Do you have a brilliant business idea - but feel stuck on where to start?
Have you created a fantastic product, and now looking for the best way of getting new customers?
Or perhaps, your website looks great, yet the traffic isn’t showing up….
Then the Activator might be a game-changer for you.
Rural Women New Zealand will link emerging entrepreneurs with a panel of experienced business advisors to turn ideas into actions.
We will provide you with hands-on support:
We will cover all travel and accommodation costs and provide you with connections with other women entrepreneurs - share stories, experiences and energy. You enjoy a 45 minutes deep dive with an expert panel, honing in on our your business challenges and next steps. Together we create an action plan and will provide follow up support to help transform ideas into momentum.
Why this matters?
Rural Women New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries Activator Programme has helped entrepreneurs turn visions into reality.
Calling All Emerging Rural Women Entrepreneurs
RWNZ will hold sessions over the summer. The dates are:
Dunedin - 22 October (Complete)
Waikato - 6 November (Complete)
Wellington - 12 February (NOW FULL)
North Canterbury - March 2026 (date TBD)
“Oh my goodness - I got so much out of yesterday… in fact, I’m absolutely fizzing with excitement. I feel like those gorgeous people unblocked something in me. Watch this space…”
- 2025 attendee.
The Rural Women Activator is funded by Rural Women New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries. It supports rural women entrepreneurs and innovators to develop and grow their businesses. The program empowers women to refine their business ideas and connect with other rural businesswomen.
Activator helps women navigate the challenges of running a rural business, offering practical advice and support to scale up existing businesses or get new ventures off the ground.
Thank you to the wonderfully capable and knowledgeable panelists who make themselves available to sit on the panel to encourage, motivate, reassure, suggest, collaborate with and light a fire under the Activators.
