#GiveToGain – Accelerating Progress Through Reciprocal Giving
Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Time: 5:15pm–8:30pm
(Formal programme: 5:50pm–8:00pm)
Main Venue: PwC Auckland
Live Streamed To: PwC Wellington | PwC Christchurch | Forsyth Barr Dunedin | Craigs Investment Partners Queenstown
If you need help registering, please email anna.rowland@globalwomen.org.nz
About the Event
International Women’s Day 2026 carries the theme #GiveToGain – the idea that progress toward gender equality accelerates when opportunity, influence, knowledge, trust, and sponsorship are intentionally shared.
This Global Women event brings together members, partners, and Power Circle members for an honest, practical conversation about what actually moves the dial. Rather than celebrating titles or status, the focus is on lived experience:
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What was given before people felt ready
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What that unlocked
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And what must be given next to enable meaningful, lasting change
What to Expect
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Real stories from women and allies across business, sport, community, and culture
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Practical insights, not abstract ideas or polished soundbites
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Facilitated discussion that prioritises specificity, honesty, and action
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A clear connection between individual choices and systemic change
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Time to connect with fellow Global Women members before and after the formal programme
Speakers
- Tessa Auelua – General Manager – Container Terminal and Engineering, Ports of Auckland
- Dr. Monique Faleafa – Partner, PwC Auckland
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Ainsley McLaren – Melanesian Mission Trust Board Member and Chair of the Fees and Expenses Committee
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Tayyaba Khan – Founder of Khadija Leadership Network, CEO of Counselling Services
- Carrie Hurihanganui – CEO Auckland Airport
