When February 21, 2026 at 10:00am 4 hrs
Where Akarana Eatery 10 Tāmaki Dr, Auckland 1071, New Zealand

Welcome to Nature & the Economy in Aotearoa New Zealand, hosted by Qiulae Wong, leader of The Opportunity Party.

9:30–10:00
Arrivals, tea/coffee and light refreshments
10:00–10:15

Opening & welcome

Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei to welcome

Qiulae Wong to introduce the day
10:15–10:30

Presentation: Raising Living Standards in Aotearoa NZ

Cameron Bagrie
10:30–11:20

Business & Community Panel: How can New Zealand lead?

  • Carolyn Mortland, Zespri
  • Dean Fraser, Mā Tātou
  • Sir Ian Taylor
  • Chair: Sydney Straver
11:20–12:10

Environmental Leaders Panel:
The role of nature in a productive economy

  • Andrew Grant, NEXT Foundation
  • Phillip Mills, Pure Advantage
  • Gary Taylor, EDS
  • Kayla Kingdon-Bebb, WWF
  • Chair: Izzy Fenwick
12:15–12:45

State of the Nation: New Zealand's Opportunity in 2026

Qiulae Wong
12:45–2:00
Close / Lunch
Will you come?