Our Journey
Pye Group is a family-owned agricultural business, deeply rooted in Mid and South Canterbury. From humble beginnings, it's grown into a thriving operation spanning dairy, cropping and transport, still farmed by the Pye family, and still on the land where it all started. It's a business built on hard work, good people, and a genuine love for the land.
Where It All Began
It all began in the 1950s with a young man and a paddock of potatoes. Allan Pye started growing spuds in South Canterbury as a teenager, and some of that original land is still farmed today.
The modern business took shape when Leighton started contracting in 1989, growing steadily through the 1990s and 2000s as farms were bought and converted, and dairy, cropping and transport were expanded along the way. Pye Group has been owned by Leighton and Michelle since 2013 who continue to lead and grow the business.
Through it all, our people have been the heart of Pye Group, on the farms, in the workshop, the yard and the office.
We're proud of the culture we've built over the years: hardworking, down to earth, and always looking out for each other. And we back our people to learn, take on more, and build a real career in agriculture right here in Canterbury.
Purpose
Growing people and communities from the ground up.
Vision
Through our love of the land and the strength of our people, to grow an exceptional business that champions New Zealand agriculture.
Values
Having A Positive Attitude
We're proud of what we do, we look for solutions, and we go the extra mile - just good, honest work.
Working as a Team
Working as a team means mucking in together, looking after each other, and celebrating the wins.
Doing the Right Thing
For us, that's respecting our people and our resources, working safely, owning our actions, and always acting with honesty and integrity.
Working Smarter
We value good relationships, always look for a better way, and believe the best results come from teams who keep their work and life in balance.
Leadership Team
Leighton Pye
Leighton has been part of Pye Group all his life, growing up in the business his father started.
He stays close to the wider operation with the kind of knowledge that only comes from a lifetime on the land.
Michelle Pye
Michelle brings the financial and strategic side of the business, alongside a range of industry and community roles including as a Fonterra director and Timaru District Councillor.
A strong advocate for sustainable farming, good people and South Canterbury.
Nikki Cameron
As Chief Executive Officer, Nikki leads the day-to-day running and long-term strategy of Pye Group.
She brings over 20 years of leadership across agriculture and beyond, and a genuine passion for sustainable, values-driven farming.
Growing Our Community
The communities our people live and work in matter to us. We've been well supported over the years, and we think it's only right to give back, so you'll find us behind plenty of local sports players and teams, schools and community events across the region.
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Central Feeds
Central Feeds is our agricultural contracting and stock feed business — owned by Leighton and Michelle alongside Ken and Cushla Caird. The team handles everything from cultivation, drilling and silage through to baling, wrapping and feed sales across Canterbury.
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