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Accelerating Action calls for urgency, inclusion, and change—uniting voices to quicken progress for human rights and empowerment.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon brought to you by Higher Perspective Conferences and Events, the Institute of Directors’ Bay of Plenty Branch, Enterprise Angels, Chartered Accountants ANZ, Tourism Bay of Plenty, Activities and Events Unlimited and Blank Canvas Catering
This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, calls for urgency, inclusion, and transformative change, highlighting that equality cannot wait and that collective action is vital to progress. International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate achievements, ignite inspiration, and unite communities in support of a gender-equal world.
Take Action Together
Our guest speakers will share how they are driving initiatives that foster inclusivity, change, understanding and acceptance, offering insight into actionable steps we can all take to create meaningful change.
Support a Worthy Cause
Every ticket purchased contributes $10 to the Western Bay Women’s Fund - where generosity meets impact, and women empower women to create a lasting ripple of change in our region.
Bring your friends and colleagues for an afternoon of connection, growth, learning and networking as we celebrate in honour of International Women’s Day 2025.
Secure your tickets now and be part of the movement!
Co-founder of Powrsuit
Networking on our Terms: Breaking the Old Boys' Club
Think you're bad at networking? Turns out networking was bad at including us! Discover how women's natural talents transform forced small talk into genuine connections - your next career superpower.
From a family of entrepreneurs, Kristen is attracted to challenging the status quo. Starting in Canada, Kristen spent over a decade in growth roles. After moving to New Zealand in 2012, her startup journey began with Wipster, a global video software as a service (SaaS) solution.
More recently, she was the co-founder and CEO of Hatch, an investment app that changed the wealth behaviours of over 200,000 Kiwi. After a successful acquisition in 2021, she sights on a new mission: closing the gender leadership gap. Enter Powrsuit, a career accelerator for women at every level (and a place for male allies, too). Launched in March with co-founder Natalie Ferguson, it's already smashing every goal, proving that with the right playbook, real change doesn't have to take a century.
When Kristen has spare time, it's spent with her family on the sidelines or on a surfboard.
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Jo has had a long career working on some of the toughest issues facing New Zealand – child poverty, violence against women and entrenched unemployment. She has been a senior public servant, leading the Office of the Children’s Commission and most recently as chief executive of the Ministry for Women.
She is an experienced director with a passion for the not-for-profit sector. Her governance roles include the Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Winegrowers, Tātai Aho Rau Core Education Ltd, Volunteer Service Abroad, Literacy Aotearoa, Wellington Homeless Women's Trust. Jo was also chair of Scots College. Jo recently published research into the governance capability of social sector NGOs. Her current portfolio includes working with leaders in New Zealand and internationally to achieve their diversity goals.
Jo believes good governance is the anchor for our organisations across all sectors. Good governance is the work of a diverse team of directors working to add value to the organisation's kaupapa, and so adding value to communities.
Jo has perfected distilling her own gin and is completing her advanced qualifications in wine. When not studying obscure Greek grape varieties, she can be found with her nose in a historical novel or trying her hand at adventure races.
Joelene Ranby has had a unique career spanning the corporate finance, business leadership, and health and wellness industries. A Chartered Accountant, recognized as a Fellow of CA ANZ in 2024, she is better known as an author, sought-after public speaker, and health commentator.
As the founder of Resolution Retreats, Joelene established New Zealand's most awarded live-in wellness retreat, creating transformative experiences that empowered thousands of women to prioritize their health and well-being for over 12 years.
Deeply committed to the principles which guided the success of Resolution Retreats in transforming lives, and after seeing a concerning trajectory in access to urgent mental health and addiction care wthin New Zealand, Joelene has expanded her focus to highlight the critical need for improved services and support in these important areas of healthcare.
Joelene combines her expertise and experience with a compassionate drive to make a difference. Her refreshing approach to health focused on 'progress, not perfection' resonates with people feeling challenged by the pressures of modern work-life balance.
Vinka Wong is a Clinical Nutritionist based in Waikato, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through personalised, science-based approaches. Specialising in blood chemistry analysis, hormonal health, and genetics, she integrates functional medicine principles to uncover and address the root causes of health concerns.
With a passion for education, Vinka trains general practitioners to interpret bloodwork from a functional perspective, mentors emerging nutrition professionals, and delivers engaging presentations to businesses and community groups nationwide. Her practical and down-to-earth style inspires positive change, making health both accessible and transformative.
Vinka has also developed an innovative software tool that allows individuals to self-request their own blood tests and receive comprehensive analysis through the platform.
Through her practice, Vinka Diagnostics and Nutrition, she offers comprehensive wellness programs and online courses, helping clients take control of their health journey.
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Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager
+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz
The Bay of Plenty branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $95.00
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