TupuToa was borne from the need to see increased Māori and Pacific representation in leadership positions in the corporate sector. Māori and Pacific peoples make up a quarter of our population and yet are largely invisible in corporate New Zealand.
Our programmes aim to address the persistent inequalities facing our communities and disrupt intergenerational disadvantage. We work to reduce entry and advancement barriers which are biased against Māori and Pacific communities and support organisations in successfully recruiting and onboarding Māori and Pacific peoples.
Join Ihipera, Talalelei, and our esteemed alumni Marlene Retzlaff as she shares her journey into the corporate space as a Pacific woman. We dive deep into her transition from home school to public school, moving countries, and finding her purpose in life. Marlene also shares her journey on our Kia Tupu Kia Toa program and what she has learned along the way.
22 Sept 2023
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 8
In our 8th episode of our Talanoa podcast series! Join Ihipera, Ruthie, and our esteemed alumni Alexia Slaven as they dive deep into what it looks like to discover your cultural identity. Alexia shares her journey about life in Samoa and moving to New Zealand while navigating her career in the corporate tech space and the discoveries made along the way.
18 May 2023
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 7
In our 7th episode of our Talanoa podcast series! Join Sione, Ihipera, and our esteemed alumni Rahui Brownlee for an enlightening conversation centered around his extraordinary journey within the realm of Cybersecurity. Dive into Rahui's inspiring career choice, the defining moments that shaped his path, and the remarkable challenges he overcame to achieve his current success.
14 Mar 2023
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 6
In this episode, our alumni manager Sione and Navigator Ihipera interview our esteemed alumni, Ervin Gatoloai, from cohort 21/22. Ervin shares his inspiring journey of pursuing a law degree while navigating the challenges of starting a family and being a devoted husband. He also reflects on the importance of staying grounded and focused while chasing his dreams. Tune in to this insightful conversation!
14 Dec 2022
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 5
Our Alumni Manager Sione Taunga sits down for a kōrero with TupuToa alumni Wesley Mauafu. Wesley was a part of our cohort in 2018/19, completing his internship with ARUP. Wesley sits down to discuss his journey and how he's been able to navigate the corporate workforce and make the most of the opportunities in the workplace.
24 Oct 2022
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 4
Our TupuToa Navigator Ihipera Happy & Shivani Rajan sits down for a kōrero with TupuToa alumni Rahera Wharerau. Rahera was a part of our cohort in 2019/20, completing her internship with Auckland Transport. Rahera sits down to discuss her journey from working at Auckland Transport to speak about her journey through the corporate space, while understanding how her culture helps her succeed in her career.
12 Sept 2022
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 3
Our Alumni Manager, Sione Taunga sits down for another talanoa with TupuToa alumni Taufa Lavemaau. Taufa was a part of our 2017/2018 cohort completing his internship with Fletcher Building. Sione and Taufa sit down to discuss his journey from working at Fletchers to making the difficult decision to leave his corporate career behind to pursue boxing with a goal to attend the Paris Olympics in 2024 to represent Tonga - a path which he is still on.
27 Jul 2022
TupuToa Talanoa: Alumni Series: Episode 2
Our Alumni Manager, Sione Taunga sits down for another kōrero with TupuToa alumni May Wright. May was a part of our very first cohort in 2019/22, completing her internship with Ministry of Education. Sione and May sit down to discuss her journey from working at Ministry of Education to speak about her journey through the corporate space, while understanding what it means be your authentic self in the process.
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