ACTION Groups
Change comes from within and the most impactful change comes from grassroots up. The working groups have been formed by individuals who want to connect with others in the same sector, identify issues, develop an action plan and drive change - one step at a time. Have a look at our working groups below.
Wao provides the framework and support for action to happen. If you’re interested in getting involved in one of the groups, want to find out more, or set one up in your sector, get in touch.
Building Better
Sector driven change
The Better Building Working Group was established after the Summit in 2018. Composed of architects, builders, tradies, developers, suppliers and mental health experts, they have set their vision for 2050 and priority actions including tackling building waste in partnership with Wanaka Wastebusters and Civil Share , mental health and improving the building code.
ECO HOSPITALITY
Wanaka Hospo Goes Eco
How to change the hospo sector? Over a good wine and lots of talk! Brona (Federal Diner, FuDog and Fedeli), Chrissi (Big Fig), Sophie (Plastic Free Wanaka), Sally and team co-ordinating a collective effort to make the hospo sector in Wanaka more sustainable. They’re brainstorming around community based solutions to food waste, chemical use and general waste. First priority, with the help of the Again Again model, to become NZ first single-use-cup free community!
FOOD & FIBRE
Understanding carbon
Wao, in partnership with Wai Wanaka, are providing expertise via existing action groups to understand the differwnt parts of their green house gas emissions in this sector and developing an action plan mitigate these.
Generation WAO
Generation “We-Are-One”
Powered by WAO, Generation WAO are an extension for the younger generation. A space for like-minded individuals in their 20’s to collaborate, bounce ideas off one another and keep the conversation going.
