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Leading, promoting, and enhancing the groundspread industry.

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Choosing to use a Groundspread NZ member means that you are choosing quality.

Groundspread NZ members represent the best of the industry and uphold the highest standards.


These are people that really care about best practice spreading and growing the industry. As members, they are up to date with latest technologies, innovations, and current best practice through the networking that the Association offers them.


There are over 100 Groundspread NZ members throughout New Zealand. To find a member in your area, click on the button below, you won’t regret it.

Become a Groundspread NZ Member

The nutrient spreading industry is a highly skilled profession and Groundspread NZ is raising awareness of this.

At every opportunity, it promotes the vital role that groundspreaders play as the first step in the New Zealand food story.

Whether you are a sole operator or part of a large team, Groundspread NZ acknowledges the value of the job that you do, and with solid stakeholder and industry relationships, we are communicating this across the agricultural landscape.

As a Groundspread NZ member, you can rely on the strength, knowledge, experience, and friendship of this long-standing organisation.

Join us today by clicking on the button below.

Members' Day, AGM & Awards Gala 2026

We’re thrilled to confirm that our 2026 Members Day, AGM & Awards Gala will be heading to Napier on Friday 3 July 2026!

Hosted by our Central Districts Branch, this event brings together members from across the country for learning, networking, and celebrating achievements within the industry.

More information will be released soon — we look forward to seeing you there.

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