Governance

Dani Darke re-elected and Jared Collie joins board.

Thirteen contesting just two board places for farmer-elected directors.

Strong support for foundation from the 31% who turned out to vote in referendum.

Following a change in the Farmlands rules approved by the shareholders last year, it was the first time the election did not coincide with the annual Farmlands AGM.

Alliance Group director Dawn Sangster reflects on her 12 years on the board.

A Mid Canterbury farmer is newest associate director on the FAR board.

Former minister and envoy joins food research CoRE.

Trio ‘share a passion for sustainability, economic development and good governance’.

At this rate, Northland will be lucky to see a new motorway built this century, Allan Barber says.

Former Federated Farmers Meat and Wool chair to drive attraction and retention of staff in food and fibre sectors.

Merger complexities and nationwide dearth of auditors blamed.

Jaime Bigwood keeps marketing duties as she takes on top role.

Murray King will conclude 14 years’ service to co-operative.

Earlier this year, Crawshaw won the East Coast Young Farmer regional final.

Nelson has previously served as a board-appointed farmer director.

Long-serving farmer director won’t stand for board in September election.

Kate Acland has wasted no time getting her feet under the boardroom table.

Annual meeting also stalls director fees at current levels

More than 90% of healthy turnout endorses NZKGI role.

New chair of industry body says ‘we need to listen’ to concerns.

Unless they change, the current boards will be history next time there’s a vote, says Alan Emerson.

Advocacy role challenged, but no unified voice on solutions.

Remits at annual meeting speak of frustration over what farmers call a lack of consultation.

Former Feds leader, whose election to the BLNZ board ousted the chair, has often done things the hard way.

Issue taken with how levy payers are consulted by industry body.

Industry board canvasses views on five-year plan.

Conley replaces former Alliance Group chief executive David Surveyor, who has returned to live in Australia.

Draft standards stall despite widespread industry agreement.

Director elections seen as referendum on board’s GHG record.

Current chief executive leaves on February 10.

Help set co-operative’s strategic direction and governance.

Elections deliver comfortable wins for incumbents.

Amalgamation of councils not a given, says associate minister.

New Zealand Young Farmers chair proposes associate role on industry boards.

All votes must be received by postal or internet voting by 10.30am on Tuesday, December 13.

Talk of betrayal, boycotts dominate BLNZ road show.