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Leaders Speak: TJ Grant on Modern Slavery, Moral Courage, and the Leadership We Need Now

Posted on 17 April 2025

TJ Grant, Associate National Director, World Vision New Zealand

Your recent visit to Bangladesh focused on modern slavery. What motivated the trip—and what stayed with you?
I went to Bangladesh not just…
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Leaders speak: In conversation with Stuart Batty, Executive Director RNZWCS

Posted on 10 April 2025

Stuart Batty - Executive Director of RNZWCS
Given your long-standing involvement in global service through RNZWCS, what keeps you energised in this work?

I take the opportunity each time I visit international…
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Leaders speak: In conversation with Kate Russell ONZM, FFINZ

Posted on 03 April 2025

Kate Russell, Executive Director of Hagar NZ(ONZM, FFINZ)

I’ve just celebrated my second year with Hagar.  Previous to that I had been in the ‘For purpose’ sector for 30 years, leading…
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Leaders speak: In conversation with Madison Walker, director of UN Women Aotearoa NZ

Posted on 27 March 2025

Madison Walker, Director - United Nations Women Aotearoa NZ
I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Director at UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand since December 2023. What drew me to the…
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Leaders Speak: In Conversation with Mena Antonio, CE of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Posted on 06 March 2025

Mena Antonio, CE, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Delivering the promise of gender equality in challenging times

We celebrate International Women’s Day this year in the midst of a global upheaval…
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Leaders Speak: In Conversation with Dr Audrey Aumua, CEO of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ

Posted on 06 March 2025

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ Chief Executive Officer, Dr Audrey Aumua

What does the IWD 2025 theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” mean to you personally and professionally?

For…
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