Karl Johnstone (Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) will explains the concept of 'culturalpreneurship', which includes taking risks and challenging convention, status quo and intergenerational complacencies. He give's examples of how developing opportunities from the heart of communities adds depth and value to a kaupapa, the community and the organisations and audiences involved.
Karl Johnstone lives in Gisborne and is the owner of Haumi (NZ) Ltd, a specialist cultural development business. It develops and delivers projects of national and international significance in partnership with major organisations, iwi affiliated Māori and a network of international entities. He is also a member of Creative New Zealand's Arts Council.
Karl specialises in concept and product development and strategy. He has extensive experience in cultural diplomacy, cultural centre and exhibition development, project direction and content development.
