Upcoming Events.

What’s Next? Here’s a Sneak Peek

There’s always something exciting brewing behind the scenes here — think mood boards, site visits, coffee-fuelled planning sessions, and a whole lot of laughter. From large-scale conferences to intimate gatherings, we’re constantly working on events that bring people together in meaningful, memorable ways.

Here’s a little peek at what we’ve got in the works — and what’s just around the corner. Keep an eye out… you never know where we’ll pop up next!

Te Ara Wahine: Women in Trade, Women in Business 

15 – 17 October 2025
This inaugural three-day event is designed especially for wāhine in trade and construction who are ready to take the next step in business.
Many of us have supported our partners in their dream to own a business — now it’s time to invest in ourselves. Being the first one of its kind, we have limited spaces to 25 and will use this as a blueprint to create an annual programme.
Across three days, participants will experience a mix of inspiring keynotes, practical workshops, and networking opportunities, all created to build confidence, capability, and connection.

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Huihuinga Wahine

11 November 2025
Cargo Shed, Tauranga
Proudly hosted by Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA), this annual summit is dedicated to uplifting and empowering Māori women in leadership roles across industries and regions throughout Aotearoa.

The kaupapa? To create a space for Māori women to connect, share experiences, and discuss strategies for advancing leadership and economic development, both within their communities and across the motu.

Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The Cargo Shed, Tauranga

Spaces are limited, don’t miss your chance to be part of this powerful gathering of wāhine toa.

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FOMA Summit

5-6 March 2026
Te Puia, Rotorua
The FOMA Business Summit is a cornerstone event in the Māori business calendar, bringing together influential Māori business leaders, government decision-makers, industry partners, and sector experts. Designed to foster strong partnerships and drive the sound management and economic advancement of Ahuwhenua and Māori enterprise, the Summit is a powerful platform for connection, collaboration, and championing the best of Māori economic development. It’s also a celebration of the vision, strength, and achievements that continue to shape and grow the Māori economy.

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XVII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds

8-13 March 2026
Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand
The International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW) is the most important event for weed biocontrol scientists from all over the world. Approximately every four years, this gathering provides an opportunity for participants to exchange advances, renew ties of friendship, develop new collaborations, and discuss the way forward.

Since its inception in 1969, the symposium has become an essential meeting point for all those involved in weed biocontrol activities.

Join us for the next symposium and be part of this vibrant exchange of ideas, innovations, and developments.

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World Indigenous Cancer Conference

20 - 24 April 2026
In Aotearoa New Zealand Māori have a 20% higher cancer incidence rate and are twice as likely to die of cancer than non-Māori.
These differences are intolerable, unfair and preventable.
Our mission is to eliminate these inequities by influencing, researching and educating.

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