Zonta International District 16 (New Zealand) is delighted to announce that Lady Tureiti Moxon is the winner of the prestigious Zonta New Zealand ‘Woman of the Biennium’ Award.
This award recognises an outstanding New Zealand woman whose contribution to the lives of women and girls in the New Zealand community epitomises the values and aspirations of Zonta International.
From Hamilton, Lady Moxon was nominated by the Zonta Club of Hamilton-Waikato for her significant contribution to advocating for Maori healthcare and as a distinguished figure in advancing Maori rights, health and wellbeing.
The club describes Lady Moxon as “an outstanding and influential role model in New Zealand. She truly epitomises the Zonta ethos to empower women and has filled governance and management roles as varied as being a board member, fellow, patron, and early childhood teacher. In particular, she is recognised for her legal and leadership efforts in advancing Maori rights, health and wellbeing.”
Lady Moxon’s achievements include:
– Managing Director at Te Kohao Health (a primary health provider) since 2002
– Chair, National Urban Maori Authority since 2012
– Member of the establishment board for Te Aka Whai Ora
– Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors
– Patron of the Breast Cancer Research Trust
– Member of the Puhara Panel to the Ombudsman
– Member of the Independent Advisory Group into the Waikeria Prison Riots
– Te Tupu-a-Rangi Award for Health and Science at the Nga Whetu o Matariki
Awards 2020 for dedication to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of
New Zealanders.
The 2022-2024 Zonta District 16 Governor, Phillippa Jacobs-Lory, said it was a privilege to honour Lady Moxon with the Zonta ‘Woman of the Biennium’ Award.
“Lady Moxon has made a huge contribution to the health, wellbeing and Pae Ora to whanau not only in the Waikato but to all of Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Background information:
Zonta International was founded in Buffalo, New York, USA in 1919. The first Zonta club in New Zealand and Australia – the Zonta Club of Auckland – was established in November 1965. There are now 28 New Zealand clubs, located from Whangarei to Dunedin, all working through service and advocacy to empower women locally, nationally and internationally.
Mission and Vision:
Mission – Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professional empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.,
Vision – Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognised as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world. No woman lives in fear of violence.