Leadership and Development Conference

Sunday 3rd to Friday 8th February 2013

Willow Park Convention Centre

Eastern Beach, Auckland

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Background

In February 2007, the New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) held its inaugural Youth Leadership Camp at Eastern Beach in Auckland. The event was attended by 42 people from around New Zealand and was considered to be a very successful event by both its delegates and organizers. The conference is organised every year and is now a “must do” on the NZCA events calendar. The 2012 conference was successfully held in Palmerston North and now returns to Auckland for 2013.

With the experience of past organisers and the vision of young leaders, NZCA is proud to support the next Leadership and Development Conference (LDC) to be held in Auckland, 3rd – 8th February 2013.

Objective

A national initiative, the New Zealand Chinese Associations' Leadership and Development Conference is a "live-in" seminar for people between the ages of 18 and 30. It aims to provide a fun, relevant and effective training experience that will enable young leaders to understand their unique identity as Chinese New Zealanders. The delegates that attend this conference will be the future leaders of New Zealand and its Chinese community; it is the intention of the organising committee to:

"Create leaders that will shape our future"

The NZCA LDC will be a place for delegates to understand and realise their potential, throughout a 5 day conference that will involve a range of activities and guest speakers. The conference offers an environment that allows delegates to acquire leadership and communication skills so that they can better serve their community, country and place of work. As well as providing them with a better understanding of their Chinese heritage and the importance of their role in New Zealand’s multicultural society. Accomplished guests from around New Zealand of various backgrounds will present their valuable knowledge on how to get the leadership edge in today’s society. The date for the conference will be during the 3rd to 8th February 2013. It is aimed at Chinese young people, who have an interest in making a positive impact on the local Chinese community within Aotearoa and subsequently enrich their outlook on life both personally and professionally.

Programme

The varied programme will include presentations, indoor and outdoor leadership activities, as well as group and panel discussions. A wide range of eminent and high achieving personalities will present on aspects of Leadership, Identity and Community, thus representing the theme of the 2013 conference. Delegates will also undergo an individual Personality Type assessment prior to the conference so that a personal profile can be presented once they arrive. A leadership project will be undertaken by the delegates throughout the week culminating in a presentation to a panel of guest assessors. The programme will provide an environment in which young people can develop their leadership, teamwork and communication skills. The programme will include:

Leadership through understanding, including an individual Personality type assessment
Practical life skills
Leadership through understanding, wisdom and perspective – what New Zealand Chinese gained through the history of Chinese in New Zealand and our multiple identity as Chinese Kiwis
Leadership in the community
Leadership in business
Leadership in action and sport
Leadership through team work
Building lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals

Affiliation to NZCA

In order to attend NZCA LDC 2013, all applicants must be a member of a branch of the NZCA. If you are not a branch member of the NZCA, please contact the branch in your region as listed below for more information on how to join..

Selection

The Leadership and Development Conference is a great opportunity for NZCA’s branches to collectively recognise, support and inspire worthy young people from our local communities and to provide skills to enhance their futures. Each NZCA branch is invited to seek applications for the NZCA LDC from people who meet the criteria. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 as at 1st January 2013. The application form must be received by the LDC 2012 organising committee in full by 14th December 2012 and endorsed by the applicant’s NZCA branch. The organising committee of NZCA LDC 2013 will review all applications to determine who will attend the conference. Please note that there is a maximum number of delegates who can participate, which may cause some applications to be declined. Applicants will be notified of the result in mid-November. An information pack will be provided to all attendees at least one week prior to conference commencement. NZCA LDC 2013 is largely subsidised through funding from the Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust and NZCA national office. However, each successful applicant will be required to contribute $120 to attend.

Application Forms

Application forms can be downloaded from here . Forward completed forms to your NZCA branch secretary. We advise that applicants contact their branch to inform of their intention to apply beforehand. For branch contact details please refer to the branch contact list below. For all other queries please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Conclusion

The organising committee are looking forward to the conference and the opportunities that it brings. This is a great chance for people of like-minds to meet, network and learn from each other. We look forward to meeting you all!

On behalf of the 2013 Leadership and Development Conference Organising Committee?

New Zealand Chinese Association – Auckland Inc

Conference Details Summary

Applications due:	14th December 2012
Conference dates:	Sunday 3rd to Friday 8th February 2013
Location:	Willow Park Convention Centre Eastern Beach Auckland
Accommodation and meals:	Provided for the duration of the Conference
Cost:	$120 contribution per person
Affiliation:	In order to attend the 2013 LDC – all applicants must be a member of an NZCA branch. See list below.
Target age range of participants:	18 to 30 years (applicants over the age of 30 are also invited to attend)
Organising Committee Contact:	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Branch Contacts

Branch	Name	Email	Phone Number
Auckland	David Wong	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	09 524 8786
Waikato	Janet Young	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	07 853 9368
Gisborne	Richard Foon	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hawkes Bay	Margaret Wong	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	06 843 8997
Taranaki	Betty Leung	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	06 758 8258
Wanganui	Eileen Ng	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	06 348 8469
Manawatu	Alva Joe	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	06 356 1384
Horowhenua-Kapiti	Amy Soo	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	06 362 6029
Wellington	Kirsten Wong	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	04 971 2626
Canterbury	Kuan Meng Goh	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	03 351 2838
South Canterbury	Ronald Yee	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
North Otago	Peter Lee	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Otago Southland	Michael Young	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	03 474 0047
Invercargill	Margaret Young	This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it	03 218 1275