The Waikato Chamber of Commerce is throwing their weight behind the idea of relocating Fonterra's headquarters back to the heartland. 

Fonterra is currently based in the Auckland CBD.  

Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good told Heather du Plessis-Allan location makes it easier for them to make with their key shareholders.

"It's important, especially if you want to give them the best return they can."

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