Governance
Voting opens for directorships on DairyNZ board
Farmers WeeklySep 23, 2024
Three candidates are vying for two places.
AngusPRO NZ member joins Angus Australia board
Annette ScottSep 23, 2024
Ben Todhunter from Cleardale Angus selected as an optional appointed director.
EPA welcomes four new board members
Farmers WeeklySep 18, 2024
Paul Connell reappointed as board member and as acting interim chair.
Female directors bring wealth of benefits: study
Annette ScottSep 11, 2024
Lincoln University report says women on boards promote productivity, collaboration and fairness.
Te Mana o te Wai costs still unclear
Federated FarmersSep 6, 2024
Federated Farmers urge Otago Regional Council to delay new freshwater rules.
‘Social licence’ rebuke as banks drag heels
Nigel StirlingAug 27, 2024
Parliament’s rural lending probe puts central and commercial banks on notice about tough questions ahead.
Kate Scott to lead HortNZ
Farmers WeeklyAug 27, 2024
Nuffield scholar hailed as strong and effective leader and practical problem solver.
Councils cite inflation and blame central govt for soaring rates
Neal WallaceAug 22, 2024
Extra obligations required by Wellington behind rates rises, they say.
Leading change through example and collaboration
Gerald PiddockAug 20, 2024
The leadership journey of DairyNZ’s first female chair, Tracy Brown, combines skills learnt in community governance with training and opportunities.
Three candidates for DairyNZ board
Farmers WeeklyAug 13, 2024
Rowarth, McIntyre and Leonard up for two director seats.
Time to get DairyNZ director nominations in
Farmers WeeklyAug 7, 2024
Two farmer-elected DairyNZ seats and one key committee member position open.
Fonterra board to slim down after retirements
Farmers WeeklyAug 6, 2024
With nine years under their belts, two directors will not seek re-election come November.
DINZ steadies with two top appointments
Annette ScottJul 29, 2024
New chair and new CEO named for Deer Industry NZ.
NZKGI seeks more cents from members
Richard RennieJul 29, 2024
Kiwifruit growers need to top up the coffers after draining Hi Cane fight.
Rural accountant puts skills to work at DWN
Samantha TennentJul 29, 2024
An associate trustee with the Dairy Women’s Network believes in saying yes to opportunities.
Scott resumes duties after compliance finding
Annette ScottJul 26, 2024
Environment Canterbury chair back in harness.
Scion welcomes Allison, Sherwin to board
Farmers WeeklyJul 26, 2024
Two new members and new chair for Crown Research Institute.
DairyNZ board seats open up
Farmers WeeklyJul 22, 2024
Nominations accepted for two directors and one remuneration committee slot.
Prepare to cast vote in Fish & Game poll
Farmers WeeklyJul 8, 2024
Hunting and angling authority urges enthusiasts to enrol so they’ll be able vote come September.
David Hunt appointed to DairyNZ board
Farmers WeeklyJul 5, 2024
Former Contact Energy chief executive David Hunt has been appointed an independent director for DairyNZ.
Fresh faces after wholesale changes in sector leadership
Neal WallaceJun 27, 2024
The loss of institutional knowledge is significant but there are benefits that come with change, says Neal Wallace.
HortNZ gets thumping mandate from growers
Farmers WeeklyJun 24, 2024
Six more years of advocating for horticulturalists after levy vote.
RWNZ board slot goes to Heather McKay
Farmers WeeklyJun 21, 2024
Non-voting associate position aims to give exposure to governance processes.
BLNZ highlights sector’s heavy load in climate change submission
Richard RennieJun 11, 2024
Farmers asked to shoulder too much carbon cutting responsibility, CCC told.
Study highlights need for better collaboration to grow agri leaders
Neal WallaceMay 22, 2024
This report is a call to action for all stakeholders to come together and collaborate in the development of governance talent, says AGMARDT.
Voting time for vegetable growers
Neal WallaceMay 20, 2024
HortNZ president Barry O’Neil encouraged growers to cast their vote and have their say on the organisation's work.
Small province draws a big crowd at farmers’ AGM
Federated FarmersMay 10, 2024
Farmers flock to Ruapehu Federated Farmers AGM seeking connection and support amid tough season, discussing rural challenges.
Pāmu brings new associate director on board
Farmers WeeklyMay 1, 2024
Ash-Leigh Campbell is the latest young ag leader to cut her directorial teeth on board of the state farmer.
Members wanted for Waste Advisory Board
Farmers WeeklyApr 29, 2024
Nominations sought for people to advise environment minister on minimising waste.
Ministry job losses hang on Budget, bargaining
Neal WallaceApr 17, 2024
Fate not known for weeks yet amid consultations to stave off at least some of the hundreds of proposed redundancies.
Governance disruption ‘in the past’ for PGW
Hugh StringlemanApr 4, 2024
Focus shifts from boardroom shenanigans to customer service and support.
How I learnt to stop caring about woke nonsense
Daniel EbMar 28, 2024
Revolution and reaction is the rhythm of our species, says Daniel Eb.
On-farm support ring-fenced amid MPI cuts
Neal WallaceMar 25, 2024
No proposed reductions to frontline biosecurity or support teams, MPI says.
Agria backs down from PGW board upheaval
Farmers WeeklyMar 22, 2024
Board welcomes development and drops preparations for special shareholders meeting.
Acland marks a year of change at BLNZ
Annette ScottMar 21, 2024
A more transparent and responsive organisation is emerging, chair tells AGM.
Fee hike shot down at BLNZ meeting
Annette ScottMar 20, 2024
Strong views from a voter turnout barely in double figures.
Poor BLNZ vote turnout disappoints
Farmers WeeklyMar 15, 2024
Acland urges farmers to get involved in conversations
NZSA weighs in on PGG Wrightson board battle
Neal WallaceMar 12, 2024
‘One of the worst cases of board interference in the last few years,’ says Shareholders’ Association.
BLNZ catches flak for mooting board fee hike
Neal WallaceMar 7, 2024
Groundswell slams timing of director remuneration remit.
To co-op or not to co-op
Guest writerFeb 28, 2024
George Moss is a strong believer in farmers owning and controlling their own destiny.
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