Napier Port Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards

07/08/2026

Well Done Pan Pac Forest Products

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We are thrilled to announce that last night, Pan Pac was awarded Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti Exporter of the Year at the ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards 2026. It has been many years since we have entered these awards. Winning Exporter of the Year is a tremendous honour and a win for all our staff for their hard mahi over the past three years, as well as the contractors and suppliers who have supported us.
Speaking about our win, ExportNZ Regional Manager Amanda Liddle noted: "Pan Pac’s story is one of resilience, scale, and ambition. The team has recovered from significant disruption and returned to global markets with real focus, while continuing to make a major contribution to Hawke’s Bay and New Zealand."
Thank you to everyone who has supported us and contributed towards our success!
Pictured from left: Josh Hanayama, Jade Elstone, Dennis Hall, Richard Airey, Phil Hardie, Roger Jones, Tony Clifford, Ross McMillan and Colin McGregor.

29/07/2026

A huge thank you to one of our valued long-term partners, BWR Chartered Accountants - Hawke's Bay.

Their ongoing sponsorship of the Hawke's Bay A&P Society, including our Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards, Hawke's Bay Wine Awards and the Hawke's Bay A&P Show, plays an important part in helping us celebrate and support our region's primary industries and community.

Beyond the sponsorship, BWR's team are deeply invested in Hawke's Bay and the people who make it such a great place to live and work. We'd love to help spread the word about this fantastic local business and the people behind it.

Here's what they have to say:

The numbers are the easy part. The relationships are why the leaders of BWR love this job.

Craig Riddiford, Regan Loach, Donna Starnes and Mark Coombe have a combined lifetime of experience helping Hawke's Bay farmers, families and business owners get ahead. But ask any of them what they enjoy most about the job, and it's rarely about the numbers. It's the relationships.

Regan loves watching businesses transform when the right information gets to the right people at the right time. Craig gets a real kick out of seeing his clients hit the goals they've set for themselves. Donna's known for breaking down complicated accounting issues into plain, down-to-earth advice. And Mark brings decades of experience across farming, export and commercial clients.

Between them they've supported the Hawke's Bay A&P Society, Cranford Hospice, the Hastings City Business Association, Hawke's Bay Rugby, and plenty more. They're as invested in this region as the clients they work with.

That's what over 100 years in Hawke's Bay looks like. Real people, genuinely involved in the community, doing right by the businesses and families who trust them.

Who's your go to at BWR?

www.bwr.co.nz

01/07/2026

Good luck, Ed!

This weekend, Ed Laver will proudly represent the East Coast at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Taranaki.

We’re proud to support the next generation of leaders who continue to showcase the talent, passion and resilience of our primary sector.

While you’re following the action this weekend, don’t forget to vote for the East Coast in the FMG Region-Off. Voting closes soon, so now’s your chance to help our region take out the title.

🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://www.fmg.co.nz/campaigns/regionoff

Go well, Ed, and go the East Coast!

02/06/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 Humphries Farming Ltd today for the 2026 Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke’s Bay Farm Forester of the Year Field Day.

Today’s field day will highlight:
• Integrated farm forestry, carbon and land use opportunities
• “Bitterns and Bats” – wetland restoration and QEII bush enhancement
• Opportunities and economic considerations of on-farm sawmilling
• Enabling farm succession through scale and diversification

📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am
🕙 Start 10.00am sharp

A few reminders before you arrive:
• This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
• Please carpool around the tour where possible
• Dress appropriately for farm conditions and weather

Safe travels and we’ll see you soon.

Napier Port Hawke's Bay A&P Society Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry Morice Ltd Plant Hawke's Bay Ltd STIHL SHOP Hastings Ltd

01/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 for the 2026 Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke’s Bay Farm Forester of the Year Field Day.

We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees to Humphries Farming Ltd tomorrow for a practical and informative day on-farm.

If you’re planning to attend, please register now to assist with catering and transport planning.

📅 Wednesday 3 June
📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am
🕙 Start 10.00am sharp

A few reminders ahead of tomorrow:
• This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
• Please carpool around the tour where possible
• Dress appropriately for farm conditions and weather
• Limited lunch packs will be available on the day

👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261307499960871
Limited lunch packs will be available on the day, so please register by 11:00am today to secure your lunch. Limited lunches will be available on the day.

You can continue to register right up until the event.

This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
Please carpool around the tour where possible

Napier Port Hawke's Bay A&P Society Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry Morice Ltd Plant Hawke's Bay Ltd STIHL SHOP Hastings Ltd

31/05/2026

With the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Pan Pac Forest Products 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 coming up this week, now’s the time to register.

Join us at Humphries Farming Ltd for a practical day covering:
• Wetland restoration
• Native planting and biodiversity projects
• Portable sawmilling
• Forestry and carbon opportunities
• Succession and family farming business development

📅 Wednesday 3 June
📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am
🕙 Start 10.00am sharp
👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261307499960871

Last chance to order lunch packs ($15) is tomorrow (Tuesday) by 10.00am via the online registration form.

This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
Please carpool around the tour where possible

Napier Port Hawke's Bay A&P Society Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry Morice Ltd Plant Hawke's Bay LtdSTIHL SHOP Hastings Ltd

29/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Pan Pac Forest Products 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 will include a range of guest speakers and sponsor updates throughout the day.

Highlights include:
• Integrated farm forestry, carbon and land use opportunities
• “Bitterns and Bats” — wetland restoration and QEII bush enhancement
• Opportunities and economic considerations of on-farm sawmilling
• Enabling farm succession through scale and diversification

A practical opportunity to hear current thinking and insights from across the sector.

📅 Wednesday 3 June
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am | Start 10.00am sharp
📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261307499960871

Lunch packs available – $15 each via the online registration form.

This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
Please carpool around the tour where possible

Napier Port Hawke's Bay A&P Society Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry Morice Ltd Plant Hawke's Bay Ltd STIHL SHOP Hastings Ltd

27/05/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 – it’s about how forestry, farming and environmental outcomes work together across the whole business.

That’s exactly what will be explored at the 2026 Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke’s Bay Farm Forester of the Year Field Day.

The day will include discussions around:
• Land use opportunities
• Forestry integration
• Carbon considerations
• Environmental restoration
• Long-term farm resilience

📅 Wednesday 3 June
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am | Start 10.00am sharp
📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261307499960871

Lunch packs available – $15 each via the online registration form.

This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
Please carpool around the tour where possible

Napier Port Hawke's Bay A&P Society Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry Morice Ltd Plant Hawke's Bay Ltd STIHL SHOP Hastings Ltd

25/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 balancing production, environmental stewardship and future opportunity.

One of the themes of the 2026 Pan Pac Forest Products Hawke’s Bay Farm Forester of the Year Field Day will be how the family have continued to grow and diversify the operation across multiple generations.

The day will showcase how different skillsets, interests and opportunities have contributed to the evolution of the business.

📅 Wednesday 3 June
🕤 Sign in from 9.30am | Start 10.00am sharp
📍 788 Long Range Road, Omakere https://share.google/giCUzbQmTeZZcKsFA
👉 Register here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261307499960871

Lunch packs available – $15 each via the online registration form.

This is an off-road capable 4WD field day event
Please carpool around the tour where possible

Napier Port
Hawke's Bay A&P Society
Pan Pac Forest Products
Hawke's Bay Farm Forestry
Morice Ltd
Plant Hawke's Bay Ltd
STIHL SHOP Hastings

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25/05/2026

👏 A Huge Thank You to Wayne Kirk Motor Group👏

We’re incredibly grateful to Wayne Kirk Motor Group for once again coming on board to support the Napier Port Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards.

Their ongoing commitment makes a real difference not only do they generously sponsor a vehicle for the Silver Fern Farms Farmer of the Year winner for six months, but they also provide the HB A&P Society with a staff vehicle for three months.
This allows us to get out into the community, showcase our events, and keep our branding front and centre across Hawke’s Bay.

Partnerships like this are vital in helping us celebrate and support our region’s outstanding primary sector.

Thank you, Wayne Kirk Motor Group, for your continued generosity and belief in what we do. 🚜🌱