Future Voices: Leading Change – Speakers Forum
Part of Envirohub’s Climate Action Festival Week

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:45pm
Location: The Cargo Shed, Tauranga Waterfront
Tickets: $10
Presented by: Envirohub BOP & Tauranga City Council

Description:
Climate action comes from all corners of our community, and this evening celebrates the voices leading the way. Seven emerging changemakers will share their journeys and the meaningful work they are leading across the Bay of Plenty, from community projects to environmental initiatives, demonstrating creativity, dedication, and real impact.

The evening will start with drinks and nibbles before the speakers take the stage, offering insights into the projects and ideas shaping the region’s climate action. This is a chance to be inspired, connect with passionate changemakers, and discover ways to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Speakers of the Night:

Kaewa Savage – Master of Health Science (Māori Health); thesis on reconnecting whānau to whenua for the health of te taiao and our people
Lizzie Thompson – Marine Scientist. Masters of Science (Research) graduate from the University of Waikato
Thesis: Ecological Impacts of Human-Induced Disasters on the Marine Environment
Maya Blackman – Head Girl, Western Heights High School; Race Unity Speech Award winner
David Pickering – Marine Biosecurity Officer and Scientific Diver
Karlia Taylor – Environmental Science and Geography Student, Victoria University Wellington
Tay Ririnui – Environmental Engineering student and Climate Ambassador alumni, University of Waikato; Associate Trustee, Ranginui No. 12 Trust
Matilda Thomas – Bachelor of Climate Change student, University of Waikato; recipient of the Toi Moana Climate Change Scholarship (BOPRC), Student Sustainability and Climate Change Support at the Waikato Regional Council
Te Aorangi Ngawaka – Assistant Project Manager at TSA Riley; studying Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning

Registration:
Spaces are limited — secure your spot before we sell out!

Enquiries:
Email: hannah@envirohub.org.nz

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