Andrew Reymer brings a lifelong commitment to New Zealand agriculture and rural communities. Born and raised on a Waikato dairy farm, he now owns and operates a 450-cow dairy farm alongside his wife and their three adult sons. His deep connection to the land has shaped a strong interest in the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector and the importance of successful farm succession planning.

 

Andrew has been actively involved in industry leadership throughout his career. He previously served with the New Zealand National Fieldays Society on both the Agricultural and Property Committees and has held numerous leadership roles through NZ Young Farmers, Federated Farmers, and other industry organisations. He is currently Vice President of the Waikato Federated Farmers, and Vice Chair of the Arable Industry Group, having also served as Waikato Dairy Chair. Andrew is also President of the Federated Farmers Te Awamutu branch.

 

Early in his career, Andrew worked on farms across the United States, Canada, England, the Netherlands, and China. These experiences gave him a global perspective on agriculture and reinforced his admiration for the optimism and resilience shared by farmers worldwide. He also completed Fonterra’s Governance Development Programme in 2014-15, further strengthening his governance and leadership capabilities.