Ngākau Hihiko events
Ngākau Hihiko run in-person networking events across Aotearoa – typically these can be joined online too. Network events provide valuable opportunities to connect, stimulate topical discussion and showcase diverse talent within the sector.
We’re partnered with the Business Energy Council’s Young Energy Professionals Network (YEPN) to maximise reach and inclusivity of our events. We’ve also been generously supported by the following hosting organisations: Are Ake, the Commerce Commission (regulatory branch), Electricity Authority, Ernst & Young, Flick Electric, Genesis Energy, Mercury, Meridian Energy, Octopus Energy, Transpower, Vector, and Z Energy.
Have you got a women in energy event coming up? Let us know!
Upcoming events
Join us at the 2025 Oceania Renewable Summit
The Oceania Renewable Power Summit is an annual two-day conference and exhibition focused on the deployment of solar, wind, and battery technologies across the Oceania region. Key topics for this year include construction and supply chain, market integration, financing, and asset management.
Ngākau Hihiko is a proud supporting organisation for this year's summit. We'd love to see our members there!
Date: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September 2025
Location: Pullman Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Theme: Mastering renewable generation, deployment, and integration
Launched in September 2024, the event brought together delegates from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Cook Islands, Samoa, Niue, Singapore, Tonga, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nauru, and Vanuatu. Around 200 delegates representing 118 organisations gathered in Auckland, including leaders, decision makers, regulators, and technology and service providers. Together, they shared experiences, made new connections, and drove progress forward. A welcome function was held on the eve of the conference, attended by the Mayor of Auckland, the Head of the Chamber of Commerce, and government MPs.
This is not an event to miss in 2025!
Learn more and register to attend here:
International women’s day 2025
For those that were unable to make it to our IWD talk with Andy Blair, check out the recording below.
Past events
NZ’S FUTURE ENERGY POSSIBILITIES
Dr Isabelle Chambefort, Energy Future Themes Leader at GNS Science, spoke at our last event, hosted by the Commerce Commission. Dr Chambefort leads research initiatives and collaborates with industry partners to facilitate the transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future.
2025 Networking Event
Our friends at Octopus Energy hosted a networking event in Wellington. It was a sold out evening that saw many turn up to enjoy drinks, nibbles and authentic connection from within our industry and beyond.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our AGM is a crucial gathering where our members will come together to shape our networks future, make critical decisions, and celebrate where we are.
Global
mega-trends
Global mega-trends & what they mean for our energy sector - Melissa Clark-Reynolds spoke about global mega-trends and what they mean for our energy sector.
CAREER JOURNEYs OF DIFFERENT WĀHINE
Former Minister of Energy and Resources, Hon. Dr. Megan Woods joined us to share her career journey, as well as a panel discussion with three more inspiring wāhine sharing their career journeys thus far.
driving change: gender equity in New zeland’s electricity sector
An evening with an insightful panel discussion facilitated by Chantelle Bramley (Transpower) with panelists James Kilty, Tracey Kai, Tracey Hickman, and Anna Chalmers. The keynote speaker was Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, discussing solutions and the importance of measurement and reporting in driving change and closing the gender pay gap in the electricity sector.
Event FAQs
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Our events provide valuable networking opportunities, stimulate discussion and showcase diverse talent within the sector. Often an event is hosted in multiple locations at the same time, across Wellington, Auckland, Taranaki and Christchurch, with the option to join remotely. Typically around 50 to 150 people join us in-person.
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Ngākau Hihiko events are promoted via our LinkedIn page and email – to ensure you don’t miss these, connect with us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our email list below.
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All kinds of people attend Ngākau Hihiko events! We’re inclusive of all genders – women, transgender and non-binary people, and men. We know that inclusivity and allyship is important to any cause, so we welcome people of all identities and backgrounds.
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Absolutely! We’re always keen to work with organisations that support the work our network is doing. We’d love to hear your ideas for events and how you may work with us to broaden our reach – get in touch with us via our contact form.