Tihiroa Dairies Calf & Implement Shed, Otorohanga 

Location: Otorohanga, Waikato

Tihiroa Farm Ltd, run by Carol and her husband Bruce in Ōtorohanga, operates a 900-cow KiwiCross herd supplying Fonterra. With unpredictable Waikato winters and the pressure of spring rearing, reliable shelter has become essential to their system.

This four-bay calf rearing shed is the sixth Aztech building across their three properties — each one tailored to the way they farm, from two-bay up to six-bay configurations.

Why They Needed It

Spring calf rearing on a 900-cow farm demands consistency, warmth and protection from the weather. After one of the wettest, windiest winters in recent years, Tihiroa Farms needed a space that kept calves dry, healthy and able to grow without stress from the elements.

Client Feedback

“Aztech were very easy to work with. Good communication, and they delivered exactly what we needed for our structure here. We’ve been very pleased with what they’ve done for our farming business.”

The Aztech Difference

Carol describes the shed as “astronomical” in its impact on calf health and daily management.
Key benefits they’ve seen:

• Protected, consistent environment for young calves during harsh weather.

• Improved growth and thriving calves thanks to reliable shelter.

• A simple, functional layout that works seamlessly with their spring routines.

• Clear communication and easy delivery throughout the planning and build.

• Repeatable confidence — six sheds built with Aztech across three farms.

Location: Otorohanga, Waikato
Client: Dairy Farmer
Application: Dairy Farming Waikato, Farming, Calf Shed, Rearing, Calf Shed NZ, Rural Buildings, Spring Calf Rearing
Reference: C3272