All posts tagged "women"

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  Whos Who

  New chair brings fresh focus on sustainable dairying

  Waikato farmer and businesswoman Melissa Slattery is the new chair of DairyNZ’s Dairy Environment Leaders programme.

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  Horticulture student’s drive to push NZ’s high-quality produce around the globe is rewarded

  The journey of New Zealand’s high quality nutritious food from farmer to fork is what drives Agcarm’s horticultural scholarship winner, Alexandra Tomkins...

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  Whos Who

  After seven years Gibb steps off Dairy Women’s Network board

  After seven years Alison Gibb will pull up her chair as a Trustee at the Dairy Women’s Network board meeting for the...

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  Whos Who

  Vet’s tenacity recognised with ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Award

  The tenacity and professionalism of Dr Merlyn Hay, whose work led to the identification of Mycoplasma Bovis in New Zealand, saw her...

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  Whos Who

  Young Canterbury women lead national seed company

  The New Zealand arm of an international seed company is now led by two young Canterbury women, challenging the status quo of...

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  Must See

  Women of Influence Awards nominations open with all-new Speaker Series

  A national celebration of New Zealand’s most inspiring women begins, with nominations now open for the annual Women of Influence Awards.

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  Whos Who

  High recognition of strong contribution to the dairy sector

  DairyNZ congratulates passionate environmentalist, Taranaki dairy farmer Trish Rankin, on becoming the 2019 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.

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  Whos Who

  Strong interest in Manuka leads to new appointments

  Strong interest in the establishment of Mānuka Plantations on farmland has seen Mānuka Farming New Zealand (MFNZ) announce key appointments and promotions.

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  Fast Facts

  Gender pay gap is second-smallest

  The gender pay gap was 9.2 percent in the June 2018 quarter, Stats NZ said.

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  Fast Facts

  Employment highest ever for women

  The seasonally adjusted employment rate for women rose to 62.8 percent in the June 2018 quarter, Stats NZ said. This follows an...