Future Workplaces Forum | Widening the Gate, Creating Equity in Workplaces
- Start: 8:00am
- End: 6:30pm
- Duration: 10 Hours 30 Min
- Category: Forum
- Region: Nationwide
- Hybrid
- Pullman Auckland Hotel + Apartments
- Corner Waterloo Quadrant, & Princes Street
- Auckland 1010
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Widening the Gate - Creating Equity in Workplaces
Thursday 12 November | 8am - 6pm | Auckland
When more people thrive, organisations thrive.
Widening the Gate - Creating Equity in Workplaces explores what equity really means for the future of work. Why it matters, how it affects everyone, and what organisations can do right now to make sure more people have a genuine chance to succeed. Expect practical, honest conversations about making recruitment, workplace culture, and technology more inclusive - so more people can access opportunity and thrive once they're there.
You'll take part in discussions, hear from experts, and join hands-on sessions designed to help you find real solutions for your organisation. The goal is to equip you with ideas and actions that can make a meaningful difference - now and in the years ahead.
Who should attend?
HR leaders, people managers, and anyone involved in shaping workplace systems and strategy.
Who you'll hear from
Gail Pacheco, Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, NZ Human Rights Commission — on what workplace equity really means in Aotearoa today and why it matters
Olivia Dyet, Founder, Empathix — on recruitment as the first gate: where bias enters through ATS filters and automated screening, and how to design fairer selection processes
Cameron Bagrie, Bagrie Economics — on New Zealand's shifting labour market demographics and the economic case for addressing workforce inequity
Charlotte Ward, Chief People Officer, Kiwibank — on the difference between diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and why getting the sequence right is critical
Steven Moe, Partner, Parry Field Lawyers — on how boards and executives can hold equity commitments to account when they risk becoming deprioritised
Gergana David & Louisa Dellabarca, Big Bloom / In The Room — facilitating an interactive design lab where you'll prototype real equity solutions to take back to your organisation
Maretha Smit, CEO, Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion - will lead a panel discussion exploring the growing digital divide and what it means for equity and opportunity in Aotearoa's workplaces today.
View our full programme and speaker bios on our website.
Expo, Prizes & Surprises:
Engage with top HR providers and service partners in our buzzing Expo. Complete your Expo Passport, and you might just take home a fabulous prize in our end-of-day draw.
Registration FEES
Early Bird Fees up until Friday 2nd October 5pm
| In Person Attendees | Price including GST |
| Early Bird HRNZ Member | $325.00 |
| Early Bird Non-Member | $415.00 |
After 5pm 2nd October:
| In Person Attendees | Price including GST |
| HRNZ Member | $399.00 |
| Non-Member | $499.00 |
In person Pricing includes the Forum Registration Only (full day of presentations, expo, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, end of day function (platters and beverages), barista coffee and smoothies throughout the day). Travel or Accommodation requirements are not included in this fee.
Live Stream Pass:
Want to attend but can't be there in person? You can still be part of the action, by purchasing and attending via live stream.
| Live Stream Attendees | Price including GST |
| HRNZ Member | $250.00 |
| Non-Member | $345.00 |
All prices are inclusive of GST.
Questions?
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Venue
Pullman Auckland Hotel + Apartments
Corner Waterloo Quadrant, & Princes Street Auckland 1010
Forum + Expo will be held in the Princes Ballroom
To find more about accommodation, parking please visit HRNZ: Forum Venue 2026
To Register
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Accommodation
Visit our webpages with accommodation options HRNZ: Forum Venue 2026
Payment
Fees will be due for payment in full prior to the Forum.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations prior to 12 October will receive a refund in full.
Cancellations after 12 October will incur a $100 cancellation fee.
No refunds after 30 October, the Forum Fee will be payable in full. Substitutions are welcome.
Terms and Conditions
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