Tasman: Regional Final

Georgia Higinbottom

Hey, I'm Georgia. I am currently completing my fourth and final year of a B.Ag.Sci at Lincoln University, honouring in soil science.

The Lincoln Young Farmers club has been a highlight of my time at uni and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to be here competing! I spend my spare time with friends and family and love horse riding, hunting, hockey and water sports.

Jack Dennehy-Coles

I'm from the West Coast, where my parents run a dairy farm. I'm currently in my second year at Lincoln University, studying a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Agriculture and Professional Accounting. Outside of uni, I play Colts for Marist Albion and occasionally take part in rowing and cycling.

Hamish Shaw

I'm currently a third-year student at Lincoln University studying a Bachelor or Agricultural Science.

Cameron Brans

I am currently a 2nd year student at Lincoln University Studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture). I am originally from Central Hawke's Bay but moved down to Lincoln to study and joined the Lincoln Young Farmers Club in 2024.

George Letham

I work for Fonterra as an Area Manager for Banks Peninsula, Cheviot, and Kaikoura, as well as a Farmer Support Relationship Advisor for the Tasman region. 

I graduated as the top student from Lincoln University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons, First Class) and have recently completed a Master’s in Dairy Science and Technology (with Distinction) through Fonterra and Massey University.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time on my family’s farm in Methven or heading into the hills for a hunt.

Amelia Marsden

I am currently the Kiwifruit manager for Willisbrook Orchards Brightwater near Nelson.

I have previously worked in the fertiliser, hort and dairy sectors. After growing up in a dairy farm in the West Coast of the South Island I studied a Bachelor of Agriculture at Lincoln University and have also completed my level 4 apprenticeship in fruit production.

Blair Anglesey

I grew up on my family's sheep farm and went straight into dairy farming after leaving school, spending eight years in the industry. I then returned to sheep farming to manage a lease farm for my parents, which I now run alongside my wife and our three boys. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking, hunting, and making the most of family time with my kids.

Sam Smithers

I'm currently working on a cow, split calving dairy farm. I have a lovely fiancee, Rachel Bland, and we are planning on moving back to the West Coast next season to go contract milking and further our careers in dairy farming.

I have a Bachelor of Science from Majoring in Geology, which I completed in 2023. in my spare time I enjoy tramping, running, snowboarding and music.