Te Puni Kōkiri’s Waikato office hosted a mana wahine breakfast at the Glenview International Hotel to celebrate Mana Wahine week with a theme of “Women in Governance”.

More than 50 wāhine from the Waikato region attended representing all sectors of the community including commerce, arts, social services, local government, iwi organisations, marae and education. “The feedback received from those present was extremely positive.

Some said that there should be more opportunities for women to gather, network and share experiences to strengthen their whānau, hapü and communities,” says Te Puni Kōkiri Waikato regional director Gail Campbell.