2018 REPORT

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Executive Summary ...... 1

Background ...... 2

Programme Overview ...... 3

– Attending Festival for the Future ...... 5

– Attending National Hui 1 & 3 ...... 7

Outcomes – Most Significant Change ...... 8

Outcomes – Quantitive Outcomes ...... 9

Outcomes – Participant Stories ...... 10

Learning & Insight for 2019 ...... 18

2019 Programme Overview ...... 19

About Our Organisation ...... 20

The Team Behind It ...... 21

Finances ...... 22

Collaboration & Support ...... 23

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

identify as female, and 50% identify as Māori. This report illustrates many tangible examples Our programme is changing lives, especially of the impact our programme is having. It is for young women, and helping advance gender free and enables access to opportunities that equality and the economic empowerment for simply wouldn’t otherwise be accessible. To our a diverse range of young people in rural and funders and partners – we thank you for your provincial . support. We couldn’t do this without you!

Now in it’s third year, the Future Leaders Alongside this report we have also conducted Tēnā koutou katoa, programme has scaled up significantly from just interviews and received feedback from more 18 young people in 2017, to more than 200 than 100 stakeholders. We will be integrating As we reflect on the 2018 Future Leaders across eight rural and provincial communities. these insights and lessons. In 2019 we plan programme it is timely to be reminded of the The eight communities were , Ōpōtiki, to invest more into training and support for conversations playing out globally through the Whakatāne, the Far North, Whangarei, Kāpiti our Coaches, strengthen partnerships and United Nations and World Economic Forum on Coast, and Greymouth. It’s relationships, and strengthen pathways into the importance of investing in women to create been a massive step up in resourcing this mahi. employment, entrepreneurship and leadership. a more equitable and sustainable future. Our eight Coaches have played a vital role in If you’d like to be part of the Future Leaders A 2018 Report from McKinsey concludes that each community, helping to coordinate and movement, and help take things to the next advancing women’s equality in the Asia–Pacific deliver the programme. Our Coaches are all level, please get in touch! could add $4.5 trillion to their countries’ amazing, and whilst only part-time have gone collective annual GDP in 2025, a 12 percent above and beyond the call of duty to make a increase over the business-as-usual trajectory. difference for young people in their community. Their success is our success. To Cassandra, While Future Leaders is an inclusive and open Joe, Kiesha, Marlena, Peter, Tarsha, Tanaya, Guy Ryan, CEO & Founder, programme, more than 70% of participants and Toi – thank you! Nga mihi nui ki a koutou. Inspiring Stories

PAGE 1 BACKGROUND

The Future Leaders programme started in 2016 with a simple question – “How might we make a bigger difference for young people in rural and provincial New Zealand?” The programme has evolved significantly each year, from a small pilot with 16 young people, to more than 200 in 2018.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME IN 2018

From climate change to inequality, mental health The number of young people involved increased We also created two tiers of participation for to unemployment – too many young people feel Future Leaders from 2017 to 2018 increased young people – a more intensive option called overwhelmed by the issues, don’t feel optimistic more than ten times. More than 200 young ‘Catalysts’ for up to four young people per about their future, or don’t believe their people across eight communities took part in community, and a less intensive option. efforts can make a difference. This is having the 2018 programme. The eight communities devastating impacts on society, and we plan to were Greymouth, the Far North, Kāpiti While the programme scaled up and the change this! Coast, Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Palmerston North, curriculum evolved, the target outcomes for Whakatāne and Whangarei. young people has remained consistent. Future Equally, the future of work and technology is Leaders is a transformational experience for creating new challenges and opportunities for A key enabler of growth was a dedicated many young people involved. the regions. We need to do better at preparing ‘Coach’ who lives in each community and is young people to thrive in the new economy. supported by our team in Wellington. While we Scaling up rapidly has brought its challenges. increased the hours and term for our Coaches The larger programme requires a huge increase The Future Leaders programme supports young in 2018, limited resourcing meant they have still in funding. Support from funders and sponsors people from the regions to connect, explore only been very much part-time. Increasing their has enabled us to keep the programme free for big issues which affect their future, build their capacity, and their training and development, young people, but also increased complexity entrepreneurship and leadership capability, and is critical for strengthening engagement and with the greater number of funders involved. make a difference in their backyard. outcomes for young people moving forwards.

PAGE 2 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Future Leaders is a part-time programme for young people aged 16–25, designed to work around existing study or work commitments. Each local chapter is supported by a Coach, who works with participants in one of two tiers of involvement – as a Catalyst, or as a Future Leader.

MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

WORKSHOP 1 WORKSHOP 2 WORKSHOP 3 WORKSHOP 4 WORKSHOP 5 WORKSHOP 6 WORKSHOP 7

LOCAL HUI DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A LOCAL PROJECT(S) TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE SHOWCASE

NATIONAL NATIONAL NATIONAL FUTURE LEADERS FUTURE LEADERS HUI 1 HUI 2 / FFTF HUI 3 //

PATHWAYS PATHWAYS BEYOND THE THE BEYOND PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS

& RECRUITMENT REGULAR COACHING AND MENTORING

MEET WITH THE LOCAL MAYOR EVERY 2-3 MONTHS CATALYSTS CATALYSTS

OUR LOCAL DELIVERY MODEL OPTION 1: AS A CATALYST OPTION 2: AS A FUTURE LEADER

In scaling up Future Leaders, finding local The key difference between this and the wider Applying as a Future Leader is a less people who know their communities, and ‘Future Leaders’ option, is that Catalysts intense way to experience the programme. training and supporting them to deliver the attend all three national hui (including Festival Participants still make awesome connections, programme is vital. In each community we for the Future), get access to 1-on-1 support be inspired and build their leadership skills. support a local Coach who coordinates and through mentoring and coaching, and take This includes attending Festival for the Future, delivers the programme. Our Coaches work more of a leadership role working to develop attending local events and workshops, and part-time 40–50hrs/month. and lead a project in their community. getting involved in their community project.

PAGE 3 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW More than 200 young people took part in the 2018 programme across eight communities, which was more than ten times the number of young people involved in 2017. The information below provides a summary of participant demographics, and the overall rating of their programme experience.

Far North DEMOGRAPHICS Whangarei Whakatāne 50% Māori Ōpōtiki 35% NZ European / Pākehā 8% Pasifka 200+ * Kawerau PARTICIPANTS 5% Asian *250 young people enrolled at 2% Other the start of the programme, but a 74% Female Palmerston North number dropped off throughout due 25% Male Greymouth Kāpiti to study, work or life commitments. 1% Gender Diverse / Not Listed Average age of participants = 19

* IN EACH COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE

1 Coach (Paid, part-time 40-50hrs/month) 4 Catalysts (Participants – more intensive)

20–50 Future Leaders (Participants – lighter) Community Stakeholders 8.6/10 8.7/10 – hui, event & showcase attendees Overall, how satisfied How likely are you to – research participants are you with the Future recommend it to a friend – mentors / supporters Leaders programme? or colleague?

* Average based on 108 survey responses. PAGE 4 NATIONAL HUI #2 / JULY ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL ENGAGING IN THE BIG ISSUES

Festival for the Future marked the half-way The Festival provided a powerful platform Amazing life changing experience to point in the Future Leaders programme on for our Future Leaders to engage in some bring our Whakatāne Future Leaders 27–29th July in Wellington. We supported of the big issues of our time. From tackling to Wellington for the Festival. I 200+ Future Leaders to attend, including child poverty to the future of housing, civic cannot emphasise enough how the full cost of their transport, ticket and engagement to mental health and wellbeing. inspirational this kaupapa is, and accommodation. all the caring people we have in Our Future Leaders brought a strong voice Aotearoa making positive changes The Festival is an action-packed weekend from the regions, and a number of them for our future. of inspiring speakers, workshops and also featured in the Festival programme as entertainment. More than 1,200 people panelists and guest speakers. For many of attended from every region nationwide, as them, attending the Festival was a catalytic Tanaya Laws (Coach), Whakatāne well as a number of dignatories including and life-changing experience, resulting in Government Ministers, Mayors, and CEO’s. many positive ripple effects back home. We headed to Wellington expecting Last week I was about to make the WHAT A WICKED WEEKEND IT I learnt so much about the things nothing but a road trip, time worst decision of my life in thinking WAS!!! A weekend where I had that matter in life, took part in off school and free food. We about skipping Festival for the minimum sleep but was filled with absolutely amazing workshops, got left an absolutely life-changing Future. So glad I didn’t – so much MAXIMUM knowledge, potential, to meet people from all over the weekend that gave us the skills inspiration, connecting and making ideas, creativity, positivity and country, and heard real stories of and knowledge to conquer the friends from Palmy and across the so much more. FFTF18 was an success and leadership along with challenges ahead. country. It was life changing. experience I’ll never forget. the challenges that we’re facing. Shauna Edwards-Jull, Ōpōtiki Wajahat Ali, Palmerston North Aroha Lawrence, Kaikohe Shrutica Thapa, Greymouth

Seeing 200+ Future Leaders together in one room for the first time at dinner during Festival for the Future really hit home just how much the programme has grown, from just 18 last year. So incredibly proud to be part of the team delivering this awesome opportunity. Peter Boyd, Whangarei (Coach) NATIONAL HUI #3 / SEPTEMBER WELLINGTON

The third and final national hui for the year took place in Wellington. It was a powerful gathering, and it was clear the impact Festival for the Future had on everyone, and the ripple-effects it helped to create back home.

This hui was a chance to develop and share the projects they’d all been working on, and strengthen the connections between each other and their communities. We’ve seen multiple collaborations between communities since. It was also a chance to check out Parliament, reflect on their year, and set their leadership goals for the journey ahead.

NATIONAL HUI #1 / APRIL PALMERSTON NORTH

In April we brought together our Catalysts and selected local Future Leaders in Palmerston North for the first national hui, hosted by our partners at Massey University.

It was a fantastic way to kick-start the programme – a chance to connect, learn more about the kaupapa, explore challenges and opportunities in their respective communities, and start to develop their ideas for change.

Participants also got the chance to meet the Minister for Youth (Hon Peeni Henare), the Mayor of Palmerston North (Grant Smith), and Massey’s Vice Chancellor (Jan Thomas) and Pro Vice Chancellor (Paul Spoonley). MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE

My eyes have opened so much this year. By applying Future Leaders equips you to myself I have managed to be involved/employed in become a great leader, with a amazing things that I would not have even dreamed focus on helping our local people. of when I was younger. I never really knew what The most significant change potential I had. I’ve always been one to doubt myself. for me personally was the new Even when others seen that potential, I just never connections with people from all could. I’ve had a lot of adversity in my 24 years of of Aotearoa, feeling more hopeful life – two kids at age 17; unhealthy and abusive about the future, and learning how upbringing; and for me to come out on the other side to go beyond my own limits. It was taking the right path is such an accomplishment. My awesome to be able to work with mindset has definitely shifted to a much better place you all. Ngā mihi nui kia koutou and I am so grateful for this programme. ngā kaiwhakahaere. Aroha nui. Gayle Moana-Johnson, Palmerston North Te Riini McLean, Kawerau

I have changed my perception The most significant change for me of myself. I am more confident was having my eyes opened to the in the leadership skills that I opportunities for our rangatahi to possess and now find myself have their/our voices heard within applying for the jobs that I government, and the opportunities wouldn’t usually, because I to have our say and make a didn’t think that I was good difference for our community and enough. I can also now nation. And of course – meeting so recognize my worth and what I many beautiful people, and all of bring to the table. the out of the box thinking! Eden Edwardson, Ōpōtiki Micah Harloff, Whakatāne

PAGE 8 Decreased Remained The Same QUANTITIVE Somewhat Increased OUTCOMES Increased Significantly Increased

OUTCOME AREA 3 | BUILDING CAPABILITY

...develop my personal and/or social skills. ... my sense of purpose. OUTCOME AREA 1 0% 0% 6% BUILDING CONNECTIONS 8% 18% 24% 36% 34% The programme has helped me develop 40% 34% connections with a community of peers, locally and nationally. ... my communication skills. ... my sense of resilience. 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 8% 20% 17% 19% 40% 36% 43% 40% 39% 30%

...to local business and community leaders. ... my problem-solving skills. ... I feel more optimistic about the future 0% 0% 0% 4% 6% 4% 36% 22% 20% 38% 28% 31% 22% 34% 45% ... my entrepreneurship skills. OUTCOME AREA 2 0% OUTCOME AREA 4 | TAKING ACTION FUTURE CHALLENGES 6% 2% Did you work as a team to develop a project to 43% make a difference in your community? (YES / NO) ...helped me to develop a better understanding 24% 95% of a range of socio-economic issues that affect my future. ... my leadership skills.

0% 0% OUTCOME AREA 5 | 1% 4% PATHWAYS 13% 19% 40% 37% The programme exposed me to pathways into... 46% 40% ... leadership (YES / NO) ... that affect the future of my community. ... my knowledge of social enterprise. 88% 0% 0% ... entrepreneurship (YES / NO) 0% 0% 47% 10% 26% ... employment ( / ) 44% 38% YES NO 46% 36% 31%

PAGE 9 Whaiora, 23, is the proud parent of a beautiful Whaiora and the Kawerau Future Leaders crew one-year-old with her partner Jeff, and is a worked to develop and run a local event for student in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts youth called InSpire, giving young people the at Massey University, majoring in Media Studies. chance to connect with a diverse range of local positive role models who shared their story and Some of the big issues that Whaiora identified challenges. More than 100 youth attended. for youth in her community are drugs, crime, gangs, mental health and unemployment. In October 2018, the Kawerau Future Leaders She joined Future Leaders so she could find group were awarded the Tātou Mahere Korowai solutions to address the lack of support and Scholarship and a $5,000 prize for their mahi resources for youth in her community. to improve health outcomes of other rangatahi within their community. She believes that no matter who you are or what you do for a living, you should always help Do you see the need for Future Leaders in Whaiora Patrick others whenever you can. Whaiora’s view is that your community next year? If so, why? Kawerau if everyone pitches in, no matter what they do, Definitely! It’s important that we create spaces big or small, it has the power to change another to talk about our challenges. We’re not perfect, person’s life, for the better. no one is. Future Leaders has given us a chance to explore the issues, and have a voice. I have a huge goal to break down barriers and get As well as building her knowledge and skills If we have it again next year, it’ll give more people to talk about mental health, depression during the programme, Whaiora spoke on a young people the chance to have a voice and to and suicide because I’ve been through it. panel at Festival for the Future on tackling make decisions within our community. child poverty, bringing her lived experience to the table. Panelists included the Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft and CEO of How Whaiora rated her experience on the programme... Ara Taiohi, Anya Satyanand. More than 1,200 Overall, how How likely people attended the Festival, which included satisfied were are you to representatives from every region nationwide, you with the recommend it business, government and community sectors. 5/5 programme? 10/10 to others?

Whaiora on stage @ #FFTF18 PAGE 10 Aroha was the head girl of her school and is Aroha shares that Kaikohe is a small town now a champion for youth leadership in the Far that doesn’t have a lot of resources, and that North. She grew up in Otaua and was born with having Future Leaders in her community will a form of dwarfism called Achondroplasia and show the youth that there is a lot of great things developed spinal stenosis at the age of 6 which happening outside of Kaikohe, and that they left her in a wheelchair. can use these ideas and make change happen in their backyard. We first connected with Aroha through a local information evening in Kaikohe, hosted by “I’ve always wanted to help out the youth in my our friends at AKAU, a local social enterprise. community and being part of Future Leaders Until becoming part of the Future Leaders has driven that passion more, so I’ve decided to Aroha Lawrence programme this year, Aroha had never been on go study Social Services and Education.” Kaikohe, Far North an aeroplane before. It’s been a huge honour for our team to have her part of this kaupapa.

At Festival for the Future this year Aroha spoke Confidence is something I’ve struggled with about her experience living with a disability, throughout my life due to my disability. Meeting all where she moved the 1,200+ audience to tears the wonderful like minded people, sharing ideas with her challenging and heart warming story. and passions with one another and speaking For Aroha, being a part of Future Leaders has at Festival for the Future has given me the helped her develop a lot as a person. In her confidence boost I needed. words, “the most significant change is that I have more confidence in with myself.”

How Aroha rated her experience on the programme... As part of the Far North Future Leaders rohe, Overall, how How likely Aroha and her crew have been developing satisfied were are you to R.E.Y – Role model Engagement with Youth, an you with the recommend it initiative to help the youth in Kaikohe engage 5/5 programme? 9/10 to others? with positive role models within the community.

Aroha on stage at #FFTF18 PAGE 11 Anahera was born and raised in Whangarei. In have accomplished in 2018, and what they 2008 she moved to Australia to live with her continue to do to support their community. The mum before returning to New Zealand in 2013. team’s projects have focused on connecting Soon after returning, Anahera became aware of youth with their safe spaces and encouraging many of the social issues facing her hometown. continuous positive dialogue around mental Not long after her 18th birthday, Anahera found health and wellbeing. Their two projects of herself homeless. Because of her status and creating permanent messages of hope in their age, Anahera and other Māori youth were community and also creating a map of safe not able to access the help and support they spaces for youth, have been received positively needed. She struggled with her mental health by the community and young people who have as a result. She fought hard to make sure that felt disconnected. Anahera Pickering her situation did not dictate her future. She Whangarei refused to give up. “I believe that the youth in my community need a programme such as this to help them give Alongside other Youth Advocates in the back to our community, and also make it a Electoral Commission, in 2017 Anahera co- place they value more and are able feel more This programme has helped Future Leaders and wrote and produced a song for the General connected to their hometown.” catalysts nationwide to develop skills in so many Election called “What’s my why? For my family. ways - socially, being confident, speaking in front What’s my why? For my future.” The song Although this journey has a been a tumultuous encourages youth to vote, and was used one for Anahera, 2018 has been “the best year of groups, engaging with others, leadership, and throughout the Election. The song also became of her life.” Due to her passion for voting and entrepreneurship. part of the youth advocate trial programme her past experiences, she has felt the need to and was later extended to South Auckland, encourage youth in Whangarei to rise above Hamilton, Rotorua, and Gisborne. social challenges and share how transformative having a positive mindset can be. Anahera has How Anahera rated her experience on the programme... For Anahera, being part of Future Leaders been incredibly grateful for being nominated Overall, how How likely has made her more aware of her capabilities for Future Leaders, being able to experience satisfied were are you to as a team player and also as an independent Festival for the Future as an attendee and a you with the recommend it action-orientated person. She feels incredibly speaker, and she looks forward to continuing 5/5 programme? 10/10 to others? proud of what the Whangarei Future Leaders her involvement with the programme in 2019.

PAGE 12 Bre is a 24-year-old, self-described whānau Having experience in leadership programmes and education oriented feminist, mental health she thought she knew what she was in for. advocate and a massive foodie. Bre was born But, the programme had more impact than she in , has lived in the USA and the expected. It opened her eyes to the challenges Netherlands, and now lives in Palmerston North. Palmerston North faces, and connected her to a variety of groups and individuals who work She identifies as being the “make it happen” tirelessly to make a difference in their backyard. person – and loves making it happen for mental health support, sustainable and ethical lifestyles Bre feels more confident to believe in herself and reducing our waste as a country. Bre enjoys and the impact of her contribution. Over the being a cheerleader for her community and gets next few years she is excited to do mahi Bre McQuade involved in whatever she can, so if you have the with local schools to promote mindfulness, Palmerston North ideas she wants to make it a reality. collaborate with organisations to measure their environmental impact and support social Despite all this, she still suffers from imposter enterprises to make their vision a reality. syndrome and is working on loving herself and “Future Leaders was so much more than a moving past her limiting beliefs more each day. Do you see the need for Future Leaders in She continues to push boundaries and creates leadership programme, providing personal your community next year? If so, why? exciting change by drawing inspiration from the Yes. I believe that Future Leaders has just development and a way to support the local rangatahi of Aotearoa. begun scratching the surface of what the community. It has allowed me to see the world rangatahi of Palmy have to offer our community. through the eyes of others.” Having lived overseas and in Wellington, settling The engagement from local champions and in Palmerston North wasn’t a smooth journey organisations has been empowering, but there for Bre. She missed her friends and family, were also many others that didn’t know about the rush of people, bars and cafes, and the the programme who would get a lot out of being How Bre rated her experience on the programme... bustling waterfront. In 2018 however, with the involved. This year we identified only some of Overall, how How likely encouragement from those close to her, Bre the challenges Palmy faces, and I look forward satisfied were are you to was ready to invest in building a strong and to seeing more people tackling the other issues you with the recommend it healthy relationship with her community and (such as segregation, tikanga, pollution, etc.) 4/5 programme? 9/10 to others? Future Leaders seemed like perfect focus. and making courageous changes.

PAGE 13 Half Fijian and half Pākehā, Talei grew up in learn are vital for the youth of today. Waimana. Her backyard was the “Future leaders exposes you to a whole, new National Forest. vibrant world. You learn about sustainability, problem solving, entrepreneurship. You build Talei stumbled across the Future Leaders strong, life long friendships.” programme by accident. A week before the first hui she was looking for groups to talk to about Talei and the Whakatāne Future Leaders the Maori electoral roll. She went into a social crew chose to develop a project focused on “ service provider where a Future Leader alumni building stronger connections between youth invited her along to the first community hui. By and older generations.” Their project was to the end of it Talei was hooked and signed up! create seasonal festivals to get youth interacting Talei Bryant more with older generations and creating Whakatāne She could see that this was a programme where connections through fun seasonal events. So youth could make a difference, where youth had far they have piloted SpringFest in November, a voice, and with support could make a positive and are really excited about what the next event impact in their community. could look like. The future leaders programme is awesome and A big challenge for her before the programme Inspired by Festival for the Future, Talei also changing our communities for the better. It gives was feeling like she was alone and there founded the “Find Your Fish Movement” (FYFM). those of us who financially couldn’t otherwise was no one around who wanted to make a Over the next few months Talei aims to inform afford to access these experiences. The change in her community. Thanks to having the Eastern about FYFM and set opportunities it provides are life changing.” the opportunity to connect and listen to up free workshops and programmes around the inspirational people like Meihana Durie and community to help people find their passion. Aroha Lawrence at Festival for the Future, she They have set-up an office in Kawerau, and now truly believes that we are all limitless. want to set up FYFM bases around the country How Talei rated her experience on the programme... Through the programme, she has also had and eventually be a nationwide, youth-led Overall, how How likely the chance to make lifelong friends. Talei support group making a change and having fun satisfied were are you to believes this programme will change the future at the same time. you with the recommend it of New Zealand for the better, and that the 5/5 programme? 10/10 to others? opportunities, the networking and the skills they

PAGE 14 Shrutica is a young engineer working at the showcasing different career pathways, and local Council in Greymouth, and has been shining a light on the fact that coming from the involved in Engineering New Zealand and Coast is actually a pretty cool thing. Young Professionals West Coast. Though she works full time, the opportunity to take part As a Catalyst, she loved attending Festival in the Future Leaders programme during the for the Future and the two other National Hui. weekends and outside of working hours has The Festival was a big motivational boost to made it accessible for her. every young person who took part, and made Shrutica aware of how the younger generation In applying for the Future Leaders programme, can make a difference for New Zealand. some of the key local challenges that Shrutica Shrutica Thapa identified were negative perceptions amongst Beyond this year, Shrutica wants to get more Greymouth young people about their town, and a lack of involved in the community, and develop skills to activities that motivated youth. As a migrant, be part of Local Government. Something she Shrutica was also aware of the challenges feels strong about is the need for young people for new migrants who lacked the confidence, in the West Coast to better connect with and I learnt so much about the things that matter in networks or support to integrate and deal with empower new migrants. everyday life. life, took part in absolutely amazing workshops, Shrutica would also like to be a mentor as part got to meet people from all over the country, Though it’s only been the first year of the of next year’s programme in Greymouth. and heard real stories of success and leadership programme in Greymouth, Shrutica sees a along with the challenges that we’re facing. major benefit of the Future Leaders programme as empowerment. For her, the most significant change has been the boost in her confidence.

How Shrutica rated her experience on the programme... Shrutica and the Greymouth Future Leaders Overall, how How likely have been developing a project to help shift the satisfied were are you to negative perceptions of young people in their you with the recommend it town. This has included prototyping events 5/5 programme? 9/10 to others? to help connect local young professionals,

PAGE 15 Philadelphia (Philly) is in her final year at Te “We are making a short film that addresses Kura-ā-Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, in mental health through a Māori perspective, Ōtaki on the Kāpiti Coast. She has also been looking at Māori gods such as Rangi and Papa, working to complete a Bachelor in Māori Health Tangaroa and Tumatauenga.” at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Philly says that the Future Leaders programme Philly is a filmmaker, a storyteller, and hopes has allowed the youth to voice their opinions, her films will empower and encourage youth to which was super beneficial and will continue to stand up for their own rights and voice. be if Future Leaders continues in her region.

Philly For her the most significant change in being “Future Leaders overall has been an amazing Kingsford-Brown part of the Future Leaders programme has been kaupapa that I’m very proud to have been a Kāpiti connecting with other youth from her region. part of. Their sense of support when it comes to every single aspect of the programme from “I believe that we rangatahi are the leaders of the planning of your project to the end product, tomorrow, and without every single one of us and for that, I would recommend it to anyone The Future Leaders programme has allowed having a voice we as a country will not thrive.” looking to be the change in their community.” me to connect young people to mental health In applying for the programme, Philly identified Philly has been just accepted into Massey solutions through Te Ao Māori, and to connect key local challenges as alcohol, drugs, mental University, where she aims to complete a with rangatahi from different Rohe across health and suicide. Bachelor of Creative Media Production. Aotearoa New Zealand. Philly and the Kāpiti Future Leaders have been developing intiatives that respond to the challenges young people are experiencing How Philly rated her experience on the programme... around mental health and wellbeing. This has Overall, how How likely included prototyping activities for youth every satisfied were are you to day during Wellness Week, and working on a you with the recommend it film connecting Atua Māori. 5/5 programme? 10/10 to others?

PAGE 16 After completing High School James got a and how life works – two-to-three years quicker job as a reporter based in Ōpōtiki for local than if he hadn’t taken part in the programme. newspaper, the Whakatāne Beacon. In his new role he was incredibly nervous about speaking “The experience is unlike anything else you’d with strangers, and found it challenging making get through other youth programmes on offer. small talk with people he didn’t know. He heard The depth and scale of the experience is huge.” about the Future Leaders programme when doing an interview with the former Coach for James and the other Ōpōtiki Future Leaders Ōpōtiki, Jared Tuoro, and wanted to learn more. have been working on a book to showcase positive role models within the community. For James had become increasingly aware that the team, testing and prototyping the different James Sandbrook youth in town didn’t seem to be thinking much stages of the project have been the most Ōpōtiki about the future. James really liked what he was challenging, and it was disheartening when hearing in the first Future Leaders meeting and some ideas didn’t work. Their Coach, Toiroa he believed it was something Ōpōtiki needed. Williams, has been a great supporter in helping He joined the programme, and wanted to do them navigate these road blocks. “I want the history books to say that my something positive for the community. James and the team are collecting more stories, generation revolutionised… everything. We took At the start of the programme he didn’t know refining their design, and getting in touch with the ways that were set in stone, broke the stone, anyone, and was still finding it hard to come out supporters to help publish the book – Nga Uri o and changed those ways for the better.” of his shell. However, the regular face-to-face Muriwai (a showcase of our successes). catch ups, attending Festival for the Future, and having that constant interaction with such Beyond this year’s programme James plans to a diverse range of people helped him a lot. For continue his job at the Whakatāne Beacon, and James, one of the biggest things he got from would like to continue his involvement in the How James rated her experience on the programme... the programme was social confidence. Future Leaders Programme in Ōpōtiki in 2019. Overall, how How likely satisfied were are you to As James puts it, taking part in the Future “The programme is full of opportunities! You you with the recommend it Leaders Programme fast-tracked his own always get the opportunity to have your voice 5/5 programme? 8/10 to others? personal development – understanding people heard. It’s an extremely inclusive programme!”

PAGE 17 LEARNING & INSIGHT FOR 2019

Through interviews and feedback from more than 100 stakeholders – Coaches, participants, Councils and partners – we’ve gained insights on what worked, what didn’t, and the priority areas for improvement. Below is a summary of these insights to help strengthen the programme in 2019.

1. Secure more funding to increase 2. Curriculum and user experience – clear benefit by having greater connectivity to their resourcing, training and support for our achievement milestones, more workshops, local Mayor, Council, and other business and Coaches on the ground in each community. start the programme earlier in the year. community leaders. More effective and regular 2018 was the second year that we have Starting and finishing the programme earlier engagement is required, with a greater focus worked to train and support local Coaches to will align better with school, polytechnic and on developing supportive local mentoring help coordinate and deliver the programme. university dates, and increase engagement relationships in each community. Increased While they have only been contracted in a very and commitment from the Future Leaders. investment in Coaches will help to enable this. part-time capacity at 40–50 hours each month, The applied learning and hands-on approach which was an increase on 2017, they have is valuable, but the focus on ‘one big project’ 4. Strengthen pathways into employment, provided immense value in helping to scale up starting with a blank canvas can be intimidating. entrepreneurship and leadership. the programme to benefit more young people. In 2019 we propose to have three project As Future Leaders builds momentum there is Increased investment will enable them to development and delivery milestones run over huge scope to strengthen pathways for young devote more time to coordinate, develop and shorter timeframes, each with incentives to people beyond the programme. Points 1–3 strengthen local partnerships, and increase the increase enagement. We will also increase the will all contribute to this goal. If you or your level of engagement and outcomes for more number and frequency of workshops to build organisation are in a position to support these young people in their local communities. skills and capability, accessible for more people. pathways in some way, please get in touch.

We are currently seeking funding to increase 3. Stronger partnerships and relationships 5. Mental health and wellbeing needs to be support for our Coaches in each community. If with Council and community stakeholders better integrated into training and support you can help, please get in touch. Young people on the programme would for Coaches and participants.

PAGE 18 2019 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV

APPLICATIONS W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10 W11 W12 W13 W14 & RECRUITMENT

ATTEND FUTURE LEADERS #FFTF19 //

NATIONAL PROJECT 1 PROJECT 2 NATIONAL PROJECT 3 NATIONAL LOCAL HUI #1 LOCAL EVENT IDEAS FOR CHANGE HUI #2 CROWDFUNDING HUI #3 SHOWCASE

CATALYSTS CATALYSTS APPLICATIONS

REGULAR COACHING AND MENTORING

// & RECRUITMENT

COACH TRAINING COACHES COACHES

W SKILLS-BASED WORKSHOPS P PROJECT–BASED LEARNING ATTENDING #FFTF19

W1 – Connecting / Whakawhanaungatanga Project 1 – Local Event Festival for the Future / National Hui 2 W2 – Understanding your strengths Catalysts work as a team to deliver a small- Festival for the Future is a remarkable national W3 – Leadership, teamwork and collaboration scale local event with inspiring speakers and event packed with inspiring speakers, OPTION 2: AS A FUTURE LEADER W4 – Ideas for change and event planning workshops to help develop ideas for change. workshops and a marketplace for great ideas. W5 – Ideas for change and seed funding criteria FFTF19 is happening 26–28th July in Wellington. W6 – Prototyping and testing Project 2 – Ideas for Change W7 – Social enterprise and sustainability Catalysts and Future Leaders collaborate to FOR CATALYSTS ONLY W8 – Present and vote on top idea(s) for change develop ideas for change, with the top-voted W9 – Neworking and getting ready for #FFTF19 idea receiving $500 for further development. Attend National Hui 1 and 3 W10 – The crowd-funding challenge National hui bring together Catalysts, Coaches W11 – Marketing and communications Project 3 – Crowdfunding and special guests and VIPs for a weekend of W12 – Presentations and public speaking Further develop the winning ‘idea for change’ inspiration, training and development. W13 – Celebration and next steps on projects and launch a crowd-funding campaign with W14 – Reflect, evaluation and next steps matched-funding offered of up to $1,000. Regular Coaching & Local Mayor Meet-ups

PAGE 19 ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION

Inspiring Stories is a Kiwi charity operating nationwide with the vision to see young New Zealanders unleash their potential to change the world. Since 2011, our work has been a powerful catalyst and support for thousands of young New Zealanders. We’re the crew behind Festival for the Future, the Impact Awards, the Future Leaders programme, and the speaker bureau Inspiring Speakers.

8,000+ PROGRAMME ALUMNI Website – www.festivalforthefuture.org.nz Website – www.theimpactawards.nz 30,000+ VIA PUBLIC SPEAKING

18,000,000+ ANNUAL MEDIA REACH Website – www.futureleaders.nz Website – www.inspiringspeakers.co

PAGE 20 THE TEAM BEHIND IT

Toiroa Williams Bridget Cassie Carina Esguerra Coach, Ōpōtiki Programme Manager Outgoing Programme Manager Future Leaders Future Leaders Future Leaders

Tanaya Laws Tarsha Te Rure Jared Tuoro Coach, Whakatāne Coach, Kāpiti Outgoing Coach, Opotiki Future Leaders Future Leaders Future Leaders

Keisha Dais JJ Rika Ashleigh Winiata Coach, Palmerston North Assistant Coach, Outgoing Coach, Whakatane Future Leaders Kawerau Future Leaders Future Leaders

Peter Boyd Guy Ryan Maisy Bentley Coach, Whangarei Chief Executive & Founder Operations Support Future Leaders Inspiring Stories Inspiring Stories

Marlena Martin Jo Bailey Eden Mair Coach, Kawerau Operations Manager Intern, Future Leaders Inspiring Stories Future Leaders

Joe Henare Rachael Elder Noa Woolloff Coach, Far North Business Development Manager Head of Youth Engagement Future Leaders Inspiring Stories Inspiring Stories

Cassandra Struve Hana Osawa Dev Wanigasinghe Coach, Greymouth Head of Design & Digital Design & Digital Future Leaders Inspiring Stories Inspiring Stories

PAGE 21 FINANCES

REVENUE EXPENSES TOTAL 2018 PROGRAMME REVENUE = $390,000 TOTAL 2018 PROGRAMME EXPENSES = $386,025

$195,000 Grants $228,802 Staff and contractors – Bay Trust – Foundation North $14,796 Events & Hui – Lion Foundation – Venues – Lottery Grants Board – Catering – Tindall Foundation – Stationary – Todd Foundation

$50,000 Govt – Ministry for $97,066 Travel & Youth Development Accommodation – x8 Coaches for training

$85,000 Council Contributions – x40 people to Hui 1 Greymouth District Council $1,121 Marketing – x250 people to FFF18 / Hui 2 $60,000 Sponsorship Palmerston North District Council – Recruitment – x40 people to Hui 3 – Microsoft Opotiki District Council – Promotional Material – Massey University Whakatane District Council – Facebook Advertising $44,051 Training & Development – Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs – Website – Tickets to Festival for the Future Kapiti District Council – PR – Coach training and professional fees

PAGE 22 COLLABORATION & SUPPORT

On behalf of the team at Inspiring Stories we would like to acknowledge the following organisations, and the generous people who have helped to make the Future Leaders 2018 programme possible.

COLLABORATORS AND SUPPORTERS IN EACH COMMUNITY FUNDERS & SPONSORS

Greymouth Ōpōtiki Palmerston North LOCAL / REGIONAL Development West Coast Ōpōtiki College Chamber of Commerce Bay Trust (Eastern Bay of Plenty) Greymouth District Council Ōpōtiki District Council Manawatu YoPro Club Foundation North (Far North & Whangarei) Greymouth High School Toi Oho Mai Palmerston North City Council Greymouth Youth Trust Eastern Bay REAP Pathways Horowhenua NATIONAL Tai Poutini Polytechnic Whakatohea Iwi Services Palmerston North Boys High Lion Foundation Tech Space Youth Space Lottery Grants Board Whakatāne Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs Far North Manna Integrated Services Kāpiti Massey University AKAU Edgecumbe College Kāpiti District Council – College of Humanities & Social Sciences Far North District Council Trident Hight School Kāpiti Youth Services Microsoft New Zealand Far North Youth Council Roatoki High School Kāpiti College Ministry for Youth Development Patu Kaikohe Whakatāne District Council Paraparaumu College Namaste Foundation Te Uma O Te Kona Māori Land Trust One Percent Collective Kawerau Ōtaki College Tindall Foundation Whangarei Henry Rongomau Bennett Zeal Kāpiti Todd Foundation The Orchard Foundation Whangarei City Council Kawerau District Council Whangarei Youth Space K.Y.C.

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