In this episode of Purposely Podcast , we’re joined by Seumas Fantham (Ngāti Porou, Whakatōhea), Chief Executive of the Todd Foundation. Mark Longbottom (left), Host of Purposely and Seumas Fantham Seumas shares how philanthropy can move beyond forms, reports, and checkboxes, towards something rooted in trust, honesty, and shared learning. He’s clear that effective giving isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building real relationships, creating space for honest con

Welcoming Geneva Loftus, Executive Director of Move92 , to Purposely Podcast. Geneva leads Move92, a global philanthropic organisation on a mission to help local changemakers lead their own development. Their approach challenges traditional models of international aid by putting resources and decision-making power directly in the hands of those closest to the challenges. The organisation takes its name from a striking statistic: of the $10 billion in global gender equality fu

Welcoming Mark Weatherall, CEO of Life Education Trust, to Purposely. Mark Weatherall has a refreshingly down-to-earth take on how New Zealand prepares young people for life. He talks openly about something many of us recognise — that a lot of young people, and even adults, haven’t had the chance to build the confidence, knowledge, or habits needed to handle an increasingly complex world. “We got pocket money, we spent it — that was it,” he laughs, thinking back to his own ch

Welcoming Pablo Berrutti, Co- founder at Atliorem & Analyst at Stewart Investors to Purposely Podcast. In this episode, Mark...

Welcoming Jake Bailey to Purposely, Jake is the General Foundation at Inspire Foundation . Jake Bailey is no stranger to resilience....

Nicola Coom has just stepped into the role of CEO at the Cancer Society New Zealand, and for her, cancer isn’t an abstract cause—it’s...

Welcoming Aisha Daji Punga, CEO of Toitū Envirocare to Purposely. Aisha is an experienced leader whose career has taken her across...

Rod Baxter, CEO of Kings Trust Aotearoa New Zealand , sees his work as more than a job—it’s a calling shaped by purpose and a deep belief...

Tina McCafferty, CEO of Tōtara Hospice , is driven by a powerful belief: everyone deserves dignity, respect, and choice at the end of...

James Stewart, CEO of Home Capital Partners , recently joined the Purposely Podcast to talk about the housing challenges facing Aotearoa...

Welcoming Sydney Straver’s founder and CEO of &BLOOM to Purposely Starting a business isn’t always about having the perfect plan. Often,...

Welcoming Arian Ataie (founder)  and Dion McDougall  to the Purposely Podcast —two of the driving forces behind dmtr , a volunteer-led...

In Partnership with Science Alliance we’re pleased to welcome Dr Jacqueline Orian , Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University, to a...

Welcoming Martin Rohner, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), to Purposely Podcast  to share how...

Dean Hegarty became Co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to help grow the role investment plays in...

Jenny Horst on the Power of Connection: Why Mentoring Matters More Than Ever Jenny Horst, Chief Executive at Upside Mentoring Aotearoa ,...

We’re joined on Purposely  by Gwen Green, General Manager of Engagement and Marketing at Blind Low Vision New Zealand . Gwen talks openly...

Shaun Greaves, CEO of Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN),spoke on the Purposely Podcast about the challenges of leading a large...

Welcoming Will Ward, CEO of WALSH Trust , to Purposely . In this episode, Will shares the work of WALSH Trust—an organisation that has...

Welcoming James McCulloch, CEO of Victim Support / Manaaki Tāngata, to Purposely. In this episode, James shares the work of Victim...