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The NZ Deer Farmers' Association assists in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers and to provide a linkage to the agricultural industry and the public

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Why join us?

NZDFA is a voice for New Zealand deer farmers who assist in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers.
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Meet the leadership

Get to know the NZDFA Executive Committee, Selection and Appointments Panel and Local Branch Chairs
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NZDFA Branches

Local NZDFA branches are there to promote, support and encourage local deer farmers in best farming practice.

Featured news stories

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Featured news stories

Issue 217 | February 2026

Executive Committee Report: Karen Middelberg | NZDFA Vacancies – Your Association Needs You! | Deer2Succeed – Otago style | Next Generation 2026 | Velvet Grading Guidelines panel – DFA reps | Noticeboard and events

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Executive report | Issue 217

Greetings from an unseasonably green Hawkes Bay.

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NZDFA Vacancies – Your Association Needs You! | Issue 217

Positions on the NZDFA Executive Committee and Selection and Appointments Panel, and the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) Board are now open for nominations.

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Deer2Succeed – Otago style, Monday 9 February 2026 | Issue 217

Another Deer2Succeed DFA field day was held at the beginning of this week in glorious Otago sunshine at the AgResearch Invermay Research Centre (now known as the Bioeconomy Science Institute, or BSI).

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Next Generation 2026 | Issue 217

6 and 7 August 2026 – save the dates!

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Velvet Grading Guidelines panel – DFA reps | Issue 217

With the current velveting season coming to an end, DINZ will be facilitating a Velvet Grading Guidelines panel with a view to the next season. The panel will be comprised of velvet buyers, velvet processors, DINZ and NZDFA representatives.

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Noticeboard & Events | Issue 217

NZDFA Matuschka Award | Deer Industry Award | MSD/Allflex Deer Industry Photo Competition | Industry Conference 2026: 13 and 14 May - save the dates

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