New Zealand-based fashion designer, entrepreneur, writer, blogger, women's advocate and philanthropist, Annah Stretton, celebrates 30 years of success in the fashion industry in 2022.In 2009, Annah Stretton's outstanding acumen was acknowledged with the New Zealand Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman of the Year Award. Also that year, Annah was invited to serve as an advisory board member for New Zealand Global Women - a network of recognised, senior female leaders from a wide range of national and international disciplines and industries.In 2008, Annah Stretton was awarded the honour of becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Fashion, Business and the Community. Annah is a designer, mother of two, regular blogger, an in-demand public speaker, an author of seven books, a leading public figure in New Zealand and an active animal rights advocate. She continues to drive company growth across both her fashion empire, her foundation, her social ventures and wellness initiatives, by thinking differently . Fashion 2013Fashion Collections throughout the year,10 Fashion stores in New Zealandwww.annahstretton.com Stretton Foundation was set up in October 2013 RAW ( Reclaim another woman) started Feb 2014 www.raw.org.nz This social enterprise works with highly recidivist female criminals, with an 86% success rate .. the model has now been fully endorsed by Corrections 2015 winner of the EY ASB social entrepreneur of the year for her work with RAW. A semi finalist for 'New Zealander of the Year' in 2018 and 2019. Annah was a director of Te Atawhai wellness retreat in Te Aroha. www.teatawhai.co.nz 2020 Founder and director of hopefish.org.nz 2020 Founder and director of fishdigital.co.nz Boards.. CEO, Director of RAW 2014 Chair of the Waikato Refuge Board 2015 Past Board Member of UNICEF NZ Owner . Café Frock Morrinsville

Stretton Publishing 2013Stretton Publishing was established in December 2005 by Annah Stretton.www.hermagazine.co.nz - A content based website covering business, innovation, social media and lifestyle. www.pinkmagazine.co.nz - A content based website for the Breast Cancer affected communityBooks by Annah StrettonGrit Before Grace 2022Rock The Boat 2013Wise Heart 2010From Rag Trade to Mag Trade 2007Public Speaking & Social MediaAnnah is invited to speak at high-level events to community gatherings. She is a polished conference and after-dinner speaker. This year she welcomes international speaking engagement opportunities. The Annah Stretton and HER brands are active in Social Media across Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and a growing number of platforms. www.annahstretton.me Social Change PlatformsMillion for a Million campaign www.millionforamillion.co.nz To encourage healthy lifestyles in New Zealand.SPCA - ongoing advocacy for animal and livestock rights to Free Range environments.Dogs and Party Pill Testing; lobbying against the inhumane use of Party Pill testing on dogs within New Zealand.RAW www.raw.org.nz.. the first initiative of the newly formed Annah Stretton foundation , that matches capable mentors with women that have been the victims of domestic violence changing significantly the way forward through education .. its all about teaching women to fish and re shaping the outcomes for the next generation .. in a country where domestic violence is one of our biggest problems Olive's Kitchen Ltd Director and FounderSep 2018 - Present Morrinsville, Waikato, New ZealandEventsAnnah Stretton has shown at Air New Zealand Fashion Week since 2002.