Local Outdoor Hui Local Outdoor Hui for Christchurch and wider Canterbury professionals / Public Courses / Events Courses / Local Outdoor Hui Overview Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration with teachers, organisation leaders, instructors, guides and others involved in keeping the outdoor sector running. Designed by industry, for industry, this local hui is an opportunity to come together to discuss current topics and challenges. We will bring the latest sector news and updates and offer opportunities to hear inspiring stories from our peers. Our goal is to strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and foster a more connected and supportive outdoor community across Canterbury. There is a wealth of experience, expertise, and innovation throughout the region. This hui creates a space to bring that collective knowledge together, learn from one another, and explore how we can continue to grow and support the outdoor sector for the benefit of all. Whether you’re new to the industry or have decades of experience, we welcome you to join the conversation and help build a stronger outdoor community in Canterbury. Event Details Course Location Event Venue: Papa Hou Building, 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central. Raupō Room (ground floor, beside Atawhai Cafe). We are very fortunate that the Kind Foundation has generously made this space available for our event, and we are appreciative of their support. Free parking is available via Hereford Street, and the building entrance is located on Rolleston Avenue. Food Light nibbles, tea, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the evening. Beer and a selection of cider will also be available. How much will it cost? Entry is $5.00 per person, payable in cash on arrival. Any additional donations are very welcome. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Kind Foundation to acknowledge their generosity in providing the venue and supporting catering. We are sincerely grateful for their support in making this event possible. Event Programme Doors open at 5:30pm, and we will begin the evening programme at 6:00pm. The programme will consist of a variety of guest speakers—leaders in their respective fields within the outdoor sector. They will share industry updates and insights, take part in Q&A sessions, and offer their ideas and perspectives throughout the evening. We have allowed approximately one hour at the end of the programme (around 7:30–8:30pm) for socialising and networking, as well as the opportunity to connect with like-minded people and share ideas and thoughts about the industry today. Meet Some of Our Facilitators Sarah English Dave Goldsworthy Frequently Asked Questions Who can attend this event? This event is for all outdoor industry professionals or ancillary service providers who would like to be more involved in industry discussions. This event will be well-suited for: Outdoor instructors and independent contractors Organisation representatives, including leaders and management Guides (NZMGA/IFMGA) NZOIA members and affiliate members Teachers (Outdoor Education, Health & PE, EOTC coordinators) Tertiary educators Retailers of outdoor clothing and equipment Club instructors Technical advisors in audit and safety management roles If you work within, provide a service to, or support outdoor education, adventure tourism, or recreation, this event is for you. How do I purchase a ticket? Just follow the link in our book now button to register for the event. Please note: We accept cash only at the door and cannot process online payments for this event. What topics will be covered? We aim to have a range of speakers covering topics over the evening that span across multiple areas of outdoor and adventure education and recreation. The hot topics that we think are important to touch on will be: Relevant industry updates/changes Speakers from different areas of the industry who can share valuable insights (i.e., adventure therapy, commercial guiding, education/curriculum, etc) Inspiring stories from personal experiences in the outdoors Safety management and auditing Employing and employment We are keen to hear what’s important to you, so if you have a topic you would like addressed or included, let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate it. If you would like to be a guest speaker, please get in touch directly with Sarah or Dave. We would love to hear from you. Sarah — [email protected] Dave — [email protected] Event Photos Got a question about this event? Contact our team today. Contact Us
