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Katy Simon

Adaptation Programme Lead | Far North District Council

Katy Simon was born and raised in Sonoma County, California, and moved to Aotearoa in 2016. She lives in beautiful Whakapara, Northland. Katy earned her Master of Environmental Studies degree from Victoria University and has worked in local government and adaptation planning for the last seven years. She is currently the adaptation programme lead in an amazing team at Te Kaunihera o Te Hiku o Te Ika – Far North District Council.

PANEL AND WORKSHOP | Adaptation in Practice: Early Reflections from the Front Line

What does real-world adaptation look like on the ground? Honest reflections from those leading the way. This session will involve an introductory panel discussion followed by a facilitated workshop - exploring insights, challenges, barriers.

Thank you to our conference partners

Kaihautu lead partner

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Networking & Whakawhanaungatanga Partner

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Emerging Talent Partner

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KEY DATES

Registrations open for ASAP Members: 8 June 2026
Registrations open for Non Members: 18 June 2026

Draft programme released: End June 2026
Earlybird ends: 21 July 2026
Conference: 20-21 August 2026

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

James Hughes
Angela Sutherland
Emma Corbett
Lara Taylor
Lisa McPherson

CONFERENCE CONTACT

Lea Boodee,
OnCue Conferences

lea@on-cue.co.nz

03 928 0620

Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals

www.asap.org.nz

ASAP
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