The Māori economy is estimated to be worth $126 billion – created not through individual actions but relationships and kotahitanga (unity).

“My law degree at Victoria University prepared me well for my business career. I learnt to always be prepared for the unexpected and to respond in as concise yet as powerful a way as possible. I also learnt that preparation matters.”

Champions of Change’s latest report shows that although the gender gap is closing, representation at a senior level for Māori and gender diverse Kiwi is worsening.

Female-only start-ups received just 2.9% of every dollar of capital investment last year, according to new research conducted by the University of Auckland.

Businesswoman and philanthropist Dame Theresa Gattung is, as usual, unequivocal: she supports women artists.

In Conversation with Rt Helen Clark, Dame Theresa Gattung & Dame Ranjna Patel: The Issues That Keep Us Awake at Night, and What We As Individuals Can All Do to Help Other Women & Make For a Better New Zealand.

Dame Theresa Gattung says she launched a business to solve a problem.

She rose to the top with a reputation for straight shooting but now her life revolves around giving back and doing good. Has Theresa Gattung gone woo woo?

The year ahead: The Global Women chair wants New Zealand to support girls and women in business – though at home, her personal challenge is somewhat different.

“The Māori economy is not a ‘grievance’ economy - it is a burgeoning economy; an opportunity. The mindset has shifted in my 40 years of being an adult in New Zealand, and we don’t want to go backwards.” Theresa Gattung

A precious moment in time not to be missed. This feels to us to be an important moment in our life-time, to lift our voices in support of wāhine Māori, and all Māori. This Matariki and every day. For a prosperous and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand for all of us.

Gattung says there is a renaissance in matchmaking right now and there’s a reason that matchmakers have been around since the beginning of society.

“For all those who are disappointed by dating apps and unfulfilling services, they should consider matchmaking as an option.”