Services
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
- Farm Environment Plan development and support
- Support with freshwater, soil, and biodiversity management.
- Assistance to meet environmental rules and council requirements.
- Guidance on riparian planting, erosion control, and nutrient management, including OverseerFM nutrient budgets.
- Stream Health Assessments (SHMAK), eDNA and water testing
FARM SYSTEMS CONSULTING
- Due diligence on farm sales, purchase or leasing agreements
- Subject matter expert presentations to farming or commercial groups/companies
- Operating farm software programs: OverseerFM, Farmax, FarmIQ
- Agronomy services, including development and updates for viable crop rotations
- Soil consultancy services, including soil fertility and fertiliser programme reviews
- Financial analysis and farm system enterprise comparisons, including carbon capture
- Practical outlook on-farm systems with current resources
IWI PARTNERSHIPS AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
- Support for building respectful and genuine relationships with mana whenua.
- Guidance to incorporate cultural values and historical connections into farm and environmental planning.
- Assistance with consultation processes and coordination of engagement with iwi and hapū.
- Facilitation of partnership discussions to support collaborative and inclusive decision-making.
- Preparation or support for Impact Assessments and related documentation.
- Help meeting regulatory and planning requirements while fostering long-term, trust-based relationships.
FARM CONSENTING
- Help to prepare and submit consent applications for farming activities.
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Guidance on what type of consents you need and how to meet council requirements.
- Practical advice to stay compliant and avoid consent issues in the future.
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Support with Land Use Consent Applications, Including:
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- Intensive Winter Grazing Consents,
- Effluent Consents,
- Land Use Change Consents,
- Irrigation Consents,
- Stock Water Consents.
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FARM ASSURANCE PROGRAMS SUPPORT & GREEN FINANCE
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Help to understand and apply for farm assurance programmes like NZFAP or NZGAP.
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Support to get ready for audits and keep up with programme requirements.
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Guidance to find and apply for green finance options to support sustainable farming projects.
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Advice on how to meet environmental and sustainability standards that funders look for.
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Assistance with paperwork and reports needed for funding or certification.
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Practical support to access funding and show your farm’s commitment to sustainability.
AUDITING
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Auditing of OverseerFM nutrient budgets and
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Farm Environment Plans for Regional Councils outside of Horizons, HBRC, TRC
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External auditing of Farm Systems and Environmental Analysis
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External auditing and review of grant applications