National register of appointed Certifiers and Auditors for freshwater farm plans

Certifers for Southland

Andrew Curtis

  • Identification Number: 217057

  • Organisation: Primary Insight

  • 0274966314

  • andrew@primaryinsight.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Horticulture, Arable, Winegrowing

Andrew Hunt

  • Identification Number: 217080

  • Organisation: Ballance Agri-business

  • 0274617853

  • andrew.hunt@ballance.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Arable

Alesha Cooper

  • Identification Number: 217087

Ayla Meikle

  • Identification Number: 217029

  • Organisation: Landpro

  • 027 215 1586

  • ayla@landpro.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Dairy support, Arable cropping, Trading Lamb and Cattle Finishing, Sheep, Beef and Deer Breeding and Finishing, Horticulture including summer fruit production.

  • Bio: Ayla is a Senior Farm Environmental Consultant who joined Landpro following 18 months as a stock manager on a sheep and beef property near Arrowtown, and a variety of other roles in companies with interests in sheep genetics, dairy systems, and aviation/tourism operations.

    The practical farm systems knowledge Ayla has, drives her passion for relating environmental impacts back to everyday management. Her understanding and empathy for the pressures of managing a farm system combine with knowledge of compliance and legislation, so she is always up to date with how farm operators are best to apply current rules and regulations.

    Some of Ayla’s areas of interest are soil and plant health (minor in plant science), animal nutrition, riding her horse and spending as much time in the outdoors as she can.

    Key skills that Ayla can bring to helping farmers certify their Farm Plans include her understanding of our landscape, and the ability to clearly communicate what is required to get the job done.

Birgit Pemberton

Dave Stevenson

  • Identification Number: 217045

  • Organisation: Fairfield Farm Consultancy Limited

  • 027 5554543

  • fairfieldsouthland@xtra.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Arable and Deer

  • bio: Fairfield Farm Consultancy Ltd (established 2016) is an independent company that provides professional nutrient and environmental service to farmers. I assist farmers with all their farming needs and environmental obligations by assessing environmental compliance, provide expert advice to improve their overall environmental sustainability within their unique farming systems, and individually tailoring farming solutions to suit their needs.

    I have a lifetime passion for agriculture with a background of over 20 years hands-on dairy farming and dry stock farming experience. I have worked as a rural professional for over 18 years in relationship management, farm consultancy, farm systems, and specialise in nutrient budgets, developing Farm Environmental Management Plans and nutrient management. Because of my unique background, I relate to farmers easily and use my experience to provide solution-based, practical advice.

    I am fully up to date with Southlands regulations ensuring your Farm Environmental Management Plan meets Environment Southlands requirements.

    In addition, I have completed both the intermediate and advanced sustainable nutrient management courses run by Massy University and are a Certified Nutrient Management Adviser.

    I am base in Gore covering all of Southland.

Emily Anderson

  • Identification Number: 217075

  • Organisation: Southern Alps Consulting

  • 0274536600

  • southernalpsconsulting@gmail.com

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Deer, Sheep & Beef, Arable

  • Bio: I was raised on a high-country sheep station in Central Otago and have a good knowledge of high country farming systems. For the last 10 years I have been working in the agriculture space undertaking the environmental management advisory jobs for irrigated dairy, sheep and beef and arable farming systems. I have writing up Farm Plans for ten years.

Kimberly Edge

  • Identification Number: 217063

Lyndon Taylor

  • Identification Number: 217098

  • Organisation: Agriplanz

  • 0275180222

  • Lyndon@agriplanz.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties:Sheep & Beef,  Dairy, Arable, Deer

Ginny Kennedy

  • Identification Number: 217027

  • Organisation: Independent

  • 0273235546

  • gvkennedy@gmail.com

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Deer

  • Bio: I have spent the past twenty three years farming and working in the farm environment space. Between 2021 and 2024 I worked as a Farm Environment Consultant for Landpro preparing Industry, Appendix N and Freshwater Farm Environment plans across the sheep, beef, deer and dairy sectors, within Southland and Otago.

    I am now based in the Te Anau Basin.

    I was raised on a high country property in Canterbury and have farmed sheep and beef with my husband in the Wakatipu Basin and North Canterbury for 20 years. I have a good understanding of farm systems.

    In additional to consultancy roles, I have resource consent and non-regulatory Regional Council experience and currently have a role as a Catchment Co-ordinator.

    I have a practical and informed approach to working in the Farm Environment space and I value working with farmers, assisting them to navigate the environment policies and challenges to meet regulatory requirements and protect and enhance freshwater and freshwater ecosystems within their farms and catchments. 

Jeffrey Brown

  • Identification Number: 217014

  • Organisation: FarmENVIRO

  • 027 702 6427

  • jeff@farmenviro.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Dairy Support, Sheep & Beef, Deer, Arable, Horticulture, Viticulture

  • Bio: Jeff, Principal Environmental Scientist at FarmENVIRO, is passionate about farm sustainability. He will highlight your good on-farm work to those beyond the farm gate, be they dairy or meat companies, your bank, producer boards, regional councils or government agencies. Jeff has been a Certified Nutrient Management Advisor (CNMA) since 2015, providing quality nutrient management and farm systems advice for dairy, dairy support, sheep and beef, and arable farms (amongst others). 

    Jeff has completed both the Intermediate and Advanced Farm Environmental Planning courses from Massey University, and now the national Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) Certifiers training and the regional training for Southland, and in Waikato (in progress). He is fully up to date regarding farm environment plan (FEP) development plus certification, and uses a number of FEP/FWFP tools to construct tailored action plans for clients to demonstrate enhanced sustainability practices for banks, customers and for regulatory compliance purposes. As a Certified Green House Gas Advisor he can also help GHG benchmark your farm.

Jade Fitzek

  • Identification Number: 217088

  • Organisation: Landpro

  • 027 231 1185

  • Jade@landpro.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef

Kieran O'Connor

Kieran McNaught

  • Identification Number: 217039

  • Organisation: Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability

  • 0272134980

  • kieran.mcnaught@ballance.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Arable, Deer

  • Bio: Kieran is a Senior Consultant within Ballance Agri-Nutrients Farm Sustainability team. Kieran has a range of experience in preparing Farm Plans across a number of farming sectors including sheep, beef, dairy, arable and deer. This is complemented by his years of experience as a Resource Management Planner which has familiarised him with the relevant levels of legislation and regional rules that need to be taken into account.

    Kieran takes a practical and holistic view to preparing farm plans which enables him to tailor actions to suit each farms specific needs. This approach ensures that the plans and required actions are robust and suitable for farmers to follow easily.

    Kieran holds a Bachelor of Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Science), as well as having completed the Intermediate and Advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management courses.

Melissa Washbourne

  • Identification Number: 217070

  • Organisation: WM Environmental Limited

  • 0274287331

  • melissa@wmenvironmental.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef

  • Bio: I am a Resource Planner who specialises in Regional Council consenting, and particularly applications relating to the rural sector. After graduating from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Ecology and Conservation, I spent 10 years at the Regional Council in various roles so I have a comprehensive understanding of the Regional Plans. My focus is on providing the rural industry with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their environmental outcomes while balancing their operational requirements.

Renee Murrell

  • Identification Number: 217069

  • Organisation: WM Environmental Ltd

  • 0276963969

  • Renee@wmenvironmental.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Arable

  • Bio: I am a Director at WM Environmental and have been involved in the agricultural industry for over 13 years. I hold a Bachelor of Science from Otago University and qualifications in Sustainable Nutrient Management and Freshwater Farm Planning from Massey University. My passion is implementing actions that assist in achieving targeted environmental outcomes whilst balancing the economic needs of the client.

David Lucock

  • Identification Number: 217032

Kelly Heckler

  • Identification Number: 217025

  • Organisation: AgriBasics

  • 0276030333

  • kelly@agribasics.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Sheep & Beef, Dairy, Deer, Arable, Horticulture

  • Bio: I am a sheep and beef farmer in Central Otago, which alongside running my integrated farm planning business, AgriBasics. Since 2005, I've been involved in farm environmental planning and nutrient management. My hands-on farming experience gives me a solid grasp of farm systems, which helps with farm planning.

    I'm actively engaged in catchment management, holding executive roles in my local catchment. Additionally, I serve as the chairperson and policy adviser for OWRUG, a non-profit group that advocates for balanced and sustainable long-term water policies.

    As an integrated farm planning consultant, I support farmers and growers to help understand the impact of farming decisions, aligning this information with values and goals. We collaborate to monitor progress and assess results, ensuring that every step we take is beneficial for both the farm, the people, and the environment.

Brad Trebilcock

  • Identification Number: 217093

Kate Dunlevey

  • Identification Number: 217096

Ruth Prankerd

  • Identification Number: 217085

  • Organisation: Ravensdown

  • 021 841 261

  • Ruth.Prankerd@ravensdown.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Horticulture, Arable

    Ravensdown Environmental Team have broad knowledge and expertise in most farms

  • Bio: Principal Environmental Consultant with Ravensdown Environmental team in Southland/Otago. I have extensive dairy farming experience in multiple regions of New Zealand. Alongside this I have enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Rural Professional working in several different aspects of a farmers’ businesses alongside them. This has enabled me to grow a well-rounded understanding of the pressures of farming, and the benefits of sustainability. I have sound experience with Farming Systems, particularly dairying. Applied understanding of sustainable on-farm production practices, as well as environmental risks and mitigants. Practical understanding of increasing regulatory pressures within farming businesses and implications for this at both farm as well as catchment level.

Haines Battrick

  • Identification Number: 217099

  • Organisation: Agriplanz

  • 021 448 001

  • haines@agriplanz.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Sheep & Beef,  Dairy, Arable, Deer

Sarah Kennedy

  • Identification Number: 217054

  • Organisation: FarmAssist Dairy Consultant

  • 021 143 4987

  • sarah.kennedy@outlook.co.nz

  • https://www.farmassistsouthland.co.nz/

  • Farm Specialities: Dairy, Sheep, Beef

  • Bio: Sarah Kennedy has been operating as FarmAssist in Southland-Otago for over 20 years, providing independent farm management advice and assistance to dairy farmers.

    "My business is to support your business"

    FarmAssist is a small business providing individual support.  Sarah really gets to know her clients and their staff and develops an understanding of what they aim to achieve, so that all can work together towards achieving those goals.

    Mission Statement

    “To provide both experience and expertise to deliver top service with a focus on farm profitability and sustainability to help achieve farmer goals”

    Vision

    SMART farmer goals are achieved.

Simon Bloomberg

  • Identification Number: 217076

  • Organisation: e3Scientific Ltd.

  • +64 274 526 941

  • simon.bloomberg@e3scientific.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Trees, Vines, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs

  • Bio: I am a Certified Environmental Practitioner and earth system scientist working with e3Scientific Ltd. We provide environmental science advice and resource management solutions across the South Island.

    My personal belief is that farm planning and freshwater management are two sides of the same blade of grass. As such, freshwater farm plans developed in partnership with e3Scientific will be guided towards hauora mō te taiao / the essential wellbeing of the environment. This principle encompasses all values on farm (environmental, cultural, social, and economic) and is a practical framework for managing risk. The plans will also take a catchment wide view, considering the inherent vulnerabilities of the land, local perspectives, and freshwater values.

    At e3Scientific we have firsthand experience with various farm systems, catchment scale mapping projects, and freshwater ecosystem assessments but more than this – we have the inhouse, technical expertise to carry out multi-disciplinary, science-based assessments to inform monitoring programmes and mitigation practices or design practical, innovative solutions. We pride ourselves in the development and provision of clearly communicated plans so that proposed actions are readily adopted, achievable, and enduring.

Sol Kim

  • Identification Number: 217117

Sonya Nicol

  • Identification Number: 217074

  • Organisation: Southern Land & Water Planning Ltd (SLWP)

  • 027 50 500 77

  • sonya@slwp.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef and Arable

  • Bio: Sonya has spent the last 20 years working in the planning and environmental space and has considerable experience working with the agricultural industry to help achieve farmers environmental goals in a complex regulatory space. This experience is combined with on the ground farming knowledge, bringing a practical approach to Farm Environment Plans to meet regulatory requirements. Sonya is a Director of Southern Land & Water Planning Ltd a planning and resource management consultancy based in Southland and operating in Southland and Otago. Sonya holds a Bachelor of Resource Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Resource Studies from Lincoln University. Sonya has continued to upskill through completing Massey University’s Intermediate and Advanced Sustainable Nutrient Management courses, as well as the Intermediate Farm Environment Planning course. Sonya has extensive experience in preparing resource consent applications, so this skillset helps to navigate environmental regulatory requirements for Farm Plans.

Steph Wright

  • Identification Number: 217079

  • Organisation: The AgriBusiness Group

  • 027 869 6407

  • steph@agribusinessgroup.com

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Cropping

  • Bio: Born and breed on a mixed arable farm in Mid – Canterbury, Steph completed a B.Ag.Sc with honours in Agronomy and used this as a research agronomist, for three years, across Southland and Otago.

    Joining LIC as an AgriManager was her next challenge, supporting farmers across Gore and West Otago. Both roles and working on a range of farm systems honed Steph’s skills and she developed her passion of working alongside farmers to understand their farm system and help them achieve their goals.

    Steph could see farmers struggling with regulation and moving back to Canterbury she used her farm system knowledge to work alongside farmers to help navigate the rules and regulations while keeping their farm viable.

    “Every farm system is different, it is essential to approach each farm as an individual regardless of type, location, or management. Every farm will have different risk associated with it, without understanding the individual system how can you accurately manage these risks?”

Certifers for Waikato

Aaron Pemberton

  • Identification Number: 217038

Andrew Wark

  • Identification Number: 217066

Nicole Lovett

  • Identification Number: 217037

  • Organisation: Ballance Agri-Nutrients

  • 0272034261

  • nicole.lovett@ballance.co.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Deer

     

Bernardo Balladares

Sarah Tarrant

Joel Perry

  • Identification Number: 217031

  • Organisation: LandVision Ltd.

  • 0224672998

  • joel@landvision.nz

  • Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Horticulture, Arable, All Enterprises

Certifers for Horizons

Terry Parminter

  • Identification Number: 217020

  • Organisation: KapAg Ltd

  • terry.parminter@kapag.nz

    Farm Specialties: Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Deer and other livestock