| 53 nzdairy • from page 51 Success based on people and unique company culture “It’s about their enjoyment because if people enjoy being part of our business, knowing we care and want them to do better, then they thrive. We are a team supporting each other in life aspirations.” Rylib founders John and the late Kelly Nicholls. “Kelly was the driver of our culture and brand so I’ve got very big boots to fill,” says Kelly’s daughter Libby. DAIRY PEOPLE » Rylib Group 0 0 FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL Rylib Group PROUD TO SUPPORT Dale Smith Owner/Operator | 027 420 3815 | dale@smithscapes.co.nz Proud to be a supplier to the Rylib Group Greg Wisnesky 027 433 7703 • Jason Gill 027 267 2010 Proud to Support Rylib Group Qualified pregnancy testing specialists since 1992 Dedicated to dairying - we provide a dairy only veterinary service Excellent personalised service tailored to your farm system Experienced Dairy Vets Focused on whole farm performance Rakaia and Ashburton offices Competitively priced products and services Office: Ashburton (03) 308 0493 Rakaia (03) 302 7818 418West Street, Ashburton 7700 9 Railway Terrace East, Rakaia 7710 Email: info@dairyvets.co.nz Web: www.dairyvets.co.nz PROUDLY SUPPORTING RYLIB GROUP Rylib also holds annual performance awards for the team. “It drives people’s growth, keeps them motivated and helps them to get to the next level.” All staff are encourage to undertake on-going learning – both on and off farm – with Rylib funding the course if they pass and giving them time off from their workday to complete studies. Aside from dairy industry related study, people have completed courses such as photography and welding. “It’s about their enjoyment because if people enjoy being part of our business, knowing we care and want them to do better, then they thrive. We are a team supporting each other in life aspirations.” Libby says giving back to the community is really important not only to the Nicholls as a family but also to its team. This has involved supporting local schools, sporting teams, Westpac Helicopter and offering annual free flu vaccinations to anyone in the community. “We proudly volunteer and support many charities in our local area and encourage everyone in the group to get involved where they can.” Rylib Group also offers a scholarship to Lincoln University to support the next generation coming into the industry. The successful 2024 applicant Sam O’Neil is currently completing his Honours in a Bachelor of Agriculture Science. “Alongside Rylib’s sustainable journey, Sam’s research and expertise are a strong supporting avenue to empowering both Sam’s success and our sustainable endeavours,” says Libby. Rylib remains a strongly family owned and operated business. Brother Ryan, the business general manager, runs Rylib on a day-to-day basis. John sits at a strategic level as managing director. “He still has his gumboots and overalls in the boot of the car and his favourite part of the job is when he is in the paddock with the cows,” says Libby. The family takes comfort that, despite the passing of Kelly, her influence lives on and she made a huge mark in the community. “We were really humbled by the amount of community who supported us when Mum passed. Her legacy of determination, hard work, caring and giving back is one we are excited to continue on.”
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