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Join us in Timaru for a panel discussion on unlocking regional productivity and enabling long-term economic decisions
How can directors help enable regional economic change while maintaining a focus on long-term productivity and resilience? Join a panel of South Canterbury leaders as they share practical insights on navigating local challenges, aligning stakeholders, and making decisions that support sustainable growth.
This discussion will explore the role of governance in unlocking productivity, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and responding to evolving regional priorities. Panellists bring perspectives from a variety of sectors, offering a well-rounded view of the opportunities and constraints facing the region.
This event is ideal for directors and business leaders seeking to better understand how governance can support regional prosperity through informed, long-term decision-making.
Mayor of Timaru, MInstD
Timaru-born and raised, Nigel Bowen has deep community roots.
Nigel and his wife, Jane, are local business owners and have two daughters. His longstanding involvement in the district gives him a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing local people, businesses and communities. After serving as a Timaru District Councillor, he was first elected Mayor in 2019 and was re-elected in 2025 for a third term.
As Mayor, Nigel is committed to strengthening local decision-making and ensuring communities have a meaningful voice in the issues that affect them. His priorities include responsible financial management, long-term infrastructure planning, economic development and securing fair investment for regional New Zealand.
Nigel is also Chair of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum. In this role, he supports Canterbury’s mayors and the Chair of Environment Canterbury to advocate with a strong, coordinated voice on regional priorities, including infrastructure, economic prosperity, resilience and local government reform.
Nigel’s focus is on helping the Timaru District remain a vibrant, connected and resilient place where people, communities and businesses can thrive.
MInstD
Jo is the Chief Executive at the Institute of Rural Professionals, an elected Director of the National Fieldays Society, and an Independent Director for the UMF Honey Association. She brings 30 years agri-food sector experience, largely gained through leadership roles at Fonterra across stakeholder engagement, business development, policy, global regulatory affairs, and food safety and quality.
Jo is passionate about leading change in sustainable and socially responsible ways, with a strong focus on professional capability and sector connection. Alongside her management and governance experience, Jo has spent time dairy farming, giving her a practical appreciation of the opportunities and challenges facing the primary sector.
By registering for this event, you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.
Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.
If you have a disability or accessibility requirement, we can provide a complimentary ticket for a support person to attend with you. Please register as usual through the IoD website, then email the Canterbury Branch team at canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz to arrange your companion’s complimentary registration.
Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event. See our standard terms and conditions for more information.
Sharynn Johnson
Canterbury Branch Manager
+64 27 228 6069
canterbury.branch@iod.org.nz
The Canterbury Branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $30.00
Non-members — $30.00
