Leadership Lab NZ

Investing in Our People: A Deeper Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi At Whangaparāoa College, we're committed to providing our learners with the best possible education, and that includes ensuring all our staff have a deep and nuanced understanding of New Zealand's history. Recently, our staff participated in a dedicated professional development day focused on Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). These staff-only days are invaluable opportunities for our educators to "deep dive" into critical topics that directly impact student learning. A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi's history and principles is essential for creating an inclusive and informed learning environment. We were fortunate to have Dr. Judy Bruce, Kim Rogers, and Gwyn John from Leadership Lab NZ facilitate this important session. They provided a comprehensive historical overview of the treaty's formation, drawing from diverse and well-researched perspectives. The day explored how the treaty has shaped our past and its potential to guide our future. At times, the learning was confronting, challenging some of our existing beliefs and understandings. However, our staff found the information very valuable. They left with a renewed commitment to ensuring our learners receive accurate knowledge and a stronger understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are now focused on finding ways to honour the treaty in our teaching practices and create a more equitable learning environment for all students. By investing in our teachers' professional development, we directly invest in the quality of education your children receive. We are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that respects and reflects the unique history and culture of Aotearoa, New Zealand. #TeTiritiOWaitangi #TreatyOfWaitangi #TreatyEducation #UnderstandingTeTiriti #Aotearoa #NZHistory #TangataWhenua #LearnTogether #KnowYourHistory #NZConversation

Over the last 3 years, it's been amazing to work alongside Plains Media to produce multiple series of the Rourou Conversations show / podcast, including Becoming Tangata Tiriti, The Future of Feminism?, Gender Health Justice, Digital Divide and Conscious Catalysts. Check out the full series here: https://lnkd.in/gfGSkYfn From Plains Media: We are part of the 12-station Community Access Media Alliance. CAMA's press release explains why this is a crucial time in our history as government starts reforming the media landscape. Plains Media is celebrating 37 years of radio and podcast delivery, training, community development and award-winning programming with pride, knowing the work we do in our region has deep impact. We celebrate all our content makers, past and present who have put their hearts and souls into the unique community media they create. From CAMA's release: “We amplify voices often unheard in mainstream media, broadcasting in over 50 languages and ensuring access to locally relevant information, education, and cultural content. The proposed reforms must not sideline the platforms that serve underrepresented communities.” The Community Access Media Alliance (CAMA) is urging the Coalition Government to ensure that the proposed media reforms do not undermine the vital role of Community Access Media in Aotearoa. https://lnkd.in/gDnu9Buw

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Enhancing Leadership series, Te Pai Ora SSPA is thrilled to announce we're bringing this incredible opportunity back! 🎉 Last year, leaders were inspired by our Kaitiaki, deepened their whanaungatanga within the community-based social service sector, and gained valuable insights to take back to their organisations. This year, our Enhancing Leadership workshop series features a unique line-up of respected Kaitiaki leaders, including the return of Kaye Maree Dunn and Chris Jansen from Whakamanawa 2024. These sessions will blend presentations, frameworks, and philosophies with peer-to-peer discussions and real-world workshopping for an interactive, hands-on experience. The series kicks off and ends with a whanaungatanga session, creating space for collective leadership and a lasting community of practice. Find out more and register here - https://bit.ly/4iXvUsZ Belinda Himiona

Close to a fortnight ago, our incredible rangatahi in Leadership Lab NZ Puāwai programme hosted the Puāwai Showcase: Window to my World. They poured their hearts into creating photo boards, performing powerful spoken word poems, and participating in a podcast panel where they discussed topics they're passionate about. We are so proud of our rangatahi for the hard work, creativity, and courage they showed in sharing a window to their world - their lived experiences, their stories, their passions, and life as rangatahi in Ōtautahi. It was amazing to see the turnout from supportive friends, whānau, and community members who came to celebrate their voices and creativity. Check out some photos from the night below! 📸 And don’t miss the podcast episodes dropping every Wednesday at 5 pm weekly: https://lnkd.in/gKaDsC-Y 🎧 Photos by Erica Austin #Puāwai #YouthVoices #Rangatahi #Creativity #Community #Ōtautahi #Podcast #RangatahiLeadership Wikitoria Kurene Rochelle Faimalo Chris Jansen Mahlon Saumalu

📢 We are excited to announce the return of our highly acclaimed Ethnic Women’s Leadership Course in 2025! 😇 After the overwhelming success of previous cohorts, we are proud to once again offer this transformative program designed for ethnic women, by ethnic women, across Aotearoa, New Zealand. Expressions of Interest are now open. The last date for submission is Saturday, 15 March 2025. Link for submitting EOI: https://lnkd.in/g3CWXXub ** Spaces are limited to 12 participants per cohort to ensure a personalized and impactful experience. ** From the Ethnic Women's Leadership Programme team Benish Ibrahim Dr Hafsa Ahmed MNZM MInstD PMP® Thanks to our funders: Ministry for Ethnic Communities Rātā Foundation Selwyn District Council #ethnicwomen #leadership #futures #diversity #ladykhadijatrustnz