Inspiring Women

Global Women Regional Chapters: The Pilot Begins

As part of Global Women’s strategic focus on strengthening member connection...

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Catherine O’Connell, for Global Women’s Member’s Mozaic, by Jenni Prisk

Catherine O’Connell is a trailblazer.  She is the first foreign female to...

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Leadership With Heart: Donna Cooper on Uplifting Women in the Regions

Authored by Global Women Member Jenni Prisk. As a strong values-led leader...

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Congratulations to Global Women Members Recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou and warm congratulations to Global Women members...

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Welcome our New Members!

Introducing our new set of members for 2025—a large group of strong and...

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International Women’s Day 2025 #LeadersLegendsLuminaries – Full Video

This year, we had the privilege of hearing from a line-up of five incredible...

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Voices of Change: Tauranga wraps up the Women in Leadership Series 2024

Our Bay of Plenty Women in Leadership Series 2024 was wrapped up with a...

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Congratulations to Global Women Members Recognised in New Year Honours List 2025 

Starting 2025 off on a high note, Global Women is thrilled to celebrate the...

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Dr Michelle Dickinson Farewells Nanogirl Labs After Eight Exceptional Years of Impact

After eight extraordinary years of bringing science to young people, Global...

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Carrie Hurihanganui Named in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024

  In recognition of her accomplishments as chief executive at Auckland...

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Global Women Members Honoured at Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards

Congratulations to our members Karleen Everitt and Traci Houpapa, who were...

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Leading with Integrity: Global Women Member Rebecca Russell Models Courageous Leadership

Under the courageous leadership of Global Women member Rebecca Russell, the...

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Kari Jones’ Exceptional Leadership Celebrated in Global Top 100 Innovators List

Global Women member and outstanding technology leader Kari Jones has been...

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Trailblazing Leadership: Bella Takiari-Brame Honoured as a Waikato University Distinguished Alumni

We are delighted to congratulate Global Women member Bella Takiari-Brame, whose...

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Priti Ambani Honoured at ISG Women in Digital Awards

Congratulations to Global Women member Priti Ambani on winning Rock Star Leader...

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Leadership and Legacy: Global Women Members and Partners Honoured at Women in Governance Awards 

This year’s Women in Governance Awards, held on the 131st anniversary of...

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Bridging the Global Gender Health Gap: Towards Equitable Treatment for All

Across the globe, women spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating health...

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From Aotearoa New Zealand to the World: Celebrating Professor Jacinta Ruru’s Contributions to Indigenous Law 

A Global Women member and wāhine Māori academic leader has been...

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Celebrating Four Global Women Members in King’s Birthday Honours

We are delighted to congratulate four wāhine from our membership whose...

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Ranjna Patel Announced as New Zealand Business Hall of Fame Laureate

We are thrilled to congratulate our member Ranjna Patel ONZSM QSM for her...

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“Threads of Unity: Embracing Diversity in Fashion” Member Event with The Shelter

In the beautiful sanctuary of The Shelter, a contemporary space dedicated to...

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Leading for Future Generations: Whakatāne Welcomes in our Women in Leadership Series 2024

“Grow great people around you” and “be present wherever you are” were...

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Laura Cibilich Joins NZ Marketing Association Board

We are delighted to congratulate Global Women member Laura Cibilich, who has...

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Sisterhood to Nationhood: Nurturing Unity for Aotearoa New Zealand 

Embracing difference and focusing on common ground is vital for the future of...

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Cecilia Robinson Named New Zealand Innovator of the Year

At this year’s Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, our very own Global...

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Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Navigating Bi-Cultural Leadership in Te Tai Tokerau

Participating in the Breakthrough Leaders Programme’s Te Tai Tokerau...

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Welcome our March 2024 New Members!

Launching into 2024 with 14 wāhine trailblazers joining Global Women from...

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International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion – Full Video

Missed our International Women’s Day event? Not to worry, we have a...

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World-First Research Highlights Need to Support Mothers in Leadership

With the motherhood penalty continuing to be a leading cause of gender inequity...

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Enacting Inclusivity: Highlights from our International Women’s Day 2024 Event

For our International Women’s Day panel event, hosted in partnership with...

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Member Jenni Prisk’s Bold Journey

  Each of us is on a bold journey. Indeed, life itself requires boldness....

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Congratulations Tania Simpson 2024 New Zealand Honours Recipient

  Global Women, proudly stands alongside New Zealand Aotearoa in...

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Welcome our November 2023 New Members!

Rounding off 2023 with inspiring additions to our Global Women whānau! Embrace...

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Watch: Kiwi women say menopause negatively affects their work, 1news.co.nz

¼ women feel like their work capacity was halved during menopause. On the...

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Menopause and the workplace: Theresa Gattung and Michelle Russell’s interview with NZHerald.co.nz

As part of our advocacy to get transparent about Menopause, our Chair, Theresa...

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Congratulations to our 2023 Breakthrough Leaders Programe Graduates!

  Kei ōu ringaringa te ao. The world is yours.   It is with immense...

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Transporting women’s leadership skills to new level

Thank you to Global Women partners, KiwiRail, for sharing these stories with...

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