Future women leadership, the next 125 years

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

Celebrating 125 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand.
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Date: Wednesday, 28 November, 2018Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Booking required. Limited spaces available. Book by emailing info@tepunafoundation.org.nz
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Contact Details: info@tepunafoundation.org.nz


Join us as we celebrate the day that New Zealand women voted for the first time and look ahead to the next 125 years.

Our speakers represent women stepping into new territories to lead and make a difference. Refreshments and networking afterwards.

Jess Manins — CEO MIXT Studios

MIXT specialises in the production of augmented and virtual reality (VR) solutions. MIXT has developed a VR tool for the Breast Cancer Foundation to support women undergoing treatment.

Jess will talk about the opportunities and challenges afforded by disruptive technologies.

Maia Mariner — Founder Lazy Sneakers

At the age of 12, Maia set up the Lazy Sneakers charity to rehome used sneakers to children in need.

Maia will talk about what motivated her and reflections as a young woman of Maori and Pasifika heritage. An impressive young woman, now in her first year at Queen Margaret’s College.

Hiria Te Rangi — Kaiwhakahaere (CEO) Whare Hauora

Hiria loves her community and loves technology, so leading Whare Hauora was a natural role for her.

Whare Hauora goes into Marae, community centres and schools to teach low-income families about Whare Sensors, how to build them and how they can help whanau make informed decisions about how their home affects their health.

With 20 years in technical and business roles spanning open data, open source, digital technologies and infrastructure, Hiria relishes her role and the difference Wharehauora can make in Aotearoa