PRevious Managers

Matt Collins

Matt was with Coleridge Downs for over 5 years, Managing Dry Acheron and Big Ben Stations.

Oliver Topham


After graduating from Lincoln University, Oliver worked at Black Hill Station on the south side of the Rakaia Gorge. Oliver moved to Coleridge Downs where he managed Big Ben and Dry Acheron for approx 5 yearsOlly and Maggie have taken up a farm ownership opportunity in Taihape.

Justin Thompson (JT)

JT had been with Coleridge Downs for 4 years. He has worked at many well known farms such as Lone Star farms. Now Managing a large Operation West of Auckland. 

Carey Pawson-Edwards


Carey is a graduated cadet from 2018. Carey held various roles of management from managing our Lumina lamb finishing, venison finishing and a Techno system growing our replacement heifers during his 6 years at Coleridge Downs.Carey has now taken up a leading role as Stock Manager at Caberfeidh - Lonestar Farms in the Hakataramea Valley

Henry Pinfold


Henry had been with Coleridge Downs for 3 years Managing  Dry Acheron and Big Ben.Previously from the Waitaki Valley and Northern SouthlandHenry is now taken up a leading Role at Glenary Station in Northern Southland.