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Our Future Reimagined Next year, DWN will be celebrating 25 years. As we lead into this year, we will step back and take the time to reflect. A time to pause, and look forward, reimagining the next 25 years. As we do this, we will continue to, lead, and ensure we provide learning, leadership, and […]

Thank you all for your support throughout the year. It’s been incredible and we can’t wait to show you what the future holds! Be sure to watch our 2022 Wrap Up video for all of the highlights, plus get a glimpse into next year with reports from both our Chairperson and CEO. We’re grateful for

Retiring from farming isn’t just a matter of handing in your notice and walking out the door like it is in many other occupations.  It takes a lot of forward planning and what works for you won’t necessarily be what works for your neighbours, or what worked for your parents if you’re from an inter-generational

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Taking advantage of science and innovation. That’s what should take calf feeding programmes away from a singular focus on cost-savings to being much more future focused; the gains from giving calves the best start in life will pay off in better productivity and lifetime performance. Formerly Territory Manager

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Today we talk about the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act), in relation to employment agreements – what they cover, what needs to be in them and how you can best protect yourself and your staff. First, the agreement must be in writing.  Why?  Well, it provides an

Compared to many of us who hope to manage a team or run our own farm businesses, Ainslie Speedy from King Country-based yoga studio I AM Yoga never dreamed about running her own company despite living by her own rules. But following a degree in Veterinary Technology and a career working for someone else, Ainslie

If we pause and reflect on what the past 18 months has taught us all, it’s that we should stick to our purpose, remember our roots, and support our people. While we appreciate the challenges that we have faced as an industry as a result of Covid, we are collectively looking forward and finding solutions

Have you seen any of these familiar faces on TV or Youtube lately? Click on the below images to check out their videos! Beach Haven Primary School Bruce McLaren Intermediate Motueka High School It’s great to hear from the schools and the pupils themselves about what they think of KickStart Breakfast, so, here’s what three