OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: How is botulism tourism's problem?We're a funny old country. When the dairy farming industry damn near ruins the nation's international image and our ability to sell anything overseas, who do we punish? The tourism sector, of course!19 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionMalcolm Wright: Brand New Zealand still vulnerable because it is weakFor those from other parts of the world, how are we different from Australia? Our flag is a major branding problem, writes Malcolm Wright.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionTim Mackle: No need to bring dairying down to let others upIt has amazed me during all the public debate and discussion on the Fonterra botulism alert that commentary has turned to the dominance of dairying in the economy.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Mistakes put focus on company cultureCulture - it's a word that can be filled with meaning or thrown about in a way that means nothing at all.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionChris Castle: Seabed mining claims red herringsLet's get one thing straight. Chatham Rock Phosphate wouldn't be considering extracting phosphate nodules from a tiny fraction.12 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionHua Dong: Difficult road to win back Chinese trustNew Zealand's 100 per cent Pure image is suddenly being questioned by its loyal Chinese customers, writes Hua Dong.12 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: It's you and I who pay the priceQuite rightly, the main news over Fonterra's infected products has been the physical threat to the customer, writes Matt McCarten. Or more importantly, the children of its customers.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Fonterra has some explaining to do about botulism and secrecyIf you've had a bad week at work, I hope you're having a relaxing and wonderful weekend. And no matter how bad your week was, it surely can't have been as bad as the week the Fonterra management and board have had.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Crisis a red flag to NZ's cow dependencyRoughly 70 per cent of NZ exports come from primary industries, writes Toby Manhire. Fonterra alone is about 10 per cent of the economy. When the sector sneezes, the country catches cold.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PR sharks circle FonterraPublic relations sharks are circling Fonterra and what is believed to be New Zealand's biggest image handling contract.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Apology just the start to rebuilding reputationFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has apologised to New Zealand but this is just the start and he will need to do more, writes Liam Dann.08 Aug 02:06 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Solidarity in the face of adversity has its dayIt was in a rather grand display of statesmanship that Labour leader David Shearer stood in Parliament on Tuesday to talk about the Fonterra whey powder contamination07 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Fonterra back on China's blacklistThere is widespread anger within the dairy industry over the length of time it was kept secret from the market while officials worked on a gameplan, writes Fran O'Sullivan.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Harm done to NZ requires full answersAs days pass, emerging details raise more questions about the infant formula scare. Here's just a few of them.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionMalcolm Moore: Chinese parents don't know where to turn"I think all the brands have safety issues," said a Chinese father yesterday, one of many left in a panic, unsure of what's safe to give their kids to drink.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Brislen: End unhealthy reliance on dairy giantWe need to diversify. We need a concerted government-level drive to build up our other export earners, writes Paul Brislen.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Business model leaves NZ vulnerableIn the short-term at least, Fonterra's brand and reputation are in tatters, writes Liam Dann. How much of the damage is superficial and how much is lasting will depend on how this plays out.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Reassurance on milk purity vital for NZ to get rightEditorial: For the third time in five years, Fonterra has blotted its copybook in China and in one sense the latest blot is the worst of the three.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionMalcolm Moore: Fonterra chief feels the heat but keeps critics at bayTheo Spierings began with an apology, aimed both at calming the public and at mollifying the Chinese government, writes Malcolm Moore.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: ETS will penalise good farmingWhile the primary sector has its challenges, science and agriculture must be given a chance to solve them21 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: All eyes on powder profitsWhat happens to NZ if China's mothers decide breast is best?11 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionIan Proudfoot: Agriculture we do it really wellThe farming sector needs to help the public understand how important it is, writes Ian Proudfoot.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionNathan Guy: Kick start for farming will be a boost for allWe need to do more to celebrate our innovative agriculture sector, says Nathan Guy.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Kiwi formula brands deserve protectionA united approach to marketing formula in China can only enhance the Kiwi reputation, writes Michael Barnett.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionGraham Turley: A new dawn for dairy farmersLong-held assumptions are being turned upside down, writes Graham Turley.02 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionNathan Penny: Gear up for a bumpy rideNathan Penny presents a rough guide to the economic effects of the food price boom.02 Jul 05:30 PM
