About us

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive

This whakatauki talks to the mission of this conference which is all about community collaboration and acknowledges that everybody has something to offer and by working together we can all flourish.

We aim to share and support initiatives that foster positive change in our communities. Particularly initiatives that empower wāhine, embrace diversity, promote healthy lifestyles, and advance woman, Pasifika, and Māori communities.

Our vision is to amplify the stories of our rural wāhine

through the power of storytelling.

Meet the Team

  • Clare Toia-Bailey

    FOUNDER

  • Serena Lyders

    FOUNDER WHĀNAU CONSULTANCY

  • Whitney Conder

    WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE NZ

  • Jo Thomas

    OWNER RADIANCE SKIN & DAY SPA

  • Jo'Connor

    WELLBEING ADVOCATE

  • Glenys Dickson

    GORE COUNCIL COUNCILLOR & DIRECTOR GORE HEALTH CENTRE

  • Pauline Smith

    EDUCATOR & AUTHOR

Come join us for the Inspiring Wāhine Conference Wednesday, 15th - Friday 17th October inspiration, connection, and celebration.
We can’t wait to see you there!