In 1893, Aotearoa New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world where women won the right to vote. More than 130 years later, that milestone remains an important part of the country’s story.
New Zealand has a reputation as a forward-thinking, tolerant country with progressive views, and is consistently rated as a world-leader in LGBTQI+ rights. New Zealand has a lot to be proud about. We are an inclusive society that earned the reputation as the ‘social laboratory of the world’.
Aotearoa New Zealand led the world in legislating for women to have the right to vote, but it was not an easy pathway. These two women made key Suffragists contributions to this fight.
Internationally renowned writer Katherine Mansfield has been called one of the 20th century’s most fearless and funny writers. Her short stories, poetry, reviews, journals, and letters have been translated into more than 25 languages.
Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger are the Co-founders and CEOs of the award-winning Wētā Workshop. As well as being husband and wife, together, they are a compelling and creative business story.
From a small gym in a New Zealand garage to a global phenomenon, Les Mills has revolutionised the fitness industry. Its founder, Leslie ‘Les’ Mills, was a New Zealand athlete with a strong desire to share his passion for fitness with the community. With the help of his son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Jackie, Les Mills International has become an internationally successful business and changed the face of exercise forever.
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