1971 – Founded by Graeme McKenzie

Wainuka South Devon Stud was founded by Graeme McKenzie. It is one of only two active studs today that was recorded in the first NZ herd book.

1985 – Fraser and Sandra Mckenzie

Wainuka South Devon run by Fraser and Sandra Mckenzie since 1985. The Wainuka stud is situated on an 830ha (2000 acres) property in western southland.

2016 – Still going strong

Wainuka South Devon continues to be run by Fraser and Sandra Mckenzie, who currently winter 5000 breeding  ewes, 1500 hoggets’,  100 stud cows, 50 Hereford x Fresian commercial cows, and 91 calves.