Welcome to the Sharing Shed!
The Sharing Shed offers members a valuable opportunity to learn, engage, and connect online while being informed, inspired, and entertained.
These webinars are exclusive to members of RWNZ, and past webinars can be viewed in the Member Zone. Not a member yet? Join Us today for $50 and enjoy access to the full series, free for members!
Rural Women New Zealand is grateful to the Ministry for Primary Industries for their support of the 2025/26 Summer Series.
2026 Webinars
Our third session with Annabelle White - tips on summer entertaining with minimum fuss and maximum enjoyment. Stress free, easy and yet super delicious ideas for those hot summ er nights. Attendees received complementary copies of Annabelle's recipes.
Employing great staff is key to business and personal success. Employers carry responsibility for employees’ economic, social and emotional welfare. Successful business women and HR professional Lee Astridge of #8HR talks about what great employers do to recruit and retain great talent. RWNZ Members can watch the recording in the Member Zone.
Farmer, AWDT founder, researcher, podcaster and ardent supporter of women, Lindy uses influence and follows her heart to create positive change in the NZ Primary Industry.
Her current mission is to transform how we keep our family, team and communities safe on farm. She believes in the power of women to influence and lead change.
This interactive chat with Lindy will focus on using our influence to change what is important to us and the simple things we can do to ensure the people we love come home safe every night.
Watch the recording here.
International visitors and kiwi tourists are looking for authentic New Zealand rural experiences. What are the pros and cons of setting up an agritourism venture? Join Agritourism NZ CEO Marijke Dunselman and Julia Broughton of Pōhatu Farm Tours to share their insights on setting up successful agritourism ventures.
Artificial Intelligence is becoming ubiquitous in the work place and in digital consumer marketing. As the tools become ever more integrated into how we work and communicate, the benefits can be enormous. But what tools, where to start and how do I ask a computer a question?
Join us to demystify artificial intelligence tools and discover how to use it in your daily life to power your work and business. Learn practical AI tools, build confidence with technology, and connect with inspiring professionals leading the change. No tech background needed—just curiosity. Watch the recording here:
Rural women experience a unique type of isolation, which can be detrimental to mental and physical health. There are also aspects of rural life that can be protective factors. Join Kathryn to gain insights into the world of rural community connection and friendships, specifically for rural women. These insights have been gained not only from Kathryn’s work with many rural women, but also from her research - where the voices of rural women, came through loud and clear. Kathryn will discuss topics such as:
Building friendships
Overcoming fear of vulnerability
Self compassion
Conflict
Community interventions
Watch the recording here:
Let’s have a fun and frank discussion about all thing’s pelvic health. We’ll discuss prolapses, incontinence, sexual health, as well as the childbearing year and the effects on your pelvic health. All serious topics but we’ll approach it with a practical focus and a wicked sense of humour!
Dr Melissa Davidson helps people with pelvic health issues gain control, improve their function, regain their dignity, and leave behind the embarrassment commonly associated with pelvic health dysfunctions. Come along and have some fun learning all about your pelvic health.
Tuesday 7 April 2026, 7:00pm
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I am currently the only Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health registered with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board. This is my speciality, this is my passion. I graduated in 1990, and since then I have worked hard to extend my knowledge and skills in women's and men's health to ensure I stay up to date with treatments that work.
I see patients one-on-one for treatments, but I also spend time training other pelvic health professionals around the world. I can only treat so many patients in-person. However, by providing high quality, evidence based training to others, together we can improve pelvic health globally.
2025 Webinars
Harvesting Better Deals: Negotiating a YES
Want to know how to approach difficult conversations, stop being talked over, negotiate better pay or more help around the house? Join Jenny McDonald for a practical webinar for strategies to get that YES.
Culinary legend Annabelle White provides an exclusive presentation for members of RWNZ. Share Annabelle’s catering stories and tips for successful BBQing for the coming summer months. She will give you suggestions and tips on how to deal with the most complicated social situations around the Grill - so much more than just recipes!
Get out the BBQ!
Thrive through Christmas ‘25
In the 2nd of our three exclusive webinars Annabelle White shared tips on pulling off the perfect Christmas day gathering, and allowing yourself to enjoy the day too. Simple, easy and fun, who needs extra stress at Christmas! A good time guaranteed. Attendees will receive complementary copies of Annabelle’s recipes.
Barnyard to Boardroom: Grow your Governance Career
What is ‘Governance’ and how do you do it? Governance is the practice of making good decisions to guide an entity in the right direction. Watch experienced director Jo Cribb talk about all the Governance essentials you need.
As we know from the TV series, Succession is a complex and emotional topic for families and businesses. Property law specialist Michelle Needham will share key steps to take for constructive succession discussions and what it means for intergenerational asset management.
Planning for succession success
Personal development for rural women
Join AWDT General Manager Julia Jones for a conversation about women who have enjoyed success in their chosen field and how learning new skills and making new connections have helped them achieve their goals.
Haybales and Hot Flushes: Navigating Menopause
Dr Anju Basu talks about navigating menopause. A complex topic shares knowledge to encourage women and their whanau to talk about and help manage menopause.
Optimising saving for retirement income and achieving investment diversification can be a challenge. JBWere investment advisors Harriet Jones and Angus Marks will discuss some of the principles of investment, saving options for rural women, and the miracle of compounding interest.
Investing for the future
Lawyers Michelle Needham and Gabrielle Thompson join us for a second webinar on rural asset management in a talk about trusts. What are they? What are the pros and cons, and what might trust structures mean for relationship property?