New Zealand Sign Language Week Highlights Inclusion at Fonterra Clandeboye
Last week marked New Zealand Sign Language Week and a South Canterbury tanker operator is sharing what it's like to be deaf in a busy Fonterra depot.
OPINION: Winston Peters has described the decision to sell its brand to Lactalis and disperse the profit to its farmer shareholders as a 'short sighted sugar hit'.
Winston is a pretty wise old fellow but for the sake of the next generation of dairy farmers and NZ Inc, let's hope he's wrong.
Word from Fonterra is that it is 'unlikely' that Lactalis will walk away from NZ but there are no guarantees, and if that happens, does it matter?
Winston says it does and if he's right, think economic disaster.
Otherwise, take the money and run.
But with electioneering already underway, the lolly scramble for votes a year out is on, as poorly thought-out promises are made.
Political lolly scrambles may appeal to those with a sweet tooth but just remember, economic toothache is painful.
Silver Fern Farms has tackled the ongoing war-induced shipping challenges to mideast markets by airlifting 90 tonnes of chilled New Zealand lamb and beef to the United Arab Emirates.
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Rotorua.
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with amalgamation plans that meet the needs of rural communities and don't allow urban councils to dominate.
The battle for the rural vote is on and parties are securing high profile names to try and bolster their chances at the general election.
Horticulture New Zealand says proposed changes to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 will drive innovation, investment and long-term productivity.