The Common Ground
The Common Ground
Podcast Description
In 2024, AGMARDT and KPMG New Zealand launched The Common Ground - a home for the conversation following the report "Are industry good organisations, good for industry?"
The Common Ground is a collaborative platform and a call for Communities of Action for the redesign of New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture's "industry good" system.
How can the way we work together on common ground to be fit-for-purpose for the rapidly changing future of wicked problems and big opportunities and have a collaborative approach on everything from environmental to markets?
In this series hosted by Sarah Perriam-Lampp, we speak to the thought-leaders behind the proposal, the sector heads, producers and emerging leaders who might carry The Common Ground solutions forward.
To read the report in full, visit: https://www.thecommonground.org.nz
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the effectiveness of industry good organizations, the need for collaboration in agriculture, and future pathways for governance. Specific episodes can include discussions on the principles of The Common Ground, reflections on the Commodities Levies Act, and the diverse needs of modern farming businesses to address complex challenges.

In 2024, AGMARDT and KPMG New Zealand launched The Common Ground – a home for the conversation following the report “Are industry good organisations, good for industry?”
The Common Ground is a collaborative platform and a call for Communities of Action for the redesign of New Zealand’s agriculture and horticulture’s “industry good” system.
How can the way we work together on common ground to be fit-for-purpose for the rapidly changing future of wicked problems and big opportunities and have a collaborative approach on everything from environmental to markets?
In this series hosted by Sarah Perriam-Lampp, we speak to the thought-leaders behind the proposal, the sector heads, producers and emerging leaders who might carry The Common Ground solutions forward.
To read the report in full, visit: https://www.thecommonground.org.nz
How has the Common Ground helped move forward from a report in late 2024 into action in 2025?
It’s been a transformative journey for the team led by Lee-Ann Marsh, General Manager for AGMARDT to get to the point of launching three innovative pilot projects aimed at tackling industry challenges through collaboration.
In this episode, Lee-Ann shares where they are at 12 months on from the launch of the inital report, the evolution happening behind the scenes and how feedback and engagement from the sector has helped shape the way forward.
Sarah Perriam-Lampp explores how the learnings about what is ‘true collaboration’ and how these initiatives are paving the way for a more integrated and forward-thinking industry.
To read more and provide your ideas, details on the pilot projects and participate in the conversation, visit www.thecommonground.org.nz
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