DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans dies after long illnessSUPPLIED DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans is described as a proud dairy farmer with a passion for Fonterra and the dairy industry. The dairy industry is mourning the loss of one of its biggest leaders after DairyNZ chairman and former Fonterra director Michael Spaans died after a long illness. READ MORE:* Michael Spaans Fonterra director leaves due to ill health* Michael Spaans elected as new DairyNZ chairmanSpaans was a proud dairy farmer with a passion for Fonterra and the dairy industry, he said. A replacement DairyNZ chairman would be announced soon, along with a replacement solution for a new farmer director. Federated Farmers dairy chairman Chris Lewis said he got to know Spaans through their involvement in the Waikato Dairy Leaders Group.

Source: Stuff November 20, 2017 22:22 UTC