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3 Kapu Kawhe™ Graduation Ceremony at Deloitte Auckland
On Thursday, December 7th, Deloitte Auckland hosted the inaugural 3 Kapu Kawhe™ graduation ceremony, where over 80 guests gathered to tautoko and acknowledge the achievements of our 2023 cohort of mentors, mentees, and student mentees.
Speaker and Networking Event with Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr. Claire Achmad
Our fourth and final Speaker and Networking event of 2023 took place last Thursday, the 16th of November, at KPMG Wellington, where we heard from the new Chief Children’s Commissioner, Dr. Claire Achmad.
Speaker and Networking Event with Nevak Rogers, Acting Director of Content at TVNZ
The third Speaker and Networking event of 2023 took place on Wednesday, 16th of August, at KPMG Auckland, featuring Nevak Rogers.
Rising Voices: Kōrero with NextGen Leader, Shuari Naidoo
In 2019, Shuari founded Moraka Menstrual Cups, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of period poverty in New Zealand and providing cost-effective, accessible, and sustainable alternatives…
Rising Voices: Kōrero with NextGen Leader, Mins Chang
Shih Chieh Chang (“Mins”) is an Employment Legal Consultant based in Canterbury. Mins holds several titles: she is the Director of Work Fair Limited, a Legal Aid provider with the Ministry of Justice…
Multiethnic Young Leaders Announces Mentee Cohort for 3 Kapu Kawhe™ Mentorship Programme 2023
Multiethnic Young Leaders is proud to announce the selection of the mentee cohort for the highly anticipated 3 Kapu Kawhe™ Mentorship Programme in 2023.
Rising Voices: Kōrero with NextGen Leader, Déjealous Palota-Kopa
Born to migrant parents from Samoa, Déjealous has witnessed adversity in various. However, she considers herself blessed to have parents who served as an inspiring example of triumphing over hardship…
Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ Announces Selection Panel for Inaugural 3 Kapu Kawhe™ Mentorship Programme
Press Release | 01 June 2023
Programme Launch of 3 Kapu Kawhe™ at Deloitte
The official launch of the 3 Kapu Kawhe™ mentorship programme took place on the evening of Monday, March 8th, at Deloitte (Auckland).
OPINION | Bridging the Opportunity Divide: Reflecting on the One-Year Anniversary of the Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database
Author: Marie Ysabel Landingin, Project Lead, Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database (RLOD)
Speaker and Networking Event with Tory Whanau, Mayor of Wellington City Council
The second Speaker and Networking event of 2023 took place on Wednesday, May 10th, at KPMG Wellington, featuring Mayor Tory Whanau.
Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ Launches 3 Kapu Kawhe™ Mentorship Programme
Press Release | 09 May 2023
Rising Voices: Kōrero with NextGen Leader, Ali Muhammad
Ali is a 2023 national finalist for the Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Te Pou Toko o te Tau. He is a referee for New Zealand football and is committed to empowering refugee youth…
Speaker and Networking Event with Leanne Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer at Heartland Bank New Zealand
The first Speaker and Networking event of 2023 took place on Thursday 9th of March at KPMG Auckland with Leanne Lazarus.
2022 National Multiethnic Young Leaders Summit: Shaping Our Collective Future
The 2022 National Multiethnic Young Leaders Summit: Shaping Our Collective Future took place at ASB on Saturday, the 29th of November.
Speaker and Networking Event with Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, and Youth
The final Speaker and Networking event for 2022 took place on Thursday 13th of October at KPMG Auckland with the Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan.
Interview with esteemed New Zealand-Sri Lankan portrait photographer and writer Abhi Chinniah on her new exhibition, Melanin Rising
“When you live in a world where being light and fair is celebrated, what happens to those of us who have “too much” melanin?”
Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database Teachers’ Lunch
Multiethnic Young Leaders hosts the Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database Teachers’ Lunch event at the University of Auckland Te Tai Tonga (South Auckland) Campus.
Speaker and Networking Event with Fiona Cassidy, Executive Director at the Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The fourth Speaker and Networking event with Executive Director at the Office of the Children’s Commissioner, Fiona Cassidy, took place on Wednesday, 10th of August.
Matariki Reflections: Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary
As the Matariki cluster of stars reappears to mark the Māori new year this week, we join those across the mōtu to reflect on the past year, celebrate the present and plan for the year ahead.
Speaker and Networking Event with Tiana Epati, Barrister and Former President of the New Zealand Law Society
The third SNS event with Barrister and Former President of the New Zealand Law Society, Tiana Epati, took place on Thursday 9th of June.
INTERVIEW: Coffee with Young Pacific Leader, Vaiola Tauti
Vaiola has represented New Zealand at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She was a 2021 YWCA Y25 wāhine toa and the first UN Youth NZ Regional President of Pacific descent.
MYLN launches New Zealand’s First Database on Youth Leadership Opportunities During Youth Week 2022
Press Release | 10 May 2022
OPINION: Fixing the broken leadership pipeline
Author: Michelle Huang, Chair and Interim-GM at Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ
Soft Launch of MYLN’s Flagship Project: the Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database (RLOD)
Multiethnic Young Leaders recently hosted two soft launches, one in Auckland and the other in Wellington, for the Rangatahi Leadership Opportunities Database (RLOD).
Speaker and Networking Event with Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo, Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner at the NZ Human Rights Commission
The second SNS event with EEO Commissioner, Saunoamaali’i Dr Karanina Sumeo, took place on Thursday 21st of April.
RNZ Interview with Te Ariki Te Puni, Vice-Chair at Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ
“As we mourn the loss of two leaders – Dame June and Moana Jackson – could Te Ariki be a glimpse into Maoridom’s future?”
Official Launch of Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ Hosted by Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand – Photos and Video
Photos and Video from the Official Launch of Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ at Government House (Auckland).
Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand hosts the Official Launch of Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ at Government House
The Official Launch of Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ took place at Government House (Auckland) on the evening of Thursday 24th of March.
Speaker and Networking Event with Mervin Singham, Chief Executive at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities
The 2022 Speaker and Networking Series (SNS) kicked off on Thursday 24th of February with Mervin Singham, Chief Executive at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
MYLN Leadership Team Meet with Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Members of Multiethnic Young Leaders’ Board and Leadership Team met with Minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan.
National Action Plan Against Racism: Young Leaders Zui
Multiethnic Young Leaders partnered with the NZ Human Rights Commission and the Ministry for Ethnic Communities to host a sold-out zui (zoom hui).
Open Letter to Minister Mahuta and Minister Faafoi
Tēnā korua Minister Mahuta and Minister Faafoi, We are writing on behalf of Multiethnic Young Leaders NZ (MYLN).
Supporting the the NZ Race Unity Speech Awards
Over the past few weeks, Multiethnic Young Leaders helped to support the NZ Race Unity Speech Awards by providing judges and MCs for the esteemed speech competition.
