JerseyNZ Newsletter – May 2025
2025 Annual Conference
This year’s Annual Conference, held in Karaka from the 1st to the 3rd of April was once again, a successful event in the JerseyNZ calendar. The Conference featured a range of activities from visiting the very impressive Cullen Farm set up, to travelling by steam train to Waiuku, to a very wet but interesting day at Donald’s Farm to showcase our ‘Right Balance’ campaign. Our keynote speaker was Peter Nation and members enjoyed hearing from a discussion panel on the topic of sustainability and efficiency. You can view our photo gallery on our website: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jerseynz-2025-annual-conference/
We look forward to hosting members in 2026 in Canterbury. Keep an eye out for more details.
If you are interested in joining the Conference Organising Committee, please contact Pam at the office pgoodin@jersey.org.nz
Special Awards
JerseyNZ is delighted to announce the following awards presented at the 2025 Annual Conference, held in South Auckland. Congratulations to all of our well-deserving recipients.
Distinguished Members Award – Rodney & Jocelyn Dobson
Mr & Mrs JW Singers Efficiency Scroll –
Josh & Aleshia Macdonald
Presented to the person who has done the most or been the most active in promoting & publicising the Jersey breed and the Association. The award covers all phases of a breeder’s activities including testing, showing, breed promotion and administration.
Cyril Dermer Cup – Trent Paterson
Outstanding services to the Jersey breed and JerseyNZ
To view all Award Citations please visit:
https://www.jersey.org.nz/membership/special-awards/
Hall of Fame
There were five finalists named in the 2025 Jersey NZ Hall of Fame judged by members Cliff Shearer, Tony Luckin and Ross Riddell.
- Tironui Integ Meg
- Cardrona Pepsi S2J
- Big Hollow Omens Beauty
- Kaitaka TGM Leonie
- Ferdon Comerica Viyella
Members nominated registered cows, alive or dead, for a variety of reasons including indexes; outstanding progeny; high production; On Farm results; show results; great cow families; and any other accomplishments worthy of consideration.
JerseyNZ is delighted to announce that the 2025 inductee into the JerseyNZ Hall of fame is:
Big Hollow Omen’s Beauty VHC, CP, SD, Elite Merit – nominated by Barry MontgomeryFor more on the JerseyNZ Hall of Fame and to read Big Hollow Omen’s Beauty nomination please check out https://www.jersey.org.nz/hall-of-fame/
Youth Awards
Congratulations to our Youth members who entered the Marcus Trotter Award & Holley Geck Memorial Showing Trophy during the show season of 2024/25. Below are the winners of each competition:
Winner of Marcus Trotter Award:
Annabel Jeyes
Winner of Holly Geck Memorial Showing Trophy:
Archer Scherer with Sherborne Vic Pipsta
A special mention to Cienna Ball for runner up and a very close second place.
Entries for this year’s competitions are now open and forms are attached – check out the website for further information or enter online at:
https://www.jersey.org.nz/marcus-trotter-award/ OR
https://www.jersey.org.nz/holley-geck-memorial-junior-showing-trophy/
Entries close: 1 October 2025
Jersey Future – Meet the Team
Jersey Future 2025 is backed by well-established genetics, elite cow families and utilises the very latest genomic technology.
Jersey Future continues to deliver bulls from outstanding proven and performing cow families. Many of you will be familiar with these maternal families. This 2025 team supports our goal to deliver outstanding Jersey genetics while supporting Jersey genetic gain.
Invest in our future. Invest in Jersey Future.
This years team:
325201 – DTJJ-24-26 – Glenui Quickstart Prosper | A2A2
Sire: Maharee Bris Quickstart | Dam: Glenui Mondale Primrose, VG86
Breeder: Goreland Partnership
325202 – DTJJ-24-8 – Glenui Te Anau Latrell | A2A2
Sire: Lynbrook TN Te Anau | Dam: Glenui Roxton Lacrecia, GP83
Breeder: Goreland Partnership
325203 – GBW-24-3 – Norlands Parkes Moonman-ET | A2A2
Sire: Glanton Berkly Parkes | Dam: Norlands Desire Moonlite , VG85
Breeder: Euan Reeve Ltd
325204 – JTDB-24-309 – Thornwood Zoltin Tesla-ET | A2A2
Sire: Hawthorn Grove L Zoltin-ET | Dam: Thornwood Banff Trix, GP84
Breeder: Thornwood Family Trust
325205 – JTDB-24-414 – Thornwood Te Anau Nonu | A2A2
Sire: Lynbrook TN Te Anau | Dam: Thornwood Trigger Noreen, EX2
Breeder: Thornwood Family Trust
325206 – PDJQ-24-74 – Blackdee Verstappen Malek | A2A2
Sire: Greenmile Buzz Verstappen | Dam: Blackdee KFP Matilda-ET, VG86
Breeder: Ngarua Dairy Ltd
325207 – GFW-24-173 – Crescent Lucca Malakai | A1A2
Sire: Okura Pepper Lucca | Dam: Crescent Atlantic Meg, Ex
Breeder: Crescent Genetics 2020 Ltd
325208 – DYKB-24-117 – Little River Berkly Nashville | A2A2
Sire: Rockland LQ Berkley | Dam: Little River Hoss Nessie, GP84
Breeder: P J Ag Ltd
325209 – DQBT-24-5 – Lynbrook Generation Bourbon-ET | A2A2
Sire: Paynes RB Generation-ET | Dam: Lynbrook Star Bowie, VG86
Breeder: Lynbrook Farm Ltd
Order Forms:
To complete an order head to https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-future/ now!!!
Jersey NZ wish you the best with this years mating season!
International Dairy Week – Youth Challenge Team – 2026
Are you interested?
Get your name in – no obligation, we just want to gauge interest at this stage.
Flights, accommodation and rental vehicles have been booked for 10 team members and 3 supervisors. Travelling via Auckland International Airport. Depending on responses, we may look at entering a second team. Note – if you are thinking you might like to go, or are a parent/supervisor that would like to help – please send your: Name Date of Birth (potential team members only) Where you live Your preferred international airport To julie@piriefarms.co.nz as soon as possible and before 10 May 2025.
The New Zealand Dairy Event dates are 26 -28 January. If you’d like information, please call or message Julie Pirie 027 6082171 Application forms will be sent out once a decision is made on the number of teams.
Recommendations from the 2025 Team:There was a choice between going to NZDE or IDW. I picked IDW to pick up tips, tricks, connections and experience. It lived up to everything. I went over there knowing no one and not knowing much and have returned with knowledge I’ll use my whole life. If you go over to IDW you’ll also get to see what I did.You learn so many helpful skills and tricks. New friends and get to see a bit of Australia.Great fun learn heaps about showing cows and get to talk to people who have shown for many years.Approximate cost to start thinking about – for flights, accommodation, a tourist activity, vehicle and food – roughly $2000 – $2500 each. Spending money, snack etc on top of this.
JerseyGenome™ Update
Thank you to those members who sent us DNA samples for our 2025 JerseyGenome™ team. We are currently working with CRV and the JerseyGenome™ working group to make selections for this year’s team. Members will be advised in the near future whether their animal(s) have been successful or not.
For more information on the programme and the process, please visit our website: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-genome/
World Wide Sires Photo Competition
This year’s Photo Competition will soon be available for member voting. Keep an eye on our emails and social media. Thank you to all members who entered this year’s Competition and to our sponsors, World Wide Sires.
Three Generation Pedigrees
Due to an increase in direct costs, the price per Three Generation Pedigree will increase to $8.20 + GST per pedigree effective from 1 June 2025.
Annual General Meeting 2025
JerseyNZ invites all members to attend the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25 September at 1.00 pm at Waikato Innovation Park. Look out for registrations closer to the date.
Global Methane Genetics Hub
In a press release from World Jersey, a $27.4 million global initiative has been announced to reduce livestock methane emissions through natural genetic selection. This international collaboration brings together leading universities, research institutes, and Jersey organisations from around the world to identify and scale breeding solutions that are better for farmers—and the planet. It’s a perfect example of The Right Balance in action: combining innovation and tradition to support sustainable, efficient dairy production without compromise.
Read the full press release attached or visit our website at: https://www.jersey.org.nz/global-methane-genetics-hub/
TOP 2025 Season
Application forms for the upcoming TOP season will be available soon and will close on 30 August 2025. Don’t forget that you can also register online via the website.
Interested in finding out more about becoming an Inspector? Give us a call and book in for a ride along – spend a day out in the field with an Inspector to get a feel for the job and all it entails. Contact us at info@jersey.org.nz
Registrations
The close of Herd Book is rapidly approaching and we need your registration information by 29 August to be able to process your registrations in time – simply call the office or e-mail info@jersey.org.nz
After 31 August 2025, all 2024 born animals will be charged at the over 1yr rate.
Merchandise available
We will soon be taking pre-orders for some new and exciting merchandise, so be sure to grab the last of our current stock before it all goes! Below is what is currently available, and these are subject to change upon orders received.
JerseyNZ polos:
Medium – 4
Large – 5
X-Large – 6
3XL – 3
Women’s 12 – 1
Women’s 14 – 2
Women’s 16 – 2
Women’s 18 – 1
Hoodies
Small – 1
Medium – 2
Large – 4
XL – 5
2XL – 2
Youth Hoodies
XS – 2
Small – 2
Medium – 1
Large – 1
Jute bags
– 8
Caps
– 11
Ian Harris Memorial Heifer Competition 2024/25
Congratulations to all the winners in the 2024/25 Ian Harris Memorial Heifer Competition and a massive thank you to all those who entered.
Junior Winner
Annabel Jeyes – Manor Tri Essence S2J (169.05 points)
Senior Winner
Crystal Scown – Little River Ban Nifty ET (172.70 points)
Overall TOP Winner
Jerushah Courage – Sharons Super Vespasia (78 TOP Points)
Overall Production Winner
Joanna Fowlie – Fynreath LB Buttercup (97.80 Production Points)
Overall Winner
Crystal Scown – Little River Ban Nifty ET (172.70 points)
Entries are now open for the 2025/26 Competition at https://www.jersey.org.nz/ian-harris-memorial-heifer-competition/ or download the entry form attached.
Happy Mothers Day to all our Farming Mothers!!
Happy Mothers Day to all of our mums in our industry whose days start before dawn and long after sunset, care for their herds and look after our Jersey Family. We truly appreciate and thank you for all that you do for the Jersey Breed and Community.
JerseyNZ Team Announcement
Member Services Administrator Alayna Judge has resigned from JerseyNZ to take up a new opportunity. Her last day with us will be Friday 23 May, and recruitment for her replacement will begin shortly. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested or know of someone with industry knowledge and great administration skills in the market. The Board, staff and members of JerseyNZ thank Alayna for her service and wish her well for the future.
Animal Ownership/Transfer Exclusion
Members are reminded that the default in the database is that the pedigree ownership of an animal will automatically transfer with a location transfer
- If you own an animal in another members (or family members) herd, please ensure that we are advised so that the correct pedigree ownership participant can be added to the animal’s record
- Where an animal is NOT to have pedigree ownership changed if the location is changed, please also contact us prior to the location change. We can set a ‘transfer exclusion flag’ to ensure that the pedigree ownership does not change when/if the location does.
- You will then need to keep us updated on any further pedigree ownership changes so that we can manage these for you
JerseyNZ relies on members providing correct pedigree ownership information, and takes no responsibility where incorrect details are printed in publications where the correct information has not been provided.
Registration name reminder
JerseyNZ would like to take this opportunity to remind members that when purchasing animals and/or semen that the marketing of a ‘name’ does not necessarily mean that an animal is registered with JerseyNZ. If a three generation pedigree is provided, a registered animal will be noted as PJ or SJ, the pedigree will carry the JerseyNZ logo and state REGISTERED JERSEY. If you are unsure, please confirm with the appropriate vendor.
Newsletter attachments
If you are receiving this newsletter by post, all entry forms and attachments can be downloaded from the website, or posted from the office on request.
Unpaid Registrations Policy
Members are reminded that any members who have not paid registration invoices within three months of the invoice being sent will be contacted regarding payment. If the registrations remain unpaid one month later the animals affected will be de-registered.
Member communications
Electronic notifications are a great way to keep abreast of all our communications to you. Where we have your e-mail address, and you have NOT previously advised us that you don’t wish to receive mail electronically, we will use this.
There are some great benefits to using electronic notifications – you will receive notifications immediately, it saves on printing and postage expenses for the Association, and it’s better for the environment! You can manage your requirements with a simple phone call or e-mail to the office. Contact Alayna at info@jersey.org.nz or call 07 856 0731 (9am – 4pm Monday – Friday).
Secondary Membership
Are you a Senior member registering animals in more than one herd/participant code under the same ownership? We now have available a Secondary membership for such herds for efficiency in completing your registrations. There is no additional subscription for a second herd as long as it is under the same ownership structure. Contact us to find out more at info@jersey.org.nz