Wao is a collective dedicated to a regenerative future.
Delivering climate action events and educational programs that inspire, educate and enable communities to live in balance within a thriving, diverse ecosystem.
Wao Film Festival 2024
A Wonderful World
9-12 May | Wānaka Community Hub & Online
Award winning films and documentaries set to inspire deep connection with the natural world.
When a pebble is dropped, a ripple is spread.
Wao is a community non-profit set up to educate, inspire and enable New Zealand communities to move towards a regenerative future. Our programs and events are focused on mainstreaming sustainability and fostering diversity - not just in the Southern Lakes but across the entire country.
Wao Climate Action Initiative
We are actively seeking not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises to join the next intake of our Climate Action Reduction Program. Are you interested? Register your interest to get involved.