Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) launched its North American Retail Accelerator project after MPI approved DINZ’s funding application under the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) programme. The agreement will see MPI contribute a third of the $4.9 million investment, with the five venison exporters and DINZ making up the other two thirds.

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The deer industry has welcomed “wholeheartedly” the fresh start for climate change policy, but its voice must not be lost, says DINZ. The Coalition Government announced last week that He Waka Eke Noa has been scrapped, replaced with a new Pastoral Sector Group to tackle reducing on-farm methane emissions and their pricing removed from the ETS.

Deer farmers' main concern around climate change policy is the economic impact of imposed costs on their businesses. It was the major topic of debate at the recent NZ Deer Farmers Association (NZDFA)’s South Canterbury/North Otago (SCNO) branch’s annual meeting in Geraldine.

“Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) has appointed Rhys Griffiths interim chief executive after the previously selected candidate was unable to take up the role because of changed family circumstances, “for reasons we respect,” he says. The board made the decision, “to support the organisation through the short-term and maintain momentum in implementing our industry strategy.”

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Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) is to appoint a new Chair following the outcome of a New Zealand Deer Farmers Association (NZDFA) selection and appointment process.

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) has appointed senior leadership team member Rhys Griffiths as interim chief executive as it renews its search for a new chief executive.