Regional Leaders

Hi I'm Aimee. I've always had a love for farming, which has led me into sharemilking with my partner and three children just out of Te Awamutu. I became a regional leader to learn new skills, to experience new opportunities, and to meet some inspiring women within the industry.

Hi, I'm Annie. I'm a rural professional in the dairy industry based in the Selwyn district. I grew up in Darfield and went to Lincoln Uni which ignited my passion for agriculture. I love supporting farmers to do what they do best, and I'm really excited to help connect rural women as a RL.

Hi, I’m Carley Flett, mum of four and wife to Shaun. We’ve been in the dairy industry since 2008, travelling the countryside before settling in Mid Canterbury over a decade ago. Along the way, we’ve met incredible people, which inspires my role as an RL. I’m passionate about connecting people and communities to enrich our experiences in the dairy industry.

Hey! I’m Daisy Higgs. I am currently sole manager of a 180-cow farm near Rotoorangi. I’ve always had a love for animals and the outdoors making farming the perfect lifestyle for me. I’m looking forward to helping other women who share a passion for dairy farming with confidence building, and networking with other like-minded women.

Hello I’m Dianne and along with my husband Michael we 50/50 share milk 530 cows in Matakohe, Northland. I joined DWN to meet new people in my area and have become a Regional Leader to help people with their journey in the industry.

Hi, I'm Emily and I farm in hedgehope with my husband and 3 girls. I’m originally from Australia. I am the main calf rearer in spring. Some of my hobbies I like todo are baking and reading, spending time with family and friends. Looking forward to meeting new farmers and building connections in the industry.

I am Gabby, and have been a rural professional in the agri-business sector for 5 years. I grew up on a sheep and beef farm just out of Auckland. In my spare time I enjoy reading, running and competing in fashion in the field competitions at racedays. I am delighted to be part of the DWN and meet women doing awesome things in the dairy world.

Together my husband, we lease a 170ha dairy farm in Galatea. My aim as a Regional Leader is to connect, inspire and educate with information, resources and environments that empower people to achieve their goals in both their businesses and personal lives.

Hi I'm Gemma, I started dairy farming at 18 and the passion for farming and spending time with the cows and calves grew. I am a mum of 3 and these days my role is relief milker, those early morning sunset views from the cowshed never get old. I joined as a leader because I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to put some time and energy outside of being a mum and to meet and support other like minded woman.

Hi, I'm Kirstie! Along with my husband Rob & two small humans we sharemilk a large scale dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. I'm extremely passionate about our industry, our people and our animals. I love to get involved with the community and love to meet new people. When I'm not on farm you'll find me pottering in the vege garden, boating and fishing with the kids and going on local hikes with my black Labrador Walter.

Hi my name is Kylie, I moved to New Zealand from Australia 10 years ago with my husband to his family farm. We currently are 50/50 share milking and are working our way to farm ownership. As a mum who now has 3 girls at school I joined DWN to hopefully give other women the support that I received at DWN events when I first started farming.

Hey I’m Laura! Along with my husband and our 2 children we own and operate a dairy farm in South Taranaki. I am originally from the UK and got involved in farming through my husband! As a regional leader I am looking forward to gaining more skills and making more connections in the community.

Hi, I’m Leilani and with my partner Ben we are contract milking near Mayfield, Ashburton. I am very passionate about the dairy industry and in particular, empowering females into and through the industry. I became a regional leader as I wanted to work with an organisation that encourages, grows and connects young female dairy leaders while also expanding my own network and knowledge.

Hi, I'm Mel. I’m a Chartered Accountant specialising in the Agri sector for the past 20 years. Originally from the Waikato, my passion for farming has grown moving south. Although I live in town in Invercargill, I love getting out on clients farms and being part of the industry. I'm looking forward to building new connections and meeting the wonderful women of the dairy network.

Hi I’m Myfanwy, I am the contract milker and operations manager on our farm in Oamaru. Off-farm I am a mum to my two girls and a herd of Jack Russel puppies. I am passionate about the industry, innovations in agriculture, and as someone who has climbed the ladder from the grass roots up, I’m interested in helping women progress in the dairy industry.