Women in Forestry Events

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Join Women in Forestry for our Relax, Unwind, Look After Yourself Event in the Hawkes Bay. Get away from the business, hear from our guest speakers on the topic of health, meet with like-minded women and relax and unwind.

Event Details

Wednesday 26th February

Optional dinner at The Gin Trap Napier from 6.00 pm

Thursday 27th February

Morning Workshop (9.00 am - 12.00 pm) with guest speakers on the topic of health. Hear from a heart specialist talking about the heart and how best to look after yourself. Hear from Liza, a counsellor who will discuss managing relationships, conflict resolution and much more.
Winery lunch / wine tasting vineyard trip (from 12.00 pm for the afternoon)
Casual Dinner at Shed 2, Napier (from 5.00 pm onwards)

Speaker - Dr Anna Rolleston

Dr Anna Rolleston is the Managing Director of The Centre for Health and Manawaora Integrated Health and Research, two forward-thinking organisations that deliver innovative, culturally attuned health solutions. With a vision to create a healthcare system that collaborates with individuals to achieve better health outcomes, Anna leads with a values-based approach grounded in inclusivity and respect for diverse cultural contexts.

An experienced health practitioner, researcher, and governance leader, Anna brings a unique combination of scientific expertise and a person-centred philosophy to her work. Her leadership has been pivotal in fostering change within the health sector, focusing on empowering people to make informed decisions and choose their own pathways to wellbeing.

Love Your Heart

In the demanding pace of modern life, maintaining heart health is critical to overall wellbeing and peak performance. In this talk entitled, Love Your Heart, Anna provides actionable strategies to empower individuals to take control of their cardiovascular health. She explores key lifestyle factors, medical options, proven holistic methods and evidence-based practices to help people make informed choices for better heart health.

This session emphasises the importance of a balanced approach to wellbeing, addressing physical, emotional, and mental resilience to support sustainable health outcomes. Whether you’re an individual seeking better self-care or leading an organisation striving to promote employee wellness, this talk provides valuable tools and inspiration to foster vibrant, heart-healthy lives.

Tickets - $150 + GST / per person

Tickets are $150 + GST per person which covers the workshop component of the event and transport to the afternoon lunch / vineyard excursion. Additional meals and drinks, travel and accommodation are on a user pays basis.