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Mainland Poultry farm controls lifted 29th April 2025 /

Mainland Poultry farm controls lifted

Movement controls have been lifted from Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove Farm in Otago, after the eradication of bird flu, says Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Dr Mary Van Andel.


Mainland Poultry expanding in Central Otago 2nd April 2025

Mainland Poultry expanding in Central Otago

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Bird flu confined to single Mainland Poultry property 9th December 2024

Bird flu confined to single Mainland Poultry property

A third shed on Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove farm in Otago has tested positive for high pathogenic avian influenza, but the outbreak remains confined to one property.


“We have been preparing for an event like this for some time” – Mainland Poultry on bird flu outbreak 3rd December 2024 / /

“We have been preparing for an event like this for some time” – Mainland Poultry on bird flu outbreak

The company produces eggs through its Zeagold Foods unit, which has the Woodland and Farmer Brown caged and free-range egg brands.


Mainland Poultry sale mooted 12th September 2023 /

Mainland Poultry sale mooted

Majority owners Navis Capital is reviewing its ownership of the egg producer, which could result in a $400m-plus sale.


Mainland in $79m sale and leaseback deal 2nd August 2023 /

Mainland in $79m sale and leaseback deal

Private equity-controlled Mainland Poultry is undertaking a $78.9m sale and leaseback of its New Zealand land holdings freeing up capital for investment.