The inaugural He Rangatahi He Anamata Leadership Summit, held on February 27th and 28th, 2018, at the ASB Stadium Lounge in Tauranga Moana, marked a transformative event in partnership between He Mauri Ohooho, Priority One’s Instep, and Kiwi Leaders.
Drawing over 100 student participants, the two-day summit fostered critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and innovation through dynamic workshops.
Attendees were privileged to hear from esteemed speakers spanning international entrepreneurship, iwi development, and Māori enterprise. Notable guests included Hon Nanaia Mahuta and Hon Peeni Henare, sharing invaluable leadership insights from the political realm, alongside Yoseph Ayele, CEO of The Edmond Hillary Fellowship, championing visionary entrepreneurship. Local speakers Vincent and Luke Egan, alongside Stacey Mareroa, imparted their expertise, inspiring rangatahi to pursue their passions and share their unique voices with the world. With a focus on empowerment and connection, the Leadership Summit 2018 aimed to ignite inspiration and link rangatahi to abundant opportunities within our region's vibrant network.