2026 National Sustainability Showcase
Join us on Thursday 2 July
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust is hosting this season’s National Sustainability Showcase in Christchurch and would be delighted if you could join them.
The event celebrates some of the nation’s amazing food and fibre producers, showcasing this year's eleven Ballance Farm Environment Awards Regional Supreme Winners. The evening will culminate with the announcement of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipients, who then become the National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming & Growing for 2026.
• Doors open 5.30pm, with a complimentary drink
• Formalities commence at 6.30pm
• Three-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS only)
• Dress code: Cocktail
Tickets
Individual: $240 until 26 June; early bird $190 until 20 May
Tables of 10: $2,000 until 26 June; early bird $1,800 until 20 May
Waitlist: You may register for waitlisted tickets if seats sell out.
Please click on the Get Tickets button to purchase tickets for this event.
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 fifteen 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 nation’s amazing food and fibre producers, showcasing this year's eleven Ballance Farm Environment Awards Regional Supreme Winners. The evening will culminate with the announcement of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy recipients, who then become the National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming & Growing for 2026.
• Doors open 5.30pm, with a complimentary drink
• Formalities commence at 6.30pm
• Three-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS only)
• Dress code: Cocktail
Tickets
Individual: $240 until 26 June; early bird $190 until 20 May
Tables of 10: $2,000 until 26 June; early bird $1,800 until 20 May
Waitlist: You may register for waitlisted tickets if seats sell out.
Please click on the Get Tickets button to purchase tickets for this event.
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 fifteen 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
Te Pae Christchurch
188 Oxford Tce
Christchurch
188 Oxford Tce
Christchurch
Date & Time
Thursday 2 July 2026
5:30pm
5:30pm
Contact Us
Questions about the event?
Missed telling us about allergies or dietary restrictions for yourself or any of your guests when you registered?
Issues with getting tickets?
Please email [email protected] or use the contact form here.
Missed telling us about allergies or dietary restrictions for yourself or any of your guests when you registered?
Issues with getting tickets?
Please email [email protected] or use the contact form here.
Trust Sponsors & Partners
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust is proudly supported by the following sponsors and partners.
National Sponsors: Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Bayleys Real Estate, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, FMG, Hill Labs, Ministry for the Environment, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Norwood and Rabobank
National Partners: Ministry for Primary Industries, Goldpine, Horticulture New Zealand, Landpro and Lincoln University
Regional Partners: Northland Regional Council, Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Gisborne District Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Environment Canterbury, Otago Regional Council and Environment Southland.
National Sponsors: Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Bayleys Real Estate, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, FMG, Hill Labs, Ministry for the Environment, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Norwood and Rabobank
National Partners: Ministry for Primary Industries, Goldpine, Horticulture New Zealand, Landpro and Lincoln University
Regional Partners: Northland Regional Council, Auckland Council, Waikato Regional Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Gisborne District Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons Regional Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Environment Canterbury, Otago Regional Council and Environment Southland.
About 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.
The Trust's flagship programme is the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, which are regional awards held annually to find and celebrate farmers and growers who are running profitable and sustainable operations.
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.
The Trust's flagship programme is the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, which are regional awards held annually to find and celebrate farmers and growers who are running profitable and sustainable operations.
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.