“We are excited to meet you throughout the year. Once again, we are looking forward to it.”
We look forward to meeting you with our DWN regional leaders in February and seeing how to collaborate.
My role as Hub Leader is to ensure our Volunteer Regional Leaders gain experience building relationships with our Network Partners and other rural professionals in the Lower North Island.
There are a few links within this newsletter
- DWN Business Group
- Conference May 2024
- Fonterra Dairy, women of the year
- Regional Leader of the Year
- Also, a link just below to read about each of our regional leaders https://www.dwn.co.nz/regional-leaders/
We are still waiting to update the website with details of our New RL, so please check back.
Join us at one of our meetings. Meet the team and catch up in the Lower North Island.
Tararua – Kerri and Zara.
- Sugar and Salt Café, Dannevirke, 10am 13th February
Wairarapa – Shayla and Svetlana
- Wild Oats Cafe, Carterton, 10 am 27thth February
Want to hear more about what DWN Business Group is about?
- Thursday 22 February at NZAB Palmerston North, Broadway, NZAB conference room 10 am start approx 2 hours
Please RSVP to this email so we can arrange morning tea. https://www.dwn.co.nz/business-groups/
As a member of a DWN Business Group, you will:
- Grow as a person and as a leader through shared learning and opportunity
- Embrace the group values and contribute your experience and ideas in a safe, empowering space
- Build strong connections with like-minded women with regular contact each month
- Make a commitment to the group for a minimum of 1 year (10 meetings)
- Realise the value of investing in yourself with the annual fee of $500+GST
- Have incredible fun along the way and find a place to belong!
Nominations are now open for –
FONTERRA DAIRY WOMAN OF THE YEAR
The Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award recognises an outstanding woman who has contributed to the dairy sector with passion, drive, innovation, and leadership.
https://www.dwn.co.nz/fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year/
We also have an award for
REGIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR
The DWN Regional Leader of the Year award recognises inspiration and excellence at the grassroots level for our volunteer Regional Leaders. If you see an outstanding Regional Leader within the DWN current team, please nominate her.
https://www.dwn.co.nz/regional-leader-of-the-year/
“SAVE THE DATE”
DWN2024 ENHANCE, ELEVATE, & EVOLVE CONFERENCE
2 May 2024 –
Welcome to DWN2024 Enhance, Elevate, and Evolve. A conference is not just an event; it’s an experience that will propel you towards new and exciting destinations in your personal and professional life.
https://www.dwn.co.nz/events/dwn2024-enhance-elevate-evolve-conference/
DairyNZ
Rural Professional Meetings: Manawatu, Wairarapa & Hawkes Bay: 1st, 7th and 28th February
Once again, DairyNZ welcomes all our Rural Professionals in the Lower North Island region to any of these three events as they work together for a better farming future. I want you to know that your attendance at their events is both valued and appreciated.
They’ll have a great lineup of speakers and topics. The agendas are still being finalised and will be updated on their website. Meanwhile, please save the date and register
- Palmerston North (Golf Club): Thurs 1 February, 2 – 4:30 pm
- Masterton (Copthorne): Wed 7 February, 2 – 4:30 pm
- Havelock North (Convention Centre): Wed28 February, 2 – 4:30 pm
https://www.dairyevents.co.nz/
People Expo is coming to Pahiatua this March – Tuesday 26th
https://www.dwn.co.nz/events/people-expo-manawatu/
Are you a dairy farmer who employs or manages people in Manawatu / Hawkes Bay?
Join us at the People Expo for the opportunity to hear from thought leaders on what’s needed to help tackle the big issues in employing and keeping people on dairy farms. You’ll gain insights from experts, have the opportunity to connect with other farmers facing the same challenges, and come away armed with inspiration and practical tips to put into action for your farm team.
We look forward to hearing from you all and catching up with everyone.