Richard Burdon

Richard is a third-generation steward of his family’s high-country farm in Hāwea, an agritourism operator, and a passionate conservationist.

He is a Guardian of Lake Hāwea, the founding Chair of the Lake Hāwea Stakeholders Group, and Chair of Aotearoa’s Hunters for Conservation. Richard also serves on the board of the Dallas Safari Club, contributes to the executive of the NZ Professional Hunting Guides Association, and is a Director of Landward Management — a company specialising in project management, biosecurity, ecological management, and farm business consulting.

He recently completed a six-year term on the Board of the Telford Farming Institute, a rural education facility in Otago.

Richard plays an active role in protecting the water quality, biodiversity, and ecosystems of Lake Hāwea, ensuring they are sustainably and safely managed.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable land management, environmental stewardship, community wellbeing, and the promotion of responsible hunting and agritourism practices.