Wahine Kākano is the New Zealand Young Women's Festival being held at AUT next Monday supported by the Human Rights Commission, the Māori Women's Welfare League and the National Council of Women. It's a one-day event for 16- 22 year old women and non-binary people to engage with a range of speakers on topics such as innovation, the future of work, sustainability, relationships, adulting, authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Lizzie Marvelly is the festival director and spoke with Lillian Hanly.