A WARM WELCOME

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Kia ora, we are Angela and Theresa Gattung, and our foundation was born out of our sisterhood and a shared spirit to enable others. 

Our hearts lead us to want to give back; to make a difference; to redress inequalities we see around us; and to use our skills and resources to make. real. change. 

We call it the heart effect because we support causes that touch us deeply, but we believe just as strongly in effectiveness. Put the two together and you can create ripples of change for a stronger Aotearoa New Zealand.

“Very often we think making big changes in the world needs a big action. But each of us doing what we can in our communities can have a profound impact.”   Theresa

“What kind of world will we leave our descendents if we model lack of care and discommunity? What is the most important thing in the world? He aha te mea nui o te ao? It’s people, it’s people, it’s people. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata."   Angela

Projects & Initiatives

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Research Shows the Importance of Investing in Girls
Australians Investing in Women recently held their annual Gender-Wise Event in partnership with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL), featuring the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, with the generous support of PwC. While the event highlighted the work of the GIWL and invited support for their important research agenda on women’s leadership, Ms Gillard also highlighted the importance of investing in girls. “The single best investment you can make for a country to build peace and prosperity is to invest in girls’ education.”
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Dame Theresa awarded an honorary Doctor of Commerce from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Distinguished alumna Dame Theresa Gattung is an award-winning business leader who throughout her career has championed causes such as gender parity, animal welfare, and social equity. In December 2025, she was presented with a Doctor of Commerce.
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EFFECTIVE GIVING