Leaders explore change for the future
Auckland, New Zealand – 1 February, 2009 – New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc. today launched the third
Future DragoNZ Leadership and Development Conference 2009, challenging young people’s perceptions of what it means to be
Chinese in New Zealand today.
From Sunday 1 – Friday 6 February, Future DragoNZ brings together the next generation of outstanding New Zealand Chinese
leaders between the ages of 18 and 30 to explore culture, identity and communication with the aim of nurturing
participants to be leaders that change the future.
“The conference provides a solid framework and toolkit for aspiring young leaders of Chinese descent to recognise their
role in shaping a future New Zealand ‐ one that is confident, proud and inclusive of New Zealand Chinese voices, stories
and communities,” says New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc. Chairman, Kai Luey.
Designed as a personal storytelling event, Future DragoNZ is a fun, relevant and effective training experience that will
enable youth to explore their unique identity as Chinese New Zealanders. 23 high-profile local personalities will share
their leadership journeys in the creative arts, media, academic, community and business sectors. Some speakers include:
Andrew Young (Starship Foundation); Geraline Knox (TVNZ); Ant Sang (bro’Town designer); Manying Ip (The University of
Auckland) and Peter Chin (Mayor of Dunedin).
Future DragoNZ receives support from the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust and the New Zealand Chinese Association.
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