IHC’s Calf & Rural Scheme has been raising money to support people with intellectual disabilities and their families in rural areas of New Zealand for over 40 years.
You can pledge livestock and when they are sold the sale price is donated to IHC. Many farmers now choose to donate a virtual calf. This gift can be made as a one-off donation or a regular contribution.
Donating livestock to the scheme is simple:
If you aren’t able to send your calf, calves or other animals to sale with your own lot, IHC can pay to get them there, just let us know. It is then likely to be sold in a blended lot to get the best possible price.
Got some awesome farm photos?
This is your chance to show them off! Enter your best shots into one of our categories:
There are great prizes to be won, and entries close Friday, 30 October 2026, at 4pm.
The winners will be chosen by public vote right here on Facebook from 13 – 27 November.
We have three yearly prize draws. To find out more, see the prize draw terms and conditions
Prize draw terms and conditions
You can read about how kind donors to the Calf & Rural Scheme are helping people in rural communities in our IHC Calf & Rural Scheme newsletters.
IHC currently has canvassers visiting farms or telephoning to sign people up to the Calf & Rural Scheme.
If you have any questions, contact us at calf@ihc.org.nz or phone us on 0800 442 500.
IHC is very grateful for our sponsors support, and we thank PGG Wrightson in particular for their long and generous support.
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Level 15, 57 Willis Street
Wellington
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Monday to Friday
