I Remember When

Celebrating 100 Years of Rural Women New Zealand

As 2025 marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ), Margaret Vickers reflects on a life of service through sisterhood as a member and leadership roles within the organisation. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

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When Alliance became a co-operative

Following years of strikes from unions, former Alliance Chairman John Falconer (93) recalls the creation of the co-operative and expansion of the processing and marketing operations under his tenure. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

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Phillip Yates A pioneer in his field

I joined our family seed business, Arthur Yates and Co, as a shy teenager in 1949, eventually becoming chief executive and managing director in 1973.

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