How do we activate and supercharge a vibrant network of ‘leaders for equity’ by convening spaces to connect, learn, and be inspired?

Be part of the Leaders for Equity Network - a movement, not just a series. Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Leadership Lab’s systems-change approach, these gatherings bring together the skills, insights, and commitment of a diverse group of leaders to inspire and influence real change.

Who is it for?

• Leadership Lab / LinC alumni – weaving people back in

• Their networks and collaborators

• Leaders who have wanted to step in, but haven’t known how or where

• Changemakers across community, government, education, health, philanthropy, and justice sectors

• Business leaders, government leaders, school leaders, community leaders…. 

What’s Involved

Evening Sessions (In-Person) – July & September 2025 / March & June 2026

• Whanaungatanga and deep connection

• Sharing real-world equity challenges and practices

• Reflective and relational leadership practice

• Culturally sustaining leadership and system change tools

Unconference (In-Person, Full Day) – 28th November 2025 

• Participant-led and action-based

• Crowdsourced topics and peer-facilitated sessions

• Cross-sector collaboration and collective inspiration

• Case studies and lived examples of ‘what’s working’

About the Host:

Leadership Lab: Leadership Lab is a Tiriti o Waitangi-led, impact-focused leadership consultancy. We grow leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand who develop equitable and flourishing communities and organisations. The team is a vibrant and diverse mix of people bringing experience, knowledge and a real passion to life and leading. We operate as a collective with a wide range of individuals teaming up to contribute to a range of projects while also supporting and developing each other in the process. Our Leadership Lab team covers all of New Zealand/Aotearoa and through the extensive network of robust and trusting relationships where we form partnerships with local leaders.