Equipping you to create positive change.
AWDT’s research-based programmes equip women and men with the mindsets, skills and connections to create positive change – encouraging technology uptake, motivating others, building businesses, connecting and collaborating.
Current Programmes
It’s all about YOU
Foundational leadership
A two-day development programme for women to explore values, strengths, goals and experiences. Break away from routine, reconnect with yourself and explore new possibilities for positive change in your life.
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Power Up
Alumni Development
A one-day development programme to understand your personal power, refine your communication in tricky situations and learn more about employment law.
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Next Level
Governance Programme
A six-month leadership and governance programme for women. Break through barriers to find courage, develop a leaders mindset, build your ability to influence and connect with like-minded women.
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Escalator
Leadership Programme
A 10-month programme combining best-in-class leadership, governance, and personal development with practical application — featuring blended learning, executive coaching, and inspiration from established leaders.
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Wāhine o te Whenua
HEALTH, WELLBEING & LEADERSHIP
A six-month wāhine-led programme incorporating matauranga Maori principles, values and experiences to empower, equip and support wāhine Māori to lead in influential roles.
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Understanding Your Farming Business
Understanding Your Farming Business (UYFB) equips women in the sheep, beef and dairy sectors with the skills and confidence to fully participate in their farming business.
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Future Focus
Future Focus is about putting your shared goals & vision at the top of the to-do list for a change. A chance to step back from the daily grind, get the big stuff down on paper and make your future feel real, together.
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Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua
Wāhine Māia, Wāhine Whenua (UYFB) engages Māori women as critical farming partners by building business knowledge, skills and confidence.
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Our Resilient Farming Business
Our Resilient Farming Business is a chance for you to take time out to work purely on your business instead of in your business – sharing the load together.
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Know your Mindset. Do what Matters
‘Know your Mindset. Do what Matters’ is a short, practical wellbeing programme designed specifically for rural women and men.
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Generation Change
A one-day workshop and mentoring programme preparing young women to make an impact in food & fibre.
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YOU Matter
A four-part (face-to-face and online) programme for women affected by severe weather in 2023. Pause, re-energise and build the mindset, tools and goals for recovery.
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Know your mindset. Lead the recovery
A two-part online programme for men and women supporting their families, farms or communities affected by severe weather.
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