Empowering rural well-being

ANZCO Foods passionately supports the wellbeing of rural communities, contributing to industry prosperity through strategic initiatives. Committed to New Zealand's farming communities, we prioritise supporting organisations dedicated to their health and wellness.

Supporting rural schools

ANZCO Foods donates 50 cents for each processed cull cow and bobby calf, totaling more than $1.5 million since 2011, including $117,000 to rural schools in 2019.

The 'Sponsor a School' programme showcases ANZCO Foods' gratitude to dairy farmers, emphasising our commitment to supporting local rural schools and communities. Your support influences the extent of our school donations.

Contact your ANZCO Foods Livestock Representative for details on participating in this initiative.

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue

ANZCO Foods is proud to support the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust because we understand the realities of rural life.

When accidents happen – and in farming, they can happen quickly and without warning – rapid access to advanced medical support can make all the difference. The rescue helicopter is a lifeline, providing critical care, urgent transport, and reassurance to families across the region.

By supporting the Trust, we are backing the safety, wellbeing, and resilience of the rural communities at the heart of our business.

Helping make ends meat

ANZCO Foods’ Helping Make Ends Meat programme supports communities across New Zealand by annually donating around $100k of beef and lamb product to the New Zealand Food Network who distribute it to food banks where it’s needed most.

This initiative is an ongoing commitment to ensuring families facing hardship have access to quality protein, delivering practical support that makes a genuine difference.

ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year

ANZCO Foods prioritises the continual growth and advancement of our industry. This commitment is evident through our annual support for young butchers, where we sponsor the Butcher Apprentice and Young Butchers’ competition team in the prestigious New Zealand Butcher of the Year competition.

Regional support

ANZCO Foods support activities at our sites and events relevant to the regions they operate in including the Eltham Fire Brigade, Ashburton Community Kai, Hospices, Waitara House of Science, local sports clubs and many more.

Supporting women

Every two years we host a conference to support and inspire women in the agricultural sector.

This is complemented by ANZCO Foods being the Principal Partner for the Shepherdess Muster which runs in alternate years to our events.

Sports and Endurance

Sport is a big part of our communities. We’re the naming-rights sponsor of the annual ANZCO Foods IRONMAN event in Taupō, the main sponsor of the Tokomawana Queens women’s basketball team, and a gold sponsor of the Coast to Coast.

Our sites also support a range of local sports teams.

Hato Hone St John

ANZCO Foods started a dollar-for-dollar matching fundraising pledge following the 2019 terror attacks in Christchurch. As well as donating an ambulance sporting ANZCO Foods name in Canterbury, ANZCO Foods also provided the annual running costs for the service vehicle.

Stories about our support

Māia Health Appeal

Meat the Need – Big Feed Telethon 14 December

Air Rescue Trust Back to Base Challenge

Surfing For Farmers

Caring for our communities

Over the past 12 months, ANZCO Foods has been involved in various sponsorship and fundraising initiatives, rallying behind incredible organisations that make a difference. We are proud to champion and support several remarkable causes: