Celebrating
stewardship.
Inspiring change.

We champion the farmers and growers doing great things across Aotearoa, celebrating their achievements and sharing their stories.

The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust.

Championing sustainable farming and growing and supporting those who care for the land, water, and our communities, inspiring others to follow their lead.

The Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Our 2026 BFEA finalists have been announced ahead of our regional awards events.

Our 2026 BFEA finalists have been announced ahead of our regional awards events.

View your region for finalist stories, event details and award announcements.

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Learn more about the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Learn more about the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

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Learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase.

Learn more about the National Sustainability Showcase.

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Celebrating stewardship across Aotearoa.

East Coast

Simon and Lou White

Ludlow Farms
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Greater Wellington

Mark and Susannah Guscott

Glen Eden Farms 
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Canterbury

Matt and Heidi Hart

Pye Group – Longlane Farm
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Northland

Rob and Mandy Pye, Mangere Falls Farm

Mangere Falls Farm
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Canterbury

What are they up to now? Richard and Annabelle Subtil

Omarama Station
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Discover what’s happening in your region.

Discover everything happening in your region, from key award dates and farm open days to current and past winners. Meet local sponsors, explore inspiring farms, and find your regional contact.

Northland

Northland

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Auckland

Auckland

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Waikato

Waikato

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Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty

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East Coast

East Coast

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Taranaki

Taranaki

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Horizons

Horizons

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Greater Wellington

Greater Wellington

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Canterbury

Canterbury

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Southland

Southland

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The Catchment Group Showcase.

Celebrates the efforts of a rural community working together on sustainability initiatives to improve water quality in local rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands.

We couldn’t do any of this without our wonderful national sponsors.

2026 BFEA Events Schedule.

Throughout the year, the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust hosts a variety of events including regional Ballance Farm Environment Awards functions and Open Days, and our premier event – the annual National Sustainability Showcase.

Our latest news.

FMG extends support for resilient farming through BFEA
Mountains to Sea backs grassroots environmental solutions through Catchment Showcase
Backing biodiversity: Ministry for the Environment joins BFEA
A Ballanced History
South Taranaki Dairy Farmer named 2025 National Ambassador
Walking the Land, Shaping the Future