From the Chapter President

Kia ora and Happy New Year to our NZ Chapter members!

Wishing you a year of success, growth, and thriving in 2025! Hopefully, you’ve had time to recharge over the summer break. Now, as we dive into the year ahead, I encourage you to embrace the mindset of Twenty Twenty Thrive—striving for balance and fulfilment rather than just getting through.

Here’s what’s in store for you in 2025:

REGIONAL EVENTS

Our Regional Professional Development and Networking events are launching, with registrations for Auckland and Christchurch open now, and Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Dunedin and Palmerston North opening shortly – keep an eye out for invitations! These free events (open to members and non-members) are fantastic opportunities to learn, connect, and share ideas with peers. [For further details, see the ‘In-Person  Events’ tab in this eNews]

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Kicking off the year is the Advancement Practitioner Training (APT) in Adelaide this March—four Kiwis are already signed up, and it’s not too late to join them! [For further details, CLICK HERE]

NZ SUMMIT – WELLINGTON, 19-20 AUGUST

Our flagship event is set to be a standout! Expect:

✔ Masterclasses—deep dives into key areas
✔ A full-day Summit—insights, strategies and networking
✔ Exclusive site visits—Parliament, Old Government Buildings (Law Library of Victoria University), iconic Old St Paul’s and Queen Margaret College (QMC)
✔ A stellar social programme

The event is being held in Wellington on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August. The programme is still being finalised but you can find out more on the website.

 TRAVEL GRANTS AND MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE

To help you get to Wellington, we’re offering up to 30 travel grants of $300 each. Plus, non-members who register will receive complimentary membership for the rest of 2025—a great opportunity for your team! Keep your eye out for more details in the weekly newsletters and on the website about how to apply.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Expect regular Educate Plus webinars and some new Coffee Catch-Ups—casual, local meet-ups to share wins, challenges, and ideas, and a couple of online SIGs (Special Interest Group) get-togethers for robust discourse on selected topics.

More details will be provided as the year progresses and on the website as details are finalised.

ENGAGE AND THRIVE!

Make the most of your membership—join webinars, attend in-person events, tap into the Members Forum, and, of course, come to the NZ Summit!

I look forward to catching up with many of you at our regional events and seeing you all in Wellington in August.

Mā te wā e te whānau,

Emma Zigan
NZ Chapter President & Educate Plus Board Director

Director of Advancement
Dilworth School & Trust