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Greer’s story: Learning to stand in the room
Fifteen-year-old Greer Brader joined Girls who Grow with a simple “I’ll give it a go. ”That decision led her from Foxton Beach to presenting a water sustainability concept to industry leaders. Through the programme, Greer has grown her confidence, creativity and belief in what she is capable of.
Read moreAWDT reflects on impact as it enters final phase
After 16 years supporting wāhine across rural Aotearoa, AWDT has entered its final phase. While the Trust in its current form will begin winding down over the next 12 months, the impact of the work, the capability built, and the strength of the network will continue through the women, communities and organisations carrying it forward.
Read moreYou don’t always see the moment everything changes
Sam’s story is one of courage, hard work and steady rebuilding. From a young woman in Manchester who loved horses, to building a life and career in New Zealand, she has kept moving forward one step at a time. Today, Sam brings that lived experience into her leadership — with a deep commitment to people, horses, welfare and making the industry stronger.
Read moreFrom safety net to strategic partner
Insurance has always been an important safeguard: there when you need it and traditionally focused on responding after something has gone wrong. While necessary, it has become increasingly evident that this is no longer sufficient. Climate risk is intensifying with more frequency of floods, droughts, storms and increasingly uncertain seasons. And farmers are asking deeper questions about the future of their businesses, their families’ security, and their place in the food and fibre system of Aotearoa.
Read moreThe discipline behind a life of impact – Justine Kidd
Justine Kidd’s story isn’t built on a single defining moment. It’s built on something far more powerful – showing up, again and again, especially when it’s hard. She didn’t wait to be ready. She backed herself, did the work, and kept learning. And over time, that discipline became her edge. Because real influence doesn’t come from titles or big plans. It comes from being good at your craft, staying open, and having the resilience to keep putting one foot in front of the other
Read moreBeyond Succession: Building a family farm that thrives
Karen Penfold’s story reminds us that succession is not a transaction at all. It’s a life choice, and a relationship choice, and a culture choice. Most importantly, if we treat it like paperwork, we may miss the thing that actually determines whether a farm business survives a generational shift. People.
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