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The New Zealand Angus Association Inc

The New Zealand Angus Association is an Incorporated Society which aims to promote the use of the Angus breed within New Zealand and maintain the ongoing integrity of the breed. The Association is governed by a council of seven (7) members with the assistance of the General Manager. Each board director represents a geographical area (Ward) and is elected on an annual basis with the President holding office for a two year period. The council meet on a regular basis to discuss the Association's direction and set policy. The Association maintain and update the New Zealand Pedigree Register using the BREEDPLAN performance recording system. It provides breeders with valuable performance reports enabling them to further enhance their stud farming objectives. It also undertakes national promotion, provides assistance with individual advertising & promotion (see promotions section) and offers a wide range of farm-based services. The Association provides input into industry-wide issues and co-ordinates breed marketing opportunities. Along with an Annual magazine and bi-monthly newsletters, an annual herd book and Genetic Evaluation report of registered bulls and cows are published and distributed to all breed members as part of the 'membership package'. The herd book entries are the recorded progeny of approximately 25,000 stud Angus cows farmed nationwide. As an Angus breeder you can expect:

> Cattle well suited to New Zealand's farming systems.
> Cattle with great adaptability to the varying conditions of altitude, topography, climate, nutrition and management.
> Cattle with the resilience to cope with feed shortages and to recover quickly from drought and harsh winter conditions.
> Easy calving, high growth rate sires capable of producing progeny meeting market requirements - In a large organised cross breeding trial in New Zealand, females mated to Angus sires showed fewer problems at calving than those mated to a selection of seven other breed sires.
> Calves which grow rapidly and efficiently on pasture or in a feedlot, reaching heavy weights when about eighteen months of age.
> Dams which are known for their fertility, hardiness and proven ability to get in calf quickly and consistently.
> Dams which calve without assistance and produce fast finishing progeny.
> Dams who are good foragers, with a long life span and constant production.
> Angus beef that consistently achieves more desirable results in carcass quality determinants such as marbling, fat depth, meat colour and pH assuring a tastier and more tender product. (For further details on Angus beef please refer to the section on AngusPureª.)

04/11/2025

On the lookout for a junior shepherd? 👇
“My name is Keagan Doherty, and I am currently a cadet at Otiwhiti Station Land Based Training School. I am due to finish my cadetship soon and am looking for a junior shepherd role, ideally with an Angus stud operation as I am very interested in stud work and breeding.

I was wondering if AngusNZ might know of any farms or stud breeders who could be looking for a junior shepherd or general farm hand in the near future.

I have experience in:

✅ Stock handling with cattle and sheep
✅ Fencing
✅ Horse riding and mustering
✅ Dog work (I currently have one heading dog and one huntaway)
✅ Shearing and wool handling
✅ Dagging/crutching and vaccinating livestock
✅ Chainsaw operation and general farm duties”

Keagan Doherty
Phone: 022 519 1474

04/11/2025

Heifers again, having moved from the hills with slim winter pickings to the front paddock banquet. AI for them on Thursday…

03/11/2025

03/11/2025

The AngusNZ No Bull Weekender has wrapped up and what an incredible few days it was — learning, fresh sea air, good company and plenty of big thinking for the future of our breed and our people.

Highlights included:
• Sunrise yoga on the beach each morning
• Workshops on farm equity, succession, mental wellness and investment
• Hands-on sessions at Sudeley Angus cattle & Sheep Genetics including breeding objectives, data transfer with Gallagher Animal Management, Helical training and registry Q&A
• Giants House tour, beef carcass breakdown at Akaroa Cooking School and a dolphin cruise on the harbour
• Shared meals, laughs, honest conversations and new connections across the Angus community

A huge thank you to to our sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim & Silver Fern Farms and everyone who attended, spoke, supported and helped make this event possible.

02/11/2025

Our latest purchase going out with the cows today, purchased from Tangihau Angus bull sale back in June for $65,000. A soft and moderate Albert of Stern son that will produce great cattle for the hill country we can’t wait to see his first calves hit the ground next year.

01/11/2025

31/10/2025

The Great AngusNZ No Bull Weekender | Akaroa:
We’re in Akaroa this weekend with an incredible group of women — learning, connecting and even starting the day with yoga by the sea.

A big thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim for supporting this event.

30/10/2025

Throwback to the 1991 Royal Easter Show and
Merchiston Pl***oy – exhibited by Kaerua Stud and the Pl***oy Syndicate – was crowned Supreme Champion of the Breed and Supreme Champion Beef Animal of the Show.
A standout year for Angus, proving once again why they’re the cattle to beat. 🏆

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