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2012/13 Future Auckland Leaders Graduation
The Future Auckland Leaders Programme taps into the energy and insight of the city's emerging leaders, cultivating their passion for Auckland and helping channel it into city-enhancing projects. Congratulations to all those who graduated on 12 November. Read more.
Cities of Migration Webinar
On Wednesday 24th July the Committee joined the Cities of Migration webinar. Two case studies were featured from Wellington and Vancouver that are bringing new immigrant and indigenous communities together for intercultural learning as an essential part of newcomer settlement and welcome in these multicultural societies. Read more.
Saatchi & Saatchi Career Ready Day
Saatchi & Saatchi recently hosted students from Mangere, Otahuhu, Tamaki and Tangaroa Colleges for a Career Ready Day. Students were given insights into what they should think about studying as well as where those studies could lead them both at Saatchi and Saatchi as well the advertising agency.
Auckland Airport Career Ready Day
Auckland International Airport hosted students from Aorere, De La Salle, James Cook and McAuley High Schools on recently. Career presentations from Operations, Customs, Airport Security, Hospitality and Human Resources informed the students of the wide range of employment opportunities available in a large corporate.
Auckland Arts Festival Dialogue Session
At a Committee for Auckland Member Dialogue Session David Inns, Chief Executive, and Arne Herrmann, Marketing and Development Director, Auckland Arts Festival, spoke about the challenges involved in staging a successful arts festival in a competitive market place during an environment of reduced discretionary spending.
Mighty River Power Graduate Visit
Hosted by Mighty River Power (MRP) a group of engineer and environmental science graduates visited MRP in Waikato. The graduates experienced the mechanics of how electricity is generated, relationship management with external groups such as Iwi, and how to apply the theory of what they study practically, within an environment such as MRP.
BNZ Career Ready Day
Students from Aorere, De La Salle, Tangaroa and Tamaki Colleges were hosted by BNZ at the first Career Ready Day of 2013 and were treated to the intricacies of the banking industry. BNZ was a fantastic host and the insights shared resonated with all. Andrew Thorburn, BNZ's CEO, treated students to an inspirational session reminding them that the key to success is to “take that first step forward”.
Hui with Hon. Dr Pita Sharples
The Committee hosted the Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon. Dr. Pita Sharples on the topic of iwi and non-iwi sector collaboration. The Minister shared current examples of how Maori are succeeding off-shore with countries such as a China and those in South America and how non-iwi organisations could use this same thinking as a means to work collaboratively with iwi here in New Zealand.
Corporate Social Responsibility Forum
The Committee for Auckland held the first of a small series of Corporate Social Responsibility Forums in March hosted by Sky City. Social measures will be included as The Committee develops its programme defining performance indicators for Auckland as a successful international city. READ MORE.
Dialogue lunch with Mayor Brown
Mayor Len Brown outlined his financial plan for the Council’s operational and investment budgets at Vodafone HQ in the heart of Auckland’s emerging innovation hub on 27 February. The Mayor answered a range of questions regarding specific investments and the potential for partnerships with the private sector.
Our vision: Auckland as a global city.
- In 2013 we will be an influential voice for all of Auckland, creating cross-sectoral solutions to the city's issues and
- Focusing on a future beyond the electoral cycle helping New Zealand's only world-ranked city to achieve its potential for the region and the country
The Committee for Auckland (CFA) has played a prominent role in galvanising positive change for our city. Our members are all specialists in the city's issues and fervent advocates for its success. Having contributed significantly to the new shape of Auckland as one city, 2013 is the platform for a re-focused Committee to drive the agenda for Auckland as a world leading destination as well as the welcoming gateway to New Zealand. When Auckland achieves, the entire country reaps the benefits. Auckland produces some 20% of New Zealand's GDP and is home to 30% of the nation. A thriving Auckland is vital for New Zealand's economy.
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