Deer Industry New Zealand Board Members
Deer Industry New Zealand Board Members

Dr Ian Walker, Hawkes Bay
- Ian is a producer appointed representative on the DINZ Board- Farmer and vet from the Hawkes Bay

William Oliver, Waipa
- William is a producer appointed representative on the DINZ Board
- Te Kuiti farmer operating two separate farming businesses in the King Country

Kris Orange, South Canterbury/North Otago
- Kris is a producer appointed representative on the DINZ Board
- Geraldine farmer and owner of Downlands Deer

Mark Harris, Waikato
- Mark is a producer appointed representative on the DINZ Board
- Global Marketing Manager (Animal Management) for Gallagher

Nigel Jones, Southland
- Nigel is a venison marketing and processing appointed representative on the DINZ Board
- Holds the position as General Manager Strategy for Alliance Group Limited

Gerard Hickey, Hawkes Bay
- Group Managing Director for First Light Foods
- Gerard is a venison marketer and processor appointed representative on the DINZ Board

Simon Limmer, Dunedin
- Simon is a venison marketer and processor appointed representative on the DINZ Board
- Chief Executive Officer of Silver Fern Farms
Calling for Board Observers
The Board of Deer Industry New Zealand offers the opportunity for personal and professional development to a person with an interest in the deer sector to join the DINZ board in an observer capacity for 12 months. For more information, please click here >>

Tony Cochrane, Canterbury
- Tony is a velvet and co products representative on the DINZ Board
- National Velvet Manager at PGG Wrightson