Projects
What are we doing? E aha ana mātou? The Rural Professionals Fund enables individuals and businesses to partner with scientists to test exciting and innovative ideas that could lead to significant improvements in farming systems. All projects are required to extend what is learned to the wider rural profession and farming community. The fund launched […]
What We Are Doing Our Land and Water is a primary sponsor of the Pūhoro STEM Academy, a mentoring and support programme for Māori high school students to support pathways to science, technology, engineering or mathematics careers. There were 800 Pūhoro students in the 2019 academic year, affiliated to 85 iwi, across 27 high schools […]
What Did We Do Next Generation Influencers was a one-year programme to develop the capability of influential, innovative future leaders. The 15 people selected to participate in the Next Generation Influencers programme are at the forefront of fundamental shifts in attitudes and behaviours. Participants are working in fields aligned with Our Land and Water: to […]
Contact:Rich McDowellEMAIL RICH Other Projects:RPF 2020-21 (round 1) RPF 2022–23 (round 3) RPF 2023–24 (round 4) The Rural Professionals Fund enables individuals and businesses to partner with scientists to rapidly test exciting and innovative ideas that could lead to significant improvements in farming systems. The fund launched in May 2020, with investment awarded to 15 projects. A […]
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