governance
Jon Pemberton
- March 2026
- Nuffield 2025
Bryce Devane
- 2023
- Kellogg 50
George Fox
- 2022
- Kellogg 46
Mark Hooper
Federated Farmers is a strong lobby and advocacy organization that has proudly represented New Zealand’s primary production sector since 1946. In the period from 2014 to early 2018 Federated Farmers experienced a 7.5% decline in membership subscriptions. While much of this decline can be attributed directly to a significant downturn in dairy farming returns in … Read more
- 2018
- Kellogg 37
Emma Crutchley
In New Zealand (NZ) freshwater management has become a top political issue with most New Zealanders having an emotional attachment to freshwater and how it is managed. The question is, how do we manage freshwater and respect diverse interest and complex environmental interactions? The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of freshwater … Read more
- 2018
- Kellogg 37
Don Chittock
Water and water management in New Zealand, and specifically Canterbury, has been described as a ‘wicked problem’ (‘Old Problems New Solutions’, 2011). Increased demand for water abstraction, along with issues of water quality, water storage and decision making processes that recognise cultural and social values, have resulted in ongoing debates between stakeholders and interested parties. … Read more
- 2017
- Kellogg 34
Shirley Kissick
“It’s time I got out of the cowshed. What is the best way to do this?”Questions similar to this have often come up in my conversations with farmers. The information available tends to be fragmented, focuses on processes and procedures, and more often refers to family succession. While this information is relevant, more targeted information … Read more
- 2016
- Kellogg 34
Casey Huffstutler
A Professionalism shortage in governance, more and more organisations are beginning to expect more professionalism, from potential candidates. Although this might be the case there may not have been enough done to clarify and support the transformation. Every year thousands of people volunteer their time in leadership roles throughout the primary industry, yet there is … Read more
- 2016
- Kellogg 33
Tom Skerman
Amanda Bowie
Family businesses play an important role in the New Zealand business landscape and are especially important in sheep and beef sector. The overriding aspect that sets them apart from other business forms is the level of complexity with the combination of family and business. The quality, speed and execution of decision making are the hallmarks … Read more
- 2015
- Kellogg 31
Sharon Morrell
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Brocx, Terence
This report explores local government reform within Northland. A mayoral forum in 2009/2010 recognised issues of dysfunctionality and inefficiencies in the current system and began a process of targeting the formation of a single unitary authority within Northland. To date this process has failed to effect any significant structural or procedural change. In researching for … Read more
- 2011
- Kellogg 27
Goudie Ross
As part of our function as National Councillors clause 25.1 of the constitution requires us to monitor the board. For all concerned this should be done efficiently and with everyone knowing what is expected to happen and when. The process should develop to a point that both parties have acceptance and respect for the work … Read more
- 2004
- Kellogg 20
Perriam Fran, J
Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the Local Government Bill before parliament relates to the increase in power given to local government to be involved in a wide range of activities. This power has been termed the “Powers of General Competence” and allows councils to be involved in any lawful activity. The emphasis is on … Read more
- 2002
- Kellogg 18
Vincent John, F
When trying to think of a subject for my project during the Kellogg Leadership Program, I became aware of the lack of knowledge of Federated Farmers by some of the attendees on the program with me. Although there was wide awareness of the organisation’s existence and some of the work undertaken by Federated Farmers by … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Bredenbeck, Kim
For the purposes of developing a resource suitable for assisting non profit organisations / community groups to present outputs through their annual report process in a style that is accountable, measurable and will satisfy stakeholder needs. Bredenbeck, Kim
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Lampp Caroline, E
This research project provides an overview of the funding and rating review undertaken by the Rangitikei District Council during 1994 – 1995. The document provides an outline of the Rangitikei District itself. It gives an indication of the processes used throughout the review and discusses some of the relevant information the council took into consideration … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Wagstaff, Michael H.
Local and regional government is a large and vitally important part of the public sector. It touches on almost every aspect of life in New Zealand and provides some of society’s most fundamental needs. It employs around 50 000 people and has an annual turnover in the region of $5 billion. Over the past loo’years … Read more
- 1988
- Kellogg 8
Carter, Heather
As part of my programme for the Kellogg N.Z. Rural Leadership Course, I am conducting this survey of Dannevirke County Ratepayers and Residents. I feel that Councillors receive little indication of what people think. The questions cover the central issues and philosophies and seem to work from the premise that we want to retain, and … Read more
- 1985
- Kellogg 6