Fonterra Whareroa

Fonterra operates a major dairy product processing plant at Whareroa, Hawera in New Zealand’s Taranaki region.

KEY FACTS

• One of Fonterra’s key manufacturing sites in New Zealand’s dairy processing network
• Produces the largest volume of dairy ingredients from a single factory anywhere in the world
• Processes up to 14 million litres of milk per day
• Located in the Taranaki region, home to over 1,600 dairy herds
• Fonterra is a farmer-owned co-operative with over 10,000 supplier shareholders
• Operates more than 30 manufacturing sites across New Zealand
• Exports dairy products to over 140 countries worldwide
• Processes approximately 16 billion litres of milk annually into a wide range of products
• Site-based ERT firefighters equipped with Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suits

Fonterra is a globally significant New Zealand dairy co-operative, operating one of the world’s largest integrated dairy manufacturing networks. The Whareroa site plays a critical role in processing high volumes of milk into export-ready dairy ingredients that supply international markets.

Given the scale and complexity of the operation, robust emergency response capability is essential on site. ERT firefighters at Whareroa rely on the Styx Mill 111X Structural Fire Suit to support safety, protection, and performance in high-demand industrial environments.