On the FarmBarr family - Egmont Village, Taranaki
Being the closest farm to the base of Mount Taranaki means the Barr family are no strangers to rainy days and wild weather.
On the FarmBourke family - Bourke Clonlara Farm - Pihama, Taranaki
Life is busy for third-generation farmers Kieran and Claire with their 500-cow herd of predominantly Holstein Friesians.
On the FarmWeir family - Springmount Farms - Toko, Taranaki
In 1916 Irish carpenter John Weir began farming what started as a 55ha block. We were delighted to capture the generations after John - John, Wallace and Nathan in front of this gorgeous relic of a shed.
On the FarmBarbara Kuriger - Shortland Farms - Ōpunake, Taranaki
In her third term as MP for Taranaki-King Country with a lengthy career in dairy farming and agribusiness, Barbara is also a former board member of DairyNZ, Primary ITO, Taratahi, Dairy Women’s Network and NZ Young Farmers.
On the FarmCarter family - Hilleigh Farm - Eltham, Taranaki
All three of Denise and Greg’s children learnt to drive on this tractor and as a Century farm farming well and truly runs through the blood of all the family members.
On the FarmPhillip and Angie Barron - Coastal Country Farms, Ōkato, Taranaki
Vast fields of fast-growing chicory made for a stunning location Phillip and Angie’s coastal farm.
On the FarmTheo Kuriger - Oxbow Dairies - Woodville, Manawatū-Whanganui
They breed them tough here. The wind had whipped us around for a good couple of hours when we finished the session in a no-longer-used wool shed.
On the FarmStarsmore family - Te Kiri, Taranaki
Days as clear and cloudless as this one are rare around the mountain, this was a beauty for this Century farm. Mike Starsmore originated from the UK and met Colleen here in his youth, he was here to stay and later his father’s tractor made the trip around the world too.
On the FarmMurdoch family - Hurleyville, Taranaki
Taine, Ruby and Flynn - these children three love country life and make the most of the lifestyle it gives them.
On the FarmSmith family - Codylan Farm - Inglewood, Taranaki
David tells us just how much of a game-changer their herd home has been. They apologise for the dirty RAV, we say thank goodness it isn’t clean!!
On the FarmShort family - Shortland Farms - Ōpunake, Taranaki
These curious cows are on Rachel and Kenny’s 180ha certified organic farm. Halter Collars have been an incredibly positive advancement changing the face of both the way the Shorts farm and the management of the animal’s health and well-being.
On the FarmTippett family - Okaiawa, Taranaki
There are few unique things about the Tippett’s farm; there’s a natural spring and some incredible old buildings… plus it’s not everyday we photograph 5 daughters together.
On the FarmHunger family - Inglewood, Taranaki
For many families on their farms, they have worked tirelessly toward their goals. From beginning in lower-order share-milking to buying their current farm 19 years ago Bryce and Lee-Ann are a true team.
On the FarmBielski family - Mount Mattie Lands - Mangamingi, Taranaki
We were utterly wowed by the beauty of the rugged hill terrain and historical buildings on Brad and Jo’s Sheep and Beef farm.
On the FarmSienna Bourke - Bourke Clonlara Farm - Pihama, Taranaki
Sienna's dad Kieran was initially adamant that there would never be horses on his farm, but now this stunning palomino is one of four horses on the farm.
On the FarmBarr family - Egmont Village, Taranaki
Angus, Lucy and Jonty had to be some of the most laid back and easy going farm kids ever, we loved capturing the natural banter and playfulness between them.
On the FarmDwyer Family - Alton, Taranaki
Hugo’s Great-Grandfather, Richard Dwyer emigrated from Ireland and saw the transition from Draught Horses to tractors during his lifetime on the land and the Ferguson Tractors like the one Hugo sits on have been popular down through the years.
On the FarmTippett family - Okaiawa, Taranaki
We can’t get enough of the interesting buildings we find on farms - and this spot with the tree growing out of the tank made a fantastic backdrop.
On the FarmMurdoch Family - Hurleyville, Taranaki
So often we find farming families lead extraordinarily busy lives and make time for passions beyond the farm. We’re always on the look out for incorporating ‘toys’ into the photographs that say a little more about the family.
On the FarmBarron Family - Coastal Country Farms, Ōkato, Taranaki
It’s not everyday you get to step on a farm with a river, a sea coastline and a view on the mountain - on this day we hit the Jackpot!
On the FarmNewman Family - Hurworth, Taranki
Blue the goat gave us all a show for the camera, while Pepper the pigs focus was firmly on the treats beneath the cacti.
On the FarmLouis Kuriger - Oxbow Dairies - Woodville, Manawatū-Whanganui
He’s one full on human - Louis splits his time between the family farms in Taranaki and here in Woodville, his passions in car racing and being a super human grandfather to 6.
On the FarmKissick Farms - Auroa, Taranaki
Feed out at sunset for these Jersey cows on Kissick farms looking toward the south side of Mount Taranaki.
On the FarmPippa Dwyer - Hāwera, Taranaki
Just over the road from Fonterra Taranaki on her dads farm middle child Pippa, takes time out with her farm chores with her favourite pet.
On the FarmAlan and Tina Jones - Huinga, Taranaki
Both from local farming families Alan and Tina have raised 3 country kids here on their hilled farm with its river boundary.
On the FarmCrawford family - Patea, Taranaki
Crawfords farm has been in the family long enough for this family to have a small family museum on their land. Now Kelly and Joe’s new house build overlooks the vast expanse of their farm - a great spot to watch the clouds roll in!
On the FarmJanet Fleming - Onitaw Farm - Ōpunake, Taranaki
With two organic diary farms to manage, organic specialist crop trials, significant involvement in sports, along with 6 adult children - Janet is a absolute powerhouse.
On the FarmWatkins family - Nichkins Farm - Rawhitiroa, Taranaki
Farming is very much in the blood for this family, Debra’s mother grew up just across the road, and Brent coming from a farming family in Waikato.
On the FarmBielski Family - Mount Mattie Lands - Mangamingi, Taranaki
Kenneth Bielski has spent his lifetime on the farm he grew up on. The sheds here are photographers paradise - captured here authentically - Kenneth with Grandchildren Maia, Oliva, Archie.
On the FarmKuriger Family - Oxbow Dairies - Woodville, Manawatū-Whanganui
Nestled near the Manawatū gorge with the turbines of wind farms speckled over the nearby hillsides, the Kuriger farm hosts the high profile Woodville motocross event each year.
Farm Families Project.
Humans are at the heart of our Farm Families of New Zealand project, and we seek to include the elements that make each farm unique – the land, the animals, and the heritage. This gallery is just a taste of the heartwarming and beautiful photography from farming families who caretake the land.