New Gender Investment Gap data from the Aotearoa Centre for Enterprising Women at the University of Auckland Business School shows these teams are still receiving less than six cents in every investment dollar, while male teams get 70 cents.

“Dame Theresa Gattung DNZM doesn’t do a lot of podcasts or interviews these days, so I was incredibly honoured when she agreed to join me for an episode. And her insights, wisdom, vulnerability and humour did not disappoint! What a legend.” Dom Harvey.

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.

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.