An evening with Milenko Matanovic - an inspirational and visionary world leader in community collaboration.

It is an irony that as we become more globally connected than ever before, one of the greatest needs is for people to reclaim their neighbourhoods.

Community collaboration brings local people together to establish neighbourhoods as safe places in which locals share identity and pride. And it is a process which aligns communities with governments, non-profits and businesses. But how should we do it effectively and with a sense of purpose? How do we take the whole community with us – including the nay-sayers?

Come along to this inspirational session and learn how to:

• Get communities to work together and build relationships
• Increase the community’s sense of ownership for where they live
• Make public meetings more meaningful and effective
• Build loveable spaces and stronger communities

Milenko and the Pomegranate Center

Originally an artist, Milenko Matanovic believes strongly in bringing art to the street to enhance every-day life. The combination of art, creative thinking and community weaves a certain magic and brings communities together. This spurred Milenko to found the non-profit Pomegranate Center in Washington State.

The Pomegranate Center works alongside communities to build gathering places, and trains community leaders in the skills and processes to facilitate communities in collaborating on change.

For more information about Milenko visit: www.pomegranatecenter.org

Date: Monday 8th of August

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Kete o te Wānanga room, Level 1, Royal Society, 11 Turnbull Street, Wellington

Thank you to programme sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there carparking available?

The venue is a 5-10 minute walk from train and bus stations and with easy access from the motorway onto Murphy Street. On weekdays during business hours there is no onsite parking. There is metered street parking on Murphy Street.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please direct all enquiries to Shalema Shalemaw@beaconpathway.co.nz

Is my registration transferrable?

You can transfer your registration to another attendee. Please contact us or let us know when you sign in if you are attending under someone else's registration

What if I want to cancel my registration?

Please contact Shalemaw@beaconpathway.co.nz if you are unable to attend so your spot can be made available to someone else.