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This is about more than housing. It’s about how we live, how we care for each other, and how we build resilient communities and futures for all.”This is no ordinary hui--more like an unconference, where connection, creativity, strategy, play, and collective wisdom come together.
It’s for women who are:
*Developing homes in communities
*Exploring alternative financial & legal models
*Advancing or curious about collective housing models
*Designing ways to build sustainably
*Advocating policy change
*Addressing affordability and equity
*Creating permaculture and regenerative places to live
*Wishing to meet others to find synergies and partnerships for their work or their dream community
This hui is open to all women, non-binary, and gender-diverse people aligned with the kaupapa. Whether you're experienced or just beginning to explore housing solutions, your voice belongs here.
Purpose of the Hui
*Celebrate and elevate the role of women in housing innovation
*Share practical tools, inspiration, and lived experiences
*Cultivate networks of solidarity and skill-sharing
*Explore housing justice, home-making, community-led development, sustainability, land access, alternative models, and many more topics...
*Explore strategies that we can put our collective weight behind
*Nourish, revitalise, rejuvenate, and energise ourselves
Location
At the 83-year old intentional community of Riverside near Motueka. It's an inspiring setting with natural beauty, community spaces, and onsite accommodation options.
What to Expect
While the final programme is still in the works, here’s a taste of what’s brewing:
*Thought-provoking speakers & storytellers
*Participatory and skills-developing workshops
*Circle time, strategy sessions & open-space co-creation
*Evening gatherings, movement, music, and shared meals
*Story-crafting workshop and Playback Theatre performance on the theme of "housing"
*Opportunities to connect, recharge, and be inspired
FAQ
Q: Do I need to be working in housing to attend?
A: Not at all! If housing touches your life — and it does for all of us — you are welcome.
Q: Is the hui affordable?
A: We aim to make this event accessible. Pricing is being finalised. We’ll offer sliding scale options and scholarships.
Q: Can I bring my children?
A: We don't offer childcare but can connect you to other parents to make arrangements. Let us know your needs when you register.
Q: Is this an academic or grassroots event?
A: Grounded and grassroots — with space for theory, lived experience, and hands-on practice.
Seeking Sponsors & Supporters
We welcome aligned partners, funders, and businesses who want to back this kaupapa through our scholarship programme. Your support will help make this event more accessible and amplify women-led housing change. DM Zola if you'd like your business
Join the Waitlist by going to the tickets link: Be the first to know when registration opens and get updates as the programme takes shape. Scholarships will be available
“I want to be part of this shift — where housing is about home, community, and care. This hui feels like a doorway into something deeper.”
— Hui Participant (2023 Planning Circle)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Riverside Community, 289 Main Road Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175, New Zealand, Riverside Community, 289 Main Road Lower Moutere, Lower Moutere 7175, New Zealand, Nelson
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