KING COUNTRY RIVER CARE INCORPORATED
Formed in 2018, we're an incorporated society taking a long-term view to care for our environment, our people and our communities.
We’re helping farmers understand their environmental impact and get ahead of anticipated regulatory change by pooling their resources. We aim to build knowledge and understanding, source funding, and work alongside farmers to promote sustainable farming practices.
Our catchment areas cover over 200,000 hectares and an estimated 5,000km of rivers and streams. Our geographical boundary extends from the Mokau River in the south, to the Kawhia Harbour in the north and across to Maniaiti /Benneydale and Rangitoto in the east.
OUR KEY FOCUSES
fostering kaitiakitanga
farmer engagement
building community engagement
inspiring, enabling, and support behaviour change
providing opportunities for King Country farmers to lead by example
facilitate and support community resilience building programmes
OUR COMMUNITY
2800 square kilometers
11 subcatchment groups
Latest Events
March 2026
Farming Beyond the Fence
Massive thank you to Russell and Mavis Proffit for opening their farm gate and sharing their journey with Gallagher E-Shepherd It was a hugely informative afternoon, with great discussion around their implementation and real on-farm insights.Big thanks also to Caitlin Barnett for supporting the delivery of the day Still got questions or keen to learn more about Russell and Mavis’ experience? Reach out to Raupuha Stud — they’re always happy to help! Thanks again team.
Latest Events
March 2026
Farming Beyond the Fence
Massive thank you to Russell and Mavis Proffit for opening their farm gate and sharing their journey with Gallagher E-Shepherd It was a hugely informative afternoon, with great discussion around their implementation and real on-farm insights.Big thanks also to Caitlin Barnett for supporting the delivery of the day Still got questions or keen to learn more about Russell and Mavis’ experience? Reach out to Raupuha Stud — they’re always happy to help! Thanks again team.
Latest Events
April 2026
King Country Rural Expo
King Country Rural Expo brings together farmers, growers and rural service providers for an informal evening of connection, practical ideas and industry updates. The event provides an opportunity for local farmers to engage directly with exhibitors, explore tools, technology and services relevant to their operations, and hear short presentations from industry partners. Positioned ahead of the winter season and Fieldays, the Expo is designed as a practical, community-focused event that supports networking, knowledge-sharing and stronger connections across the rural sector.
Latest Events
December 2025
Comedy Gold
An engaging night of connection, conversation and entertainment. Guests enjoyed an enjoyable mix of networking, shared stories and plenty of laughs, with magician and comedian Brendan Dooley leaving the crowd in stitches and disbelief with his clever tricks and quick wit. His performance added a memorable spark to the evening and was a real highlight for attendees.
Latest Events
August 2025
Guest Speaker: Jarred Mair
Thought-provoking evening, with Jarred Mair, discussing all about the future of our rural communities.
- The rapid advance of AI, biotech, and agri-tech – reshaping food production and farm systems
- New on-farm innovations: from methane reduction and bio-fertilisers to robotics and water creation technologies
- Rising global debt and its influence on markets and policy
- Opportunities for NZ to build resilience, diversify revenue, and lead in sustainable food and fibre systems
