Upcoming Events
Here you’ll find all upcoming Taranaki ReGen events
- Plus others you might be interested in.
Sustainable Builds + Farms Trail
Explore and gain inspiration from builds, lifestyle blocks and farms using sustainable and regenerative approaches and materials around Taranaki this November.
Shortland Farm: Organic Dairy, Future Farming in Action
Tour Rachel and Kenneth Short's certified organic dairy farm to see how organic and regenerative practices, Halter tech, and new solar power improve soil, ecosystems and human health while supporting a profitable, self-contained Jersey herd.
Biodiversity for Sustainable Grazing
Join Lyneyre and Philip Hooper for a farm walk on their sustainability journey, soil, water and biodiversity gains from mixed pastures, riparian planting, protected habitat and solar water systems.
Conversion to Organic Dairy
Fonterra is offering farmers an opportunity to learn more about the organic business, what’s involved on farm, and the support available during conversion. Hear from Andrew Henderson GM Organics Fonterra and talk to local Farm Source Representatives.
Future Proof Farming | Research, Resilience & Wellbeing (Our Taranaki ReGen - Spring Event)
Featuring latest research findings, projects, guest speakers, and seasonally relevant insights for healthier, more resilient farming. It’s going to be a goodie! Come be inspired, informed, connect, learn and grow, together. Early bird tickets now live.
ORGANICS IN ACTION - DAIRY NZ FARM DISCUSSION GROUP
Learn how an organic dairy farm balances productivity, soil health and profitability within a changing farming environment.
Farm Visit in Ohawe South Taranaki
Join us at this special end of year farm visit in Ohawe, South Taranaki.
Taranaki ReGen End of Year Social Gathering
Come together with the Taranaki ReGen community to connect and celebrate the year. Exact date and details coming soon.
Underground Festival 2027
UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music
Sustainable Backyards Trail
Visit Taranaki’s Sustainable Backyard Trail this Oct/Nov to learn natural gardening, soil care, pest control, animal care and gather inspiration for your own backyard/property.
Unleashing Potential: For Thriving Teams, Organisations and Businesses @ TOI Community Hub
Join us for a special presentation and conversation with guest speaker Nic Thomson from Ice Berg, hosted by Taranaki ReGen. Inspiring and practical support for teams, organisations and businesses, of all sizes, to adapt to our changing world.
Unleashing Potential: For Thriving Teams, Organisations and Businesses @ Manifold
Join us for a special presentation and conversation with guest speaker Nic Thomson from Ice Berg, hosted by Taranaki ReGen. Inspiring and practical support for teams, organisations and businesses, of all sizes, to adapt to our changing world.
AgritechX Launch @ Manifold
AgritechX transforms early technical ideas into scalable solutions by linking farmers’ practical insights with researchers, plus expertise to protect, commercialise and scale them.
Massey University/ Whenua Haumanu Research. Diverse Pastures in Dairy Webinar
Massey University / Whenua Haumanu: Diverse Pastures in Dairy webinar.
Massey University Webinar: Growing More Grass with Diverse Pastures. (Sheep + Beef) Insights into production and resilience
Join us online for Whenua Haumanu research leads presenting key findings on pasture growth, quality and diversity, and meat and milk production. The programme also shares intriguing results on soil and animal microbiomes, nitrate leaching, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Enhancing Dairy Farm Resilience in a Changing World (CONFERENCE, WAIKATO)
A chance for New Zealand and Australian farmers, researchers and educators to connect and share the latest research and on‑farm innovations in regenerative, low‑impact and organic dairying.
FUTURE PROOF YOUR FARM: Grazing, Soil & Diversity
Join us for an inspiring and practical day at Mataa Hall & TMS Farms, Tracy Stewarts Beef Finishing & Dairy Grazing farm, east of Eltham, in South Taranaki.
Earthworkers Hort 201 — Palmerston North/Te Papa-i-Oea
5-day advanced intensive with long-term mentoring to support farmers as they navigate the challenges of biology-first regenerative growing. Designed to support commercial growers.
Earthworkers Hort 101 — Motueka/Ngātīmoti
This five-day course balances scientific understanding with hands-on practice. You'll learn how to analyze and balance soil chemistry, understand biology-first principles, and make informed decisions for long-term soil regeneration.
Underground Festival 2026
UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music
Jean-Martin Fortier - Transforming Communities through Market Gardening
Join market gardening pioneer Jean-Martin (JM) Fortier at Green School NZ for a talk on how small-scale ecological market gardening can empower communities and shape regenerative agriculture's future.
Jean-Martin Fortier - Market Gardening + Keys to profitability @ Roebuck Farm
Market Gardening On-Farm Workshop @roebuckfarm - The KEYS to PROFITABILITY, FARM SYSTEMS + WASH & PACK TOUR, TOOL demonstrations in the field
Real Wealth Ranching Course with JAIME ELIZONDO - International Regen AG Specialist (2 Day Workshop)
Internationally Reknowned and back by popular demand to support farmers.
"I completed a two-day Real Wealth Ranching course with Jim Elizondo in March and found his approach to farming and grazing management to be one of the most influential I’ve ever done. It’s helped cement the style of farming we now practise, giving us a clear understanding of the importance of non-selective grazing — a key factor in making our business more profitable and resilient."
— Andy Bunny
EAT NZ HUI - 10 Year Anniversary!
Hosted by Eat New Zealand: two days of inspiring talks, radical ideas, and vibrant connections, hosted alongside AUT, The Centre for Critical Food Studies, The Pacific Food Lab and the Foundation for Arable Research.
Waikato: Three day Soil Health Masterclass with Nicole Masters & Meagan Lannan
Independent Event: 3 Day Soil Health Masterclass with Nicole Masters and special guests
REXi Farm Planning Masterclass with Darren Doherty & Greg Hart
Independent Event: 3 Day Farm Planning Masterclass, Farmers Professional Development
Winter Catchup - Farmer Insights & Future Focus
Hosted by Taranaki ReGen: Join us for an energising network event. Explore regenerative mindsets, soil health, diversity, trees on farm, farmer wellbeing, Learn from local Farmers experience, hot tips & peer-led insights and so much more.
Taranaki Dairy Event
Hosted by Dairy NZ & Dairy Trust Taranaki: This event focuses on farmers, featuring expert speakers, farmer panels, and former All Black Conrad Smith, who shared key lessons on resilience and performance.
Canterbury: Dairy’s Regenerative Transition Symposium
Hosted by Quorum Sense: Building on last year’s success, this event brings together researchers, farmers, and educators to share insights and discuss the latest regenerative dairy research and innovations in New Zealand and Australia.
Manawatu-Wanganui: Heald Farm 2025 Open Day
Independent Event: Join us for a farmer-focused day on the farm, connecting with the land, the cows, and the people behind Heald Farm.
Waikato: A profitable alternative to cropping and re-grassing
Independent Event: Deferred grazing, the practice of excluding livestock from a pasture between late spring…
Protect Our Oceans - ANZAC Weekend Events in Ōpunakē
Independent Event: Join us ANZAC Weekend / Friday 25th & 26th April in Ōpunakē, Taranaki, with shared care for our ocean & opposing seabed mining.
Drought Resilience - Soil Health & what Diverse Pastures can do under pressure
Taranaki ReGen Event: Come join us in Pihama, Taranaki with an on-farm discussion, to hear from local dairy farmers Cat & Simon Walker, alongside guest speakers Dr Debbie Care and Nic Conland.
Increase Natural Capital on Your Farm
Independent Event: Be introduced to what actions drive farming success and how to make choices to strengthen soil function, pasture production and the bottom line.
Regenerative Leadership - Integrity Soils
Independent Event: Be introduced to what actions drive farming success and how to make choices to strengthen soil function, pasture production and the bottom line.
Underground Festival
Independent Event: UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music.
Soil Food Web Microscope Workshop
Taranaki ReGen Event: A practical, fun and interactive workshop with Phil Gray of Soil Foodweb NZ. Learning with compost, compost teas and inoculum.