Research &

Publications

Grounded in doctoral research and ongoing writing on the values, relationships, and dynamics shaping agri-food systems.

Across academic and public contributions, Consulting Tiera brings together rigor and real-world insight, informing advisory work with evidence, critical thinking, and a systems perspective.

University of Otago

2026

Shaping the Future of Agri-Food Systems in Aotearoa New Zealand - Exploring Stakeholder Values, Narratives and Relationships​

Doctoral Research

​​2026

Navigating Divergent Values and Relational Care in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Agri-Food System: Insights into Transformative Potential

Journal: TBD

Farming with Feeling: Emotional and Ethical Dimensions of Care in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Industrial Farming Sector

Journal: TBD

Peer-Reviewed Articles

2025

Du Plooy, D., & Connelly, S. (2025). Shaping agriculture and agri-food system futures in Aotearoa New Zealand: The role of values and relationships with land and self. In J. Banski (Ed.), Agricultural land use: Structural transformations, environmental challenges, planning and policy (pp. 123-137). Routledge.

Book Chapter

2024

Farmers Weekly Opinion Piece

Enacting the values we hold, and share

Essays, Commentary & Public Writing

Thought Leadership & Public Engagement

Through speaking, teaching, and media, my work explores how food systems are shaped, and how they might be reimagined. It connects research, lived experience, and place-based practice to make complex ideas accessible and relevant to real-world decision-making.

For speaking engagements, collaborations, or media enquiries, please get in touch.

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