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Life Membership Award - NZ Milking and Pumping Trade Association
Date: April 2021
Murray Pedley, our very own CEO, was awarded Life Membership of the NZ Milking & Pumping Trade Association.
Murray attended MPTA’s AGM in Palmerston North last week and was presented with the award, in recognition of his contribution towards the milking industry throughout New Zealand.
Commended for his commitment and loyalty to MPTA and its Members, not only through the development and delivery of training, and championing the causes of MPTA, but also Murray’s unsurpassed expertise and knowledge in the dairying field. This has been truly invaluable to MPTA and the wider dairy farming community.
Congratulations from all the team Murray!
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