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About EPF

The Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand (EPF) is the national body representing the interests of all commercial egg farmers, including free-range, barn, colony and cage egg farming systems.

Our aim is to make sure that Kiwis have access to good, affordable eggs produced by healthy hens. As part of this commitment, we have been developing and supporting an egg farming industry that looks to employ the highest possible standards, encompassing not just egg quality but hen welfare as well.

What do we do?

The EPF supports New Zealand’s commercial egg industry and the diverse interests of our members. This includes building a greater understanding of the egg production industry and awareness of eggs as one of the most popular protein foods.

We are also responsible for research and development, technical training and compliance support to help ensure members meet animal welfare, food safety and biosecurity regulations.

The EPF often liaises with government and government departments, providing representation on or before boards, committees and commissions constituted under Acts or Regulations applicable to our membership.

Through a portion of members’ levies, we also provide funding for the general promotion of eggs via Eggs Inc

Our farmers

There are approximately 157 farming members of the EPF and membership is mandatory under the Commodity Levies (Eggs) Order 2022. Any person or organisation that purchases 100 or more one day-old layer chicks in a calendar year automatically qualifies to becomes a member of the EPF and is responsible for contributing a levy.

This ‘chick levy’ is payable at the point of purchase from the hatchery. It’s currently $0.36 per day-old chick and is included in the purchase price. There are three commercial hatcheries supplying chicks and we regularly cross-check and reconcile our membership records.

We have two types of members:

  • Producer members whose membership is mandatory as above
  • Allied members who apply to join the EPF because of their interest in the egg industry in New Zealand, but who are not actively farming eggs

 

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    Meet Our Farmers

    • Chris Martin, Wairarapa Eggs

      Chris Martin of Wairarapa Eggs aspires to provide the perfect egg for whatever his customers need it for. The perfect...

    • Laurie Horsfall, Hawkes Bay Eggs

      At Hawkes Bay Eggs the farm is a true family business. Between Laurie, his wife, two daughters and son, all...

    • Karen Kelly, Glenpark

      Karen could be best described as Glenpark’s ‘mother hen’. As farm manager in charge of more than 20 full and...

    • Graeme Napier, Henergy

      Graeme is somewhat of a farming pioneer in New Zealand, having been inspired to introduce modern barn farming to the...

    About the Egg Producers Federation

    The Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand Inc. (EPF) represents the interests of all the commercial egg producers in this country.

    Helpful Links

    • I Love Eggs (Inc)
    • Ministry for Primary Industries
    • NZ Feed Manufacturers Association
    • Poultry Industry Association New Zealand
    • WorkSafe New Zealand

    Have a Question? Contact Us

    • +64 09 520 4300
    • +64 09 520 1553
    • [email protected]

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