Wao Summit Event Programme
Sustainable Periods
Join Sofia and Charlotte for a hands-on workshop exploring eco-friendly menstrual practices, sustainable period products, and the holistic 'Inner Seasons' approach to menstrual cycles. Learn to reduce waste, manage energy, and improve wellbeing for yourself and the planet.
Insights from Te Tapu o Tāne
Jana Davis, Pou Turaka (CEO) of Te Tapu o Tāne leads a kōrero on the organisation's work to strengthen community engagement and foster lasting relationships with the land. Te Tapu o Tāne, founded by Te Ao Māori and Mana Whenua, is a native nursery and climate action hub offering reforestation, landscaping, and project management services.
Makarora Mohua Mahi
In 2023, volunteers protected mohua during a predator plague. Now, innovative acoustic mapping and community efforts aim to ensure long-term conservation amidst ongoing challenges.
Nature Based Solutions
Join Dr. David Norton and Hamiora Gibson (better known as Sam the Trapman), for a kōrero on the vital role of nature-based solutions in enhancing landscape and ecosystem resilience.
Better Building Day - Queenstown
Wao Summit offers a full day programme for building industry professionals that focuses on innovative approaches to sustainable construction and design. Attendees will gain insights into the latest developments and technologies for better building, network with leaders in the field, and learn how to integrate these practices into their projects, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. The south island event for the building sector.
Cybersecurity in the Green Economy - Queenstown
Transitioning to a carbon-zero yet digitally insecure world: Join cybersecurity expert Nick Baty to learn how to manage cyber threats for a safer future.
Feeling our way through crisis: a workshop on navigating ecological distress
Living through environmental crisis can lead to anxiety, grief, and despair. Jodie Jarvis and Dr Susan Wardell, from the University of Otago, lead a workshop acknowledging this, and discussing forms of self-care and community care in response.
Go B Corp for Good - Queenstown
The What, Why & How of B Corp. Tim Jones on leveraging the framework for better business practices.
Own Your Health
Dr. David Beaumont introduces a new healthcare model centered on empowering individuals as experts in their own health, fostering healing and addressing chronic conditions more effectively.
Building Community Resilience - Wānaka
Learn from the Sustainable Hawke's Bay team about their experiences and actions following Cyclone Gabrielle. This workshop is a must-attend for everyone involved in Community Response Groups.
Mastering Climate Action Priorities - Wānaka
Whether your business or organisation is just starting out on your emissions journey or looking to turbo boost your efforts, this masterclass with GHG experts EAS will help you prioritise action.
Go B Corp for Good - Wānaka
The What, Why & How of B Corp. Tim Jones on leveraging the framework for better business practices.
Cybersecurity in the Green Economy - Wānaka
Transitioning to a carbon-zero yet digitally insecure world: Join cybersecurity expert Nick Baty to learn how to manage cyber threats for a safer future.
Building Community Resilience - Queenstown
Learn from the Sustainable Hawke's Bay team about their experiences and actions following Cyclone Gabrielle. This workshop is a must-attend for everyone involved in Community Response Groups.
How to Shift a System
From mindset to the nuts and bolts of doing, step through the process of how to drive transformative change through a systems lens.