How Committed are we to ‘Sustainability’

Kaipaki Dairies is proving sustainability in dairy farming is about more than a single initiative. Alongside a high-performing 620-cow dairy operation, Paul and Sue Bardoul have built an on-farm milk processing business focused on reusable bottles, refillable pails and direct supply to local cafés, businesses and communities. Their approach combines animal welfare, long lactation management, farm diversification and practical sustainability solutions to reduce waste while delivering fresh, locally produced milk. This story explores how Kaipaki Dairies is challenging the industry to consider what sustainability really means.