To see what is happening in your region, whether it be an industry conference or workshop, NZDFA field day, velvet competition or similar, you can find more information on this page. Please contact info@deernz.org if you would like to notify your event here.
Various
Workshop interest
If there isn’t an event in your area you can register your interest here.
Various
Stag Sales 2025/26
Various dates and locations for upcoming stag sales
10 December 2025
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
21 January 2026
Taihape
Central Regions & Taihape 2 & 3-year-old Velvet & Hard Antler Competition
1 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
3 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
4 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning Workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 1 day, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
5 February 2026
Cromwell
Elk and Wapiti Society AGM and Awards Dinner
Society AGM & Velvet Event
6 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
9 February 2026
Otago
Deer2Succeed – Otago style
Another Deer2Succeed DFA field day is set for 2026. This time it’s Otago DFA’s turn and the focus will be on research and will be hosted at the Invermay Research Centre (now part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, AgResearch Group).
9 February 2026
Online
MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition
Gather up those great shots you have buried, or head out on the farm with your camera and enter the MSD Animal Health Deer Industry Photo Competition. With a $500 cash prize, you won't want to miss out! Entries open now!
12 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
17 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
18 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
20 February 2026
Freshwater Farm Planning workshop
Through our Integrated Farm Planning project funding we have teamed up with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability Services to deliver a workshop, held over 2 days, for you to create a freshwater farm plan (FWFP) that will set you on your way the FWFP national requirements or entry to farm assurance schemes such as NZFAP Plus.
25 February 2026
Geraldine
Wormwise for Deer
This workshop presents the latest information and research on internal parasite control. It is divided into multiple sections dealing with worm biology, drenches and drench resistance.
25 February 2026
Te Awamutu
Bayonet Rising Stars 2026 National Hard Antler and Velvet Competition
Bayonet Rising Stars 2026 National Hard Antler and Velvet Competition. “Setting new benchmarks for the future of New Zealand Deer”
7 March 2026
Palmerston North
Deer Industry Conference
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