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New Agri-Women’s Development Trust chair announced
Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of Linda Cooper to the role
of chair.
Well-being: how far have we come?
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, […]
100th graduate from primary sector leadership programme
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.
New Agri-Women’s Development Trust GM announced
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has a new general manager with the appointment of Lisa Sims to the role.
New AWDT Chair and trustees
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 boost for farming partners
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.
Women vital link in primary industry change
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.
Business programme for farming women expands
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.
ANZ scholarship boost
Two farming women are making the most of ANZ Scholarships received for AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
Women in leadership becoming normality
When we focus on gender rather than merit we do women a disservice.
Sharing the real stuff about good business leadership at our 9th Primary Industry Governance Forum. Our panellists - #EscalatorAlumni & Tararua Mayor Tracey Collis, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Director Nicky Hyslop, Ravensdown Director Bruce Wills, DairyNZ Director Dr Helen Anderson and FMG Director Michael Ahie shared their experience, stories and wisdom with our 2019 Escalator cohort, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farmer Councillors, #EscalatorAlumni and special guests. Thank you to our strategic partner ANZ New Zealand for hosting us all in Wellington. #creatingpositivechange AGMARDT Red Meat NZ Ministry for Primary Industries KPMG NZ Farming Business Farmers Weekly NZ
Fantastic evening! Great to hear from the pros!
A huge thanks to the panelists for sharing their knowledge and inspiring us all.
Great event and the panelists were amazing and very inspirational!
Another AMAZING AWDT event.
Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua is fully funded by Red Meat NZ, who are investing in wāhine involved in Māori agribusiness and the sector. Delivered over 3 modules, the programme promotes and supports improved governance through developing business goals, KPI's and communication strategies to lift business performance.
Registrations are now open for Wellington programme starting in August. Secure your place today at www.awdt.org.nz/wmww/ #criticalfarmingpartners #creatingpositivechange
Awesome kaupapa and so much learning. Ka mihi kia AWDT!
Kiritahi Firmin maybe you’ll know Wahine Maia wahine whenua based in Wgtn that would enjoy / benefit from this programme for themselves, their whanau, their whenua, their iwi
Tania Te Akau
Toria Harimate
Governance for primary sector impact on the agenda today with Module 3 of #Escalator2019 - Governance, Strategy & Finance - delivered by the Institute of Directors in New Zealand. A warm welcome to our partners who join our Escalator cohort for this module - FMG Ravensdown AGMARDT ANZ New Zealand DairyNZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand Red Meat NZ Farmers Weekly NZ #SupportedGrowth www.awdt.org.nz/escalator/
If you read one thing this week let this be it. Our friends at KPMG NZ Farming Business have once again produced an authoritative and insightful look at the future of New Zealand agribusiness. "Acknowledge, Evaluate, Accelerate" acknowledges the progress that the industry has made over the last decade, evaluates perspectives of industry leaders on where the industry is today and explores changes coming to the sector and what needs to be done to accelerate a more prosperous future for all New Zealanders. Congratulations Ian Proudfoot and your team on 10 years of #KPMGAgribusinessAgenda. We're proud to have your support in playing our part in accelerating the impact that women are having in NZ Agribusiness #creatingpositivechange
Acknowledge, Evaluate, Accelerate. Celebrating 10 years of the KPMG Agribusiness Agenda.
❤️ thanks for sharing!
Ian and his team are phenomenal thought leaders
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Cooper as our new Chair, taking over from Interim Chair Mavis Mullins who stays on as AWDT Patron. We thank Mavis for her wisdom, guidance and support of AWDT over the past year.
Linda is superbly placed to take up the role. Along with her extensive executive leadership and governance experience, Linda is an #EscalatorAlumni, has been one of our programme facilitators and was our acting Chief Executive late last year.
We're looking forward to sharing Linda's knowledge and passion for empowering primary sector women to more fully play their part as vital partners in influencing progress and change. Read more at www.awdt.org.nz/new-agri-womens-development-trust-chair-announced/
So awesome congratulations
Congratulations Linda. Well done 👍
Congrats Linda - that’s great news!
Congratulations Linda. Looking forward to seeing you again at the end of September
Congratulations Linda
Congratulations.great opportunity ❤️
Well done Linda!
Fantastic news, congratulations Linda
Congratulations! You are still Sooper Woman!!!!
Congratulations Linda
Congratulations Linda
Congratulations Linda
Congratulations lovely cousin, you are amazing 😘
Congratulations Linda! 😘. The Trust is in very good hands.
This is great news. Congratulations Linda Cooper and congratulations AWDT on the great appointment!
Congratulations Linda!
Linda, what wonderful news. Congratulations 🌟
Congratulations Linda
Congrats Lindylu. ⭐️
Cogratulations Linda! Well deserved 💥
Well done Linda, you will be fantastic
Congratulations