Past Events
2026 Waikato Waahine Collective Symposium
August 2026
Following the success of our inaugural Symposium in 2025, this year’s event was bigger, bolder and even more energising, bringing together more than 300 waahine from across the Waikato at Claudelands Events Centre.
From inspiring speakers and honest conversations to meaningful connections, plenty of laughs and a buzzing Business Showcase, the room was filled with energy, ambition and support. It was a powerful celebration of wāhine supporting wāhine, sharing ideas, building connections and championing one another.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, our incredible speakers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors and the wider Waikato Waahine Collective community. We’re incredibly proud of what we created together and can’t wait to see where the connections and conversations from the day lead.
Relive the highlights and see what made the 2026 Waikato Waahine Collective Symposium one to remember.
Waikato Waahine Collective Network & Nourish
October 2025
The Waikato Waahine Collective Network & Nourish Lunch was a chance to hit pause in the middle of a busy day and recharge alongside like-minded women from across the Waikato business community.
It was more than just a meal, it was a space to step away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy good food, and spark genuine connections with other waahine who understand the work-life juggle.
Waikato Waahine Collective Symposium
June 2025
Our inaugural symposium brought together over 200 waahine at Claudelands Event Centre for a half day event.
This year’s theme celebrated the strength and resilience of women who have overcome adversity, both personally and professional to forge their own paths. Our keynote speakers shared journeys of navigating challenges, defying expectations, and embracing their roles as architects of their own futures. The day was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when waahine come together to uplift, connect, and lead.
View all the photos here.
Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Breakfast
March 2025
We brought together powerhouse waahine from across the Waikato who are “Accelerating Action” in their fields.
Panelists:
Pam Roa - Longveld
Ashley Mason - Sentinel Homes
Vanessa Clark - Kanapu based at The University of Waikato
Greta Shirley - Waitomo Group
Facilitated by: Angela Parquist, Change Architect + Coach, People Before Paper
