Protecting and Shaping your Legacy - West Melton
Description
When: Thursday 19 November, 5pm - 7pm
Where: Pearce Lounge - West Melton Community and Recreation Centre
Light refreshments provided
Free to attend
Registration is essential
Join Yana, Laura and Lynne for a relaxed evening of thoughtful conversation to explore how we can protect the things that matter most to us later in life, and when we die.
Kura Tāwhiti Foundation will host a panel discussion with:
Yana Gilbuena-Babu - an Earth-Centred End-of- Life, Companion Animal & Eco-grief Diasporic Doula
Laura Daly - Senior Associate from D'arcy Thomson Law
Lynne Umbers - Cheif Executive of the Kura Tāwhiti Foundation
This event was initially hosted in Christchurch City as part of Dying Matters Week, connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support to plan for later life and end-of-life and to navigate grief and loss.
The content has been adapted specifically for a West Melton audience. There will be time after the presentations to ask questions and speak to each team individually about your own needs.
Contact Polly on 021829255 or pollyanne.pena@kuratawhiticcf.org.nz for more information or if you have specific questions for our panelists.
Lineup
Laura Daly - Senior Associate, D'arcy Thomson Law
Laura is a Senior Associate at D'Arcy Thomson Law, working across commercial and property law, trusts, relationship property, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney. She helps clients prepare for the unexpected and protect against the worst-case scenario, providing pragmatic advice that is easy to understand and put into practice. With more than 14 years' experience working in both regional and city law firms, Laura brings a wealth of experience to her role. She is friendly, approachable and relatable, while also being prepared to have the difficult conversations when needed. Laura is passionate about living and working in Selwyn and helping people in the local community.
Lynne Umbers - Chief Executive, Kura Tāwhiti Foundation
Lynne is passionate about the power of collective action for good and the opportunity to grow generosity through Community Foundations. She has worked and volunteered in the For-Purpose sector in Australia and New Zealand for over 20 years and has completed a Master of Social Investment and Philanthropy. Lynne has previously held roles with Philanthropy Australia, Philanthropy New Zealand, the Pay What it Takes Coalition and Good2Give. Kura Tāwhiti Foundation is the Community Foundation for Christchurch City and the Selwyn and Waimakariri. They are committed to helping create a thriving and resilient community. Donating through Kura Tāwhiti is a simple, effective and long-lasting way for your generosity to support our communities' needs today and into the future.
Yana Gilbuena-Babu - Earth-Centred End-of- Life, Companion Animal, & Eco-grief Diasporic Doula Services
Kia Ora! I’m Yana. I’ve spent my career at the intersection of deep human connection, the natural world, and unfiltered truth – we all have an expiration date. As an earth-centred end-of-life, companion animal, and eco-grief doula, I help people and their pets navigate the final transition with grounded, compassionate care. My practice is built on the bones of my past lives: as a former therapist who knows how to sit with the messy, uncomfortable realities of loss; as a zero-waste chef who understands that everything—including us—must eventually return to the soil to nourish the next season; and as a fierce sustainability advocate fighting for low-impact, regenerative systems. I believe dying is a compassionate, community event, where everyone collaborates on providing client-focused care. Whether we’re sitting at the kitchen table mapping out your earth-centred advance directives, holding a slow, sensory-rich vigil for your aging dog, or composting the heavy, quiet weight of climate anxiety, I’m here to help you, and your other support systems, reclaim a profound, organic, and beautifully unhurried exit, together.
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