The New Zealand wine scene is so young, that multi generational companies are somewhat of an oddity, rather than the norm.

A former chairman of the Meat Industry Action Group has since gone into dairy farming but is now standing for a seat on the Beef + Lamb NZ board.

The election is NZ-wide by internet, fax, and postal voting using the STV (single transferable vote) voting method.

The low payout is not holding back flood-ravaged farmers in parts of Taranaki from replanting riparian areas or fencing waterways.

Who says rugby and dairying don’t mix well? Just ask James Foote, a semi-professional rugby player who switched to dairying four years ago and recently notched up one of the biggest wins of his career.

A Kiwi company specialising in selling milk products to China is planning a major expansion and is planning to raise $10 million to do this. 

Not every day do you hear of Fonterra working with smaller players in the competitive global market. A case in point – China.

Auckland exporter Biopure Health is welcoming in the Chinese New Year by securing a hold in China’s tough new infant formula market.

Central Otago’s Chard Farm Winery is celebrating 25 years on the farm later this month with a VIP wine tasting, birthday party and a family-friendly locals’ Open Day.

Former All Black John Ashworth was on a rugby tour when he discovered the pleasure of drinking an exceptional wine.