Not One More Acre of Māori Land, Not One More Voice Lost By Hinehou Timutimu The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme has been one of the most significant leadership development experiences of my career. Over six months, the programme provided an opportunity to challenge my thinking, strengthen my leadership capability, expand my networks, and reflect on
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A blog post by CMK Accountants. Fonterra’s recent decision to reduce its opening Farmgate Milk Price forecast from $9.75/kgMS to $9.25/kgMS has understandably caught the attention of dairy farmers. While a 50-cent reduction isn’t welcome news, it’s important to remember one thing: This is a forecast—not the final payout. The dairy industry has always been cyclical and forecasts can move several times throughout a
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For Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) East Waikato Volunteer Regional Leader Tania Clark, leadership has always been grounded in connection. Growing up on dairy farms across Waikato and Southland and spending the past 20 years working as a rural professional, Tania has long been passionate about the dairy sector and the people within it. Volunteering with DWN wasn’t just a career move,
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The ACC Guide Every Dairy Farmer Needs What happens when the person who never takes a sick day suddenly can’t work for months? Picture this: You’re out checking the herd on a wet morning when your boot slips on the concrete. The crack you hear isn’t just your ankle—it’s the sound of your farming season potentially
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Kevin and Nicole Oppert, part of the Milking It project, recently met with Sally from CMK Accountants to reflect on how the season is going and to review last year’s dairy season. Together, they looked back on a year where strong results on paper met the everyday realities of farming life, and where good financial
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Inspired by the journey of the 2024 recipient, Katrina Roberts The search is on for the next outstanding leader in New Zealand’s dairy sector, with nominations and applications now open for the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award. This prestigious award, presented in partnership with Dairy Women’s Network (DWN), recognises women who are
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Making the Right Choice for Your Operation A comprehensive guide for dairy farmers navigating the complex world of livestock valuation As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting New Zealand’s dairy industry through our Milking It Project partnership with DWN, we’re breaking down one of the most crucial yet often misunderstood aspects of dairy farming
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Why KPIs Are Every Dairy Farmer’s Best Friend Ever wonder how some dairy farmers seem to have their finger on the pulse of everything happening on their operation, while others are constantly putting out fires and wondering where the season went wrong? The secret isn’t luck or some mystical farming intuition – it’s having the right Key Performance Indicators
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A Farmers Guide to Choosing the Right Financial Partner Picture this: You’re sitting across from a bank manager in a pristine office, trying to explain why you need that seasonal overdraft to cover feed costs before the milk cheque arrives. Their blank stare tells you everything – they’ve never set foot on a farm, let alone
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