Rabobank New Zealand

10/06/2026

Fieldays is off to a great start! 🙌

Some of our leadership team are enjoying the Fieldays buzz, connecting with clients and giving back to our farmers and growers.

Looking forward to having more conversations over the coming days!

26/05/2026

Applications for the 2026 Rabo Community Fund are now open! 🌱

Know of a rural initiative making a big impact in its community that could use a funding boost? Tag them in the comments below 👇

Whether it's a grassroots group, charity, or established community organisation in a rural area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today 🔗 http://spkl.io/618476HGw

Applications close 3 August.

24/05/2026

It was an inspiring evening at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards, connecting with farmers who play a vital role in the red meat industry 🐏

Congratulations to Lone Star Farms for taking home the Rabobank People Development Award, recognising their commitment to investing in people and growing capability across the sector.

Well-deserved recognition for all winners and finalists. It was a privilege to be part of the awards and celebrate the strength and leadership within the industry 🧡

20/05/2026

We’re excited to be donating a spot on the 2027 Rabobank Farm Managers Program as part of the Rural Industry Leaders online auction to raise funds for the New Zealand Rural Support Trust 🌱

Package includes:
🌱 Full participation in all Farm Managers Program sessions, presentations, and course materials
🛌 Five nights’ accommodation at the Rendezvous Heritage Hotel
🍽️ All meals and beverages, including evening dinners
🧑‍🌾 A facilitated business research excursion
✈️ Return domestic flights to and from Queenstown

T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply. Auction closes 5pm, 14 June 2026. Link in comments 👇

17/05/2026

Our team swapped the office for shovels and wheelbarrows at Colyton School 🚴‍♂️

As winners of Rabobank’s 2025 Good Deeds Competition, Colyton School received funding and a full day of hands-on support.

Alongside The Country, school staff, families and local contractors, our team pitched in to help rebuild the bike track, plant trees and create a new sandpit for students to enjoy.

Rabobank is proud to support Colyton School and work with the local community to make it happen.

03/05/2026

From sharemilking to owning and operating a 196-hectare dairy farm with 440 cattle, our latest Succession Story follows James and Melissa Barbour's path to farm ownership.

Shaped by the absence of family financial support, their progress came through careful judgement, knowing when to hold steady and when to take a considered step forward as opportunities emerged.

Now settled in the Waikato, James and Melissa have the stability to plan further ahead, continuing to build on the farm alongside their five sons.

“Farming is our way of life,” James says. “And being able to do it as a family has been one of the best parts of the journey.”

Read their full story via the link in the comments below 👇

Our Succession Stories explore how our clients have approached succession and navigated key business decisions, providing practical insight for farmers considering their own succession plans.

28/04/2026

Congratulations to the ten winners of our Good Deeds Community Hub Competition 🎊🧡

The winning community hubs stood out for the lasting impact they’re making in their local rural communities and we're proud to back them with $10,000 in funding to support improvements.

A special shout‑out to the winner of our Good Deeds Competition, Te Miro Settlers Hall, who receives $10,000 and a day’s labour from the teams at Rabobank and The Country 🔨

Link to the winning community hubs in the comments 👇

Raglan Surf Life Saving Club| Pongakawa Community Hub | Poukawa Hall | Whangamōmona Public Hall | Waikaka Combined Sports Complex | Southern Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Community Hub – Winton | Hororātā Community Hall | Cheviot Combined Sports Club Incorporated | Riversdale Rugby Club

19/04/2026

Our team's capped off another epic Surfing for Farmers season by giving away 25 surfboards to some very deserving people 🧡

We’re proud to have supported Surfing for Farmers through one of their biggest years yet, with over 8,500 registered participants.

Helping farmers connect, reset, and look after their wellbeing is what it’s all about 🏄

13/04/2026

Over the next 10 years, New Zealand agriculture is expected to undergo its largest ever intergenerational transfer of wealth, as more than half of all farm and orchard owners reach retirement age.

With so much change ahead, succession is one of the most important conversations facing farmers. To help support these conversations, we’ve launched a new Succession Stories series.

These case studies feature our clients and explore the practical realities of farm succession, drawing on real experiences of ownership, governance, long‑term planning and decision‑making.

Each story reflects a client’s own pathway, recognising there is no single model for succession.

Our first Succession Story features Taranaki farmers Terry and Gemma Adams. Link to the full story in the comments below 👇

Our Succession Stories explore how our clients have approached succession and navigated key business decisions, providing practical insight for farmers considering their own succession plans.

25/03/2026

And that’s a wrap on an epic few weeks! 🚜

From Northland Field Days to Southern Field Days, the Wanaka A&P Show, and Central Districts Field Days, our teams have loved connecting with clients, meeting new faces, and giving back the incredible hospitality we're shown every day.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, it's always great to spend time with the people who make the industry what it is! 🧡