Auckland GWN Stories & Profiles
AGWN Profile: Sisilia Eteuati
Sisilia Eteuati is a writer, creative, lawyer and proud single mum of two. She is the Chief Legal Counsel, Operations with NZ Customs. She talks about what drives her and her hopes for the Public Service in Aotearoa.
AGWN Profile: Ane Tonga
Ane Tonga is the first Curator of Pacific Art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Ane shared what she enjoys about her role and some of the challenges she's experienced on her journey.
AGWN Profile: Aiolupotea Sina Aiolupotea-Aiono
Appointed as the inaugural Chief Advisor Pacific at Oranga Tamariki Sina is happiest when she's actively part of change and transformation in organisations. Sina shared her journey, some of the challenges and lots of inspiration with Auckland GWN.
Meet AGWN Komiti's new Co-chair Joanna Maskell
Jo takes us through her career journey from family law to Principle Policy Advisor at Auckland Council and how she plans to implement her knowledge, experience and passion for gender equality for all wāhine.
AGWN look forward to 2022 with new komiti Chair, Sarah Leo Anderson
As we bring another difficult year to a close it was lovely to chat to Sarah about what motivated her to join Te Aka Wāhine o Tāmaki, the value of networks and her goals for the new year ahead.
Ngā mihi and haere rā Anita Edwards
We catch up with Anita Edwards on her experience as AGWN Komiti Chair as she moves on to become the Chair of the GWN Steering Committee.
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Jess Stuart
AGWN Coordinator, Virginia Fordham shares her experience at Jess's workshop on imposter syndrome and what we can do to limit the negative effects of self-doubt.
AGWN Profile: Hend Zaki
Hend Zaki is co-chair of the Women of Colour Network at MBIE. She spoke to Auckland GWN about her experience coming to New Zealand from Egypt, how she came to a career in the public sector and what motivated her to start this network.
Feedback from first-time 2021 Auckland Summit attendees
For this year's Auckland Summit, GWN and AGWN were able to provide grants and sponsorships for 12 women early in their public service careers to attend the Summit for the first time.
AGWN Profile: Kerri Fergusson
An interview with Kerri Fergusson, Compliance Response and Investigations, Auckland Council and active AGWN member