1. About the survey
The fourth biennial Survey of Rural Decision Makers was conducted in spring 2019. The survey addressed similar topics to the previous three waves (2013, 2015, 2015), but questions have been refined to reflect topics of emerging interest. In 2019, these topics included tree planting, resilience, and risk mitigation.
Participation
The Survey of Rural Decision Makers is completed by farmers, foresters, and growers (including both commercial operators and those on lifestyle blocks). Some 3,740 people from representing all types of primary production and all 16 regions completed the survey. This figures includes 1,619 respondents who also completed the 2017 Survey of Rural Decision Makers.
Donations
To acknowledge the time and expertise shared with us, we made a charitable donation for each response. We are pleased to announce the rural sector’s support of the following charitable causes:
- Westpac Chopper Appeal ($11,800)
- Cancer Society of New Zealand Incorporated ($8,820)
- Blind Foundation guide dogs ($4,740)
- Mauri Ora Kākāpō Trust ($4,640)
Prize winners
We gratefully acknowledge all respondents of the 2019 Survey of Rural Decision Makers, and we are happy to announce the five lucky winners of our $500 supermarket/fuel prize draws.
- Mark M., Levin
- Melanie M. Morrinsville
- Nicole L. Feilding
- Donal M., Balclutha
- Allen L., Christchurch