The Helen Clark Foundation is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Helen Clark was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999-2008. During her nine years as Prime Minister, New Zealand enjoyed strong economic growth, low unemployment, and significant investment in public services. Her government set clear objectives for sustainable development and climate action. Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Program in April 2009 and the Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of the heads of all UN funds, programmes and departments working on development issues. She was the first woman to assume these positions, which she held for a full two terms and eight years before standing down in April 2017.

ANZ is one of Australia’s leading financial institutions, providing banking and financial products and services to more than 8.5 million retail and business customers across close to 30 markets. With a history in Australia dating back to 1835, ANZ supports individuals, businesses and institutions through a broad range of banking, financial and advisory services. Guided by its purpose to shape a world where people and communities thrive, ANZ is focused on helping customers achieve their goals while contributing to sustainable economic and community outcomes.