Wao Summit Event Programme
Better Communities Weekend
Explore what it means to create regenerative, connected, and resilient communities. This day features a self-guided walking tour, a hands-on climate workshop, a session on working with nature to manage water and reduce risk, among others. Wrap up the day with an inspiring community film night on regeneration and action. A powerful day for anyone who cares about the future we’re building, together.
Community Walking Tour, Wānaka
Step into the future with this immersive walking tour exploring how local people and projects are shaping a thriving, equitable, and regenerative community, one step at a time.
Climate Club’s Ripple Workshop: Understanding Climate & Imagining Our Future
This workshop is about taking a step back and understanding the causes and consequences of climate change. It brings people together through an interactive format that encourages people to creatively arrive at solutions to the climate crisis together.
Zine for Change: Crafting Climate Action
Create a climate action zine using collage and creativity. Explore local issues, express your vision and leave inspired to spark change. All ages welcome.
Slow the Flow - A Floodplain for the Future
Can we undo decades of damage by working with nature instead of against it? Discover how Environment Southland is reimagining floodplain management to restore balance, reduce risk, and protect precious waterways.
Film Night: ACTionism & Think Like A Forest
A double screening of two powerful climate films, followed by a kōrero with the filmmakers and lead participants, exploring action, regeneration, and connection in the face of crisis.
Showing documentaries ACTionism and Think Like a Forest.