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Women in Leadership

Women leading across all areas of society will ensure better representation, diversity, and outcomes for all New Zealanders.

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Voices of women in leadership

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L-R: Raina Ferris (mother of Piri Galbraith) stands next to her daughter holding the Te Pou Whirinaki Business Collaboration Award at theMāori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) Māori Businesswomen’s Awards, Te Whanganui-a-tara | Wellington, Friday 25 October 2024.

Wāhine Māori leading in business

Piri Galbraith (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou) was awarded the prestigious Te Pou Whirinaki Business Collaboration Award at the 2024 Māori Women’s Development Inc. awards.

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Governance perspectives

Watch four women who are experienced governance professionals share their perspectives and advice on how you can get started in your governance career in New Zealand.

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Value the perspective you bring

Watch Dr Robbie Francis Watene share her personal journey with the nominations process and discuss the value of diverse perspectives in governance.

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Supporting women in the public eye online

Seven high-profile New Zealand women share their stories navigating the online world and the real impact of online harm in the Beyond the Keyboard video series.

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