{"id":266,"date":"2026-03-29T04:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T04:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earnscleugh.dev.pivotdesign.co.nz\/?page_id=266"},"modified":"2026-06-02T21:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T21:28:15","slug":"about-earnscleugh-station","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/index.php\/about-earnscleugh-station\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"266\" class=\"elementor elementor-266\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2100d79 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2100d79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bdf67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9bdf67\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ae8bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03ae8bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aaf9a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aaf9a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br \/><br \/>Founded in the heart of Central Otago, Earnscleugh Station has a history shaped as much by hardship as success. Established in the 1860s, the station grew from a remote pastoral run into one of the region\u2019s best-known high country properties \u2013 built on determination, resilience and a willingness to adapt through changing times.<\/p><p>Like many South Island stations, Earnscleugh faced its share of challenges. Rabbit infestations devastated large areas of country, severe winters tested both stock and people, and economic pressures saw many farmers forced to walk away from the land altogether. Through each generation, the station endured by continually evolving while remaining grounded in practical farming values.<\/p><p>Over time, Earnscleugh developed a strong reputation for merino sheep, cattle and disciplined genetic selection. Long before modern technology and genomics, breeding decisions were driven by careful observation, structural soundness and performance in tough high country conditions.<\/p><p>Today, that legacy continues through a commitment to fine wool, proven genetics and livestock bred to thrive in demanding environments. While the landscape and industry have changed over the past century, the philosophy remains much the same \u2014 respect the land, breed with purpose and build something that lasts for generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161cc36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"161cc36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eef1b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4eef1b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f4d00 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45f4d00\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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elementor-element-64ff5a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64ff5a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ec86b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94ec86b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alistair Campbell<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba4a9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba4a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol';\">Alistair was brought up at Shingly Creek in the PigRoot, then shifted to Beaumont Station with his father until he left home. He married Judi and had kids on their first farm Lochaber Inland from Fairlie. They later moved to Te Akatarawa and finally settled at Earnscleugh Station in 1981. You can see the results of his life&#8217;s work if you read the cattle and merino sections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div><div dir=\"ltr\"><div>Previously a keen cricketer and golfer he currently races rally and track cars having taken\u00a0up this\u00a0sport in his 70&#8217;s. Always a passionate dog trialer and supporter of the local club. Always keen for a yarn and a drink after our bull and ram sales.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfc8736 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bfc8736\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c363e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c363e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-458\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/EarnscleughStation-30-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dfba4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8dfba4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba8085e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba8085e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Duncan &amp; Amanda Campbell<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aed66d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3aed66d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Duncan grew up on the farm and, after completing an Agricultural Science degree at Lincoln \u2013 alongside a healthy dose of student life and several years overseas \u2013 he returned home more than 25 years ago.<\/p><p>His passion for farming is reflected in the quality of the stock and genetics produced at Earnscleugh, alongside a strong focus on continual improvement and practical performance.<\/p><p>Outside the farm gate, Duncan is a keen kayaker and sea fisherman, with a prized bluefin tuna among his highlights \u2014 although he still hopes for an even bigger catch one day.<\/p><p>Amanda grew up in town before moving into rural life after completing her veterinary degree. Now working full-time within the farming business, she is very much the organiser behind the scenes, helping keep everything running smoothly.<\/p><p>A keen horse rider with a creative streak, Amanda brings warmth, humour and energy to station life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5a7ef7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e5a7ef7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5776f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5776f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/earnscleughstation.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/images-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-249\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1433340 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1433340\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7d813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b7d813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Team Members<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd4423f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd4423f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tom Ballantine<\/strong> \u2013 Duncans right hand man. A passionate high country guy that grew up in Southland and has now settled at Earnscleugh with his wife and their three children.<\/p><p><strong>Keith Willson \u201cWaka\u201d<\/strong>\u2013 When Waka finally retired from PGG, we have been able to get him to help liase with clients when we are tied up with the day to day moving and stud measuring of stock.<\/p><p><strong>Selwyn Steele<\/strong> \u2013 Tractor driver and person with never ending initiative. Selwyn grows our bulls to their sale day magnificence.<\/p><p><strong>Mike Sameuls<\/strong> \u2013 Originally a contract fencer, he\u2019s now in charge of all things cultivation and irrigation.<\/p><p><strong>Bill Linwood<\/strong> \u2013 Rabbiter and pest control. 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