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Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is proud to announce the finalists for the Regional Leader of the Year for 2025. Sponsored by FMG, this award highlights outstanding volunteer Regional Leaders who demonstrate inspiration and excellence at the grassroots level. The 2025 finalists are: Tania Clark – A dedicated Waikato leader and advocate for the rural community, […]

Three outstanding dairy sector leaders have been named as finalists by Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) for the prestigious Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award. The annual award recognises and celebrates the exceptional leadership and contributions of women in New Zealand’s dairy sector. The 2025 finalists are: Frances Beeston – A passionate Canterbury dairy farmer

The Dairy Women’s Network 2025 Conference (DWN2025) naming rights partner is today announced as Bayleys, New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company. This partnership supports Bayleys’ commitment to innovation, community, and collaboration within the rural sector. The highly anticipated conference is set to take place at Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton, on May 1-2, 2025. Jules

The Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is excited to announce the opening of nominations and applications for the prestigious 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award. This award celebrates outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the dairy sector, showcasing their passion, drive, innovation, and leadership. 2025 will be the 14th year for the award

A new partnership between Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) and New Zealand’s leading workforce management software provider, AgriSmart, is set to streamline farm operations with innovative administrative tools.   AgriSmart’s integrated approach to efficient farming and its commitment to the rural sector make it an ideal partner for DWN in supporting its members with the knowledge and

Dairy farmers across New Zealand will benefit from specialised insurance solutions, as Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) announces a new partnership with Finance House Group Limited. For over 40 years, Finance House Group has been dedicated to helping Kiwis protect what matters most. With over five decades of combined industry experience, their team has a wealth

The Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) will welcome Kevin Argyle and Rowena Duncum as new trustees to its board at their Annual General Meeting later this month. “The appointments of these passionate, skilled, and knowledgeable Trustees are set to make a bright future for DWN,” says DWN Board Chair, Trish Rankin. Kevin Argyle, based in Manawatu,

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is excited to announce a new partnership with Rabobank, New Zealand’s only specialist food and agribusiness bank.  Established over 125 years ago as a cooperative in the Netherlands, Rabobank has a strong commitment to farmers globally. In Aotearoa New Zealand, their single focus on food and agribusiness has enabled a deep

At the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Annual General Meeting in October, two Board Trustees, Donna Smit and Mark Heer, will step down as they end their time on the Board after almost ten years.   Trish Rankin, DWN Board Chair, said “Mark and Donna have been invaluable on our Board. Their multiple-terms (three-years per term)