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Prioritising mental health and wellbeing in rural communities

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible organisations we’re proud to back who support our rural communities.

September 26, 2024

New Zealand

New scholarships to support future leaders in Food Technology

Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC) is offering new scholarships for first year Food Technology students starting at Massey University in 2025.

September 25, 2024

Community

Game on for the cream of the crop

Some of Japan’s future rugby stars recently visited New Zealand, learning English, playing rugby with local teams and battling it out in a cream competition.

August 09, 2024

Community

Beyond the milk – a local hero: Celebrating James Walker’s service to the community

Edendale Process Manager and Chief of Wyndham Volunteer Fire Brigade, James Walker, has been protecting and supporting the people of the small South Island town Wyndham for over 40 years.

July 01, 2024

Community

Shining a light on our Fire and Emergency volunteers 

This week is Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week and we’re shining a light on some of our 130 employees who volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) across the country.

June 20, 2024

Our Whānau

Meet Haylee – Director of Māori Strategy, Fonterra

Growing up in the heart of Te Nehenehenui, King Country, Fonterra’s Director of Māori Strategy, Haylee Putaranui, has always had a strong sense of home.

May 30, 2024

Community

Building a Brighter Future in STEM: Fonterra and Pūhoro Partner to Empower Māori Rangatahi

In a significant move towards fostering diversity and inclusivity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, Fonterra, Aotearoa, New Zealand's largest dairy Co-operative, and Pūhoro, a national Charitable Trust dedicated to increasing Māori participation in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori), have joined forces in a new partnership.

April 11, 2024

Community

Surfing for Farmers makes waves with biggest season yet

Farming is right up there when it comes to the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the most demanding.

February 28, 2024

Farm

Hawke’s Bay farmers grateful for support a year on from cyclone

When the full force of Cyclone Gabrielle struck last February, it brought a range of emotions for Hawke’s Bay farmers Nick and Nicky Dawson.

February 27, 2024