Thursday, 13 November 2014 11:28

Van der Poel calls it a day

Written by Rural News Group

font size decrease font size increase font size

Jim van der Poel (left) with Shane Ardern.

FONTERRA HAS paid tribute to retiring director Jim van der Poel, who stepped down after 12 years on the board.

Speaking at the co-op's annual meeting in Palmerston North yesterday, Fonterra chairman John Wilson described the Waikato farmer as a "hard working director".

"I have personally known Jim as a farmer and director for the past 20 years," he says.

"Apart from being a passionate and highly successful farmer, he has been a hard working director," he says.

Wilson thanked van der Poel for helping drive the co-op's success.

"He was always ready to step and put his shoulder to the wheel to help out the co-op."

Van der Poel thanked farmers for their support during the past 12 years.

"I really enjoyed my time at Fonterra; there were some challenging times," he says.

More like this

Fonterra’s Pierre Venter named next vice chancellor of Massey University

The head of Fonterra's R&D facility in Palmerston North is set to literally cross the road and become the new vice chancellor at Massey University.

Pamu backs Fonterra’s $4.22B divestment as shareholders deliver strong ‘yes’ vote

One of Fonterra's largest milk suppliers says Fonterra's board and management have got what they wanted - a great turnout and a positive signal from shareholders on the sale of its co-operative's consumer and related business.

Winston Peters calls Fonterra vote result 'utter madness'

New Zealand First leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has blasted Fonterra farmers shareholders for approving the sale of iconic brands to a French company.

Winston's crusade

OPINION: A short-term sugar hit. That's what NZ First leader Winston Peters is calling the proposed sale of Fonterra's consumer and associated businesses.

Fonterra executive named new Massey University vice chancellor

When Professor Pierre Venter takes up his new role as vice chancellor at Massey University next February it will just be a matter of taking a few steps across the road to get to his new office at the Palmerston North Campus.

Featured

AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled

With the current situation in the European farm machinery market being described as difficult at best, it’s perhaps no surprise that the upcoming AgriSIMA 2026 agricultural machinery exhibition, scheduled for February 2026 at Paris-Nord Villepinte, has been cancelled.

MIA showcases refreshed Taste Pure Nature brand with Shanghai pop-up experience

The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) has launched the first in-market activation of the refreshed Taste Pure Nature country-of-origin brand with an exclusive pop-up restaurant experience in Shanghai.

Cricket memorabilia up for auction for youth mental health

Jayna Wadsworth, daughter of the late New Zealand wicketkeeper Ken Wadsworth, has launched an auction of cricket memorabilia to raise funds for I Am Hope's youth mental health work.

NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA

As we move into the 2025/26 growing season, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that the third quarter results for the year to date is showing that the stagnated tractor market of the last 18 months is showing signs of recovery.

Dairy farmers urged to participate in 2026 Levy vote

DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown is urging dairy farmers to participate in the 2026 Levy vote, to be held early next year.

B+LNZ calls for director nominations for 2026 annual meeting

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations for director roles in the Eastern North Island and Southern South Island electoral districts.

National

Jack Jordan takes Stihl Timbersports gold for NZ

Going one better than a frustratingly close second place finish at last year's event, the country's top axeman, Jack Jordan…

Canterbury A&P Show expands with new Wool Zone

Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) show president Brent Chamberlain says a big development for this year is the Wool Zone, first…

Naki unveils the world’s most expensive manuka honey

Naki Honey, a New Zealand manuka apiary company, has crafted what is believed to be the world's most expensive honey.

Push to speed up agrichemical approvals in NZ

A move is underway to make the Wellington bureaucracy speed up the approval process for certain agrichemicals that farmers and…

Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures

The new majority owner of meat company Alliance has no plans to close any processing plants. Instead, Dawn Meats plans…

Machinery & Products

AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled

With the current situation in the European farm machinery market being described as difficult at best, it’s perhaps no surprise…

WA tractor museum honours Oliver Crane’s legacy

Located in York, 100km east of Perth in Western Australia, the Oliver Crane Memorial 4×4 Tractor Museum houses what is…

Krone unveils new CombiPack HDP baler and halts US exports

Well-known for an extensive range of round balers, Krone’s new CombiPack HDP looks to have several features that sets it…

NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA

As we move into the 2025/26 growing season, the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) reports that the third quarter results…

Southland’s Hughes Contracting expands Case IH fleet

Having worked as a diesel mechanic, often on Case IH machinery, Brian Hughes was familiar with the agricultural industry and…

Van der Poel calls it a day

More like this

Fonterra’s Pierre Venter named next vice chancellor of Massey University

Pamu backs Fonterra’s $4.22B divestment as shareholders deliver strong ‘yes’ vote

Winston Peters calls Fonterra vote result 'utter madness'

Winston's crusade

Fonterra executive named new Massey University vice chancellor

Popular Reads

Fonterra to boost UHT cream production with $150m plant

Bold taste wins gold medal

Divestment means Fonterra can focus on its strengths

Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures

Make the right decision, Peters urges Fonterra farmers

Featured

AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled

MIA showcases refreshed Taste Pure Nature brand with Shanghai pop-up experience

Cricket memorabilia up for auction for youth mental health

NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA

Dairy farmers urged to participate in 2026 Levy vote

B+LNZ calls for director nominations for 2026 annual meeting

National

Jack Jordan takes Stihl Timbersports gold for NZ

Canterbury A&P Show expands with new Wool Zone

Naki unveils the world’s most expensive manuka honey

Push to speed up agrichemical approvals in NZ

Dawn Meats confirms no Alliance plant closures

Machinery & Products

AgriSIMA 2026 Paris machinery show cancelled

WA tractor museum honours Oliver Crane’s legacy

Krone unveils new CombiPack HDP baler and halts US exports

NZ tractor sales show signs of recovery – TAMA

Southland’s Hughes Contracting expands Case IH fleet