Panel Discussion

5

CPD

Te Ara Whakamua: Accelerating Action through courage, connection & change

Accelerating Action calls for urgency, inclusion, and change— advancing human rights and empowerment together

Speaker(s)
Rachel Axis-Taane Tinorau , Joe Consedine , Nicola Eccleton, Kristen Lunman, Callum McKirdy, Tania Waikato, Vinka Wong, Deborah Workman, Hayley Nelson
Date
2:30pm — 7:30pm, 28 August 2025
Venue
The Tauranga Club
Location
The Tauranga Club, Devonport Towers, Level 5, 72 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Price members
$95.00 incl GST
Price non-members
$95.00 incl GST

Overview

Join us for an inspiring afternoon hosted by the Institute of Directors’ Bay of Plenty Branch, HPCE Aotearoa Limited, Wild Apricot Theming & Events, Chartered Accountants ANZ, The Production Agency, Enterprise Angels, and The Tauranga Club.

Although International Women’s Day has passed, this year’s theme - #AccelerateAction - remains urgent and relevant. The call for inclusion, equity, and transformative change is ongoing. Equality cannot wait and collective action is vital every day.

Take action together!

Our guest speakers will share how they are driving initiatives that foster courage, connection and meaningful change. They will offer practical insights and steps we can all take to create lasting impact.

With every ticket purchased, $10 will go to the Western Bay Women’s Fund - where generosity meets impact, empowering women to create ripples of change in our region.

Join with friends and colleagues for connection, growth, and learning as we drive progress together.

This event is kindly sponsored by:

Speakers

Rachel Axis-Taane Tinorau

(Greek/Pākehā, she/her/they/them) - lived experience speaker, social worker, and fierce advocate for change
Who is Rach?
Rachel’s presentation title: Shifting systems and amplifying action through kōrero, connection, and accountability

Joe Consedine

Co-Founder, Mobilise – Activating Allies
Who is Joe? 
Joe’s presentation title: Inclusive leadership – the most in-demand capability for the future of work

Nicola Eccleton

General Manager at Rural Women New Zealand
Who is Nicola?  
Nicola’s presentation title: Pay equality – its impact in our families and in our communities

Kristen Lunham

Co-founder of Powrsuit
Who is Kirsten? 
Kristen’s presentation title: Say yes to the unknown

Callum McKirdy

Host of the You, Me & ADHD podcast, author, facilitator, and coach
Who is Callum? 
Callum’s presentation title: Leaning into difference; letting people in

Tania Waikato

(Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Hine me Te Whakatōhea hoki) - Special Counsel at Tāmaki Legal
Who is Tania? 
Tania's presentation title: Walking together: Embracing Te Tiriti for collective growth and change 

Vinka Wong

Clinical Nutritionist
Who is Vinka? 
Vinka’s presentation title: Hormones in check: Taking control, taking action 

Deborah Workman

Executive life & leadership coach - guiding leaders into greater clarity, presence, and personal power
Who is Deborah? 
Deborah’s presentation title: Landing in presence 

Hayley Nelson (MC)

Chair of the Western Bay Women’s Fund and all-round amazing human


This event is brought to you in collaboration with:

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Additional information

Should you have any dietary, mobility, cultural or other requirements, you can let us know on the registration form.

By registering for this event you are confirming that you agree to adhere to our event terms and conditions.

Branch event cancellation policy

Regrettably, registration fees cannot be refunded when cancellations are received within two working days prior to any branch event.  See our standard terms and conditions for more information.

Contact

Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager

+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz

Our sponsors

The Bay of Plenty branch acknowledges the generous support of

A S B

Book this event

  • Tauranga

    date
    28 Aug 2025

    Members — $95.00

    Non-members — $95.00