This research project involves a unique collaboration between senior researchers drawn from four universities and a Crown Research Institute. The team is multidisciplinary and reflects a unique set of capabilities, comprising researchers with doctoral qualifications in communication, political science, media studies, marketing, information systems, organisation studies, psychology, chemistry and biology.

Researchers:

Professor Richard Varey - Project Leader (Phase 3)

Professor James Barker - Principal Researcher (Phase 3) 

Professor Judy Motion - Project Leader (Phases 1 and 2)

Professor Shirley Leitch - Deputy Leader (Phases 1 and 2)

Professor Sally Davenport - Objective Leader

Professor Bill Doolin - AUT

Dr Jo Gamble - HortResearch

Dr Fiona Te Momo - Massey University

Professor Michael Elmes - International Collaborator (Fullbright Scholar)

Dr Terry Nolan - Project Supervisor, AUT

Dr Karen Cronin - Consultant