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Our events showcase our wider society as celebrating diversity, inclusion, and equity, together in unity. Ko a maatau huihuinga e whakaatu anai to taatau hapori whanui e whakanui ana i te rereketanga, te whakauru, me tetika, tahi i Younity.
YouBeYou - Aotearoa’s principle aim is to activate our people in celebrating our minorities as one - in kotahitanga (unity). The most publicly obvious method by which we achieve this aim is through our YOUNITY Events.
A fun ‘Graham Norton’ styled live chat-show styled series exploring diverse, equitable & inclusive societies &how they foster social advantage and economic growth
One series. Three Events.
Join us for a fun and educationalthree-part speaker series exploring how diverse, equitable, and inclusivesocieties boost social advantage and economic growth.
Inspired by the 'Graham Norton' chat show style, these events featureengaging conversations with guests sharing their journeys in embracingdiversity, equity, and inclusion.
Enjoy heartwarming stories, entertaining chats, and live music from talenteddiversity-focused musicians.
Presented by Drag Queen Co-Co Flash: founder of Rainbow Storytime NZ and featuring...
· Siouxsie Wiles
(Microbiologist & Science Communicator)
· Aliya Danzeisen
(Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand)
· Bevan Rakoia
(Chair Pacific Island Community Trust)
· Leesa Speed
(Partner, Holland Beckett)
Presented by Drag Queen Co-Co Flash: founder of Rainbow Storytime NZ and featuring...
· Michael Barnett
(Fmr Director NZ Chamber of Commerce)
· Maretha Smit
(Chief Executive of Diversity Works)
· Helen Jacobi
(Fmr Vicar St Matthews in the City, Auckland)
· Buddy Mikaere
(Fmr Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal Director)
· Jan Tinetti MP
(Fmr Minister for Women and Internal Affairs)
Presented by Drag Queen Co-Co Flash: founder of Rainbow Storytime NZ and featuring...
· Nanaia Mahuta
(author & Fmr Minister of Foreign Affairs)
· Shaneel Lal
(LGBTQAI+ & trans rights advocate)
· Amanda Lowry
(disability sector & LGBTQAI+ advocate)
· KarenSummerhays
(Social entrepreneur & DEI advisor Whakatane District Council)
Getting the best from teams through diversity and inclusion.
What does inclusion and equity mean in the workspace and how to ensure you’re part of it.
How can your community organisation, sports club, theatre group or social interest association attract greater diversity.
Why is diversity and inclusion important to a successful society?
Talk to us about events or speakers.
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” “Ko ahau anake e kore e taea tewhakarereke i te ao, engari ka taea e au te maka kohatu ki runga i nga wai kianui ai nga ripples.”
Mother Teresa
