2026 Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Join us on Tuesday 10 March
The Waikato BFEA Committee is hosting this season’s presentation of the Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards and would be delighted if you could join them for this special 30th year celebration.
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 pre-dinner drink
• Award Ceremony commences at 6.30pm
• Three-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS, cash)
• Dress code: Cocktail
Tickets
Price: $100
Early Bird Table of 10 Price till Mon 9 Feb: $900
Registrations close: Mon 2 Mar
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 pre-dinner drink
• Award Ceremony commences at 6.30pm
• Three-course meal
• Beverages available (EFTPOS, cash)
• Dress code: Cocktail
Tickets
Price: $100
Early Bird Table of 10 Price till Mon 9 Feb: $900
Registrations close: Mon 2 Mar
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
Hamilton Gardens
Hungerford Crescent Hamilton Gardens Hamilton
Hungerford Crescent Hamilton Gardens Hamilton
Date & Time
Tue 10 March
5:30pm
5:30pm
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 Waikato region, we are also supported by our regional partner, Waikato Regional Council and by regional sponsors Waikato River Authority and Waikato Farmers Trust.
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.