Wilson dismisses this, saying that it's part of the "regulations that Fonterra must operate in."
"Within most parts of New Zealand we have to pick up milk. So when we get farmers that are interested in supplying Fonterra, as we have from some parts of the Westland region at the moment, we have to go and talk to them. But the right answer from my perspective, is to have a strong Westland."
Also in today's interview: John Wilson addresses a call from former Fonterra director Harry Bayliss for his resignation.