The question that guides his work and life is: ‘How can I align my deepest desire with the world’s deepest need?’ Rui, based in Mt Roskill, Auckland, has set out to answer this question by combining two problems - 1. the need to find solutions to dealing with plastic waste, and 2. the need for stable employment in low socio-economic areas - into one personal project, his company, Critical.

Lisa McLaren was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in recognition of her work as the National Convenor of the youth-led Generation Zero campaign for the Zero Carbon Act.

Benjamin Lee is a member of the Albert-Eden Local Board.
He campaigned on the C&R ticket and managed to gain the highest vote count for members elected to the Albert-Eden board in the 2019 Auckland local body election.
Benjamin spoke to us about his start in local board politics and the need to utilise passion and compassion when trying to make the change you want to see.

Introducing Fatumata Bah speaking on her Leadership Journey.
Fatumata is an activist engaged in women’s rights, and diversity and inclusion.