Canterbury

Around 300 athletes will descend on the North Canterbury farm of Geoff and Rochelle Spark to contest the OxMan triathlon in December, testament to their commitment to the environment and passion for wellbeing.

They may be tiny, slimy and reclusive, but the Canterbury mudfish are well worth protecting.

Twenty-one farms left reeling after the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake have recently been kitted out with some new technology - part of a programme designed to get their farms back to the same, if not better, state than they were before the big shake.

How much water is too much or not enough? Find out how Fonterra is using innovative technology to farm for the future by finding the irrigation sweet spot.

The Fonterra Grass Roots fund offers grants to community organisations around New Zealand. Some of the grant funding has gone to Darfield’s Scout group, who have been spending nights under the stars learning about leadership and teamwork.

Over 111 people work at the third Clandeboye mozzarella plant. The plant churns out the highest supply of natural mozzarella in the Southern Hemisphere. Read more about the team's passion and dedication to producing high-quality dairy products.

The Darfield Site has added 16 new employees to operate its new cream cheese plants. Global cream cheese sales have increased 24% in the past year.

Rowdy Aitken is a truck driver and one of the many people that help Fonterra produce our beloved dairy products. Learn about Rowdy, his life, and the awards he has won for his work on the road.

The Fonterra Grass Roots fund gives grant money to over 300 community organisations each year. One of these organisations is the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre. With their grant money, the centre new radios and GPS tracking devices to keep students and community groups safe.