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FMG Post | 30 March 2026

Melanoma Roadie: Summer wrap-up As summer winds down, the FMG Spot Check Roadie has wrapped up another busy season helping rural New Zealanders stay on top of their skin health. Our most recent data shows that the Roadie visited more than 40 rural locations and completed over 1,500 free skin checks. Of those checked, 321 people were found with suspicious lesions, including 87 suspected melanomas. That’s around one in five people needing follow‑up, a strong reminder that melanoma risk doesn’t disappear when the temperatures drop.

FMG Post | 30 March 2026

Plan B for Power Preventing outages and protecting people, animals and operations.

FMG Post | 30 March 2026

Protecting you from scams Scams are becoming more sophisticated, and unfortunately rural communities are not immune. At FMG, protecting our clients is a priority, not just through insurance cover, but through the ways we communicate with you.

FMG Post | 30 March 2026

A note from Adam Heath Kia ora koutou katoa, I want to acknowledge that for many farmers and growers the summer period is one of the busiest stretches of the year. Thank you for the commitment you continue to show to your land, stock and local communities over this demanding time.

FMG Post | 30 March 2026

Recognising FMG's 2025 honours FMG is proud to continue its commitment to building strong and prosperous rural communities. In 2025, we were honoured with several awards that reflect the trust of our clients and the dedication of FMG’s One Team.

FMG Post | 30 March 2026

Te Ara Tika 2030 – The Way Forward FMG’s purpose is to deliver a better deal for rural New Zealand Aotearoa. This purpose has guided FMG for more than 120 years, shaping how we support our clients and Members, how we operate as a mutual, and how we make decisions for the long term. It speaks to why we exist and continues to anchor our values, our approach, and our strategy.

Your Mutual | 27 February 2026

Free to visit the Wool Shed Museum during Golden Shears The public will be able to visit the Wool Shed Museum in Masterton free of charge during the 2026 Golden Shears.

Your Mutual | 9 February 2026

FMA’s findings in relation to historical errors FMG self-reported two historical issues associated with the Mutual’s previous approach to Specified Items and Indexation to the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). In doing so, FMG has and continues to cooperate fully with the FMA and takes full responsibility for the issues. FMG has now entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the FMA, including agreeing to make a payment in lieu of a pecuniary penalty.

Your Mutual | 17 November 2025

Reinsurance So, what is reinsurance? It’s insurance for insurance companies. FMG uses over 50 different reinsurers for our programmes. They take their share of the risk and diversify it with their risk around the globe. They work to a plan that things won’t go south in every geographic region at the same time, and that is how they manage to pool the risk of the many.