Clevedon couple working to change minds on farming water buffalo in NZ

By Justin Gregory of RNZ A family-owned dairy company in Clevedon is working to change minds and habits about the animals New Zealanders can get their dairy products from. Richard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company on two rented farms 40 minutes east of Auckland . Since 2007, they have been milking water buffalo to make fresh mozzarella and other dairy products for restaurants, supermarkets and a curious public.

The impetus was to provide fresh mozzarella for the farmers ’ market Helen started not long after moving to Clevedon..