Fonterra
Can we punish our biggest emitters through the courts?
Our highest appellate court is being asked to do what Parliament will not - hold companies liable for contributing to climate change.
AudioMilk prices: Fonterra confident, despite lower half-year profit
Dairy giant Fonterra has reported a lower half-year profit as higher milk prices raised costs and cut its margins.
While a dip in profit might usually make shareholders nervous, the record milk… Audio
Fonterra suspends shipments to Russia
Dairy company Fonterra has suspended shipments of its products to Russia.
Making farming work - one couple's journey to farm ownership
Gaynor and Colm Tierney bought their dairy farm nine years ago. They didn't start farming it themselves until last season. Audio
Making farming work - one couple's journey to farm ownership
Gaynor and Colm Tierney bought their dairy farm nine years ago. They didn't start farming it themselves until last season.
AudioFarmers welcome record Fonterra milk payout
Farmers around the country could be in to reap the rewards of one of Fonterra's biggest milk price payouts in the co-operative's history.
The dairy giant predicts an $8.40 payout would pour almost… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie looks at the contradiction at the heart of Fonterra; what farmers want doesn't always make good business.
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Anchor Food Professionals reaches $3bn in annual revenue
Anchor Food Professionals - Fonterra's foodservice business - has defied Covid challenges to become a $3 billion annual revenue business.
It's calving time
It's calving season in the dairy sector and many farmers and staff are working huge hours to look after their animals. Country Life is up before the birds with Carterton dairy farmer Jody James to see… Audio, Gallery
It's calving time
It's calving season in the dairy sector and many farmers and staff are working huge hours to look after their animals. Country Life is up before the birds with Carterton dairy farmer Jody James to see…
AudioMaking sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,…
Video, AudioBusiness commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson joins Kathryn to look at the success of New Zealand shoe company Allbirds, which has plans to list on the Nasdaq. she'll also look at what's troubling A2 milk… Audio
Fonterra tries to sell major restructure plan to farmers
Fonterra is hitting the road to sell a new structure to its farmers.
It's a complex arrangement for the dairy cooperative, and may not be an easy sell to some. Jeremy Rees has more. Audio
Fonterra unveils options to revamp capital structure
The dairy giant Fonterra has laid out a range of options to strengthen its financial structure, but remains committed to co-operative ownership. The country's biggest company says the aim is to… Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained. Audio
When China drinks milk, Kiwi farmers celebrate
When the Chinese were told to drink milk to stay healthy and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand's dairy farmers celebrated. The Global Dairy Trade, explained.
AudioFonterra sells Chinese farms, My Food Bag considers options
Business commentator Rod Oram joins Kathryn to talk about Fonterra selling up its Chinese farms for $600m - why did it invest so heavily in farms in China? The pioneer of home delivery food kits, My… Audio
Northland farmer responds to the Fonterra profit announcement
Northland dairy farmer, Evan Smeath breeds jersey cows and gives his response to Fonterra's $659 million profit. Audio
Fonterra posts profit after two years of deficits
Fonterra has posted a profit of $659 million, following two straight annual losses. The turnaround has come from the company restructuring, improved sales and better margins. The dairy company also… Audio
