The People

Built by People Who Know Dairy

DairyTech Solutions was founded in Northland by a team with deep roots in New Zealand dairy farming, veterinary science, and agribusiness. The AXIS system grew from over a decade of on-farm experience with the waste milk problem.

The Team

The Founders

The solution came from experience. Every member of the founding team has a direct connection to the problem the AXIS system solves.

Dene Holyoake

Dene Holyoake

The Pioneer

The originator of on-farm milk drying in Northland, Dene developed the first roller drum dryer concept over a decade ago. Her approach has always been grounded in practical, common sense thinking: if it does not work simply and reliably on-farm, it does not work at all. That philosophy remains at the heart of the AXIS system.

Tawa Holyoake

Tawa Holyoake

Founder & Director

Provides strategic governance and industry network access. With strong ties to Ahu Whenua Trusts across Northland, Tawa brings an important perspective on Maori land and farming interests, ensuring the AXIS system is developed with the needs of all New Zealand farming communities in mind.

Tohi Henry

Tohi Henry

Principal Inventor & CEO

The inventor of the AXIS drying system, Tohi has led the redesign of the original concept from the ground up for improved efficiency and scalability. He drives commercial strategy, investor relations, and regulatory engagement, and manages industry engagement across the New Zealand dairy sector.

Tia Holyoake

Tia Holyoake

Chief Veterinary Officer

Tia is a veterinarian with industry expertise in animal nutrition, feed development, and production livestock systems. She leads DTSL's compliance pathway under the ACVM Act 1997, ensuring the AXIS system meets all requirements for safe, approved use as an animal feed-grade product on New Zealand farms.

Investor Relations

Backing the Future of On-Farm Milk Recovery

DairyTech Solutions is currently raising its seed round to fund prototype validation, regulatory compliance, and initial manufacturing. We are seeking strategic investors who understand the NZ dairy sector and the scale of the opportunity.

  • NZD 336M+ addressable waste milk market in New Zealand annually
  • Prototype validated in Northland; production drawings in progress
  • Active engagement with key NZ dairy industry stakeholders and regulators
  • Clear regulatory pathway under the ACVM Act 1997
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