Economy for Public Good
Conference 2027
Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Join us in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne from 28th to 30th April for our conference themed ‘Local Economy for the Public Good’.

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Keynote
Speakers

Helmut Karewa Modlik

Tumu Whakarae (CEO), Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira

A seasoned director and consultant with expertise in economic development, public policy, and finance. Currently serves as Tumu Whakarae for Ngāti Toa, where he integrates cultural values with innovation to support sustainable prosperity for its people. An accomplished economic leader across public and private sectors, with board roles including PHARMAC, Capital and Coast DHB, and the Health Information Standards Organisation.

Chief Economist, Simplicity

Shamubeel Eaqub

An influential economist, commentator, and author who makes the complexities of economics both easy and engaging. Currently, he serves as the Chief Economist at Simplicity, bringing over two decades of experience at major institutions. A frequent voice in the media, known for his insightful commentary on economic and social issues in New Zealand. His published works include influential books such as Growing Apart: Regional Prosperity in New Zealand.

Our Economy for Public Good conference in 2024

Video by Ben Matthews.

300+ people came together in Pōneke to discuss redesigning our economy to deliver wellbeing for nature and all our people.

  • Ngā mihi rawe atu! You curated a cup filling and soul nourishing event and I’m very grateful to have been able to join.

    Sacha McMeeking, Associate Professor University of Canterbury 2023

  • Our team were inspired, our ideas were challenged, and we felt incredibly motivated to continue the work we do, especially knowing that there are so many others working towards this shared kaupapa.

    Hannah Slade, Be Lab, conference participant 2023

  • That was a fantastic conference with interesting speakers, and I have to say, extraordinary value for money

    David Watson, Auckland Council, conference participant 2023

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