Waituna Lagoon consent puts farms at risk, Federated Farmers Say
According to Federated Farmers, Environment Southland has mishandled the consent process for Waituna Lagoon, leaving the community with numerous bad outcomes.
Three board members - vice president Karen Williams and board members Chris Allen and Chris Lewis - are standing down.
Milking It understands Feds dairy chair Wayne Langford will become the new vice president at its annual meeting in Auckand on July 8.
Tradition dictates that the vice president takes over the presidency after three years. Current president Andrew Hoggard steps down in July 2023.
Why Williams decided to step down just one year away from being eligible for the top job is a mystery.
