18 June 2002
Kevin Wooding was elected Chairman of Dairy Farmers of New Zealand (DFNZ) at the council's annual conference in
Wellington yesterday. Mr Wooding a Waikato dairy farmer takes over the position from Charlie Pedersen who has completed
his three-year term.
"I hope to build on the fine work of my predecessor and help progress the dairy industry to greater heights, said Mr
Wooding. "One of my aims is to increase the number of dairy farmers who are members of DFNZ so we are better able to
address their concerns.
David Hopkins, Wanganui and Frank Brenmuhl, West Coast have been confirmed as Vice Chairmen. Mr Hopkins is the sitting
Vice Chair and Mr Brenmuhl is currently a DFNZ executive member.
Sitting executive member Richard Myers, Waikato is joined by Eliot Cooper, Manawatu - Rangitikei.
ENDS