Ringa Hora has been proudly spreading the word about Tirohia ki Tua and Kele’a, our major reports on the impact in the Service sector of Māori and Pacific people, respectively.
Ngā mihi nui to Tauranga Māori Business Association and Toi Kai Rawa for hosting the Tirohia ki Tua workshop led by Darin Kauwhata and Bobi Te Runa. Thank you also to all the participants who came out to learn about the impact of Māori in the Service sector, and how they can contribute to the thriving Māori economy for their mokopuna.
Meanwhile, our Pacific strategic advisor Moses Alatini spoke to John Pulu on PMN Tonga about Kele’a, which he wrote. As he said, “the key message of Kele’a is that if you want to attract great people, then you must learn what is important to them.” View his interview here.
Ringa Hora kaimahi Rhiannon Bond and Marina Masame attended the 5th annual Disability Inclusive Pathways Conference, the premier event for organisations committed to harnessing the power of disability and neurodiversity inclusion to drive business success and social impact.
This year’s theme, Fuelling Strengths. Delivering Impact, was a powerful reminder that inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative — it’s a strategic advantage.
Ngā mihi to New Zealand Disability Employers’ Network for leading the way.
Ringa Hora partnered with the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Australia and New Zealand to launch a new industry survey aimed at shaping the future of recruitment training through workforce development across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The survey, which included questions on skills gaps and emerging needs, and how recruitment careers can be better promoted and supported, was well received and produced a positive response.
Ringa Hora engagement lead Elkan Seaga presented the findings at a webinar on Tuesday, 15 July. Among the topics covered were skills and people development, attracting and retaining staff, training, and the future use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry.
Our Ringa Hora kaimahi Zeena Khan (Pacific Transformation Lead), Elkan Seaga (Industry Engagement Lead), and Beatrice Faumuina (Industry Relationship Manager) were honoured to present to the Pasifika Bankers Collective Network.
This vibrant collective, formed in 2024, brings together Pacific professionals from ANZ, BNZ, ASB, Kiwibank, and Westpac.
The session highlighted both the recently published Kele’a report and the wider Ringa Hora mahi in the Banking and Financial Advisory industry.
The talanoa centred on aligning Keleʻa’s vision and eight key themes with the Pasifika Bankers Collective’s three core pillars—Community, Culture, and Legacy/Growth—which embody the strengths and values Pacific peoples contribute to the sector.
It was a powerful and inspiring session with industry, and we look forward to supporting the collective.
Our time together became even more special marked by the sighting of a Vaka on the water—a symbolic moment that captured the spirit of moving forward together.
