Bay of Plenty - Women Paving the Way Discussion Panel

Join us for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and connection at a discussion panel featuring incredible women driving our industry forward — breaking new ground, opening doors for others, and leading with legacy, mentorship, and vision.

Meet the Panel:

• Sarah Wombell - Director, Project Manager at BOP Integrated Project Solutions

• Haley Watts - Qualified Interior Systems BCITO Apprentice & 2025 NAWIC Excellence Awards Winner - Rising Star Site Award

• Stevie Taylor - BCITO Apprentice

• Chelsea Gallagher - Fulton Hogan Site Engineer & 2025 NAWIC Excellence Awards Winner - Student Excellence

• Vanessa Crafts - Co-founder of OSHE Health & Safety Software

• Rebecca McLean - Founding Director of Tiny House Builders

• Terri Teasdale - Business Services Lead, Tauranga City Council

• Zoe Taylor - Team Gardener at Arvida

Event Timing:

·       5:30pm – Networking and light refreshments

·       6:00pm – Discussion Panel

Tickets
Tickets are free, but we invite you to give a koha at checkout in support of our event charity. Our charity is Tauranga based Mums4Mums, who bring together our community to improve maternal mental health for new mothers.

Event partners

A special thanks to our partners BCITO who are empowering women in trades through the new Actions Speak Louder initiative. From practical solutions such as improved hygienic facilities and access to period products, to essential workwear and measures that support injury prevention, these initiatives are creating real change on the frontline- ensuring everyone feels they belongs on site.