Huihuinga Wāhine

Convened annually by FOMA since 2012, Huihuinga Wāhine is a national forum for the country’s leading and emerging wāhine Māori to come together to share experiences and discuss issues related to developing and strengthening Māori economic outcomes, as well as to foster networks and establish connections. Speakers this year are: Karleen Everitt, CEO of Manaaki Solutions Ltd and CIC Rapu Mahi; Ngaahina Hohaia, whose contemporary sculpture has been exhibited internationally; Les Elder, Black Ferns Captain; Donna Awatere Huata, Māori Climate Change Commissioner; Dr Hinemoa Elder, Māori strategic leader in brain research; Annette Sykes, Change Maker and Lawyer; Liz Mellish, deputy chair of FOMA; Katrina Fanning, Australian Women’s Rugby League legend and recognised Aboriginal Torres Strait Island leader and director of Coolman Advisors and Caren Rangi, professional director with extensive commercial experience in Aotearoa and Cook Islands. Ngapera Riley, CEO of Figure NZ, will MC the event.