Surfing for Farmers encourages farmers to take a couple of hours each week to head to the surf to help better manage stress and improve mental health. It’s also a fantastic social event with attendees enjoying a barbecue and drinks after a surf.
The events offer those new to the sport the opportunity to receive lessons and tips from qualified instructors, while all the required gear is provided on the day to make it as easy as possible for people to get involved.
Supporting rural health is important to our Client Councils and we’re proud to support the Surfing for Farmers initiative.
Registrations are now open
Get off the farm and catch a break! Surfing for Farmers is coming to 25 locations nationwide.
No matter what or where you farm, there's a surfbaord ready for you.
Find your nearest beach below and enjoy some well deserved time away from the farm.
Rabobank Surfing for Farmers Surfboard Give-away
Rabobank New Zealand Limited invites farmers to participate in Surfing for Farmers for a chance to win one of 25 Platino Surfboards (either 9ft or 8ft) complete with Fins and 8ft Shapers Regular Leash Green’ valued at $655 each. It’s all part of our mission to support rural communities across New Zealand.
To be eligble for the give-away, you must attend one of the Surfing for Farmers ‘Learn to Surf’ sessions, held between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026. For more information, please see the ‘Terms and Conditions’ below.
Please direct any questions regarding the Give-away to Rabo Community Fund here.