To encourage, promote and foster the advancement of grassland farming in New Zealand
The Trust was founded in 1964 as the Grassland Memorial Trust, to commemorate the efforts of exceptional grassland pioneers, such as A.H. Cockayne, Sir George Stapledon, Sir Bruce Levy, researchers Dr Peter Sears, Lionel Corkill, Dr C.P. McMeekan and Dr Ray Brougham, and farming leader Dr R.A. Candy, each of whom contributed significantly to build New Zealand’s pastoral farming industry. It became the NZ Grassland Trust in 2001.
Our History
To celebrate 90 years of NZGA (formed in 1931) a past member of the Association and Executive, Deric Charlton, has written on the history and people of NZGA and NZGT. Deric gleaned much of it from the tributes to people in the NZGA Proceedings written by others. The rest was from his own documents and/or memory, as Deric knew many of the people involved over the years. Many were contacted personally as Deric updated the history. (The opinions and commentary expressed here are those of Deric Charlton and not necessarily the views and opinions of either NZGA or NZGT).
Trustees
Jacqueline Rowarth (Chair); Derek Woodfield (Deputy); John Caradus; Anders Crofoot; Pat Garden; Alan Stewart; David Stevens; Warren King; Laurie Copland