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‘I wonder if it is being a woman?’: BDÉT founder

The startup owner talks about progress as International Women’s Day marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act.

Andrew Bevin Tue, 08 Mar 2022

 A year on from securing an interest free loan through NZTE, BDÉT founder Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha wonders if her business is picking up so slowly, despite constant validation, because she’s a woman.

For International Womans Day last year, Hohepa-Ropiha, along with five other New Zealand women

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Andrew Bevin Tue, 08 Mar 2022
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