Inspiring wāhine is dedicated to empowering, celebrating and uplifting the women of rural Aotearoa, NZ.
Through storytelling, kōrero and wellness activities we aim to inspire you, foster new skills and facilitate meaningful connections within the local community and beyond.
Nau mai / Welcome to Inspiring Wāhine
Inaugural event 15 October 2024, The Finery, Alexandra
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dame Dr Farah Rangikoepa Palmer (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato)
Dame Dr Farah Rangikoepa Palmer (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato). Former Black Fern Captain of three World Cup-winning teams, with leadership and governance roles in sport and academia.
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Denise Quinlan
Co-founder of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Canterbury, Global thought leader in wellbeing & resilence.
DAYTIME MC
Dr Jo Cribb
Professional Director, Leadership & Governance Consultant & Chair of Women in Wine NZ
EVENING MC
Loshni Manikam
Coach, Facilitator, Author and Dairy Farmer