“I feel a deep sense of humility and gratitude, I now walk with Mana, with pride in who I am, how I can continue to improve myself to best support my people, and now I have a why: a purpose, a reason,” says PARANIHIA PRESTON following Retreat Four: Va Hala, Ala, Ara of The Mana Moana Experience.
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Subject matter experts and prominent New Zealand leaders share their knowledge and engage with the audience, sparking new ideas and innovation as minds from different backgrounds converge and focus their energy on a salient issue or theme.
Alumni Journeys - Mark Wilkshire
How are our Alumni leading with what's needed for Aotearoa to thrive in the 21st Century? We sat down with MARK WILKSHIRE (Alum 2015) to track his journey and unlock the ways his leadership mahi is making a difference in Aotearoa since graduating from The NZ Leadership Programme (NZLP).
Read MoreAlumni Journeys - Grant Taylor
How are our Alumni leading with what's needed for Aotearoa to thrive in the 21st Century? We sat down with GRANT TAYLOR (Alum 2020) to track his journey and unlock the ways his leadership is making a difference in Aotearoa since graduating from The NZ Leadership Programme.
Read MoreAlumni Journeys - Nicola Keen-Biggelaar
How are our Alumni leading with what's needed for Aotearoa to thrive in the 21st Century? We sat down with NICOLA KEEN-BIGGELAAR (Alum 2019) to track her journey and unlock the ways her leadership is making a difference in Aotearoa since graduating from The NZ Leadership Programme.
Read MoreOur Environment, Our System
“For me, the kaupapa was possibly the most impactful so far because, I’m ashamed to say, I give my relationship with the environment very little thought day to day. I was inspired and tested by the panel of my peers, sharing the work they do protect the environment, educate society and create positive change,” shares NATALIE BARKER on Retreat 4 of The NZ Leadership Programme.
Read MoreAlumni Journeys - Sapna Samant
How are our Alumni leading with what's needed for Aotearoa to thrive in the 21st Century? We sat down with SAPNA SAMANT (Alum 2009) to track her journey and unlock the ways her leadership is making a difference in Aotearoa since graduating from The NZ Leadership Programme.
Read MoreWhat is Your Connected Excellence?
NZLP Programme Director Louise Marra reflects on our connection crisis in the COVID-19 era and how we as leaders can best use this time to deepen connectivity with ourselves, each other and the planet.
Read MoreThe Path of Our Ancestors
“Our paths, our journeys, our stories are important reminders of how we got here. Once we’ve faced our past, we can draw strength from it and take it with us on our next steps. Our Hala, Ala, Ara. Our next steps as Pacific Leaders,” shares KATHLEEN MCGHIE from Retreat Four of The Mana Moana Experience.
Read MoreA Multi-cultural Desire to Co-exist
“As my journey with The NZ Leadership Programme progresses, one thing is for certain: I have a grounded realisation that there is a multi-cultural desire to harmoniously co-exist and grow in this nation. The diverse group of leaders that have brought their full selves and come together on this transformative process are a testament to the possibility of a true partnership between people who celebrate the beauty of our different cultures and identities,” reflects VINNY LOHAN from Retreat Three.
Read MoreMy Immersion in Our People and Our Land
“As a leader, it is my role to lead the change, support others to ensure a culturally diverse organisation, prepare for Mana Ōrite, the entanglement of Māori – know the narrative,” shares FIONA PARRANT following Retreat Three of The NZ Leadership Programme in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Read MoreMānawatia a Matariki: LNZ Winter 2021 News
As Matariki rises in our skies this year, Leadership New Zealand marks a new phase in its journey to support, equip, inspire and connect leaders across the public service, private sector and communities.
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Exploring Leadership with Harrison Grierson
We connected recently with 40+ leaders at Harrison Grierson over kai and kōrero – to explore our hopes for the future of Aotearoa, the meaning of leadership at this leading engineering and design firm and that burning question: “Who is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) Leader?”
Read MoreRediscovering life and love in a Pacific Mana Moana way
“The Mana Moana Experience for me is purposeful and liberating. It is deep diving to your core to bring out what has always been there, the treasure of self that has been hidden. A gift from the ancestors. Journeying with my brave Mana Moana family. Hearing and seeing the wisdom and truth from living legends. Rediscovering life and love in a Pacific Mana Moana way,” enthuses APOUA FUATAVAIL-MCBRIEN.
Read More100 Diverse, Board-Ready Chairs and Directors
We’re delighted to be supporting the Superdiversity Institute’s initiative, 100 Diverse, Board-Ready Chairs and Directors, to equip a 21st Century Aotearoa with strong diverse voices in the board room. “The superdiversity of Aotearoa’s communities isn’t currently reflected in our nation’s governance. I warmly encourage the Leadership NZ community to consider applying to be part of the Superdiversity Institute’s initiative and sharing their unique superpowers for the board table.” says Anya Satyanand, Chief Executive of Leadership New Zealand.
Read MoreA Place To Rumble
“It struck me during this Retreat that the marae is probably the best model of a safe place for dialogue that we have in Aotearoa New Zealand. Leadership often involves standing and speaking in uncomfortable situations. Acknowledging or addressing hurt. Looking for ways to move ahead,” reflects RICHARD COTMAN after experiencing Retreat Two (Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Te Ao Māori) of The NZ Leadership Programme at Kohewhata Marae.
Read MoreBeing 'Leaderful' with Vision and Strength
“I am encouraged to be ‘leaderful’ in the spaces that I occupy with others. Meeting some of the most incredible leaders (in the space of a few months) who lead with a clear vision in their spaces has given me the strength to seek, learn and speak up for our indigenous people,” enthuses SELINA ROIMATA PATIA after Retreat Two of The Mana Moana Experience.
Read MoreJourney of Self Pacific Discovery
“I was ready for change. I was ready for a new but old narrative. A narrative of power, of prowess, a narrative where our ‘Ancestral Intelligence’ was recognised as equal to if not better than the current dominate thinking and theories of today and boy did I find it in Va Tūpuna,” enthuses EDWARD (TED) POGAI following Retreat One of The Mana Moana Experience.
Read MoreMy Cultural Journey Across Aotearoa
“Before heading to Retreat Two (Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Te Ao Māori) of The NZ Leadership Programme, I took time to connect with my family and research my ancestral history in this land. Maybe what I have learned from this experience is that there is a humbling gratitude in knowing who we are, where we are from, where our connections lie, what land we caretake and make our home on. The land which nurtures and provides for us. It is equally humbling to know and respect this of others, and what their ancestral connections mean to them,” says PAUL TANSLEY.
Read MoreSeeking The "True North" For Aotearoa
“This Retreat has further exposed me to the Tikanga and Te Ao Māori. It reminds and reinstates the value of culture in guiding the identity and living of individuals and groups,” shares SNEHA LAKHOTIA on her experience of Retreat Two of The NZ Leadership Programme.
Read MoreDeepening My Relationship with Te Ao Māori
“The deeper layer of learning came from an appreciation and tremendous respect for Te Ao Māori (Māori worldview). More importantly, I saw Māori tikanga come to life in the interactions with the Wihongi family, the speakers and my classmates,” reflects ADELENE LYNCH from Retreat Two (Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Te Ao Māori) of The NZ Leadership Programme.
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