{"id":1371,"date":"2024-03-01T11:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-nz\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1371"},"modified":"2024-03-06T10:08:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T23:08:07","slug":"upcoming-events-5","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-nz\/article\/upcoming-events-5\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s In Store for 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>The NZ Chapter Committee is thrilled to be able to invite you to attend your regional Professional Development &amp; Networking Events in March 2024.<\/h5>\n<p>Our Educate Plus NZ Chapter is excited to kick off the year with our first Professional Development &amp; Networking events, and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. With the first two regional events being a huge success, we invite you to join us for the remaining four events at a location near you!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the scheduled regional events below, the Chapter Committee is planning Special Interest Group (SIG) casual meetings across major cities throughout the year. These gatherings will take place in local cafes and focus on various topics related to our Advancement pillars: Alumni Relations, Fundraising, Admissions, Community Engagement &amp; Events, Marketing &amp; Communications. Watch out for information on these new SIG events and be sure to participate\u2014they promise to be fun, informative, and relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us!<\/strong>\u00a0With six Regional Events on offer &#8211; there&#8217;s sure to be a location near you!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wellington\u00a0<\/strong>(Held 5 March)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canterbury\u00a0<\/strong>(Held 6 March)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-waikato-regional-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikato<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(12 March)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-otago-regional-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otago<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(13 March)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-auckland-event\/\">Auckland<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(20 March)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-regional-event-palmerston-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palmerston North<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(20 March)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that these events are <strong>FREE<\/strong> for both members and non-members. In an effort to foster collaboration and inclusivity, we encourage you to bring along your peers and colleagues, whether they are members or non-members, at no extra cost. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and share insights with others in the education sector.<\/p>\n<p>Refreshments will be provided at each event. Make sure to mark these dates in your calendar and join your committee and fellow NZ members for these enriching professional learning and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register:<\/strong> See the details of each of the remaining regional events below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Waikato<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Regional Event Details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a wonderful opportunity for Educate Plus members and non-members to meet the team at Waikato Diocesan and network over light\u00a0refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>We are delighted that former Educate Plus President and Fellow,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/janice-lapwood-b737986a\/?originalSubdomain=nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Janice Lapwood<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Development Director at Momentum, Te Puaawaitanga o Waikato), will join us to talk about Momentum Waikato\u2019s work on the Regional Theatre, and the challenges of fundraising in the current economic climate. Janice is excited to have the opportunity to reconnect with her Educate Plus family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday 12 March 2024<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a011am-12pm<br \/>\n<strong>Place:<\/strong>\u00a0Homestead Meeting Room,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikato Diocesan School for Girls<\/a><\/strong>, 660 River Road, Chartwell, Hamilton, Waikato<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Complimentary<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register:<\/strong>\u00a0For more information and to register for the Waikato Regional Event,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-waikato-regional-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Otago<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Regional Event Details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Otago Regional Event will be a great opportunity to join\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kirstyn-sandall-213b05101\/?originalSubdomain=nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kirstyn Sandall<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0General Manager and Director of International at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcglashan.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John McGlashan College<\/a><\/strong>, to network and enjoy a light breakfast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday March 13<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a08am-9am<br \/>\n<strong>Place:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcglashan.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John McGlashan College<\/a><\/strong>, 2 Pilkington Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin, Otago<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Complimentary<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register:<\/strong>\u00a0For more information and to register for the Otago Regional Event,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-otago-regional-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Auckland<\/span>\u00a0Event Details<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A valuable networking opportunity for those in the Auckland region to meet the team at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kristin.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristin School<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0and hear Executive Principal,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-wilson-848b92189\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mark Wilson<\/a><\/strong>, present on the School\u2019s 50th Jubilee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday 20 March<br \/>\n<strong>Time:\u00a0<\/strong>11am-12pm<br \/>\n<strong>Place:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kristin.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristin School<\/a><\/strong>, 360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Complimentary<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register:<\/strong>\u00a0For more information and to register for the Auckland Event,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-auckland-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\"><strong>Palmerston North\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Regional Event Details<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A great networking opportunity over a light lunch at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnbhs.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palmerston North Boys\u2019 High School<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0for those in the Hawke\u2019s Bay, Manawatu and Whanganui regions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicola-parsons-954066ba\/?originalSubdomain=nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicola Parsons<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0Director of Marketing and Advancement,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindisfarne.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindisfarne College<\/a><\/strong>, Hawke\u2019s Bay, will lead and give Educate Plus members and non-members the opportunity to have wide discussion on Admissions, Alumni &amp; Community Relations, Fundraising, Marketing &amp; Communications and Leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday 20 March<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a012.30pm-2pm<br \/>\n<strong>Place:<\/strong>\u00a0Boarding Hostel &#8211; College House, Corner of Featherston Street and North Street,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnbhs.school.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palmerston North Boys&#8217; High School<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Complimentary\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Register:<\/strong>\u00a0For more information and to register for the Palmerston North Regional Event,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educateplus.edu.au\/epevent\/nz-chapter-regional-event-palmerston-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">We can&#8217;t wait to welcome all of our\u00a0NZ colleagues to these events!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The strength of Educate Plus is our community.\u00a0Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to network, learn and grow within the Educate Plus community!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>See you there!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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