'WE' Produce Quality Milk by Nurturing People, Livestock and Land.
Westmorland Estate Ltd is a dairy farming company comprising of three dairy platforms located in the heart of the Waikato. Our milk is sold to the leaders in specialised dairy ingredients and dairy foods, Tatua and Fonterra. We produce quality milk by nurturing people, livestock and land. The award-winning business has been recognised for being excellent employers and also demonstrating innovative and proactive dairy practices for over 30 years.
Westmorland Estate Ltd is a progressive family orientated business at the forefront of sustainable agriculture. With a strong ethos and industry leading systems, Westmorland Estate Ltd is able to empower our Production Manager and his team to take pride in their farm to ensure high on farm performances and efficiencies are maintained. Our multicultural team works in an environment where personal and career developments are encouraged. Through business astuteness, continued learning and broadmindedness, Westmorland Estate has fostered a business where excellence is promoted. Encapsulating our moto, 'Together WE Succeed'.
OUR VISION
TOGETHER WE SUCCED
MEET
OUR FABULOUS TEAM
The continued success of Westmorland Estate Ltd would not be possible without our committed multicultural team. Our farms are managed by great people with varying backgrounds from all over the world. Westmorland Estate Ltd is a proud accredited employer, allowing us to attract a skilled, respectful and devoted workforce.
Each team member is wholeheartedly supported by Westmorland Estate Ltd through the encouragement of personal and professional development, such as gaining industry qualifications or obtaining personal investments where possible. Hard work and growth does not go unnoticed with rewards systems in place as well as the possibility of career advancements when appropriate.
Westmorland Estate Ltd's focus on staff well-being and the 'team first' mentality has cumulated in strong staff retention and a working environment where individuals are valued, invigorated and most importantly, enjoy their work.
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EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
The team's hard work does not go unnoticed, with monthly winners.
The employee of the month is a team player, with can do attitude, proactive, will go the extra mile and takes pride of his or her work place.
Our winners and their prize.
Mental Health Matters
'It is ok to feel down, remember you have the power to get up'.
THE FARMS
Somerset Farm
Somerset Farm
A high input system dairy farm with a herringbone dairy shed.
Bought in 1990 and expanded in 2008.
Team members: Aubrey, Paola, Sunil.
Somerset was the existing name of the farm when David Fish's father bought it.
Westmorland Farm
Westmorland Farm
A high input system dairy farm with a rotary dairy shed.
Bought in 2001 and expanded in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Team members, Dries, Paola, Emilio, Daniel, Jezer, Barbara.
Westmorland was named after Sue's home county in the UK.
Sandhurst Farm
Sandhurst Farm
A high input system dairy farm with a rotary dairy shed.
Bought in 2019
Team members: Dries, Paola, Ievgenii, Samukelo, Indrajit, Barbara.
Sandhurst was named after the Royal Military Academy in the UK.
WESTMORLAND ESTATE AWARDS
Nurturing a culture that recognises commitment, hard work and encourages success in the Dairy Industry.
FARM PRIDE AWARD.
Supported by:
Rabobank and DairyNZ.
FARM SUPREME AWAR.
Supported by:
Westmorland Estate.
FARM SUPREME AWAR.
Supported by:
Westmorland Estate.
BEST COWS AWARD.
Supported by:
GEA, Fonterra, Bakertilly.
BEST CALVES AWARD.
Supported by:
PGG, Donaghys ProCalf
and Bridges insurance.
VALUES AWARD.
Supported by:
Westmorland Estate.
VALUES AWARD.
Supported by:
Westmorland Estate.
LOWEST SCC AWARD.
Supported by:
LIC and FIL.
LOWEST SCC AWARD.
Supported by:
LIC and FIL.
EMPTY RATE AWARD.
Supported by:
Vet Clinic Morrinsville.
FONTERRA AWARD.
Supported by:
Fonterra
FONTERRA AWARD.
Supported by:
Fonterra
OUR STAKEHOLDERS
OUR STAKEHOLDERS
"It’s about getting it
right for you!".
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The friendly vets in town
for personal and
dedicated service, here
for good.
Knowledge, Powered, Performance.
Farm Technologies
New Zealand.
Farmers working for farmers
Helping growing the country through the delivery of technical knowledge,
quality products,
services, and
innovation.
DairyNZ acknowledges
all farm staff, the contribution they make
to the day-to-day farm operations, and their
hard work and
commitment to the
dairy industry.​
Providing value for our Farmer Shareholders
Donaghys Performance First
Dairy for life.
Staples Rodway
NEWS
Blog entries
NEWS
Blog entries
Westmorland Estate Ltd
Farmers Weekly
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Wesmorland Estate Limited
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Global workforce working wonders for Waikato farms
Westmorland Estate Ltd owners Sue and David Fish
with Operations
Manager Dries Verrycken
DairyNews
Westmorland Estate Ltd
Team effort brings results
GET IN TOUCH
For any inquiries, send us a message.
GET IN TOUCH
For any inquiries, send us a message.