The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) are thrilled to announce Power Farming has joined the awards programme as a national sponsor.

The leading farm machinery specialist is an iconic company well known by New Zealand dairy farmers, so it is a great fit to bring Power Farming into the NZDIA National Sponsor family, says General Manager Robin Congdon.

“The awards programme and its success is reliant on sponsorship partnerships, so it’s great to secure another high profile national sponsor.

“Power Farming is a well-known brand across New Zealand that our award entrants and alumni know and respect so we are thrilled to sign them as a national sponsor, which is a significant commitment.”

The highlight of this new partnership is an incredible prize for the National Share Farmer of the Year runner-up, who will win the use of the Kioti HX 130-140hp tractor for a whole year, thanks to Power Farming.

“It’s a fantastic prize to add to our substantial prize package that is shared across our National Share Farmer category. Who wouldn’t be excited about winning a Kioti HX tractor for a year, I know I would be.”

“At Power Farming, we’re passionate about supporting the people who keep New Zealand growing,” Power Farming Chief Executive, Tom Ruddenklau says.

“The National Dairy Awards shine a light on the next generation of farming excellence, and we’re honoured to play a part in celebrating their success stories and helping them build a stronger future for farming.”

NZDIA Trust chair Paulette Johns says Power Farming is a respected New Zealand brand the awards programme is proud to welcome on as a national sponsor.

“Power Farming has a strong history of working alongside New Zealand dairy farmers and we are excited they have added their industry knowledge and passion to our awards programme.” 

The addition of a new national sponsor is positive news for the New Zealand dairy sector overall as it strengthens the awards programme which is working to encourage and develop our next generation of farmers, Paulette says.

“The commitment and support we receive from our national sponsors allows us to continue our work to encourage and showcase best practice in dairy businesses and to light up the pathways available to people working in the sector.”

The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are supported by national sponsors ASB, CowManager, Ecolab, Federated Farmers, Honda, LIC, Power Farming and Trelleborg, along with industry partners Fonterra, DairyNZ, The Country and The Herald. 

Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards close on December 5. Visit dairyindustryawards.co.nz

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For any further information please contact Sheryl Haitana, 021 239 1633.