Mike's Blog

Being good at what we do isn’t always enough anymore. This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, explores why trust, public confidence and social licence are becoming just as important as productivity, how expectations are shifting, and what that means in practice.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, discusses the impact of AI and the Labour Market and what it means for Primary Industry.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, discusses the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill 2026 and what it means for Primary Industry.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, discusses the RMA planning reforms and what this means for worker accommodation.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, considers the important difference between Ideology and Reality when it comes to economic survival.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, considers the Governments Holidays Act reforms and if this works for all Industries.

This month, our Chairman, Mike Chapman, takes a look at two big shifts shaping our future – more Kiwis back at work and robots transforming the way we grow and pack.

This month’s blog looks at the post covid world and the need to move from dictation to delivery in the Public Sector.

A very thought provoking read.

This month’s blog explores why shifting away from compulsory levies could drive stronger performance, clearer value, and more trust — by letting producers choose what’s worth supporting.

This month’s blog explores why shifting away from compulsory levies could drive stronger performance, clearer value, and more trust — by letting producers choose what’s worth supporting.