Waikato Branch: Economist Cameron Bagrie on the New Zealand economy

Cameron Bagrie will give his thoughts as to the state of the New Zealand economy and discussion on the agricultural industries current challenges.

Tasman Branch: Cawthron Institute tour and Presentation

Join us for a tour of the Cawthron Aquaculture Park facilities and presentation on what Cawthron Institute is all about

Canterbury / Westland Branch: Emerging Professionals Event

We are pleased to welcome Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister of State for Trade, Minister for Women, and Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture) to speak at this event. Nicola will cover her background/career in deciding to move into politics, why she made that decision, biggest hurdles, key learnings; Her view as to the fundamentals for the rural sector into the future and what advice she would pass onto anyone looking to start out in their career, in the rural sector.

Webinar: Horticulture Options – things to consider.

A webinar where Sandy Scarrow, whose horticultural experience began in a bassinet under the propagating bench and extends into 37 years in horticultural consultancy, talks through aspects to consider when discussing horticultural development with land owners.

Greenhouse gas emissions on New Zealand farms: a climate change seminar for rural professionals

This online Greenhouse Gas Seminar is designed to expand rural professionals’ understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.

Webinar: Managing On-Farm Risk: Exploring Milk Price Hedging Tools

Join NZX to learn about the price risk management tools available to manage farmer exposure to fluctuating milk price, what to consider when developing a hedging policy and how to access the futures market.

Canterbury / Westland Branch: Ngai Tahu Farming Regenerative Ag update and environmental journey

Come and join us for an update from Ngai Tahu Farming on the regenerative agriculture trial and the Ngai Tahu Farming environmental journey.

Greenhouse gas emissions on New Zealand farms: a climate change seminar for rural professionals

This online Greenhouse Gas Seminar is designed to expand rural professionals’ understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.

Central Districts Branch: Massey University Student evening, What is NZIPIM and how can it help build your career

Come along to an eventful evening where you will get to engage with the next generation of primary sector influencers.

We would appreciate local member support, it may also give you the opportunity to meet your future employees.

Bay of Plenty Branch: Stronger Together - Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty Branch and MPI would like to invite you to a networking and round table discussion about building connectives for Eastern Bay of Plenty Rural Professionals over a cuppa.

Wellington / Wairarapa Branch: Massey Re-gen Field day

Come and join members of the Wellington / Wairarapa branch as they host a field day with Massey followed by a BBQ and refreshments.

Greenhouse gas emissions on New Zealand farms: a climate change seminar for rural professionals

This online Greenhouse Gas Seminar is designed to expand rural professionals’ understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.

Bay of Plenty Branch Field Trip: Kiwifruit innovation in action

Leveraging a partnership between market intelligence and fundamental science, the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre is exploring ways of developing new successful kiwifruit varieties.

Greenhouse gas emissions on New Zealand farms: a climate change seminar for rural professionals

This online Greenhouse Gas Seminar is designed to expand rural professionals’ understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.

Webinar: High resolution landscape information for environmental and production wins

Explore the significant influence of the landscape when it comes to both environmental outcomes and production opportunities. The same factors that cause environmental degradation are often the same factors that limit yield or production. During this webinar we will look at case study examples of lowland and hill country areas that have utilised high resolution radiometric survey data to identify their strengths and weaknesses, prioritise where investments to mitigate environmental impacts will be most effective, and to identify where and how improvements in production can be achieved.

South Canterbury/North Otago Branch: Kakahu Angus stud & Barker's Fruit Processors field trip

In the morning, we will visit the Hargreaves family’s farm and their Kakahu Angus stud. From mid-afternoon Michael Barker, former chairman of Barker’s Fruit Processors, will speak on a range of topics connected with fruit processing.

Waikato Branch: Mastering Milk Price Hedging

Develop strong understanding of tools, discuss the why, policy and hedging strategy, and interactive ‘how it works’.

Canterbury / Westland Branch: Mastering Milk Price Hedging

Develop strong understanding of tools, discuss the why, policy and hedging strategy, and interactive ‘how it works’.

Central Districts Branch: BakerAg Industry update

An update from BakerAg on dairy, sheep & beef and valuation

Wellington / Wairarapa Branch: BakerAg Industry update

An update from BakerAg on dairy, sheep & beef and valuation

Facilitation Learning and Change - Module 1- Palmerston North - June

The Facilitating Learning and Change programme is designed for rural professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills in facilitation and leadership roles within their communities.

Through the programme, participants will gain an understanding of what facilitation is and learn the skills required to effectively facilitate group collaboration and learning.

Bay of Plenty Branch: Stronger Together - Taupo

The Bay of Plenty Branch and MPI would like to invite you to a networking and round table discussion about building connectives for Eastern Bay of Plenty Rural Professionals over a cuppa.

National Fieldays Breakfast

We invite you to join us for our annual National Fieldays breakfast. Kick off your Thursday morning with an opportunity to hear from our guest speaker and network with fellow Rural Professionals.

Te reo Māori (language) & Te ao Māori (world view) online workshop series

Join us for this online workshop series that will build your understanding of Te reo Māori (language) and Te ao Māori (world view). This workshop will give you confidence and greater understanding of how to act, build relationships with Māori communities and embed Māori values in your workplace practices.

It is designed give you the confidence and knowledge on how to engage and conduct yourself when meeting or working with Māori. You will have the chance to learn the importance of Te reo Māori, pronunciation and some key phrases when working in a Māori context.

NZIPIM National Conference - Tools to Shape our Future

The future of the industry will be in the spotlight at this year’s conference with a special focus on the tools available to industry professionals today…and tomorrow. We’ll pull the lens out wide to discuss global perspectives whilst looking at what adjacent industries are doing. Practical and relevant sustainability tools will come under the spotlight whilst you will also be able to learn about and share best practice for high performance.

Expect plenty of discussion and learnings aimed at arming you with the latest tools to ensure you are helping your farming clients run successful, sustainable businesses.

Te Tiriti Workshop - Lincoln

Gain an understanding of our shared cultural history through the lens of the Treaty of Waitangi - our nations founding constitutional document. The Treaty of Waitangi workshop is designed to give participants a sweeping introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi including how it underpins government policy settings and the Māori economy with specific reference to primary industries. It is designed for those with little to no previous understanding and progresses throughout the workshop to consolidate and build upon existing knowledge for those who may have some experience in the area.

Te Tiriti Workshop - Hamilton

Gain an understanding of our shared cultural history through the lens of the Treaty of Waitangi - our nations founding constitutional document. The Treaty of Waitangi workshop is designed to give participants a sweeping introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi including how it underpins government policy settings and the Māori economy with specific reference to primary industries. It is designed for those with little to no previous understanding and progresses throughout the workshop to consolidate and build upon existing knowledge for those who may have some experience in the area.

Leadership Development Forum - Level 1

The NZIPIM Leadership Development Forum - level 1 is designed for Rural Professionals within their first 10 years of their career.

The objective of the NZIPIM Leadership Development Forum is to develop the leadership capability and skill sets of talented rural professionals that reside within our membership so that they can become more influential and provide greater leadership on many important issues impacting upon New Zealand's primary industry at a high level.

Leadership Development Forum - Level 2

The NZIPIM Leadership Development Forum - level 2 is designed for Rural Professionals who have completed level 1 or been a rural professional for 10 plus years.

The objective of the level 2 leadership forum is to develop leadership skills of talented and experiences rural professionals within our membership, with a view to them being more effective in their roles and taking on leadership and governance roles in agribusiness and within the primary industries.

Facilitation Learning and Change - Module 1- Hamilton - November 2024

The Facilitating Learning and Change programme is designed for rural professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills in facilitation and leadership roles within their communities.

Through the programme, participants will gain an understanding of what facilitation is and learn the skills required to effectively facilitate group collaboration and learning.

Facilitation Learning and Change - Module 1 - Christchurch

The Facilitating Learning and Change programme is designed for rural professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills in facilitation and leadership roles within their communities.

Through the programme, participants will gain an understanding of what facilitation is and learn the skills required to effectively facilitate group collaboration and learning.