From the President

Tēna koutou, Tēna koutou, Tēna tatou katoa!

Welcome to the end of Term 2! Mānawatia Matariki. Thank you to our NZ Chapter Partner NZMS and to all members for renewing their annual memberships and supporting our educational Advancement community.

Events
Our regional events in March across New Zealand were a resounding success. Thank you to everyone who attended and to our volunteer Committee members. Special thanks to Carolyn Prebble, our Events and Membership sub-committee leader, for her dedication and hard work.

Three Kiwi members attended the Advancement Practitioner Training (APT) in Brisbane, and over 30 members from Aotearoa New Zealand will attend the Perth International Conference in September. The Educate Plus NZ Chapter supported many members with scholarships and travel grants. If you’re attending, sign up here to join our special NZ Chapter dinner.

Exciting News: GATHER & GROW 2024
Join us on Wednesday 28 August for a full-day of Professional Development & Networking for all our members (and non-members) at Auckland Grammar School (AGS). This event features top-class speakers, discussions, networking, and a tour of AGS’s new and amazing Te Ara project. GATHER & GROW is our main professional development event in New Zealand this year. It will be especially good for all those who can’t attend the Perth Conference. Don’t delay. Register Now. Spaces are limited!

Committee Volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to join our NZ Committee. If you’re interested, please let me know. Just email me at e.zigan@dilworth.org.nz. Our fun group of volunteering professionals is dedicated to supporting our members and the industry.

Famous last words
Lastly, may I remind you what I said when I took on this role: “The more you engage, the more you’ll benefit from your EP membership!” So please, get involved in the valuable webinars, events, forum chats, website resources and networking. Believe me…it’s truly worth taking the time.

See you in Auckland at AGS in August. ☺

Kia kaha e te whānau.

Emma Zigan
NZ Chapter President
e.zigan@dilworth.org.nz

Director of Advancement
Dilworth School