Friday, March 29, 2024

Van der poel takes chair

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Waikato dairy farmer Jim van der Poel has been elected the new chairman of industry good body, DairyNZ. 
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He replaced Michael Spaans, who died earlier this week.

Van der Poel said Spaans was a skilled, dedicated and passionate chairman of DairyNZ and he planned to continue the vision established for DairyNZ and dairy farmers.

“While I step into this position under sad circumstances, as a board we will continue Michael’s good work – his influence will continue as we develop plans for the future of our industry.”

He was keen the industry moved ahead under the new industry strategy, Dairy Tomorrow, which was launched this week.

“We are looking toward a more collaborative future and we are starting afresh with an updated industry strategy to guide us forward.

“As a board we will be closely following progress toward our commitments to ensure New Zealand dairy farming has a sustainable future while retaining competitive and resilient businesses.”

Van der Poel was a dairy farmer from Ngahinapouri and had farming interests in Waikato, Southland, Canterbury and the United States.

He was a former director of Fonterra and New Zealand Co-operative Dairies.

Acting chairman Barry Harris said Van der Poel was a strong advocate for dairy farmers and the sector’s future.

“Jim is experienced as a dairy farmer and in governance for our sector.

“He is particularly keen to ensure dairy farmers continue to be competitive and responsible as we address the current challenges around sustainability, securing a skilled workforce and continuing to produce quality products for the world.”

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