Rural Delivery stars with FMG stories to tell
FMG partnered with Rural Delivery again for 2026 to bring you rural stories from across the country.
Being New Zealand's leading rural insurer FMG clients were more than often featured showcasing their skills, ingenuity and Kiwi grit.
Check out what our FMG clients have to say about FMG, insurance and loss prevention.
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Downlands Deer
Founded more than 40 years ago during the deer industry boom, Downlands Deer has grown into a well-known livestock transport operator serving the South and lower North Islands. Managing director Kris Orange joined the family business 25 years ago, continuing the legacy started by his parents.
Kris values FMG's support, appreciating its understanding of the transport industry and commitment to helping businesses like Downlands Deer manage risk and plan for the future.
View the Rural Delivery episode here.
"We’ve got a great relationship with FMG. I highly recommend them. I think having that conversation about where your issues may be and having a second set of eyes over your business as to where are the pitfalls or potential hazards is crucial."
FMG client Kris Orange of Downlands Deer
Glen Eden Farms
Martinborough farmers Mark and Susannah Guscott have spent more than 20 years growing Glen Eden Farms into a diverse sheep, beef, arable and tourism business while taking a long-term kaitiaki approach to caring for the land.
Their focus on stewardship, community and long-term sustainability reflects FMG's own commitment to strengthening rural New Zealand through risk prevention and support for the agricultural sector.
View the Rural Delivery episode here.
"I really like what FMG does in the wider ag community too. They do a heap of sponsorships and they look after Young Farmers too. It’s good to be involved with people like that. You want them on your team."
FMG client Mark Guscott of Glen Eden Farms
Rabbidge Farm
Dean and Sarah Rabbidge have built on more than a century of family farming history at Glenham, Southland, using dairying as a pathway to secure ownership of the family’s sheep and beef operation.
Dean believes good farming is about thinking ahead, and FMG's loss prevention advice supports that approach by helping identify risks and put practical measures in place to protect the farm's future.
View the Rural Delivery episodes here and here.
"It’s a no-brainer as far as we’re concerned. FMG understand agriculture, understand us, and it makes any issues really easy to resolve."
FMG client Dean Rabbidge of Rabbidge Farms
The Gullies
Richard and Laura Morrison have established The Gullies near Marton, where they breed Wiltshire and composite sheep and Hereford cattle, alongside visitor accommodation and an artist-in-residence programme.
After many years with FMG, the Morrison’s trust that when the unexpected happens they’ll have the support they need to keep their business moving forward.
View the Rural Delivery episodes here (2016) and here (2026).
"My family have certainly always been with FMG, as has Richard’s. And just the ongoing support and the trust that the FMG brand has is something that we want to honour and keep working with."
FMG client Laura Morrison of The Gullies