The Bitch Box

(A Rural Questionnaire for farmers & rural communities)

What frustrates you about how rural communities are dealt with?

A place to let it out. Because if we don't name it, we can't change it.

Where are you based and what's your connection to the land, local community, or what brings you to this conversation? ("Sheep and beef near Taihape", "Volunteer with our catchment group", "Live in town, help out with local stuff", etc)

What's frustrated you when organisations come asking for your input or trying to involve and consult your community? (What's made you roll your eyes? What's wasted your time?)

Have you ever been part of a project or kōrero that pleasantly surprised you? Tell us what made it different.

What should it look like when someone genuinely wants your community's input? (Think about the process, the approach, how it's set up.)

What should it feel like when your voice actually matters in decisions? (The experience, the vibe, how it makes people feel.)

What's missing or not getting through to decision-makers? (Is there stuff decision-makers just don't get? What would you tell them if you had five minutes in a room with no spin?)

What would make it easier for you (or your community) to show up and be heard? Tick all that apply

Would you like to hear what we learn from this?

Yeah Nah, I'm all good

Yes here's my email

Cheers for that. You’ve just helped shape something real - and maybe rattled a few cages too. We’ll share what we learn with those who need to hear it. Because change starts with looking honestly - and the answer’s normally already in the room.