Livestock Insurance Wellington

Wellington, Wairarapa, and Manawatu livestock insurance specialists.

The Wellington and Wairarapa regions encompass diverse livestock farming from Wairarapa sheep and beef stations to Manawatu dairy operations and Wairarapa deer farms. Each sub-region has distinct risk profiles that should inform your livestock insurance approach.

Livestock Farming in the Wellington Region

The Wairarapa is significant sheep and beef country, with large stations running merino and crossbred sheep alongside beef cattle. Wairarapa deer farming has grown, with the region having favourable conditions for velvet production.

The Manawatu/Horowhenua area has significant dairy farming on flat coastal plain land. The Manawatu River system is prone to flooding, making natural disaster cover particularly important for riverside farms.

The Kapiti Coast and Hutt Valley have smaller lifestyle block operations with mixed livestock.

Wellington Region Risk Factors for Livestock

Manawatu flooding is the primary natural disaster risk for livestock in the Wellington region. Major flood events have occurred on the Manawatu River multiple times, and livestock losses during these events can be significant.

Wellington's strong winds create exposure risk for sheep, particularly post-shearing. Ensure your policy covers weather-event deaths including wind exposure.

Earthquake risk is relevant for Wellington-region farms given the active fault systems in the region.

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