Home of the Happy Hogs.
From humble beginnings, and despite being a relatively small single farm operation, Havoc Pork has become a big name amongst foodies in NZ through its firm adherence to quality and ethical production. The Havoc story, like all good legends, begins with the dream of just one person. From his travels and work experience, Ian knew he wanted to breed his pigs outside in the open air where they would be free to display their natural behaviour, have plenty to eat and drink, and room to frolic at will. When Ian set his eyes on a piece of stony ground at the foot of the Hunter Hills in South Canterbury in 1991, he knew he had at long last found the place to make his dreams and passion for pig farming a reality.
Ian’s policy has always been minimal intervention, providing a natural environment where pigs can be healthy and happy. With the pigs living on a diet of Mozzarella cheese, locally grown grains and cereals, and cider vinegar and garlic for gut health- they are the happiest pigs in New Zealand! Ian mills all his feed on the farm and takes pride in saying “I would not feed my pigs anything I would not eat myself”. There are no antibiotics, growth promotants, or ractopomine or tail docking, crates, or sow stalls to be seen on this unique farm either. Driven by their passion to have the best and happiest pigs in New Zealand. Havoc Pork farms has an unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, animal welfare, and complete transparency throughout the supply chain.
Ian and his wife Linda, known as Lord and Lady Havoc, started more than 20 years ago at the Otago Farmers Market. Every Saturday of the year Linda would drive their little truck, the Havoc Hog Hauler to Dunedin where locals flock in their hundreds to get their delicious pork, bacon and ham requirements for the week.
So come on down this Saturday, meet the team, and hear about the free-farmed happy hogs.
759 Kaikorai Valley Road Dunedin
