# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mana Wāhine Talks – Sergeant Elyse Lewis
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Mana Wāhine Talks are a space for the mana of wāhine to come out and play through whakapapa, storytelling and lived experiences. 

'Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.'

Meet Sergeant Elyse Lewis – a police dog handler and trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first wāhine to win the national Police Patrol Championship in 2019 with her dog, Mist. Elyse now serves as the officer in charge of the Northland Police Dog Section, continuing to lead and inspire.

No booking needed, just show up and hear this inspiring story.
Location: Te Puawānanga, Whangārei Central Library
Accessibility information: mobility parking, wheelchair access, accessible toilets.

This information is available on our website: https://www.wdc.govt.nz/library/Whats-on/Events/Mana-Wahine-20260625
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/mana-wāhine-talks-sergeant-elyse-lewis/200030194939913
- **Event Categories**: dog, sports, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whangarei
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Whangarei Central Library, 5 Rust Ave, Whangarei, New Zealand 0110
- **lat**: -35.72412
- **long**: 174.31827
- **full address**: Whangarei Central Library, 5 Rust Ave, Whangarei, New Zealand 0110, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis being held?
  - **A:** Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at Whangarei Central Library, 5 Rust Ave, Whangarei, New Zealand 0110, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis?
  - **A:** Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis is organized by Whangarei District Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whangarei, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mana Wahine Talks - Sergeant Elyse Lewis sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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