In this episode Becks has the incredible opportunity to chat to Julia Jones, head of analytics at NZX where she has arrived after spending almost 15 years in the rural banking sector before moving to KPMG in consulting. It is this experience that makes her the perfect guest to speak on this weeks episodes. 

This episode is based around the UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 – Industry, Infrastructure and Innovation and we touch on the successes and opportunties for all three of these in our conversation.

Julia’s LinkedIn tagline is inspiring, driving change and keeping it real and she sure does that, make sure you have a listen to enjoy her hilarious stories about experiences in the real farming world and see if you can list the many opportunities she presents for us in the agricultural sector in NZ.

Episode Resources:

• LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajonesnz/

• Twitter | https://twitter.com/juliajones110

• Landshark Learns to Run Fast(a children’s book written by Julia about her pony Landshark ) | https://www.landsharknz.com

• Landshark’s Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/landsharknz/

• UN SDG Goal 9 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/infrastructure-industrialization/

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In this episode Becks sits down with the legendary Pita Alexander, chartered accountant and founder of Alexanders, a leading Christchurch-based agribusiness accountancy and advisory firm. Pita has been in the agribusiness accountancy game for over 35 years and has seen many boom and bust cycles in agriculture. 

This episode is based around the UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; and with Pita’s wealth of experience his thoughts on the importance of good financial management to the sustainability story are not to be ignored.

Pita is an avid reader, a global traveler and a hard-worker from humble beginnings, he is still clocking a 7-day week, passionate about what he does and the people he serves.

Episode Resources:

• Alexander’s website | http://www.alexanders.net.nz

• UN SDG Goal 8 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/economic-growth/

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In this episode Becks chats with Mike Casey, Cromwell’s new kid on the block when it comes to horticulture. With a background in tech, not farming, Mike is definitely making his own mark on the industry by starting the worlds first 100% electric, zero fossil fuel cherry orchard and selling their cherries through the consumer brand that he co-founded called NZ0. Mike reached out to me over social media and I had the pleasure of heading over to check out the orchard. 

This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy and we tackle the real conversation around how we can make meaningful impact of agricultural emissions footprint by reducing fossil fuel emissions and also the benefits of electrification to the bottom line

Mike is a numbers man and not shy about sharing data, so this episode is full of specific examples and financial figures in the hope that by sharing his experience others will be more open and confident to change.

Episode Resources:

• Forest Lodge Orchard website | https://www.forestlodge.nz

• Forest Lodge Instagram | @forestlodgeorchard

• NZ0 website | https://www.nz0.com/

• NZ0 Instagram | @newzealandzero

• Mike Casey LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesimoncasey

• UN SDG Goal 7 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/energy/

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In this episode Becks chats to Keri Johnston, chair of the IrrigationNZ board, farming wife and mother, natural resources engineer and founding director and principle of Irricon Resource Solutions. Keri’s professional passion for land and water shines strongly through our conversation and her career to date. 

This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation which is focused on ensuring water availability and sustainable management of water sanitation for all which aligns perfectly with the holistic and integrated water management approach that Keri is taking along with both IrrigationNZ and Irricon Resource Solutions. 

This is a timely conversation around our opportunity to do what is right over what is easy, to demonstrate bravery in our leadership and discuss the mindset shift required to approach the rate and degree of challenge currently facing our sector. Keri is a compassionate leader walking the talk of bringing a vision to life with the beautiful underlying intention of giving back to a sector that has given so much to her. 

Episode Resources:

• IrrigationNZ website | https://www.irrigationnz.co.nz

• Irricon Resource Solutions website | https://irricon.co.nz

• Keri Johnston LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-johnston/

• UN SDG Goal 6 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/water-and-sanitation/

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In this episode Becks chats to Lindy Nelson, founder of the Agri-Women’s Development Trust, critical farming partner alongside her husband David, host of the “Amplifying Us” podcast and current chair of Safer Farms. 

This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 - Gender Equality and as true champion for women who is passionate about amplifying the connection between food, farming, women's leadership and food insecurity this conversation hits at the heart. 

This is an emotional conversation for me; and I am left in tears as we discuss farm safety. Lindy has been instrumental to inspiring my leadership journey and I know she will inspire you all with her conversation. Her take home sustainability tip is simple, achievable and something that applies to all of us, so stick around to the end to make sure you don’t miss out!

Episode Resources:

• Agri-Women’s Development Trust Website | https://www.awdt.org.nz

• Amplifying Us Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vv7T52GzyDkYhD5pQIozI?si=c8d8b9772dcc422a

• Safer Farms Website | https://saferfarms.org.nz

• Local Iwi Information  | https://www.tkm.govt.nz/browse/

• UN SDG Goal 5 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/

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In this episode Becks chats to Kane Brisco, farmer from the ‘naki, founder of FarmFit, and newly published author of “Tools for the Top Paddock”.

This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing and discusses how important mental and physical health are to sustainability. 

In a good honest kiwi yarn Kane shares with us his journey to agriculture and to founding FarmFit, his passion for being able to look after yourself and others and the importance of people in the term sustainability.

Episode Resources:

• FarmFit Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FarmFitNZ/

• FarmFit Instagram | @farmfit_nz

• FarmFit Online Shop (where you can buy Kane’s book & other merchandise)  | https://farmfitnzshop.com

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In this episode Becks chats to Wayne Langford; YOLO Farmer, vice-president of Federated Farmers and co-founder of Meat the Need This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger and how Meat the Need was created to allow NZ farmers to feed NZ families and bring focus to the need within our own country. 

Wayne & Becks discuss the importance of strong leadership with perhaps some insight from sport’s coaching, laughter and gratitude as crucial elements to daily life and just how little it would take for us all to contribute and no one in NZ would need to go hungry.  

Episode Resources: 

• Meat the Need Website | https://meattheneed.org/

• Meat the Need Facebook & Instagram| @meattheneednz

• YOLO Farmer Facebook | @YOLOFarmerNZ

How can you donate to Meat the Need:  

• If you’re a Silver Ferns Farms supplier then talk to your rep or fill in the form on the Meat The Need website  

• Anyone else, whether you own livestock or not, head over to the Meat the Need website and donate virtual sheep or cattle 

• Want to donate Milk instead? Milk can be donated through Feed Out, details also on the website. 

• Or reach out to Becks at The Whole Story and she will make it happen! 

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In this episode Becks chats to Prue Kane, programme director for Jobs for Nature at WAI Wānaka. 

This Episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 1 - No Poverty and discusses how the Jobs for Nature programme at WAI Wānaka created economic resiliency in a community that faced very challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic and is connecting people from diverse backgrounds with agriculture.

Prue shares with us some of her practical agricultural challenges that she has overcome to find her feet in her career and offers such wonderful insight into the collaborative approach taken by WAI Wānaka and the impact they are driving towards this goal.

Episode Resources:

• WAI Wānaka | https://waiwanaka.nz

• Jobs for Nature at WAI Wānaka | https://waiwanaka.nz/projects/jobs-for-nature/

Calculating your GHG Emission Number:

• Beef + Lamb NZ GHG Calculator | https://beeflambnz.com/ghg-calculator-info

• Dairy NZ Know your Numbers | https://www.dairynz.co.nz/environment/review-and-plan/know-your-numbers/

• Or reach out to Becks at The Whole Story and we can work out your number together.

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In this episode Becks chats to Bridget Williams, the founder of social enterprise, Bead & Proceed, which exists to educate people about the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspire action towards them through creativity.  

Bridget offers a unique perspective on sustainability and the passion and energy she brings to the conversation is infectious! Bridget‘s work with the SDGs and her guest appearance on a podcast was part of the inspiration behind the formation of The Whole Story, so who else would make the perfect first guest to launch The Whole Story Podcast and set the scene for the following 17 episodes in this series.  

Episode Resources: 

• Bead & Proceed Website | https://beadandproceed.com  

• Bridget Williams LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-williams-76156670/  

• Bead & Proceed Facebook & Instagram | @beadandproceed  

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