Murihiku Wānanga Energy, Oceans and Innovation Confirmed for 26-27 November 2024
As a result of the 31 May Tiwai decision confirming a 20 year power price deal for the Smelter, Terry Nicholas and Ta Tipene O’Regan have now confirmed and locked in the dates for the 2024 Murihiku Regeneration Wānanga event for 26-17 November, 2024 to be held in Invercargill, New Zealand. Its focus will be around the understanding the implications and opportunities for the Southland region of the Smelter remaining, looking at regional development opportunities and needs.
“The 2024 Wānanga will be the fourth event we have run on behalf of the region, to promote opportunities for leaders, developers, Iwi, stakeholders and the community to look at regional development.”
“Last year we had over 300 people attending each of the two days of the conference, with a targeted educational workshop the day before. By every measure, it was a high success and brought together a diverse and capable group of people to look at developing regional priorities”.
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“Now that we have some certainty around Tiwai Smelter, we now need to look at what comes next, and how we leverage from that decision. “
“This year, we will be looking at the perspectives of an energy transition, the Oceans opportunity, innovation and future workforce needs”,
“We are very proud to confirm key sponsorship from the likes of Rio Tinto, New Zealand Aluminium Smelter, Woodside Energy, Contact Energy, and Westpac Bank,” confirmed Terry Nicholas, Portfolio Director for Murihiku Regeneration.
About the event:
- The Murihiku Regeneration Wānanga will be held at Ascot Park Conference Centre over two days on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th of November.
- Day One will focus on national and key priorities and Day Two will look at regional development opportunities across the key domains of energy, oceans, innovation, and education.
- The Murihiku Regeneration Wānanga is a by invitation event. For those wishing to attend, sponsor or seek further information – please contact us.
- As in previous years, the Wānanga event will be live streamed and recorded for easy access.
Posted: 27 August 2024