A new cohort of strong, smart and capable young women has emerged, ready to take on the challenges of the future.

Yes. That's you we're talking to.

You will play an important part in shaping New Zealand's journey over the years to come, sowing seeds of hope, innovation and creativity. Wāhine Kākano - the New Zealand Young Women's Festival is all about empowering you (the new generation of movers and shakers) in ways you can actually relate to - without boring you to death.

This is about giving you to tools, skills and advice you need to hit the ground running when you embark on the next stage of your life whether that's at work, at university or overseas on your OE. The one-day event include wart-and-all conversations about navigating the world after finishing school and university ('adulting'), figuring out who you are, and not being afraid to claim the word 'bossy'.