Communities unite to remember ancestors lost at sea
Leadership Network member Ben Matthews looks at the sinking of the SS Ventnor off the Hokianga coast in 1902, which set in motion a story of connection between local Māori and the Chinese community.
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Mentoring the next generation of Kiwi leaders
Leadership Network members reflected on the first year of the Mentorship programme and prepared the new cohort for the year ahead at a hui held in April.
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Network member's story goes full circle
At this year's Leadership Network induction, network member Wilson Chau spoke about his and his family's story of coming to New Zealand from Hong Kong and how that journey has shaped his life.
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Duality helping young Sri Lankan Kiwis shape their identities
Leadership Network member Tharak Munidasa has co-founded a platform/community aimed at helping young Sri Lankan New Zealanders navigate their dual identities.
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Time to shake up what it means to be a 'leader'
Leadership Network member Dayeon Lee is one year out from completing a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, but still finds time to volunteer time to social justice causes close to her heart.
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Leadership Network member putting in the mahi for social change
Leadership Network member Dr Claire Achmad has taken over the helm of Social Service Providers Aotearoa, advocating for those working with children, whānau and communities in tough situations.
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Q&A: Ziena and Pete's mentorship journey
We chat with Leadership Network members Ziena Jalil and Pete McKenzie about their experiences taking part in the network's Mentorship Programme.
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Tauranga hui explores notions of leadership
Leadership Network member Sean Kinsella reflects on the network's Rethinking Leadership Hui - his apprehensions going into it, what the weekend was like and what he took away from the experience.
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Art to bind cultures
Karl Johnstone is the owner and director of Haumi NZ, a business that initiates designs and delivers projects of national and international significance both in New Zealand and throughout the world.
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Vietnam Track II a window into international diplomacy
In 2018, Leadership Network member Sarah Pereira was part of a Foundation-led Track II delegation to Vietnam. In this article, Sarah reflects on the experience and how it's impacted her career.
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Q&A: Leadership Network member weathers turbulent 2020 in Taiwan
We chat to Leadership Network member Amanda Cundy about living in Taiwan in 2020, studying Chinese and her plans for the future.
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Leadership Network members graduate in-person and virtually
In December 2020, the Foundation said goodbye to 13 members who graduated from the Leadership Network, with some celebrating 12 years of involvement.