Taranaki’s David MacLeod first Māori Director for Fonterra

Taranaki’s David MacLeod has become the first Maori director of dairy giant Fonterra and the region’s first director in four years. The politician, company director and businessman joins incumbents John Monaghan, Eketahuna, and Waikato’s Jim van der Poel on the board after an election fought nationwide by 10 candidates over six weeks. The chairman of… [Continue Reading]

Entries for Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming open

It’s the turn of Māori dairy farmers to accept the challenge and test themselves against some of the best dairy farmers in Aotearoa. Entries are now open for the 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award. The 2012 Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming competition was launched at the FoMA… [Continue Reading]