Your voice matters: Navigating harm and seeking support.

Date: Wednesday 20th August

Time: 5pm

Cost: FREE

Venue: Home Construction, 1 Kairua Road, Hornby

Join us for an empowering session focused on understanding and addressing harassment, bullying, inappropriate conduct, and sexual harm. You'll hear from guest speakers including representatives from NZ Police, Aviva, Barrister Kathryn Dalziel, and MATES in Construction, who will provide practical insights into the legalities of intent, available support services, and key resources. This event is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, respond to, and seek help for harmful behaviours in any setting.

Kathryn Dalziel: Kathryn Dalziel is a barrister in Christchurch specialising in employment and privacy law. She has been in practice for over 35 years and in 2025 she was made an adjunct professor of practice in the Faculty of Law, University of Canterbury. Kathryn regularly presents at seminars and conferences in her areas of specialist interest including workplace dynamics and workplace bullying. Kathryn’s session will look at “Workplace bullying: what is it and what can we do about it?”

Aviva: Aviva passionately believes that the people of Aotearoa New Zealand can live free from violence and that we can achieve this together. We can all play a part. We are all part of the solution. So where do we start? What would a violence free Aotearoa look like, and how could we use our collective power to create a fairer, safer, more loving society for our tamariki and whānau?

MATES in Construction: MATES in Construction is an industry-led initiative that promotes mental health and wellbeing across the construction sector. Built on the foundation of mates helping mates, the program empowers workers with the tools, training, and support they need to look out for each other. Through site visits, toolbox talks, and ongoing education, MATES fosters a strong sense of community and encourages open conversations about mental health. The program helps create safer, more supportive workplaces where everyone feels valued and connected.

NZ Police: Tania Jellyman is a Detective Senior Sergeant from Canterbury Police will be speaking from the perspective of the law around intent, precedent, sexual harm and what constitutes harassment.

This event is proudly Sponsored by:

Please note: NAWIC is a voluntary organisation, committed to its obligations as a PCBU under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Amongst other things, this requires NAWIC to take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimize hazards that our event attendees are exposed to. Health and safety is a shared responsibility.