The Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards exist to recognise, celebrate, and inspire the very best of our agricultural sector.

Our winners showcase the people and businesses who work hard every day to make Tararua an exceptional place to farm, work, and live.

Nominations for the 2026 Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards are now open.

We’re proud to celebrate the people and businesses who make Tararua an incredible place to farm, work, and live. Whether you’re putting your own business forward or recognising someone doing great things in our rural sector, this is your chance to be part of the 2026 awards.

Entries are open for:
• Property Brokers Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year - entries closed
• Pukemiro Station Cadetship Tararua Shepherd of the Year - entries still open

Nominations are open for:
• Beale Trucking Tararua Women in Agriculture Award - entries closed
• Dannevirke Mitre 10 Tararua Agricultural Professional of the Year - entries still open
• MCI & Associates Tararua Agricultural Industry Champion Award - entries still open