Many people don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace - even in organisations that are genuinely committed to inclusion
Delegates to this year’s WhiriaNgā Kaha Workplace Inclusion Aotearoa conference can step inside the realities of online abuse through a unique art installation.
Finalists in the 2026 Diversity Awards NZ™ have been announced today, with the judges recognising 50 entrants for the mahi they are doing to grow inclusive workplaces across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Across Aotearoa, kōrero around what it really means to feel included at work is ramping up. Many of us want workplaces where we can feel respected and show up as our best selves. At the same time,...
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The programme for Whiria Ngā Kaha 2026 is taking shape, with several of Aotearoa’s most influential voices confirmed for the two-day conference in May.
Bias doesn’t just live in people’s minds – it can be built into the very systems that shape our workplaces.
Understanding our own emotions — and those of others — sits at the heart of inclusive workplaces.
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Developing authentic, meaningful Indigenous connections that allow organisations to deepen relationships, build trust, and create workplaces that operate with respect, clarity, and cultural...
New Zealand’s premier workplace inclusion conference, Whiria Ngā Kaha Workplace Inclusion Aotearoa, returns to Auckland next May.
The Public Service Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament, is presented by government as a step to strengthen accountability and improve performance,
After a one-year hiatus, the Diversity Awards NZ™ are back for 2026, with a new format and new categories.
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Over the past few months, two major changes to employment law have been introduced, each with implications for how fairness is defined and upheld in New Zealand workplaces. Both carry far-reaching...