The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board, effective from August 2021. Anne-Marie Broughton, Keri Johnston and Poto Davies have been appointed to serve the charitable trust that has developed almost 5,000 women and men in the primary sector and rural communities over the past 11 years. […]
A programme to support rural people respond positively to pressure, uncertainty and change
launches in July.
A partnership between the Agri Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) and Kiwi tech company MEA
will apply technology and data to accelerate progress in New Zealand’s primary sector.
Launching this August, Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence is an online workshop supporting farmers to respond to uncertainty and change with meaningful action that bolsters
wellbeing and self-value. Presented by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and AWDT, with support from Farmstrong and Ravensdown, the online workshop brings to life the science of psychology as it relates to farming businesses.
Since 2010, the Agri-Women’s Development Trust has helped more than 4,000 women lead change in their farms, communities, careers and businesses. And that focus has only accelerated during the COVID-19 challenges for New Zealand and globally.
Desire from women involved in the primary sector to lead and contribute in their industries, businesses and communities has seen a new leadership and governance programme offered in 2020.
A programme to help sheep and beef farming partners plan for their future and adapt to changes in their sector will be extended next year to 20 rural centres throughout New Zealand.
Programmes to help strengthen farming businesses extending to more than 750 farming women next year, at a time when farmers are responding to climate change and the need to operate in an environmentally sustainable way.
Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of Linda Cooper to the role
of chair.
Today as the Government delivers its Well-being Budget, Agri-Women’s Development Trust Founder, Lindy Nelson, reflects on what AWDT has been doing for nine years to improve the well-being of women and New Zealand’s primary industries and rural communities. Well-being is defined as experiencing health, happiness and prosperity. It includes having good mental health, high life-satisfaction, […]
With another year of challenge and change behind us, this final post for the year is a small celebration of our collective growth.
In 2021, around 600 of you joined us to build the confidence, skills and connections needed to create positive change – from the farm to the marae to the boardroom.
In the next few weeks, enjoy your well-earned break and reconnect with the people and places that matter to you.
Then, in 2022, let’s make change happen.
Merry Christmas team!
Looking for a new challenge in 2022?
Our strategic partner Farm Focus is looking for three people to join their amazing team. If you’re interested in supporting farmers to better understand and grow their business, check out these roles.
Business Operations Manager www.seek.com.au/job/55321753?type=standout#searchRequestToken=c20360a6-a525-4722-957e-1b5e5ea21f61
Applications Administrator
www.seek.co.nz/job/55284602?type=standout#searchRequestToken=8358ab93-01dd-4036-ad96-2605a8dfaa15 –
HR Advisor (part time)
www.seek.co.nz/job/55245459?type=standout#searchRequestToken=e1262e64-305f-468b-9f6e-2dd7405f8124 –
Here's a great chance for anyone involved in Aotearoa's food and fibre sector to help shape its future!
Please take 10 minutes this week to provide your views in the survey below. AGMARDT is a vital contributor to our work in researching, designing and delivering development & support for people in our sector. #creatingpostivechange
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Primary sector funding organisation AGMARDT is partnering with Colmar Brunton in a survey to better understand the opportunities and challenges of the food and fibres sector in New Zealand. AGMARDT Ge...
An inspired appointment of a champion for rural women, communities and our wider sector. Congratulations Sandra. We look forward to your leadership!Following our November Board Meeting, we are delighted to share that Sandra Matthews has been appointed as Chair for this board term 👏
Sandra joined the board at the AGM as a North Island Board Member and will be working alongside President Gill Naylor and the rest of the RWNZ board ✨
Sandra brings a range of skills and expertise to the Board including significant governance experience. You can read more about Sandra on our website by following the link below:
ruralwomennz.nz/national-board/
#ruralwomennz #ruralcommunities #ruralwomen
Congratulations Sandra!
‘Inspired appointment’ 💯!!! Congratulations Sandra.
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The summer edition of Shepherdess Magazine is out now - full of stories about farming women #CreatingPostiveChange.
Women like inaugural #EscalatorAlumni, rural leader and AWDT facilitator Dawn Sangster. Or clinical psychologist and AWDT facilitator & graduate Kate Steadman.
As a founding partner of Shepherdess, we’re thrilled to see the magazine go from strength to strength. It's now available in 500 retail outlets around the country!
To celebrate this milestone, we’re giving away 15 copies.
To enter, simply share your 2021 milestone in the comments. What positive change did you achieve for yourself or others this year?
Ts & Cs
1. Competition closes Sunday, December 5 at 11:00pm.
2. Winning comments will be chosen at the discretion of AWDT.
3. This promotion is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Facebook.
4. Winners will be notified by Facebook message.
I have had the most amazing year of learning and development hugely due to the fact that I participated in Next Level. I've gained so much more clarification around my why and what drives me, and have noticed myself consciously weighing up decisions with it in mind. Feeling much more confident and believing in myself, i have connected with a fabulous network of women, and gained a greater understanding of my strengths and what I bring to the table. I am so so excited about what lies ahead ❤️ Fizzing! Thank you AWDT!
Quitting a job that was ruining my mental health. Taking a break then finding a place where I was appreciated 😊 You have to do what's right for you and your family, even if it's a hard road to start with.
Looks a great read. I become a volunteer fire fighter. Great way to become involved in a community, especially a small rural one.❤🚒.
Such a great edition and amazing to be part of it with many other incredible women. Thanks AWDT for the support! ❤️
Can't wait to read this. My achievements this year are winning the 2021 Dairy Women of the Year and completing my AWDT Next Steps course. This has really made me cement my why in helping others and how I'm going to do that. Bring on 2022!
Over 70 and still going to the gym , looking after a 3/4 acre garden and secretary of our Rural woman group , so retired farmers can still be kept busy .
I have SO been waiting for this issue Dawn Sangster 🥰
Sacha Douglas taming your toddler… and then taming mine 😅
Had a baby 👶
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