Adam Thompson

2022 NZ Finalist

Adam is the Director of Restore Native Plant Nursery, a nursery business on farm supplying native plants to farmers, breaking down the barriers to responsible environmental stewardship.

He also owns a 200ha beef farm which he’s been actively developing over the last 3 years and is also a mortgage advisor (a business he started from scratch).

Community-minded, Adam established Predator-free Cambridge and supports EnviroSchools. He leads by example, makes things happen and creates opportunities for others.

Adam also made a TV appearance earlier in 2023 when he featured on Country Calendar.

"You don’t need to win the award for it to have a positive effect on your life – being a finalist can also open doors and provide opportunities too".