Federated Farmers Welcomes Westpac As New Sponsor

Federated Farmers of New Zealand and Westpac have agreed a major sponsorship arrangement which is a ‘win-win’ for both organisations.

Federated Farmers President Charlie Pedersen said the organisation welcomes the strong business expertise and relationship building that Westpac will bring to the Federation’s members.

“Federated Farmers believes Westpac, New Zealand’s fastest growing agribusiness bank over the past three years, is in a strong position to build a partnership with us that will equip our members to grow their businesses and benefit the country,” Mr Pedersen said.

“Westpac has developed business solutions derived from its specialised expertise across the New Zealand and Australian markets, and they have an ability to think outside the square. New Zealand farmers need solutions that are specific to their business requirements. Our members need dedicated banking staff who know their problems and can deliver solutions.”

David Jones, Westpac’s head of Agribusiness, says he is delighted at the opportunity to sponsor Federated Farmers.

“Westpac has about 4000 agribusiness customers, and this is a great opportunity for us to extend our influence further into New Zealand’s core business, which is probably the most demanding and stimulating industry in the country,” Mr Jones said.

“Westpac is already involved in sponsoring the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, Mystery Creek Fieldays, and Dairy Research Centres in Taranaki and Northland, and has an involvement in monitor farms in Manawatu and Waitomo. We’re involved in innovative research, as well as in grassroots support in the regions through our Agribusiness relationship managers.”

Westpac has over 100 dedicated agribusiness staff in 21 rural locations throughout New Zealand, and is offering a range of savings and benefits for Federated Farmers members for both business and personal banking. Federated Farmers members can view these on www.fedfarm.org.nz .
 
Westpac is the latest major corporate to become a gold sponsor of Federated Farmers. Other gold sponsors are FMG, Tenix, Transpower, and Telecom. Ravensdown, Canon and Rural Post are our valued silver sponsors.

Sponsorship gives companies interested in the rural sector access to Federation networks, membership, and events, while sponsors help fund Federation events and seminars.