Levy-paying dairy farmers have until 12 noon on Thursday, 17 October to vote in DairyNZ’s board of directors’ election, with voting rates similar to previous years. Three candidates are competing for two board positions, with voting information available online. The successful candidates will join DairyNZ’s board, which consists of five farmer-elected directors and three board-appointed independent directors, with resolutions and proposed changes also up for a vote at the upcoming annual general meeting on 22 October.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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