THCL is hosting the Forsyth Barr International Women's Day, Women in Business Networking luncheon, at Tatum Wedding and Conference Centre in Manakau, Levin.
Attendees at the luncheon, will also be celebrating the launch of the 5th edition of the Womanhood Journal to coincide with International Women's Day.
The speaker line up, from local businesses, will be four women who have featured in the Womanhood Journals.
The Womanhood Journal was born from an idea to share women's stories across Kāpiti and Horowhenua, in celebration of International Women’s Day. It is a deliberate project to share powerful stories of their journeys through business and life.
So far, stories from 120 women have been shared from our communities whose stories offer depth, diversity, inspiration and unity. This celebratory edition features all of their faces and acknowledges their contribution.
The journal supports the local Women's Refuge and is the brainchild of Anna Colville-Smith (ASC Marketing), Sarah Jayne Shine (Lemonface Design) and Jess Deacon (Deacon Road) who will be attending the event.
Photo: Anna Coville-Smith with the 2024 edition
Speakers at the event include
HELEN WALL & KARLI MITCHELL
Get Content
Helen and Karli's roots with The Womanhood Journal run deep. Helen has photographed many of the incredible women featured in its pages. Together, they built Get Content into more than just a business—it’s a platform that celebrates authenticity, connection, and the power of both visual and written storytelling. They vibe off the fact that every business has its story and they’ve made it their mission to bring those stories to life.
"We are storytellers, creators, and passionate humans who thrive for community and connection. Our journey started with The Other Side, a business that has since evolved into Get Content—a brand built on our love for people, storytelling, and bringing businesses to life through photography and content creation".
MELISSA HANSON
Horowhenua Developments Ltd
Mel combines her passion for the construction industry with a strong commitment to community development, bringing the best of both worlds to her work. With the ability to navigate challenges from multiple perspectives, she excels in fostering strong relationships among key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and contractors.
Mel has played a pivotal role in some of Horowhenua’s most significant projects, such as Enterprise Drive, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and Countdown Supermarket, and is now contributing her expertise to the Horowhenua Health & Wellbeing Hub development.
BRIAR MOFFATT
Whare Kōtare
Briar is passionate about creating safe and empowering spaces where people can connect with their purpose and align with Te Taiao, our Natural World. After navigating divorce, she turned to ultra running and Te Whare Tapa Whā for structure, leading her to upskill in Wellbeing modalities such as Rongoā Māori, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Breathwork.
She supports workplaces and individuals through Wellbeing by Design, combining coaching, therapies, and tactile Rongoā products to help others live in alignment with their values.
Forsyth Barr are naming sponsors of the IWD event
Forsyth Barr is a fully staff and New Zealand-owned NZX firm providing a comprehensive range of investment and wealth management services including portfolio management, investment advice, sharebroking, research, investment banking, cash management, investment funds and KiwiSaver. Founded in 1936, Forsyth Barr has 25 offices across New Zealand, employing over 600 people and managing or advising on over $30bn of clients’ investments.
Forsyth Barr Investment Adviser, Diana Walklate will be attending the event. Diana joined Forsyth Barr Palmerston North in 2020. She has been involved in the financial services industry in New Zealand for many years, with 14 of these as an investment adviser.
Diana is registered as a financial adviser and is accredited as an NZX Adviser. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (in Personal Financial Planning), the National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5), along with a National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy.
THCL will also be supporting the Horowhenua District Council initiative "Love Grace Handbag Appeal New Zealand" for Horowhenua women.
Attendees are encouraged to support the appeal by bringing a clean hand bag with new toiletries items and make up, to the luncheon, or dropping handbags into the Horowhenua Council offices no later than Friday 7th March 2025.
The handbags are given to local Women's Refuge with a total of 51 bags being donated in 2024.
All attendees will receive a copy of the latest edition of the Womanhood Journal and sample treat from Loaded Mamas, (her story is in the 2025 Journal).
The Forsyth Barr International Women's Day event is being held on Friday 7th March from 12.30 - 2.30pm, at Tatum.
Tickets are $45pp + bf and include lunch, tea & coffee, and the 2025 Journal
https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-business-luncheon-friday-7-march-2025
