Lifestyle Block Network
Mission
The NZVA Lifestyle Block Network aims to improve animal health, welfare and biosecurity on lifestyle blocks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand through veterinary education and support.
We do this by:
- providing gold standard and up to date guidelines to the veterinary community
- offering support and discussion for cases
- collaboration with experts in the field of lifestyle block healthcare
- sharing practical advice
- acknowledging barriers to healthcare and practicalities on lifestyle blocks
- leadership in promoting welfare best practice.
What do we offer?
Members of the Lifestyle Block Network receive:
- regular email newsletter updates
- a dedicated forum to connect with fellow members
- case support and discussion.
Membership
Membership is available for NZVA members as part of their annual subscription fee. There are a few ways you can sign up:
- Choose the Lifestyle Block Network as one of your special interest branches (SIBs) when you join the NZVA or renew your membership.
- Log into the NZVA website, view your profile and select the 'Subscriptions' tab. Click the 'Apply a subscription' button and select 'Lifestyle Block Network' from the dropdown menu.
- Email membership@vets.org.nz if you have any questions.
Committee
Champion
Ashleigh Taylor
Members
Blair van Dyk
Christie Balcomb
Laura Schwerdtfeger
Lisa Bickner
Sarah Clews
Contact us
You can get in touch with the Lifestyle Block Network by emailing lifestyle@vets.org.nz or through the NZVA office.
