The conversation has begun, Waiheke. In the last two years, 48 ordinary folk have taken to the stage and told 48 extraordinary stories, and we listened. We built community; we connected through story. We gave a voice to the island.
And that was just the beginning.
WaiTalks 2017
Buy Tickets | Connect with us | Imagination | Identity | Industry
Upcoming Event!
What’s your Vision & Voice for 2017, Waiheke?
Come walk the Sculpture on the Gulf trail and explore
vision with our amazing WaiTalks speakers including
drinks, nibbles and inspiration. View the speakers for the event Whats your vision for 2017? “Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world” – Nelson Mandela
Now seeking applications for new nearby goodness groups. Email info.waitalks@gmail.com for an application.
Applications for this round close April 8th 2017. Previously in 2015 & 2016 we raised money for:
Waiheke Island Steiner School
Provides an holistic education that inspires innovative learning and creativity, encouraging children to find their own authenticity.
Jassy Dean Trust
Supports local families during times of crisis so they can focus on their children.
The Happie Project
Growing children into creative, mindful and Happie Earthpreneurs. Enriching children’s learning through workshops, events, and projects guided by music, yoga, mindfulness and creativity. Organic education.
If You Missed the Last Event…
Imagination couldn’t have been more beautiful!
If you missed us in 2016…
Industry. Identity. Imagination.
With your help we held three incredible events in 2016. Speakers discussed three topics -Industry, Identity, and Imagination. We even dove deeper into each event with WaiTalks workshops – a warm-up before and a warm-down after each event. Stories were shared and you become part of the conversation. This is your community and these are your stories. Let’s plant some seeds and see what sprouts!
Event 1 was held on 25th June.
Raised $3,000 of $20,000 goal!
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New Logo Design in 2016
A fresh as logo
Welcome to the new gorgeous face of WaiTalks. You recognize the sleek lettering no doubt, but that beautiful dandelion in the center, that’s something quite new and spectacular my friend. Last year we learned that WaiTalks is something quite unique. WaiTalks is the man who speaks even though his voice may tremble. It’s the woman who throws her ideas into a current of backlash. It’s those of you who dream for the sake of dreaming. The dandelion is us and our stories. Because what blows in our Waiheke wind better than stories?
A tag line worth a thousand words
Last year’s extraordinary WaiTalks events showed us something really important: that sharing stories enriches this community. Sharing stories connects us. Sharing stories fosters relationships. And we’ve all got a story to tell. That is where the connection lies: through daring to be vulnerable, and realising that you are supported. It’s about supporting each other. Ordinary people, sharing extraordinary stories.
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