Future Voices: Leading Change
Schedule
Thu Nov 13 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:45 am
UTC+13:00Location
5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga, Tauranga City 3110, New Zealand | Tauranga, BP
Part of Envirohub’s Climate Action Festival Week
In partnership with Tauranga City Council
📅 Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Location: The Cargo Shed, Tauranga Waterfront
🎟 Tickets: $10
About the Event
In partnership with Tauranga City Council, Future Voices celebrates the rising leaders shaping climate action in our region. Climate action is driven by bold ideas and passionate people, and this evening brings together seven emerging changemakers from across the Bay of Plenty who are leading projects, research, and community initiatives for a more sustainable future.
The night begins with drinks and nibbles, followed by inspiring talks as our speakers share their journeys, challenges, and hopes for Aotearoa’s future.
Speakers on the Night
• Kaewa Savage – Master of Health Science (Māori Health); reconnecting whānau to whenua and te taiao
• 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 & Geography student, Victoria University of Wellington
• Tay Ririnui – Environmental Engineering student, Waikato; Climate Ambassador alumni; Associate Trustee, Ranginui No. 12 Trust
• Matilda Thomas – Bachelor of Climate Change, University of Waikato; Toi Moana Climate Change Scholar (BOPRC)
• Te Aorangi Ngawaka – Assistant Project Manager, TSA Riley; Postgraduate studies in Environmental Planning
Why Attend?
✔ Hear real stories of youth-led climate leadership
✔ Connect with passionate changemakers
✔ Discover ways to take action in your own community
Registration
Spaces are limited, secure your ticket before we sell out.
Enquiries: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga, Tauranga City 3110, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:






