2026 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Join us on Wednesday 18 March
The East Coast BFEA Committee is hosting this season’s presentation of the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards and would be delighted if you could join them.
The event celebrates some of the region’s amazing food and fibre producers, showcasing them and their operations. We will be announcing award recipients, and the evening will culminate by announcing the Regional Supreme Winners for 2026.
• Doors open 5.30pm, with a complimentary pre-dinner drink and canapes
• Award Ceremony commences at 6.30pm sharp
• Two-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS, cash)
• Dress code: semi-formal
Tickets
Price: $105 (standard) or $95 (early bird)
Registrations close: Fri 14 March
Please click on the Get Tickets button to register for this event and/or purchase tickets.
Once registered, your name will be included in the guest list and held at the door. No printed tickets are required.
Note: Please remember to confirm any allergies or dietary restrictions at least seven days prior to the event. If this information is missed at registration, you may still advise us of your requirements by contacting us (as below). Unfortunately, our caterers might not accept late notification.
The event celebrates some of the region’s amazing food and fibre producers, showcasing them and their operations. We will be announcing award recipients, and the evening will culminate by announcing the Regional Supreme Winners for 2026.
• Doors open 5.30pm, with a complimentary pre-dinner drink and canapes
• Award Ceremony commences at 6.30pm sharp
• Two-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS, cash)
• Dress code: semi-formal
Tickets
Price: $105 (standard) or $95 (early bird)
Registrations close: Fri 14 March
Please click on the Get Tickets button to register for this event and/or purchase tickets.
Once registered, your name will be included in the guest list and held at the door. No printed tickets are required.
Note: Please remember to confirm any allergies or dietary restrictions at least seven days prior to the event. If this information is missed at registration, you may still advise us of your requirements by contacting us (as below). Unfortunately, our caterers might not accept late notification.
Location
Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre
109 Hastings Street South, Eastbourne Corner
Hastings
109 Hastings Street South, Eastbourne Corner
Hastings
Date & Time
Wednesday 18 March
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Contact Us
Questions about the event?
Please email [email protected]
Missed telling us about allergies or dietary restrictions for yourself or any of your guests when you registered?
Please email [email protected].
Issues with getting tickets?
Please email [email protected] or use the contact form here.
Please email [email protected]
Missed telling us about allergies or dietary restrictions for yourself or any of your guests when you registered?
Please email [email protected].
Issues with getting tickets?
Please email [email protected] or use the contact form here.
Award Sponsors & Partners
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are proudly supported by national sponsors: Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Bayleys Real Estate, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, Hill Labs, Norwood, Rabobank, Ministry for the Environment, FMG and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust.. In the East Coast region, we are also supported by our regional partners, Hawke's Bay Regional Council and Gisborne District Council and regional sponsors WaterForce and Affco.
About the Awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are managed by the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust. The Trust’s vision is for New Zealand’s food and fibre producers to be recognised as global leaders in stewardship of their natural resources in a changing world. For more information see www.nzfetrust.org.nz.
On behalf of the Trust, we appreciate your support with our quest to champion farming and growing practices that protect and enhance the environment for all. We look forward to staying in touch in the future.
On behalf of the Trust, we appreciate your support with our quest to champion farming and growing practices that protect and enhance the environment for all. We look forward to staying in touch in the future.