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Dame Theresa Gattung: The Telecom CEO Who Became One of NZ's Most Powerful Women
30 April 2026
Dame Theresa Gattung: The Telecom CEO Who Became One of NZ's Most Powerful Women
30 April 2026

“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.

30 April 2026
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy - Fran O’Sullivan
11 February 2026
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy - Fran O’Sullivan
11 February 2026

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

11 February 2026
Commerce And Legal Leaders Awarded Honorary Doctorates
17 December 2025
Commerce And Legal Leaders Awarded Honorary Doctorates
17 December 2025

“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.”

17 December 2025
A decade trying to get women, Māori, non-binary into the boardroom
25 September 2025
A decade trying to get women, Māori, non-binary into the boardroom
25 September 2025

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.

25 September 2025
Female-led start-ups got just 2.9% of venture capital funding in 2024
17 September 2025
Female-led start-ups got just 2.9% of venture capital funding in 2024
17 September 2025

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.

17 September 2025
Patron saints: Who are the dedicated supporters of NZ’s arts - and why are they so vital?
31 July 2025
Patron saints: Who are the dedicated supporters of NZ’s arts - and why are they so vital?
31 July 2025

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

31 July 2025
Global Women: How Do We Move the Needle?
23 July 2025
Global Women: How Do We Move the Needle?
23 July 2025

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.

23 July 2025
Dame Theresa Gattung on priorities, bad press, and selling Compatico
23 June 2025
Dame Theresa Gattung on priorities, bad press, and selling Compatico
23 June 2025

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

23 June 2025
Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going
19 March 2025
Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going
19 March 2025

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?

19 March 2025
Ending a peculiar trail of destruction
20 February 2025
Ending a peculiar trail of destruction
20 February 2025

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.

20 February 2025
As it turns 15, Global Women has Treaty Principles Bill in its crosshairs
8 October 2024
As it turns 15, Global Women has Treaty Principles Bill in its crosshairs
8 October 2024

“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

8 October 2024
The success of wāhine Māori is critical to the success of Aotearoa New Zealand - Dame Theresa Gattung
1 July 2024
The success of wāhine Māori is critical to the success of Aotearoa New Zealand - Dame Theresa Gattung
1 July 2024

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.

1 July 2024

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