A brief introduction…

Kakahu spans 1600 hectares of South Canterbury farmland, where we've built a thriving diversified operation that commercial farmers rely on. Our land supports 990 cattle—900 Black Angus and 90 Charolais—alongside 2500 ewes and a 420-strong dairy herd.

From our 175-hectare dairy operation to our comprehensive breeding programs, we've developed integrated systems that deliver quality across sheep, beef, and premium dairy production. The varied landscape of river flats and rolling hills provides ideal conditions for our livestock, while our commitment to excellence drives every aspect of our multi-enterprise approach.

At Kakahu, we understand what commercial farmers need because we live it every day—combining proven farming practices with the scale and expertise to consistently deliver quality livestock.

Genetics

At Kakahu, we specialise in elite genetics for both Charolais and Angus cattle. As modern stud breeders, we combine high-performance bloodlines with benchmark integrity and accuracy in our data recording. Progeny testing across Australia and New Zealand provides scientific proof of our EBVs' reliability.

As well as selling stud bulls, we offer premium semen from both our Charolais and Angus breeding programs, giving commercial producers around the world, access to the same superior genetics that drive our own herd performance. Whether you're looking to improve growth rates, maternal ability, or carcass quality, our genetic offerings deliver measurable results backed by rigorous testing and proven outcomes.

Strength through Diversity

Established in 2016, Kakahu Dairy represents the natural evolution of our family's agricultural heritage. Complementing our extensive 1400 hectare sheep and beef operation, our 175 hectare dairy enterprise embodies generations of farming knowledge, with animal care and environmental stewardship at its core.

The 420-strong Kiwi Cross dairy herd forms the cornerstone of our milk production. We believe exceptional milk quality begins with exceptional cow care, which is why we focus on customised feeding programs and round-the-clock attention to herd health. As proud suppliers to Fonterra, we contribute to New Zealand's reputation for premium dairy products that reach tables worldwide.