding of:
✅How early nutrition drives lifetime heifer performance
✅Best‑practice milk and solid feeding for growth
✅Effective weaning transition management
✅Identifying and managing key calf health risks
✅Set up systems that work for both calves and people
✅Why the 5 Q’s of colostrum management and using rigorous hygiene practices are non-negotiable.

Register now to secure your spot, you won't want to miss this. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4tFgOhx

⌚9:30am - 2:30pm
📆 Tuesday 7 July

10/06/2026

Joining us at the Invercargill People Expo on Tuesday 30 June will be high‑quality speakers and respected farmers to share real‑world experience.

MEET THE SPEAKERS
James Laughlin - Author
James is at the forefront of high-performance leadership and personal mastery, earning global recognition as a pioneering strategist in the field. He is a trusted advisor to leaders and teams at the highest level.

Greg Duncan - Dairy Australia's farm business lead
Greg will host a panel of leading local farmers, who will share their stories of succession and progression, the rationale behind their decisions, and the leadership those decisions required.

Local Farmer Panel -
Each event will showcase two contrasting local dairy farm businesses, providing a practical, side‑by‑side view of how different people and leadership models succeed in today’s dairy sector.

If you’re a farm owner, farm manager, contract milker, sharemilker or equity partner, join us at People Expo to find out how high-performance leadership can transform your life, team and business!

👉Register now: //bit.ly/4dSa5M5

08/06/2026

Hey everyone, we would love to run a ladies basic mechanic workshop. We have the lady to take us just need a venue. With trying to keep it through the week it’s hard to get a garage to give up there space.
Has anyone got a shed with an air compressor and room for 8-12 ladies they would allow a to use.

It would be amazing to make this happen

30/05/2026

Love seeing the girls on a fresh break

28/05/2026

Get off farm and join the ladies for a coffee geat chance to meet like minded women.

28/05/2026

Join us at the Invercargill People Expo on Tuesday 30 June and find out how high-performance leadership can transform your life, team and business!

Hosted by DairyNZ and Dairy Women’s Network, this year’s People Expo is all about what’s next. Whether you’re planning succession, stepping into more responsibility, or simply wanting to strengthen how your business runs day-to-day, you’ll hear from respected farmers and industry speakers sharing real, practical experience.

Be part of practical honest conversations, gain tools, and leave with greater clarity and confidence.

FREE to attend, but registration is essential: https://bit.ly/4dSa5M5
📍Tuesday 30 June – Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill

Being clear on what success looks like for you and your business, and the practical steps you can take to get there, is the focus of this year’s People Expo, whether you’re stepping up in your career or planning how to step back from the day‑to‑day.

25/05/2026

The First Aid for farmers initiative proved successful today, with a special thank you to Emma from St. John’s for demonstrating techniques to manage common accidents occurring on farms and daily life. From cuts to CPR, defibrillators, and burns, all participants had a productive day acquiring new skills.

10/05/2026

Calling all calf rearers! 🐮Looking to set your calves up for life? Join NZAgbiz, Seales Winslow, AgriHealth NZ and DairyNZ for the 2026 Calf Rearing Expo.

👀 Explore how decisions made in the early stages can set calves up for efficient growth, improved health and long‑term profitability, in this practical session.

👂 Hear the latest research alongside practical on‑farm insights, and advice from animal health and veterinary experts.

🥛 Explore milk and solid feeding strategies, effective weaning practices, calf health and welfare, and shed systems, all helping to maximise your calving season.

This event is open to ALL, secure your spot today!

📍INVERCARGILL - Tuesday 7 July -

Tuesday 7 July – This practical session, brought to life by NZAgbiz, SealesWinslow, AgriHealth & DairyNZ, explores how decisions made in the early stages set calves up for efficient growth, improved health and long‑term profitability. Hear the latest research alongside practical on‑farm insigh...

05/05/2026

⏰ Last chance to grab your spot!

Delivered by Hato Hone St John, this 4-hour First Aid for Farmers workshop is open to everyone. Tailored for the agricultural sector, it’s interactive, practical, and perfect for anyone wanting to learn the essentials of first aid without NZQA unit standards.

You’ll cover how to:
✅ Perform CPR and use a defibrillator
✅ Manage life-threatening injuries like internal bleeding, shock, crush injuries, and impalements
✅ Treat fractures and dislocations
✅Manage choking, head and spinal injuries, and burns
…plus much more!

Be ready for anything - but don’t miss out, RSVP by: Sunday 10 May

🚨 Spots are going, secure yours today!

📍WHERE: Federated Farmers Office, Invercargill
⌚TIMINGS: 9:15am - 2:30pm
📅WHEN: Monday 25 May
👉 https://www.dwn.co.nz/events/first-aid-for-farmers-2026-southland/

04/05/2026

Time and spots are running out to get registered for this great event. Don’t miss out you may save someone’s life.

Monday 25th May – Out in the paddock or the orchard, help isn’t always close by. Having the right first aid skills can make all the difference in a time of medical emergency! Join Hato Hone St John for an interactive, practical, and hands-on course tailored and designed with the agricultural sec...