Hapori Aotearoa – growing communities together
This two-day conference is focused on providing practical resources and building connections to better support each other and our communities. It aims to amplify the role of community development as a vital element in Aotearoa’s future through collective thinking, learning, and networking.
Hapori Aotearoa – growing communities together
Tickets are now on sale for this exciting community development conference held on 4 – 5 March 2025, Mercury Bay Park, Tauranga. Early bird pricing is available until 31 October (unless sold out prior).
Hapori Aotearoa, co-hosted by Inspiring Communities and Tauranga City Council, is a national networking and professional development opportunity for community development professionals, and others working in the community wellbeing space.
We look forward to introducing you to all our exciting speakers over the next few weeks and sharing the programme. Follow us on Facebook!
Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th March 2025
Mercury Baypark Arena, Tauranga
International Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to announce our international keynote speaker, social philosopher Roman Krznaric.
Drawing on his own writings, Roman argues that community development needs to be guided by a deep sense of inter-generational wisdom, as well as the power of conversation to forge community connection.
Roman’s keynote will suggest for the capacity of community development to rise to 21st century challenges, we need to use inspiring examples throughout global history, to envision a future where we meet the needs of everyone within ecological boundaries.
You can read more about Roman at www.romankrznaric.com/about
Event Details
What you can expect
- skills-based training sessions
- practical learning from 12 leading edge community-development initiatives
- provocative national and international panel and keynote speakers
- interactive group sessions.
Who should attend
Hapori Aotearoa is being designed for those supporting, funding and working in community development roles in communities, local and central government, hapū, iwi, and other social services, environmental and economic development organisations.
What you need to know
Tea, coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided – (you will have the opportunity to choose your dietary preferences when you purchase your tickets). There will be a networking opportunity at the end of day one of the conference, so you can make those all-important connections, share what you learned so far, and relax after an exciting full-on day of learning and collaborating.
Following the conference, all attendees will have access to a report, including all shared learnings, ideas, and resources shared over the two days.
Early bird pricing (limited numbers) for Hapori Aotearoa ends on Thursday 31 October. Pricing is as follows:
| Earlybird Non-profit agencies | 415.00+GST |
| Earlybird Local Govt, Central Govt, Funders and Business | 615.00+GST |
| General Admission Non-profit agencies | 485.00+GST |
| General Admission Govt, Central Govt, Funders and Business | 695.00+GST |
Thanks to
Hapori Aotearoa is brought to you by Inspiring Communities and Tauranga City Council, and supported by The Facilitators Network, SociaLink and Bay Venues Limited.