Media Release

The Fonterra 2023 Dairy Woman of the Year Recipient was announced today (3 May) at the Gala dinner of DWN 2023 Conference “Brighter, Braver, Bolder”.  Donna Cram was tonight recognised as an outstanding woman who has contributed to the dairy sector with passion, drive, innovation and leadership. Donna is a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Taranaki, […]

The 2023 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year is today announced as Rachel Usmar.  The award was announced at tonight’s ‘DWN Brighter Braver Bolder’ Conference in Southland.  Rachel beat stiff competition from two other finalists, Emily Williams and Roseanne Megaw, who were also scored highly by the judges.   Dairy Woman’s Network CEO

The 2023 finalists for the Dairy Woman Network (DWN) Regional Leader have been announced. This award, sponsored by FMG, showcases inspirational women who demonstrate excellence at grass roots, leadership in their local community, and encompassing the DWN values. Jules Benton, DWN CEO says, “it’s always so exciting and inspiring to see the calibre of woman

The Fonterra 2023 Dairy Woman of the Year Finalists are today announced as Donna Cram, Kimberly Crewther, Rebecca Miller and Sheena Penwarden.  The Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award recognises an outstanding woman who has contributed to the dairy sector with passion, drive, innovation and leadership. Donna Smit, DWN Trustee says, “this is one

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) this week welcomes new Trustee, Lucy Johnson. Lucy comes from North Canterbury, where she grew up on a sheep, beef and horticultural enterprise. She brings a wealth of energy and expertise to the DWN Board. Trish Rankin, DWN Trust Board Chair, says “the Board were excited to see such a high

The 2022 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year, supported by FMG, is today announced as Nicola Bryant, a Taranaki farmer and DWN Regional and Hub Leader. The award was announced at tonight’s ‘Evening of Celebration with Wendy Petrie’ in Southland. Nicola beat stiff competition from two other finalists, Kelly Bavin and Melissa

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) today announces its new partnership with training organisation Agricademy through their Get Milking training programme. DWN’s members have extensive farming experience and by connecting with Get Milking’s online and on-farm training, they are able to share this experience with others and offer back to their communities. This partnership offers DWN members

The 2022 finalists for the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) 2022 volunteer Regional Leader have been announced. Three finalists are up for the coveted DWN Regional Leader of the Year award, showcasing inspirational women who demonstrate excellence at grass roots, leadership in their local community, and encompass the DWN values. Jules Benton, DWN CEO says, “When

Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) is excited to announce their new partnership with CMK Chartered Accountants.  Jules Benton, DWN CEO, says “we are always listening to our members.  One of the things we often hear is how they’d love to have more knowledge to support the running of a profitable and sustainable farming business. We believe