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Global Voices: Su Duffey

Leadership grounded in Aotearoa values As part of our Member Interview Series, Global Women member and author Jenni Prisk sat down with Su Duffey,...

Welcoming Our New Board Members: Judy O’Brien and Caroline Ovenstone

We’re delighted to officially welcome two outstanding wāhine toa to our...

Global Women recognises four new life and honorary members

In an affirmation of progress and purpose, Global Women welcomes four...

Cultivating Regenerative Leadership

From July 1–3, our Breakthrough Leaders cohort gathered in Ōtautahi...

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Global Women Regional Chapters: The Pilot Begins

As part of Global Women’s strategic focus on strengthening member connection across the motu, we’re thrilled to officially launch our Regional...

Global Voices: Tanya Pitchforth

Future-focused leadership, grounded in whakapapa As part of our Member...

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...

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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International Women’s Day 2025 #LeadersLegendsLuminaries – Full Video

This year, we had the privilege of hearing from a line-up of five incredible speakers for our International Women’s Day event, hosted in...

International Women’s Day 2025: Corporate NZ is doubling down on diversity, equity and inclusion

This International Women’s Day, Global Women Chief Executive Katie Bhreatnach...

Vanessa Eparaima Appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal

Global Women congratulates member Vanessa Eparaima on her appointment to the...

Global Women Member Alison Andrew Appointed Honorary Champion for Change

Congratulations to Global Women member Alison Andrew on her appointment to the...

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Breakthrough Leaders Class of 2024

Congratulations to our Breakthrough Leaders graduates of 2024! This diverse group of wāhine from various sectors and backgrounds all demonstrated a...

Celebrating Global Women Member Anne Fitisemanu’s Years of Service at TupuToa

In 2017, two years after Global Women established the working group that would...

Carrie Hurihanganui Named in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024

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

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 Auckland Rugby League (ARL) is experiencing a transformative shift toward...

“Now is our Time” – A Reflection on our Women in Leadership Series in Rotorua 2024

This year’s Women in Leadership Series campfire chat in Rotorua was full to...

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

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

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 (APAC & India) at the ISG Women in Digital Awards 2024! As a...

Welcome our September 2024 New Members!

This September, we’ve welcomed 17 new members to Global Women—a diverse...

Global Women Partners Honoured at 2024 Diversity Works Awards

We are delighted to congratulate Global Women partner organisations Araraurangi...

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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Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Navigating the Political Landscape

In the heart of Wellington, a group of Global Women Breakthrough Leaders, including myself, embarked on a two-day Experience designed to challenge...

Meet our Rising Stars: Reflecting on the Unique Journeys of our Newest Members

In light of Matariki celebrations, we honour new beginnings by reflecting on...

Reflections from the Hui: Aotearoa New Zealand 2040 Reimagined by Wāhine

For two blue sky days and full moon nights, eighty wāhine from the Global...

Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Parliament, Power, and Breakthrough Strategies

“Are you waiting for others to open the door for you – or are you going...

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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 cutting edge fashion and design, our members came together for an...

Abby Foote Shines Bright as Winner of the 2023 Beacon Award

Congratulations to our member Abby Foote, who has been announced as the...

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...

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 our nation. The diverse and storied women who make up Global...

Celebrating PwC and Global Women – Our Thank You to Mark Averill

Last month, we had the opportunity to honour Mark Averill, who retired from his...

Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Building Deep Connections with Women in Leadership

Reflecting on the first experience of Breakthrough Leaders, what stood out for...

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 Experience marked the beginning of an enriching and transformative journey....

Breaking Through in 2024: Inspiring Change and Empowering Women

Courage, bravery, strength and unity For the world to see So, rise and lift...

International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion – Full Video

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

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 PwC, we were graced with the wisdom of six inspiring women from very...

The Global Women Community at NZTE International Business Awards

The 23rd of November marked a big night for the exporting sector, Aotearoa’s...

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...

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 pride that we share in celebrating the graduation of the Global Women...

Astrud Burgess of partners ANZ named ‘Effective Marketer of the Year’ at Effie Awards

“It’s been a huge year for ANZ marketing executive Astrud Burgess,”...

“Sometimes courage is saying I’ll try again tomorrow” — Inside our Rotorua Women in Leadership Series

It was a full house in Rotorua for the last of 2023’s Women in Leadership...

Welcome our September 2023 New Members!

Give a warm embrace to our new Global Women members and explore their...

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It’s time to normalise menopause in the New Zealand workplace.

Me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone “Pay heed to the dignity of women” Change is not just inevitable, it’s what weaves the fabric of our lives...

Global Women Partners and Members are officially on Aotearoa’s first 15 squad

With awards season’s full bloom coming to a close, we’re thrilled to see...