Applications Open for 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards
Applications are now open for the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, set to be held at Parliament on 23 July.
The usual term for this role is two years, however this particular position is due to re-election at RWNZ’s 2025 AGM.
RWNZ has opened nominations for the position of a North Island board member.
The role became vacant after North Island board member, Sandra Matthews, was made National President last year.
The usual term for this role is two years, however this particular position is due to re-election at RWNZ’s 2025 AGM.
Therefore, the term for the role will end at the AGM this year and will be included in the annual cycle of nominations and elections for national board members next year.
According to a summary of information about board roles, the board is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation, including ensuring the long-term viability of the organization and enhancing its performance through strategic and policy development.
Board members are required to attend board meetings, national conferences, any emergency meetings and other official functions as required.
Nominations close on Friday 17 January 2025 at 5pm.
If required, an election will then be held between Friday 24 January and Friday 7 March 2025. Members will subsequently be advised of the outcome of the election no later than Friday 17 March 2025.
For more information and nomination forms, head to https://www.ruralwomennz.nz/news/nominations-open-for-north-island-board-member
Fonterra’s impending exit from the Australian dairy industry is a major event but the story doesn’t change too much for farmers.
Expect greater collaboration between Massey University’s school of Agriculture and Environment and Ireland’s leading agriculture university, the University College of Dublin (UCD), in the future.
A partnership between Torere Macadamias Ltd and the Riddet Institute aims to unlock value from macadamia nuts while growing the next generation of Māori agribusiness researchers.
A new partnership between Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) and NZAgbiz aims to make evidence-based calf rearing practices accessible to all farm teams.
Despite some trying circumstances recently, the cherry season looks set to emerge on top of things.
Changed logos on shirts otherwise it will be business as usual when Fonterra’s consumer and related businesses are expected to change hands next month.

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