Our Scholars
2022 Scholar
Parmindar Singh
Bio & research
Parmindar is a fourth generation New Zealand dairy farmer of Indian descent. A company director and independent consultant, she is near completion of her master’s degree at Waikato University.
Parmindar’s research topic of interest is emerging market opportunities for trade in dairy. On her proposed research Parmindar says, “As a proud, intergenerational dairy farmer, my goal is to identify the shift that is occurring globally and identify future trade and market opportunities for New Zealand farmers.”
Mat’s report aims to provide a model for generating and capturing ideas to solve the wicked problems of food and agriculture.
The key element to solving this is bringing to bear the focus, passion, practical application and entrepreneurial drive of our farmers and growers. The innovation model needs to put them at the centre and build an innovation consciousness amongst our farmers and growers.
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Current employment
509 Properties Limited
Managing Director
509 Properties Limited
Managing Director
Other Affiliations
Trust Waikato
Trustee
Māia New Zealand
Network Lader
Gordonton Woodlands Trust
Trustee & Estate Development Committee Member
Rural Women New Zealand
Committee member
Institute of Directors
Member
Contact
Region
Waikato
Industry
Dairy
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Mat Hocken
Education
2021
Masters in Management (Agribusiness)
Certificate in Adult Teaching
Bachelor in Business
Additional Training & Awards
2021
New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics (NZARE) Society Award, nominated by University of Waikato
2017
Escalator Programme (AWDT)
2017
Fonterra Governance Development Programme Stage One
2005
Professional Mentoring and Workplace Coaching
Media appearances & public engagements
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