Join WAO and 'Mr. G (Galeno Chua), Founder of the Idea Consultancy, for an interactive webinar where we introduce Optimise, the Business Sustainability AI Agent designed to help purpose-led businesses influence change from the inside out.

Step into the future with this immersive walking tour exploring how local people and projects are shaping a thriving, equitable, and regenerative community in Queenstown.

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.

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.

Create a climate action zine using collage and creativity. Explore local issues, express your vision and leave inspired to spark change. All ages welcome.

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.

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.

A thought-provoking panel exploring local to global strategies for food resilience, based on the Southern Lakes Kai Collective’s new roadmap for sustainable food futures.

Hop on the Food Resilience Tour Bus for a full-day journey through three inspiring local initiatives strengthening food resilience in the Upper Clutha.

Join us at the Queenstown Airport, Provenance Café for a free Better Builders Brekkie! We’ll hear from the Queenstown airport on some sustainability plans they have moving forward and from QLDC on what’s happening throughout the district in terms of reducing construction waste.

How can your organisation take real, measurable steps toward climate accountability? In this practical and interactive workshop, Ekos Kāmahi will guide businesses through the process of understanding, measuring, and certifying carbon footprints. You’ll learn how to move beyond good intentions and into credible action, with tools and insights that make carbon reporting both accessible and meaningful.

Better Building Day at the Wao Summit is the South Island’s premier event for builders, architects, and industry professionals, showcasing the latest in sustainable construction and design.

The challenges are real—but so is the opportunity. Join leading experts to explore how we can reignite momentum, embed long-term thinking, and centre climate action in every part of life.

What if regenerating nature was also good for business? Discover how biodiversity credits are creating a bold new future where enterprise and ecosystems grow together. With Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and Ekos Kāmahi Ltd.

Cut through the noise. This interactive session unpacks what sustainability and ESG really mean in business—and how to turn them into tools for strategic advantage.

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Unlock a full day of inspiring, actionable sessions exploring how business can be a powerful force for environmental and social regeneration. From the emerging world of biodiversity credits and place-based conservation in the mountains, to emotionally intelligent leadership and future-ready sustainability strategy, you'll gain insights and tools to lead with impact. Whether you're in business, tourism, finance, or governance, this is your invitation to build better—together.

Equity at the Heart: Shaping a future for all as we look toward a thriving and regenerative future in 2125, one question sits at the core: how do we ensure that future is fair, inclusive, and just for everyone?

A unique opportunity to get a tour of our region's only landfill! Hear from the landfill's operators what they're doing to reduce environmental impact and what the community can do better to help!

Join us for a vibrant celebration connecting everyone to nature through a diverse array of experiences. Enjoy the Symphony of Nature: live music and captivating storytelling, thought-provoking films, interactive workshops, and informative stands. Explore and engage with nature in a fun and immersive environment for all ages.

Explore 2.5 hectares on the outskirts of Wānaka, featuring regenerating land with a developing 600-tree arboretum, and extensive ornamental and edible gardens maintained in harmony with nature. This carbon-positive household boasts solar panels, locally sourced food, and electric equipment.

Join Sofia and Charlotte for a hands-on workshop exploring eco-friendly menstrual practices, sustainable period products, and the holistic 'Inner Seasons' approach to menstrual cycles. Learn to reduce waste, manage energy, and improve wellbeing for yourself and the planet.

Join Dr. David Norton and Hamiora Gibson (better known as Sam the Trapman), for a kōrero on the vital role of nature-based solutions in enhancing landscape and ecosystem resilience.

Join Dr. Greg Bodeker for a kōrero on the intersection of growth limits and the climate crisis. He will explore the impacts of a neoliberal capitalist economy and discuss alternative pathways for systemic, sustainable change.

Jana Davis, Pou Turaka (CEO) of Te Tapu o Tāne leads a kōrero on the organisation's work to strengthen community engagement and foster lasting relationships with the land. Te Tapu o Tāne, founded by Te Ao Māori and Mana Whenua, is a native nursery and climate action hub offering reforestation, landscaping, and project management services.

In 2023, volunteers protected mohua during a predator plague. Now, innovative acoustic mapping and community efforts aim to ensure long-term conservation amidst ongoing challenges.

Join Dr. David Norton and Hamiora Gibson (better known as Sam the Trapman), for a kōrero on the vital role of nature-based solutions in enhancing landscape and ecosystem resilience.