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The New Zealand Angus Association Inc

The New Zealand Angus Association is an Incorporated Society which aims to promote the use of the Angus breed within New Zealand and maintain the ongoing integrity of the breed. The Association is governed by a council of seven (7) members with the assistance of the General Manager. Each board director represents a geographical area (Ward) and is elected on an annual basis with the President holding office for a two year period. The council meet on a regular basis to discuss the Association's direction and set policy. The Association maintain and update the New Zealand Pedigree Register using the BREEDPLAN performance recording system. It provides breeders with valuable performance reports enabling them to further enhance their stud farming objectives. It also undertakes national promotion, provides assistance with individual advertising & promotion (see promotions section) and offers a wide range of farm-based services. The Association provides input into industry-wide issues and co-ordinates breed marketing opportunities. Along with an Annual magazine and bi-monthly newsletters, an annual herd book and Genetic Evaluation report of registered bulls and cows are published and distributed to all breed members as part of the 'membership package'. The herd book entries are the recorded progeny of approximately 25,000 stud Angus cows farmed nationwide. As an Angus breeder you can expect:

> Cattle well suited to New Zealand's farming systems.
> Cattle with great adaptability to the varying conditions of altitude, topography, climate, nutrition and management.
> Cattle with the resilience to cope with feed shortages and to recover quickly from drought and harsh winter conditions.
> Easy calving, high growth rate sires capable of producing progeny meeting market requirements - In a large organised cross breeding trial in New Zealand, females mated to Angus sires showed fewer problems at calving than those mated to a selection of seven other breed sires.
> Calves which grow rapidly and efficiently on pasture or in a feedlot, reaching heavy weights when about eighteen months of age.
> Dams which are known for their fertility, hardiness and proven ability to get in calf quickly and consistently.
> Dams which calve without assistance and produce fast finishing progeny.
> Dams who are good foragers, with a long life span and constant production.
> Angus beef that consistently achieves more desirable results in carcass quality determinants such as marbling, fat depth, meat colour and pH assuring a tastier and more tender product. (For further details on Angus beef please refer to the section on AngusPureª.)

02/11/2026

01/11/2026

Morikau Station may be the best-kept secret of the Whanganui River Road – not even visible from the road, but a huge area pumping out protein and providing support and security for the Morikaunui Incorporation and its 7500 shareholders.

Fifteen years ago the Morikau Board embarked on a programme of development: building water systems, re-fencing, subdivision, upgrading infrastructure and housing, building satellite yards and identifying areas suitable for cultivation and cropping programmes. The past few years has included fencing off and planting carbon forestry blocks for ongoing income.

According to Incorporation secretary Harvey Bell, who whakapapas to the station, the investment has been substantial, but under the management of station manager Hamish Thompson, who led most of the development after joining the operation in 2015, the progress has been transformational for both the station, iwi and to the bottomline.

Read more in the Angus NZ 2026 magazine 👉
bit.ly/4imUJkK

29/10/2026

The World Angus Secretariat 2027

In 2027, Brazil will host the World Angus Secretariat, welcoming breeders, researchers, experts, and leaders of the global Angus chain for a journey of knowledge, discovery, and connections.

Here, genetics with global origins found new environments, challenges, and possibilities. Over decades, Angus evolved on Brazilian soil through adaptations in genetics, management, nutrition, and production systems, developing its own ways of breeding and producing across the country's diverse conditions.

Over 12 days, a Tropical Angus experience will travel through different regions, farms, research centers, conferences, exhibitions, and experiences, revealing how the diversity of environments and production systems contributed to the evolution of the breed in Brazil.

A journey that will also showcase how productivity and sustainability can go hand in hand: from feed efficiency to the responsible use of natural resources, including practices that contribute to emissions reduction and the potential of production systems capable of achieving carbon neutrality.

More than presenting results, Brazil invites the world to experience the people, science, genetics, territories, and choices that built this evolution.

Find out more 👉 was2027.angus.org.br

If Angus NZ members would like to attend to touch base with Rachael Rowe [email protected] for options.

26/10/2026

Spring is starting to make its presence felt after what seems to have been a particularly cold winter. Across the country, calving is well under way, keeping many of our members particularly busy. Hopefully the warmer weather continues and provides a good start to the season.

A key focus for the Board has been progressing the Future Angus NZ project. Without doubt, I believe this is one of the most important pieces of work undertaken by the Association in many years.

The project is being independently led by Peter Crow, chairing a panel comprising Ryan Hussey, James Fraser and Max Tweedie. An initial deep-dive workshop was held in Wellington on 3 September, with Paul Hickman, Chris Biddles, Johnny Harrington and James Lockhart joining the panel. James brought an external commercial and industry perspective as an experienced agribusiness leader and commercial breeder. He holds an M.Ag.Sci and PhD in International Business, has advised Fonterra and served on the Greenlea board.

Read more 👉 angusnz.com/september-2026-chair-report-from-kendall-langston/

26/10/2026

23/10/2026

The new Angus NZ truck is on the road!
Puketi Angus stud owners Hamish and Sandra Sheard of Okaihau have strong connections both to Angus NZ and the Northland motoring industry. The couple are also owners and managing directors of Pacific Motor Group (PMG) Northland, with dealerships in Whangārei and Kerikeri representing Ford, Mitsubishi, Mazda and Suzuki.

During the 2026 Northland Herd Tour, stud stock agent Bruce Orr encouraged Hamish to get behind the 2027 Waikato Herd Tour. Hamish responded with an offer that could provide a valuable boost to the tour fund – PMG will contribute sponsorship money for every vehicle purchased by an allied Angus NZ member.

With the Angus NZ vehicle lease also coming up for renewal, there was an obvious opportunity to support the initiative. A new Ford Ranger was sourced from PMG at a competitive rate, signwritten with the Angus NZ logo and Better Balanced Beef branding, and loaded onto a transporter bound for Christchurch.

Hamish likened seeing the new Ranger head south to watching yearling Angus bulls or Angus weaners leave the farm after sale day – loaded on the truck and heading off to a new owner.
Angus members considering a new vehicle are encouraged to have a chat with Hamish. Not only could you drive away with something new, but every resulting sale will also help build the Waikato Herd Tour 2027 fund.
Hamish Sheard 021 971 [email protected]

20/10/2026

The 2026 spring yearling bull selling season has drawn to a close, with some outstanding results once again highlighting the quality of Angus genetics being produced across New Zealand.

Leading the North Island sales was KayJay Angus, achieving an exceptional $50,000 for a yearling bull purchased by Tapahia Angus.

In the South Island, Rockley Angus achieved an impressive $46,000, with their top-priced yearling bull purchased jointly by Mt Possession Angus and Taimate Angus.

These standout results reflect the confidence breeders are placing in quality Angus genetics and the ongoing investment in breeding programmes that will shape the future of the breed.

Beyond the headline prices, spring sales provide an important opportunity for both stud and commercial breeders to secure the next generation of sires, contributing to the continued genetic progress and performance of Angus cattle across New Zealand.

Angus NZ congratulates all breeders who presented bulls this spring and thanks the buyers, agents, auctioneers and supporters who contributed to the season.

We wish everyone a successful breeding season ahead.

17/10/2026

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