Conference 2025

21 and 22 March 2025, Forum North, Whangārei

Conference kaupapa

The main theme is climate and economy. We want to articulate that healing the climate and building prosperity are synergystic. So we will be exploring how climate action can heal the climate and provide people with the necessities of a good life.

The two main areas of the economy we are focussing on are kai and energy. You can also expect presentations and workshops that support the kaupapa.

Conference programme

The conference schedule is below. Follow the links for more detail for day one and day two.

Conference fee

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the conference is free.

If you would like to contribute to the cost of the conference and to help us deliver more conferences and events, please koha to the Climate Action Tai Tokerau.

Please direct debit to the Climate Change Taitokerau Northland Trust bank account: 12-3099 0088383-00. Please include your name in the reference so we can issue a receipt.

More conference details are coming soon.

Day One Friday 21st March

Day one: Presentations

Presentations are happening in the Forum North Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall.

For more details and speaker bios see here.

Day one Morning presentations

9.00	Conference opening and whakatau
9.15	Conference kaupapa, Carol Peters, Peter Bruce-Iri, and Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn
9.30	Keynote: Changing the economic climate, Gareth Hughes (Wellbeing Economy Alliance)
10.10	Panel Discussion: A climate-friendly economy, Lauren Faithfull, Garth Foote, Jenny Hill. Kate Matheson is the panel moderator.
10.40	Morning tea and kōrero
11.20	Kai and economics, Dr Geoff Kira, Te Whatu Ora
11.50	Kai Sovereignty Project, Project Reference Group

Lunch 12.20 to 1.10.

DAY ONE WORKSHOPS

The afternoon programme includes workshops designed to generate action. Only two workshop slots are scheduled. The workshops will be followed by a plenary session during which actions generated in the workshops can be shared.

Workshops are happening in the Forum North Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall, Cafler Suite and Bounty Room.

1.10 to 2.10	Workshop one Exhibition Hall workshop: Community wealth building and climate change, Gareth Hughes Cafler Suite 1: Climate and human rights, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn Cafler Suite 2: Climate and health, Dr Geoff Kira Bounty Room: Climate action choir, Lee Morunga
2.10 to 2.40	Afternoon tea
2.40 to 3.40	Workshop two Exhibition Hall workshop: Kai Sovereignty, Project Reference Group Cafler Suite 1: Network Waitangi Whangārei – Te Tiriti and Climate Change, Moea Armstrong Cafler Suite 2: Roots so Deep part one. A regenerative agriculture documentary. Bounty Room: Climate Action Choir, Lee Morunga Eco Hub: Love food hate waste. Bronte Hamilton (8 First Avenue – a three minute walk)
3.45 to 4.15	Plenary

Day Two Saturday 22nd March

For more details and speaker bios see here.

Day Two Morning presentations

9.00	Keynote: Renewables equity and inclusive innovation, Glenn Sutherland, (Nau Mau Rā)
9.40	Panel discussion: Engaging in climate kōrero, Jodie Rameka, Marcus Powell, and Maria Barnes. Craig Neilson is the panel moderator.
10.10	The role of people power in systems change for future generations, Sophie Handford (By video conference)
10.40	Morning tea and kōrero
11.10	Shorts: Kelp Nursery update: Glenn Edney
11.20	Shorts: Ruka Marine Turbine: Millan Ruka
11.30	Shorts: Inner Development Goals, Carol Peters, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn and Peter Bruce-Iri
11.40	Youth Panel: Stella Moreton, Nia Morgan Tipene

Lunch 12.1o to 1.10.

Day two Workshops

1.10 to 2.10	Workshop three: Exhibition Hall workshop: Energy Independence, Glenn Sutherland Cafler Suite 1: Climate and AI, Sean Stanley Cafler Suite 2: Roots so Deep part four Bounty Room: Climate Action Choir, Lee Morunga
2.10 to 2.40	Afternoon tea
2.40 to 3.40	Workshop four: Inner Development Goals, Dr. Carol Peters, Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn, Peter Bruce-Iri Cafler Suite 1: Next steps workshop Cafler Suite 2: Voting with your dollars Debbie and Ngahau Davis Bounty Room: Climate Action Choir, Lee Morunga
3.40 to 4.15	Plenary