Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than 80 herds across 10 states since late March.
Fonterra is exporting about 130,000 tonnes of dairy product there every year.
"It's nothing to do with lower production standards, it's just that we're really good at farming."
While it's good news for consumers, it's not the same story for New Zealand growers.
"There will be farmers questioning their position right now and their own future."
But they're optimistic about the change in Government.
Farmers are grappling with a fall in price and demand for their wool.
This year has seen the return of the 'Christmas Cake Bake-Off' and the 'Best in Show' award.
The farmer's delayed action "prolonged their suffering".
