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, […]
Leadership and governance development of women involved in the primary sector was celebrated
last week as the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) marked the 100th graduate from its
Escalator programme.
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has a new general manager with the appointment of Lisa Sims to the role.
Leading primary sector women’s development organisation, AWDT, has announced a new interim chair and three new trustees, following its annual general meeting on 21 May 2018.
Planning for long-term business success is the focus of a new AWDT programme for sheep and beef farming partners, developed in response to strong industry demand.
A ‘mighty big aspiration’ to find a balance between food production, the environment and people came a step closer last week when 14 women involved in primary industries graduated from AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
A development programme for women involved in sheep and beef farming businesses is set to expand in
2018 to benefit 500 more farms throughout New Zealand.
#EscalatorAlumni Libby Jones is delighted to have been re-elected to Northland's District Health Board. "I have really enjoyed my time on the health board so far. There are some exciting and challenging times ahead of us, and I am keen to be involved."
Libby intends to "have regular conversations with other decision makers...about the health needs in our area, many of which are related to social determinants of health – poverty, housing, despair" and remains committed to "keeping our focus on prevention of illness both physical and mental illness, through stronger links with primary care, social service sector and building community resilience."
Her leadership ‘WHY’ is "to enable others to achieve their goals and aspirations, in this case it is for those without a voice to be able to access quality health services to improve their own health and wellbeing."
Having a greater understanding of what drives her and the type of leader she stand out from her Escalator experience. Libby has some great tools in her "tool box" for her important work. #creatingpositivechange #keepingitreal #supportedgrowth
Congratulations Libby! So great you are fulfilling your leadership why!
Must watch weekend viewing - Libby & Ben are inspirational leaders whose progress we've had the privilege to support through Beef + Lamb NZ Farmer Council, #Escalator2019, #ItsAllAboutYOU & #UYFB Understanding Your Farming Business. This is how to grow and sustain business, people, planet and connect food to people and place #criticalfarmingpartners #creatingpositivechange Thank you #OnFarmStory & Farmers Weekly NZ
The end of the year may be just around the corner, but the awesome AWDT facilitation team isn't slowing down! Travelling the country - from Hawke's Bay to South Otago, supporting #criticalfarmingpartners as they deliver 'Understanding Your Farming Business' (UYFB) to farming women.
Back in 2020 delivered in 40 rural centres around NZ registrations are now open via www.awdt.org.nz/uyfb/ Red Meat NZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Wow - this RMPP National Action Group sounds seriously "next level" - take a moment to hear about what makes this unique RMPP Action Group tick. Comments from Heather Collins (Guest Speaker at recent Understanding Your Farming Business Blenheim graduation) as Lead Facilitator for this group, as well as from UYFB graduates #CriticalFarmingPartners Becks Tosswill (Wairarapa) and Annabel Craw (Banks Peninsula) Red Meat NZ ANZ New Zealand
We're excited to acknowledge and warmly congratulate one of our own, Penny Smart #EscalatorAlumni on her election as Chair of Northland Regional Council. Her words "Our role is supporting, enabling and empowering people. We need good leadership and it's about mindset as much as skillset," ring so true and are particularly meaningful for Northland as one of NZ's fastest growing regions.
Ka pa to mahi Penny - we honour your dedication and wish you and your team well with the challenges and huge opportunities that abound in Tai Tokerau #CreatingPositiveChange
Penny Smart elected new NRC chairwoman at inaugural meeting
www.nzherald.co.nz
Penny Smart is elected the new chairperson of the Northland Regional CouncilCongratulations Penny Smart you are doing an amazing job and a real inspiration. We are so lucky to have you. 😃
Wow. You’ll be great Penny. Always new big things would come of you. X
Love your leadership Penny
Well done Penny
Well done Penny!! Good on you!
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