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

Lighting the Spark: A Wāhine in Energy Couch Conversation

📍Christchurch

🗓️ 12 March 2026

An open, inspiring kōrero with wāhine in energy about what motivates them and how we shape what comes next, together.

Ngākau Hihiko Canterbury Hub is proud to host our first event, bringing people together to build connections and help shape what comes next for our local community.

Join us for an inspiring couch conversation with members of our committee as they share what motivates them, what inspires their mahi, and why they are passionate about supporting wāhine in energy. You’ll hear from Evie Trolove, Head of Market and Customer Innovation at Orion NZ Ltd, Sarah Hutchison, Electricity Supply Manager for Meridian Energy in the Waitaki Valley, and Eve O’Brien, Internal Engagement and Communications Lead for Alpine Energy.

After the conversation, there’ll be plenty of time for open Q&A, networking, and a chance to share your ideas on the future direction of the Ngākau Hihiko Canterbury Hub.

Expect thoughtful kōrero, a welcoming atmosphere, and drinks and nibbles to kick things off.

This event is open to all. Whether you’re already part of the Ngākau Hihiko network or simply curious to learn more, it’s a great opportunity to connect, contribute, and be part of the conversation.

Register 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.

Watch now

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.

LinkedIn

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.