Dairy Women's Network - Lower North Island

13/08/2026

Women in rural communities carry a lot 🩷

This week is Women’s Health Week, 10–16 August, it’s a reminder to pause, check in with yourself and make time for the health checks and conversations that are easy to put off.

Making your health a priority is not selfish. It matters.

And if you need someone to talk to, we’re here 📞 0800 787 254

rural-support.org.nz

31/07/2026

Make sure to register by 7 August! Thankyou to RRT & Rural Support Trust ❤️

https://rrtglobal.org/nz/operations-appeals/farmers-community-connect-martinborough/

14/07/2026

This one is for the ladies!

FULL DETAILS - Wairarapa Rural Ladies Lunch

Friday 24 July 2026 | Carterton Events Centre
9.45am – 1.00pm (Panel discussion and lunch)
1.00pm – 2.00pm (Optional breakout sessions)

We'll be joined by an incredible panel of speakers:

🌿 Kate Ivey – Founder of Kate Ivey Fitness and DediKate, specialising in exercise for women through perimenopause and menopause.

🌿 Dr Alison Payne – GP with a special interest in perimenopause and hormonal health.

🌿 Sarah Percy – Registered Dietitian specialising in women's nutrition, hormone health and menopause.

This will be an informative, practical and supportive conversation covering hormone health across all life stages, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and connect with others over lunch.

Book your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/wairarapa-rural-ladies-lunch

We look forward to seeing you there!

13/07/2026

Today we say a heartfelt thank you to Zara van Hout for the incredible contribution you’ve made to our Lower North Island Hub.

Your passion, energy and commitment have helped create so many memorable events and opportunities for our members. From the hugely successful Pink Ribbon Breakfast, to the Hawke’s Bay Ladies Day Out, the Ladies Golf Day, and the many other events you’ve organised and supported, you’ve made a lasting impact on our community.

Congratulations on the exciting new chapter ahead with the purchase of your farm, and an even bigger congratulations on your engagement! Wishing you and your future husband every happiness as you begin this next adventure together.

While we’ll certainly miss you as one of our Regional Leaders, we know this isn’t goodbye. We’re looking forward to seeing you at future Dairy Women’s Network events and continuing to celebrate your successes.

Thank you for everything you’ve given to our hub. We wish you all the very best for the future—you’ll always be part of our Lower North Island whānau.

25/06/2026

Here’s one for the Wairarapa ladies

SAVE THE DATE | Wairarapa Ladies Lunch 🌸

We're so excited to share a save the date for this event. We are passionate about closing the gap in accessible, local education and open conversations around women's health and hormone-related issues for rural people.

🗓️ Friday 24th July, Carterton Events Centre

Whatever stage you are navigating, or if you are just wanting to better understand your body, this event is about creating a space where women can learn, ask questions, and connect with trusted experts.

We're thrilled to be bringing together an incredible panel featuring:

✨ Kate Ivey – Founder & CEO, Kate Ivey Fitness
✨ Dr Alison Payne – Specialist General Practitioner - Women's Health and Menopause
✨ Sarah Percy – Registered Dietitian & Founder of Eat Nutrition

Lunch is included, and there'll also be optional afternoon workshops for those wanting to dive even deeper.

Ticket sales and full event details will be announced after we put the finishing touches on the programme.

We can't wait to share more with you 💚

Local businesses - if you would like to support this event in any way, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

18/06/2026

Calving smart is happening here in Pahiatua next Monday 22 June!
Learn about pre and postnatal care for your cows and calves ….before things get a bit hectic! Make sure to register at dairynz/events

09/06/2026

The DairyNZ x Dairy Women's Network People Expo is BACK this June!

We're proud to be partnering up with DairyNZ for another round of People Expo events across New Zealand.

📍 Tuesday 16 June – Manawatu Golf Course, Palmerston North

Whether you’re a farm owner planning your next stage, or an emerging leader ready to take on more responsibility, People Expo brings together high‑quality speakers and respected farmers to share real‑world experience.

To discover more or to secure your spot, head to:
https://bit.ly/4dSa5M5

05/06/2026

Joining us at the Palmerston North People Expo on Tuesday 16 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