Wānanga Programme
Draft programme 2024
*Note timings indicative only and subject to change. Watch this space for updates.
Thursday 16 May
9.00am Welcome to Wānanga 2024
Theme 1: MĀRAMA ILLUMINATE: the stories, narratives and science that tells us who and where we are
"Titiro whakamuri, kōkiri whakamua" Looking to the past helps us move forward
Storytelling, facts and figures, related disciplines. Why are we where we are now? What contribued to the journey?
Di Lucas will share the highlights of 50 years in practise. Marina Cervera will give her opening keynote.
10.30am Morning tea
Exploring Māramatanga
Related disciplines - a panel discussion
12.15pm Lunch
Theme 2: AHUTIA DEVELOP - our understanding of the challenges and opportunities
"Werohia te rua, kia puta mai ai te tuna" Reach into uncertainty so that opportunities may emerge
Exposed in so many ways to so many things. There are challenges ahead, but also so much opportunity to be found.
Hear from Claire Martin
3.15pm Afternoon tea
Breakout sessions and actionable takeaways
5.30pm Happy Hour Networking brought to you by Aco
Friday 17 May
9.00am Welcome to day 2
Theme 3: HUAKI UNCOVER - New approaches and ways of thinking
"He iti te mokoroa, nāna i kati te kahikatea" The mokoroa may be small, but it cuts through the Kahikatea
What's the approach? What is the big picture thinking and what are the boundaries to push? But also, let's explore the actions we can all take now.
Explore the boundaries to push with David Godshall
10.30am Morning tea
Join us for a powerful discussion on codesign
12.45pm Lunch
Theme 4: WHAKAWHITI ENGAGE - with decision making, policy, community and action
"He waka eke noa" A canoe which we are in, working together as one
Conflicting policy and no simple answer, what are the big areas impacting progress, and how can landscape architecture be part of the solution.
Climate change perspectives
Professor Gavin Smith - keynote address and Q&A
2.55pm Afternoon tea
Engaging with politics
5.00pm Wānanga close
6.30pm Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards Gala Dinner
Please note: the AGM will be held online at an alternate time. All members will be informed.
The branch hui (3-5pm) and the President's Awards Function (5.30-8pm) will be held on Wednesday 15 May in Wellington at the InterContinental Hotel. These are invitation only events - invitations will be sent in March.