This article was originally published in Coast & Country News’ March 2024 edition . There is a definite sense of pride and belonging among New Zealand’s old farming families whose descendants are still working the land today. The Fitzgerald family are no exception and have farmed and run earthworks businesses in the Auckland and Waikato areas for four generations.
Third-generation Fitzgeralds, Neil and Jennifer head the family, with son Grant and his wife Jodi farming alongside them. With three grandsons showing a keen interest in farming and machinery, the Fitzgeralds may also be raising the fifth generation..