In partnership with Deloitte and TUANZ, the Ministry for Women is hosting a discussion on leadership and practical strategies to close the gender pay gap. This event will bring together business leaders to explore real-world solutions for reducing pay disparities and increasing female representation in leadership roles.
Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission's newest 2025 KiwiSaver report released on 17 March 2025 shows the average gender KiwiSaver retirement savings gap has remained static at 25% since 2022 – and, in fact, has increased slightly for those aged 61-65. It also delivers essential insights into KiwiSaver balances, trends and opportunities.
Join Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission for a thought-provoking breakfast event exploring the key demographic shifts shaping New Zealand’s future wellbeing. A panel of experts—including academics, economists, policymakers, and community leaders—will discuss the potential changes over the next 25 years and the critical decisions we must make today to create a better tomorrow.
Billed as the ultimate event for ambitious women founders, Electrify Aotearoa is a two-day immersive experience designed to empower women entrepreneurs. The event will bring together founders, investors, and allies to tackle challenges, share strategies, and shape the future of New Zealand’s startup ecosystem. Through workshops, talks, and networking, Electrify aims to unlock the potential of women-led innovation.
In preparation for Financial Literacy Month, the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Committee (FLEC) has released a checklist for students, educators, program leaders, and financial aid professionals. This toolkit offers practical guidance to help students make informed financial decisions as they pursue higher education and manage their finances.
With contributions from agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Education, and the Federal Trade Commission, these resources could inspire similar initiatives in New Zealand aimed at boosting financial confidence and wellbeing.
The World Economic Forum’s latest report on Longevity Economy Principles highlights the importance of inclusive financial ecosystems that empower individuals while maintaining supportive safeguards.
By advocating a balanced approach to health, financial stability, and social considerations, the report underscores the significance of collaborative, multistakeholder engagement focused on individual needs. It also emphasizes the critical role of women's financial literacy in enhancing decision-making capabilities, particularly in an ageing global demographic.
Empower Women is proud to collaborate with Powrsuit, most recently at our Empower & Elevate event, where co-founder Natalie Ferguson really did inspire success (watch it here).
The Powrsuit newsletter is a full of insightful perspectives, featuring a mix of resources, articles, and events.
Last week’s edition tackled the issue of non-promotable work under the title: “You’re a woman, not a pack horse.” It offers valuable tips on measuring worth, recognising unconscious bias (including a link to Harvard’s Career-Gender Implicit Association Test), and understanding the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon which is a cognitive bias that makes newly learned information suddenly seem omnipresent.