Wairakei Estate | Sustainable Farming

What’s happening at Wairakei Estate

The diverse activities taking place within Wairakei Estate requires informed decision making and constant
monitoring to ensure an integrated approach – so we do our best by the land, our people, and our community.

Waipahihi School Visits Renown Farm Wairakei Estate

Waipahihi-a-Tia visits Renown

Year 5 and Year 6 students from Taupo’s Waipahihi-a-Tia School visited Landcorp’s Renown Dairy Unit.
This visit was organised by Renown Dairy Unit’s Business Manager, Joan Barendsen and Waipahihi-a-Tia teacher, Kylie Barbour.

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Landcorp’s Burgess dairy unit has won two award categories within the 2018 Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Congratulations to farm managers, Warwick & Brenda Halford, and farm business manager, Joan Barendson.

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

Wairakei Estate’s St. Kilda dairy unit is the home of this special ovine dairy enterprise, using advanced world-class technology to ensure the wellbeing of each ewe and the quality of their milk.

Our Core Values

Wairakei Estate works to a bold and ambitious intergenerational vision, as befitting a development
that will undoubtedly be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere when complete.

intergenerational

For the three New Zealand families who own Wairakei Estate this is an investment for generations to come. They believe their role is that of stewardship, entrusted with the guardianship of the health, wellbeing and prosperity of the land.

Sustainable

Recognising that the effective management of natural resources is key to New Zealand’s future and prosperity, Wairakei Estate’s strong emphasis on environmental responsibility is intrinsic to our process and informs our strategic decision making.

Inspirational

At Wairakei Estate we like to lead by example. We often go beyond what may be required by way of compliance and set the bar higher for ourselves and for others. We embrace technologies and seek to be inspired by better ways to create the best outcomes.

Respectful

Nature commands and deserves a high level of respect. To work alongside the forces of nature requires strong and enduring relationships. Sharing our values around sustainability with our partners, ensures we protect the land for future generations.

Our Partners

At Wairakei Estate we have an ethos of excellence, we have chosen
the partners we work closely alongside, on the same basis.

Stewards and guardians of the land, protecting and nurturing the future

Doing our very best by the land to ensure its health and vitality for generations to come

Leading by example, to secure and support sustainability

With an unwavering focus on developing and implementing best practices, while looking beyond, and exceeding standard regulatory requirements.

Creating and investing in the best possible environmental outcomes

We want only the very best for Wairakei Estate so we use advanced technology, specialist information and well-resourced people to protect and create sustainability.

Creating strong, enduring and resilient partnerships for Wairakei Estate

Our values and commitment to our land is equally shared by our partners on the Estate.

What’s happening at Wairakei Estate

Waipahihi-a-Tia visits Renown

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

Our Core Values

intergenerational

Sustainable

Inspirational

Respectful

Our Partners

Stewards and guardians of the land, protecting and nurturing the future

Doing our very best by the land to ensure its health and vitality for generations to come

Leading by example, to secure and support sustainability

With an unwavering focus on developing and implementing best practices, while looking beyond, and exceeding standard regulatory requirements.

Creating and investing in the best possible environmental outcomes

We want only the very best for Wairakei Estate so we use advanced technology, specialist information and well-resourced people to protect and create sustainability.

Creating strong, enduring and resilient partnerships for Wairakei Estate

Our values and commitment to our land is equally shared by our partners on the Estate.

Find out more about New Zealand sustainable farming

What’s happening at Wairakei Estate

Waipahihi-a-Tia visits Renown

Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Spring Sheep Milk Co.

Our Core Values

intergenerational

Sustainable

Inspirational

Respectful

Our Partners