Global Women Calls for Fair Pay Equity
Global Women reaffirms support for pay equity and expressed concern over recent legislative changes in a submission to the People’s Select...
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Global Women recognises four new life and honorary members
In an affirmation of progress and purpose, Global Women welcomes four...
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Rebecca Mills’ Sustainable Leadership: The Living House Project Leads Way for Climate Positive Innovation
Global Women member and biosphere scientist Rebecca Mills continues to...
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Welcome our New Members for June 2025!
Introducing our new members for June 2025—a dynamic group of wāhine whose...
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Together, We Rise: Reflections from Hui 2025
Nestled in the beautiful and sublime heart of Rotorua, at Te Puia Geothermal...
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Global Women Statement Regarding Government Pay Equity Changes
Global Women Chief Executive Officer, Katie Bhreatnach, has released the...
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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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Dame Theresa Gattung: On Advocacy, Philanthropy, and Battling Burnout
In a candid kōrero with Greg Bruce at NZ Herald this International Women’s...
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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...
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Introducing our new Chief Executive, Katie Bhreatnach
We are delighted to welcome Katie Bhreatnach, our new Chief Executive Officer,...
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Vanessa Eparaima Appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal
Global Women congratulates member Vanessa Eparaima on her appointment to the...
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Global Women uplifting Māori Wāhine through our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua. Those who lead give sight to who...
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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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Gender at Work Dives Deep into Workplace Insights from Young Women & Non-binary People
Gender at Work, a social enterprise run by the YWCA, has partnered with Cogo on...
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Global Women Leadership Transition 2025
Global Women is both excited and a little saddened to announce a significant...
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Breakthrough Leaders Class of 2024
Congratulations to our Breakthrough Leaders graduates of 2024! This diverse...
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NZ’s Gender Pay Gap at 8.2%: A Hidden Economic Crisis in 2024
As part of Global Women’s commitment to closing the gender pay gap, our chair...
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This #NoPayDay we are calling on all New Zealand organisations to take action on closing the gender pay gap
Today we are calling on all New Zealand organisations to measure, understand...
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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...
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Nurturing Connection: Wāhine Leadership in Taranaki 2024
Inspired by the successful Women in Leadership series in the Bay of Plenty...
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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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“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...
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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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Global Women call to elevate the kōrero around equity.
In our current social and political climate, conversations about equity,...
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Welcome our September 2024 New Members!
This September, we’ve welcomed 17 new members to Global Women—a diverse...
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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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Suffrage Day 2024: Ballots to Boardrooms – Progress for Women is Still Hard-won
This Suffrage Day, Global Women CEO Agnes Naera shares her whakaaro on the...
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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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Advancing Gender Equality in the Pacific: Challenges and Solutions
“Gender equality is crucial for economic growth and development in the...
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A Closer Look at Pay Inequity: Gender and Ethnic Disparities across Aotearoa New Zealand’s Industries
New Zealand Policy Research Institute and Global Women partners Mānatu Wāhine...
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Advancing Equity Together: Welcoming in a New Chapter with the Human Rights Commission
Global Women congratulate Dr Gail Pacheco on her appointment as the next Equal...
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Global Women AGM 2024: Progress, Challenges, and Unwavering Hope
It was with a sense of appreciation and hope that Global Women convened our...
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Empowering Whānau and Community: Unveiling the Economic Power of Māori Women
Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women and Business and Economic Research Ltd...
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