TSB and Pride Taranaki come together for Pride Week learning event

TSB people came together this Taranaki Pride Week with Pride Taranaki for a Lunch & Learn event focused on deepening understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities and building more inclusive experiences for customers and employees. 

The session featured insights from Onjei Bond on the Historical Data Project, an initiative dedicated to collecting, celebrating, documenting, and preserving the rich history of LGBTQIA+ communities across the Taranaki region. 

Chris Herlihy of Pride Taranaki says businesses have a responsibility to reflect and respect the diversity of the communities they are part of. 

“It’s encouraging to see TSB people engaging in learning that helps build understanding of the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and taking responsibility for creating environments where people feel safe, welcome, and able to be themselves.”

TSB CEO, Kerry Boielle, says the strong turnout reflects TSB’s commitment to fostering inclusion across the organisation. 

“When our people show up to learn together, it strengthens our culture and helps us better support our customers and communities,” says Boielle. 

“Pride Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ communities, but our responsibility for inclusion extends well beyond one week. It’s important our TSB customers and communities experience respect, understanding, and safety every time they interact with us.” 

Boielle says ongoing learning plays an essential role in building workplaces where everyone feels seen and valued. 

“These kinds of learning events and conversations help us to continuously grow. As a bank that serves every part of the community, inclusion isn’t optional - it’s foundational.” 

TSB has an established Diversity & Inclusion committee and employee-led network groups, supporting year‑round initiatives that promote belonging, cultural competency, and inclusive practice across the organisation. 

“Our employee network groups help us elevate voices from across the business and keep inclusion front-of‑mind every day,” Boielle adds. 

“We’re committed to building a workplace, and a customer experience, where everyone feels they belong.”