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Your Mutual | 6 May 2025

Athol New, 2016 winner representing Aorangi Athol New’s abiding memory of winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in 2016 is how cold it was in Timaru.

FMG Post | 10 April 2025

Through thick and thin for 120 years Being a Mutual means we're in it together, through thick and thin, in good times and in bad.

Media release | 11 November 2024

More FMG boots on the ground in Ashburton After serving the Ashburton community for over a decade, FMG is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of the town. This move comes as a result of the local team's growth and the increasing demand for FMG's services.

FMG Post | 12 August 2024

Doing Darfield Proud George Dodson wins 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. In what may have been one of the greatest comebacks in the contest’s 56 seasons, speechless George Dodson was awarded the coveted title in front of a sellout crowd in Hamilton on Saturday 13 July.

FMG Post | 12 August 2024

Don’t let a spot become a full stop Working rurally often means more time outdoors and high UV radiation exposure – leading to a higher melanoma risk. During winter, it’s important to remember to still protect yourself from harmful UV radiation. In fact, UV intensity increases due to reflection from snow, water, and even concrete.

FMG Post | 15 March 2024

2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year FMG has been the principal sponsor of this iconic rural event for nine years, and we’re excited to see Season 56 get underway. Following a successful trial in 2023, the format of the seven regional competitions will look a little different this year.

Media release | 23 May 2023

2023 FMG Agriculture Scholarship New Zealand’s leading rural insurer, FMG is once again thrilled to announce two FMG Agriculture Scholarship recipients for 2023, Millie Higinbottom from Tinui and James Guerin from Burkes Pass.

FMG Post | 13 March 2023

Helping to protect rural communities together We’re about to enter the third year of our partnership with Melanoma New Zealand, helping to share life-saving advice to prevent avoidable deaths and suffering from melanoma. As many of our clients are farmers and growers and spend much of their time outdoors, it’s important to do what we can to help protect you.

Life & Health | 14 December 2022

Putting the spotlight on spots FMG is Melanoma New Zealand’s rural partner, helping share life-saving advice to prevent avoidable deaths and suffering from melanoma. Earlier this year we kicked off the FMG Spot Check Roadie, visiting towns and events to help more rural people get spot checks.