Ben spent the majority of his childhood growing up and working with the original owners and their children here at Kiwi Valley Farm Park.

In 2006, Ben and Crystal purchased Old MacDonald’s Mobile Farm and built it up from a one vehicle operation, to a four vehicle fleet. They sold this business in 2012 and were lucky enough to purchase Kiwi Valley in 2013 to continue on with its purpose. Together they have HUGE vision for the farm and want to promote a safe, fun and hands on interactive learning experience, not only for children, but for adults too!

Ben also works in the NZ Film Industry and Crystal is a fully qualified and registered Paramedic working for St John Ambulance in West Auckland.

You will often see them out and about in various areas of the farm, whilst
wrangling their children too !

From reptiles to fish, our scaly friends are my bread and butter!

Raised in a home with too many fish to count, I started my animal journey from a young age. Blue-tongued skinks really caught my fancy after I met one during my schooling years. Fascinated by the cold-blooded creatures, I ended up adopting one myself!

I joined Kiwi Valley as a volunteer in 2020, before slowly weaselling my way into the front of house.

You may recognise my name if you’ve ever sent in an enquiry, or my smiling face greeting you at reception!

Hiya!

I am Farmer Amy.

From a young age I have always loved animals, especially horses.

I started horse riding in 2014 and I now have my own horse Heidi, who is with me in my picture!

In my spare time you will definitely find us out riding in Riverhead forest.

I still remember all the visits I had to Kiwi Valley when I was a kid and I absolutely love giving you all the same amazing experience I had!

I started volunteering at Kiwi Valley Farm Park also in 2014 and I am lucky enough to now be a part of the full time team!

My role here is as Stable Manager, where I currently oversee our team of 10 equine, ranging from our smallest 9hh pony, to our biggest 17hh Clydesdale and of course our Donkeys too!

Hello, I’m farmer Emily!

You will find me with all the rabbits, guinea pigs and rats.

I was born and raised on a farm out in Glen Murray with nearly every animal you can think of as a pet, including a rabbit and two guinea pigs.

In 2021 I studied at Wintec where I got my certificate in small animal husbandry, I learnt in depth about rabbits, guinea pigs and rats so I have plenty of knowledge for anyone that wants to have a chat!

Next time your in the nursery come and say hi 🙂

Hi farm lovers!

My name is Lottie and you will find me running the Nursery Shed at Kiwi Valley Farm Park on Saturdays!

My role is to care for our small breed farm animals - Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rats and to share them all with you!

I am here to help you safely handle these gorgeous animals and to provide education on some amazing fun facts and requirements our small breed animals need.

Outside of my role, I am studying Full Time at University.

I look forward to meeting you all down on the farm soon!

Hi guys, I'm Farmer Laura! 

A born 'n' raised Westie and an animal lover since way back. 

You'll find me just about anywhere on the farm; taking a birthday party, helping in the nursery shed or even at reception! 

Look forward to seeing your faces on the farm soon xx

Hey, I’m Jojo!

I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember, and being outdoors and surrounded by them is my happy place. I grew up a proud Westie, spending most of my time around horses - including my own girl, Bella.

Here at Kiwi Valley, you’ll usually find me down at the stables working alongside Farmer Amy and helping care for our amazing team of equines. I’m all about making people feel confident around horses and love sharing what I know.

So come say hi when you’re visiting - I’m always keen for a chat, and you might even enjoy a ride on one of our beautiful horses!