He Pānui
Aotearoa is currently in a cost of living crisis which includes the ongoing and increasing costs of power. In collaboration with Ngā Iwi o Taranaki, Pou Tahua of the Iwi Chairs Forum, and Ara Ake we are pleased to announce the following:
🔥He Ahi Kā, He Ao Hou - The Home fires power the New World🔥
This is the precursor event to the National Māori Energy Summit 14th and 15th of October in Ngāmotu. Nau mai haere mai!
Energy decisions start at home and innovations that serve the Hau kāinga has the ability to power the nation.
If you are a trustee or representative from hapū, marae, papakāinga, and whenua-based developments, join us at this gathering to explore hapori-led energy opportunities and solutions, with insights and whakaaro from industry experts as well as an open invitation to join Hihiko a collective to share knowledge between whānau, marae and small land trusts to stand up micro energy projects.
Guest kaikōrero include:
⚡Michael Rewi (Trustee | Iwi and Community Engagement of Rewiring Aotearoa) to talk about their electrifying marae kaupapa
⚡Zack Makoare (Trustee of the Mahue-Pera Ahu Whenua Papakāinga) to share his reflections on powering up Papakāinga and supporting marae
⚡Tuhi Ao Bailey (Chair of the Parihaka Papakāinga Trust) to discuss Parihaka Pā and their solar energy project
⚡Milan Ruka (Founder of Mana Wairua Energy) to talk about his work looking to harness power from the tides
⚡Tama Toki (Founder of Aotea Energy) and ⚡Manutahi Barrett (Founder and Director of Solar Sense) to share examples of harnessing the power of the sun and what they are doing to power up marae and communities
⚡Mana Newton (Group Chief Executive Officer of Tauhara North) - we hope, can either beam in or join us via video on ideas for next steps
We will also host round table discussions and reflection sessions so whānau can walk away with ideas to implement when they return home.
📅 Āwhea: Monday, 13 October, 10:00am - 5:00pm
📍 Kei whea: Owae Marae, Waitara, Taranaki
Due to the awesome sponsors involved, there is no cost for this day, but there are limited tickets still left.
Event Registration Links
Register and secure your place for He Ahi Kā, He Ao Hou here:
He Ahi Kā, He Ao Hou Registration
To register for the National Summit, click here:
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