Events

Upcoming rural events in New Zealand & globally

From field days to regional showcases — this is where rural communities connect. Three Corners Media’s Events page features some of the most important dates on the farming calendar, spotlighting agricultural events that matter.

Would you like to promote your event? Showcase your agricultural event on this page for just $50. It includes your logo and event details.

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Photos: Evie Wilson, NZ DairyEvent

Featured Events

World Dairy Expo Live viewing

World Dairy Expo

DDNZ planned to simultaneously launch the magazine and website on September 25. However, World Dairy Expo (WDE) – in Madison, USA – requested an early website release because its show runs from September 30 to October 3. DDNZ will be available free of charge from this website from September 25.

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If you’d like to know more about WDE’s trade spaces, and the important information it carries for commercial farmers every year, read more here

Upcoming Events

Logo for NZ Dairy Event featuring two black cow silhouettes and a banner with the words 'NZ Dairy Event' on a green background.

New Zealand Dairy Event 2026

26th of January to the 28th of January Manfield Park Stadium, Feilding.

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Logo for the New Zealand Dairy Expo with stylized blue and green text.

NZ Dairy Expo 2026

Wed, 18 Feb, 8:30am - 19 Feb, 3pm 2026. Bedford Park, Matamata

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Logo for South Island Dairy Event featuring a cow's head with mountain and mountain range in the background and the text 'SIDE' and 'South Island Dairy Event'.

South Island Dairy Event (SIDE)

Two day conference for farmers, lead by farmers. April 2026 (Date to be confirmed) Lincoln University.

Contact:
Tineka Johnston | SIDE Coordinator

P: 027 404 6383 | E: info@side.org.nz

Logo for the Red Dairy Cow Conference, New Zealand 2026, featuring a red circle with the conference name and year, with a stylized image of a cow's head on the left, a cow's head on the right, and a fern frond in the center.

Red Dairy Cow Conference

March 2-15 2026. The Red Dairy Cow Conference will be a comprehensive event featuring pre- and post-conference tours across New Zealand and a detailed conference program.

We will visit over 10 farms and stop at several tourist attractions along the way, including Rotorua, Queenstown and a cruise on the Doubtful Sound. We will see interesting industry locations such as the Fonterra R&D Centre and have the opportunity to listen to several keynote speakers.

Logo and details for the MENA Dairy Congress 2026 in Al-Ain, UAE, held on March 30-31, with a stylized graphic design in blue, orange, and black.

MENA Dairy Congress 2026

The MENA Dairy Congress 2026 will take place in Al Ain, UAE, from March 30 to 31, 2026.

Contact:
Zaure Mederkhanova | Business Development Manager – MENA Region
zm@dairynews.today

Logo of Owl Farm with the text 'Providing knowledge.' and logos of St. Peter's School and Lincoln University.

Owl Farm Focus Day

November 27, 2026. 10.30am to 1pm with lunch provided. 1716 Cambridge Road (follow Hanlin Road to farm entrance)

Contact:
P: 021 712680 | E: enquiries@owlfarm.nz

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Promote your event to our large rural network. Listings on our website are just $50 + GST and include your logo and event details.