Our native species are declining at an alarming rate and their habitats are under threat.

Despite this, three-quarters of New Zealanders think the environment is doing okay. As conservation communicators, we have an opportunity to engage people with conservation issues and encourage them to take action.

This two-day hui aims to upskill people working in conservation communication.

We’ll hear from expert speakers, break into discussion groups, and run workshops on science communication, and marketing.

By bringing together iwi, government, volunteers, and NGOs, we hope to facilitate learning, discussion and create stronger networks within our community.

Themes include:

• Changing hearts and minds
• Inspiring rangatahi
• Engaging tangata whenua
• Merging digital and natural worlds