TELL A BETTER STORY - CHAPTERS
The Wairarapa Business Summit is back for 2025! Join us for an action-packed day of inspirational speakers with motivating stories, tools, tips and strategies to ensure the success of your business.
From – 8:30 am
Prologue:
Start your day with a complimentary barista-made coffee from our on-site coffee cart.
9:oo – 9:30 am
Scene One: KARAKIA and welcome
Welcome from Business Wairarapa Chair & M-C for the day, Marie-Claire Andrews.
9:30 – 10:15 am
The Story So Far…
Brad Olsen
Brad brings the Wairarapa economy to life with surprise twists, fresh challenges, and unexpected opportunities.
10:15 – 11:00 am
Turning the Page
Julia Jones
Thriving Through Turbulence – How to Navigate a World That Won’t Sit Still.
Julia explores the power of narrative- how the stories we tell ourselves and our communities shape our ability to adapt, collaborate, and lead0
11:00 – 11:20 am
Between the Lines
Recharge with more coffee or tea along with a selection of Clareville Bakery Danishes.
11:30 – 12:30 pm
Plot Twist!
Nigel Latta
With his signature wit and wisdom, Nigel gives a fresh take on navigating life’s unexpected turns-both in business and beyond. Nigel unpacks the science of resilience, shares real-world stories, and offers practical strategies for thriving when plans go sideways.
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Shared Stories with Street Eats
Enjoy lunch from any one of our food truck businesses using your voucher. Nigel will be on site to meet, greet and answer the follow-up questions you might have!
1:30 – 1:45 pm
A Quick Summary
Special Guest, Hon Nicola Willis
Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth and Minister for Social Investment.
1:45 – 2.30 pm
Following the Yellow Brick Road
Kirsten Lunman & Natalie Ferguson – Powrsuit
How to shift your personal focus from threats to opportunities, while breaking big challenges into small, achievable actions for YOUR story. A practical workshop.
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Shaping a Story that Unites Us All.
Panel Discussion
Join local leaders Millie Blackwell, Peter Biggs, Ceilia Jaspers and Mihirangi Hollings as they explore how we can tell a better, truer story about our people and our place in the world.
From 3.45 pm
Write the next Chapter
Drinks, Nibbles & Networking – Connect and create – write the story for as long as you like!
PLUS: Mix with our Wairarapa Business Summit sponsors, partners, speakers and attendees for a mini Trade Show during the Summit breaks.
THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Work with us
Give us a call on 027 5440 525 or CONTACT US
Business Wairarapa works from the following co-working
hubs in Wairarapa:
3Mile, Main Street, Carterton
51 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough
PO Box 868, Masterton, 5840