2026 Host Rohe:
Te Ūpoko O Te Ika
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka, Wellington
Empowering Wahine Māori Leadership
Huihuiunga Wāhine is the Annual Māori Women's Leadership Summit - hosted by the Federation of Māori Authorities.
We aim to provide a space that empowers wahine māori leadership across different industries & regions throughout Aotearoa.
Programme:
Wednesday 11 November, 2026 | Te Wharewaka o Pōneke
8:00
Registrations Open
8:30
Tea & Coffee
9:00
Karakia and Welcome | MC, Lisa Reedy Jennings
9:00
Opening comments | Traci Houpapa MNZM JP
9:15
Hon. Nanaia Mahuta
9:45
Lisa Mills-Albert
10:15
Mihimaraea Parata Gardiner
10:45
Paramanawa | Morning Tea
11:15
Vicki Hollywell
11:45
Peri Zee
12:15
Samantha Tairua
12:45
Wā Tina | Lunch Break
1:30
Prof Maria Bargh, Dr. Riri Ellis, Farah Palmer
2:15
Ali Mau
2:45
Speaker - To Be Announced..
3:15
Speaker - To Be Announced..
3:45
Closing Comments | Liz Mellish MNZM
3:55
Karakia and Farewell
4:00
Kōrero and Catch-ups
5:30
Events Ends
Registration Options:
General Admission (Non-Member)
$650
+ GST
Includes:
- Full Access to the Huihuinga Wāhine 2026 Programme
- Morning Tea, Lunch and refreshments
- Entry to Keynote and panel discussions
- Networking Opportunities with Wahine Māori Business Leaders
General Admission (Member)
$450
+ GST
Includes:
- Full Access to the Huihuinga Wāhine 2026 Programme
- Morning Tea, Lunch and refreshments
- Entry to Keynote and panel discussions
- Networking Opportunities with Wahine Māori Business Leaders
We know that plans can change. Whānau, work, and other commitments don’t always work around an event date. These policies set out what happens if you need to cancel, transfer, or pay for your registration.
Cancellation Policy:
If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as you can, so your place can go to someone on the waitlist.
To cancel or transfer a registration, email registrations@hpce.co.nz with your name, registration details, and (if transferring) who’s taking your place.
Payment Policy:
Registration is confirmed once payment is received
Entry is subject to payment being received. If payment hasn’t cleared by the start of the event, we won’t be able to let you in on the day, so if a due date is tight, please contact registrations@hpce.co.nz as early as possible and we’ll do our best to work something out with you.
