In the aftermath of disasters, understanding the recovery forces at play is essential for effective post-disaster recovery. Join our workshop where you'll gain insights, strategies, and tools to set you up to navigate complex post-disaster recovery environments and make a meaningful impact.
This workshop hosted at the BNZ Partners Centre in Wellington is an opportunity to connect meaningfully with others tasked with recovery responsibilities and recovery experts who will be at hand to answer your burning questions.
Facilitated by Disastrous's Elizabeth McNaughton, with guest presenters joining us virtually for a deep-dive Q&A: Dr. Kate Brady, Fellow at the University of New South Wales and the University of Melbourne, Hon Kiri Allan, former Minister for Emergency Management, and another special guest to be announced soon! They each bring an incredible experience in research, local and central government, working with iwi, and hard won insights from leading in disaster recovery in Australasia.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative learning experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate disaster recovery challenges.
Join us in Wellington on 16 July to enhance your impact and become a driving force for positive change. Limited spots available. Reserve yours today!
Early Bird pricing until 30 May
Join this Disaster Recovery Leadership workshop and expand your recovery leadership toolbox, forge meaningful connections and get practical advice on current recovery issues. Facilitated by disaster recovery expert Elizabeth McNaughton, alongside our guest speakers, this is a masterclass designed to empower you with the skills and insights needed to thrive as a leader in complex recovery environments.
This is ideal for government leaders (local and central), non-profit programme leads, private sector leaders and those who are stepping into disaster recovery leadership roles for the first time and community-based leaders.
Date: Wednesday 16th of July 2025
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Hosted at BNZ Partners Centre, 1 Whitmore Street, Wellington
Limited to 20 participants.
$875 (plus GST) per participant this includes:
Early Bird pricing valid until 30 May 2025; regular ticket price $975+GST
Elizabeth McNaughton is Founder and CEO of Disastrous, an education and training company that helps leaders and teams navigate disaster & disruption.
Her career, leading multi-million-dollar recovery programs for New Zealand Red Cross and her work on the Canterbury earthquakes, brings valuable insights to the masterclass. She has also worked for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the Asia-Pacific region. Elizabeth’s expertise is recognised through various accolades, including being a Winston Churchill fellowship recipient, a Leadership New Zealand alumna, an Edmund Hillary Fellow and a co-author of “Leading in Disaster Recovery: A Companion through the Chaos.”
📎 Don't miss Leading in Disaster Recovery a Companion Through the Chaos shared in the comments.
Dr. Kate Brady is a disaster recovery nerd with a ‘thing’ for knowledge translation. She believes that there is great evidence from research and lived experience that could be better shared to improve outcomes for people affected by disasters and others who are experiencing disruption and upheaval.
Kate has a PhD in Public Health with a focus on disaster recovery. She is the National Recovery Adviser for Australian Red Cross Emergency Services and is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Centre for Child and Community Wellbeing.
📎 Listen to Kate share her experiences on the Disrupting Disasters podcast
Hon Kiri Allan is a former Cabinet Minister and accomplished lawyer. She was a member of Parliament from 2017 to 2023, as a List MP and then representing the Labour Party in the East Coast electorate. She held the positions of Minister for Emergency Management, Minister of Conservation, Minister of Justice, and more.
She was involved in the response to NZ disasters including the Whakaari/White Island eruption, Christchurch mosque attack, COVID, and Cyclone Gabrielle. And brings insights from a rich history of advising and collaborating with a wide array of entities, from large corporate organisations, to central and local government, small to medium-sized businesses, iwi, Māori Authorities, and Māori Trusts and Incorporations.
She is now Director of KLA, working with clients to drive economic development and policy reform, Director of Kōmaru, working with landowners to grow the solar footprint in Aotearoa, and contributing as an Advsiory Group Member for the Natural Hazard and Resilience Platform.
📎 Listen to Kiri share her experiences in crisis management on the Disrupting Disasters podcast
Elizabeth McNaughton is Founder and CEO of Disastrous, an education and training company that helps leaders and teams navigate disaster & disruption.
Her career, leading multi-million-dollar recovery programs for New Zealand Red Cross and her work on the Canterbury earthquakes, brings valuable insights to the masterclass. She has also worked for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the Asia-Pacific region. Elizabeth’s expertise is recognised through various accolades, including being a Winston Churchill fellowship recipient, a Leadership New Zealand alumna, an Edmund Hillary Fellow and a co-author of “Leading in Disaster Recovery: A Companion through the Chaos.”
📎 Don't miss Leading in Disaster Recovery a Companion Through the Chaos shared in the comments.
Dr. Kate Brady is a disaster recovery nerd with a ‘thing’ for knowledge translation. She believes that there is great evidence from research and lived experience that could be better shared to improve outcomes for people affected by disasters and others who are experiencing disruption and upheaval.
Kate has a PhD in Public Health with a focus on disaster recovery. She is the National Recovery Adviser for Australian Red Cross Emergency Services and is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Centre for Child and Community Wellbeing.
📎 Listen to Kate share her experiences on the Disrupting Disasters podcast
Hon Kiri Allan is a former Cabinet Minister and accomplished lawyer. She was a member of Parliament from 2017 to 2023, as a List MP and then representing the Labour Party in the East Coast electorate. She held the positions of Minister for Emergency Management, Minister of Conservation, Minister of Justice, and more.
She was involved in the response to NZ disasters including the Whakaari/White Island eruption, Christchurch mosque attack, COVID, and Cyclone Gabrielle. And brings insights from a rich history of advising and collaborating with a wide array of entities, from large corporate organisations, to central and local government, small to medium-sized businesses, iwi, Māori Authorities, and Māori Trusts and Incorporations.
She is now Director of KLA, working with clients to drive economic development and policy reform, Director of Kōmaru, working with landowners to grow the solar footprint in Aotearoa, and contributing as an Advsiory Group Member for the Natural Hazard and Resilience Platform.
📎 Listen to Kiri share her experiences in crisis management on the Disrupting Disasters podcast
Another guest speaker announcement coming soon!
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