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Building Businesses That Last to 2125
What does it take for a business to survive — and thrive — not just next quarter, but for the next century? That’s the question behind Wao Aotearoa’s Journey to 2125.

Wao Podcast: The important role of tech in driving change with Nick Baty.
Nick talks about the intersection of technology and sustainability. He highlights the importance of considering security in the development of new technologies and systems, ensuring they are not only functional but also protected from unwanted attacks and unintended consequences.

Wao Film Night… More than just a sell out crowd.
What a night! Our latest Wao Film Night was a complete sell-out, not just one cinema, but two, with over 160 people filling the seats.

Wao Podcast: If you're going to solve the climate crisis, you have to bring everyone along.
Greg Bodeker is a climate scientist with over 130 papers published in atmospheric and climate science. Greg advocates for progressive policies that reduce inequality, ensuring that the least fortunate are not left behind in the fight against climate change.

Wao Podcast: Regenerative farming: ecological integrity over profit.
Zeb Horrell on what happens when you combine the values of growing up on a Southland sheep farm with innovation, regenerative thinking and a focus on sustainability?

Wao Podcast: Can business thrive and do the right thing at the same time?
Alec Tang asking the question, can business thrive and do the right thing at the same time? And what about political uncertainty, short-termism and community?

Wao Podcast: Our shapeshifting population: navigating a positive future
If you are at all interested in how Aotearoa New Zealand is changing and where we are heading, this is an episode with Professor Paul Spoonley is for you.