Fonterra confirms timeline for Lactalis deal and $2-per-share capital return
The sale of Fonterra’s global consumer and related businesses is expected to be completed within two months.
GoodYarn, a mental health workshop that helps participants to know the signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses, has received a $100,000 boost from Trinity Lands.
Announcing the funding at an annual awards dinner, Trinity Lands chief executive Peter McBride said “we know the importance of good mental health and we love what the GoodYarn workshop does to help ordinary kiwis.”
Good Programmes trustee Igor Gerritsen spoke to the nearly 100 staff and guests gathered for the awards.
“Mental health is a community issue, and we all play a part in looking after each other,” said Gerritsen.
“By improving our understanding and ability to talk about mental health, and knowing where to go for help, GoodYarn is a great resource to keep people away from the edge of the cliff,” he said.
“I love what Goodyarn is doing and it’s a privilege to work with a great team to make the GoodYarn workshop available in organisations and communities across New Zealand,” he said. ““There’s no greater joy than living your life on purpose, doing things to the best of your ability, not just for yourself but for a greater purpose.
“We’re very thankful that Trinity Lands has joined the Good Friends Community.”
McBride acknowledged Trinity Land staff for their contribution to the success of the dairy farming and kiwifruit business, as well as announcing several other funding offers for community initiatives in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Sirma Karapeeva has resigned from the role.
The winners of the 2026 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards were announced at the annual awards dinner held at Copthorne Solway Park in Masterton on Thursday evening.
Environment Southland is welcoming this week’s decision by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to approve the release of Blaptea elguetai, a leaf‑feeding beetle that will help control the highly invasive Chilean flame creeper.
This March, the potato industry is proudly celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March alongside the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognising the vital role women play across every part of the sector — from paddocks and packhouses to research, leadership, and innovation.
Fruit trader Seeka posted a record profit and returns to shareholders in 2025.
Recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Canterbury have been declared a medium-scale adverse event.