COVID-19 has demanded an unprecedented level of speed and agility from governments, organisations, and individuals at a global level. The impact on the health system is huge, and still developing. The impact on the economy - both nation-wide and globally - will be felt for years to come. It’s been made clear that the most effective way to prevent the spread of Coronavirus currently is self-isolation and social distancing.

2019 has been a massive year. Globally, we’ve seen political unrest and the impacts of climate change with more extreme weather events. In Aotearoa New Zealand, the Christchurch attacks opened many people’s eyes to entrenched issues of discrimination and racism. He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.

Marlena Martin believes we are simply renting the world from the generations to come - and we should invest in them  accordingly.

Festival for the Future is now a Wellington staple, having returned firmly to the nation's capital, and once again being hosted at TSB Bank Arena on the Wellington waterfront- and now boasting more than 1,200 attendees.