DMNZ Wins Gallagher Innovation Award at the 2025 DINZ Industry Awards
We're proud to announce that Deer Milking NZ (DMNZ) has been awarded the 2025 Gallagher Innovation Award at the Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) Awards!
This prestigious recognition celebrates groundbreaking innovation within New Zealand’s thriving deer industry—and for us at DMNZ, it’s a milestone moment that validates nearly a decade of passion, perseverance, and pioneering work.
A World-First: Milking New Zealand Red Deer
Since day one, DMNZ has challenged the norm. Milking New Zealand red deer wasn’t just unconventional—it was uncharted territory. But with deep roots in farming and high-value nutrition, we believed in the extraordinary potential of deer milk as a premium, bioactive-rich ingredient for both human and animal health.
From the foothills of Peel Forest Estate, we developed and refined the world’s first deer milking system—carefully designed with animal welfare, sustainability, and innovation at its core.
Bioactive Benefits with Global Impact
What makes deer milk so special? It’s naturally rich in bioactive peptides, A2 proteins, immune-modulating compounds, and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc—making it a powerful base for functional health solutions.
DMNZ is now commercialising this hero ingredient into multiple markets:
DoeZ Sleep Support for humans – a natural supplement supporting deeper, more restful sleep
Nutrideer superfood supplements for pets – supporting immunity, gut health, and vitality
Bulk deer milk powder for international OEMs – targeting Southeast Asian markets for bone, sleep, immune and skin health
A Message from Our Founder
"To receive the Gallagher Innovation Award is a huge honour. It recognises not just innovation in concept, but execution—and the boldness it takes to lead something entirely new in agriculture. We’re proud to represent New Zealand on the global stage with a product that combines science, sustainability, and storytelling."
– Rebecca Davidson, CEO & Co-Founder, DMNZ
Thank You
A heartfelt thanks to Gallagher and Deer Industry New Zealand for this recognition, and to all our supporters—from our team on the farm to our science and commercial partners, and the customers backing our vision every day.
This is just the beginning. The future of New Zealand deer milk is here—and the potential and opportunity is was keeps us going!