The dairy co-operative has hired Fraser Whineray as its Chief Operating Officer - a brand new role for Fonterra.

Whineray is also the Chair of the Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council.

He starts at the dairy giant early next year.

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13 Mar: Sheep and beef farmers are looking down the barrel of their worst year in 15 years

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