Since 2011, our work at Inspiring Stories has been a powerful catalyst and support for thousands of young New Zealanders. From Festival for the Future to the Impact Awards and our Future Leaders programme – our unique model has a significant amplifier effect, including in some of New Zealand’s most challenged rural and provincial communities.

Hear from Marlena about the impact Future Leaders is having.

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“The Future Leaders programme is awesome and changing our communities for the better. It gives those of us who financially couldn’t otherwise afford to access these experiences. The opportunities it provides are life changing.”
Talei Briant, Whakatāne

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“Future Leaders equips you to become a great leader, with a focus on helping our local people. The biggest changes for me were connecting with people across Aotearoa, feeling more hopeful about the future, and learning how to go beyond my own limits.”
Te Riini McLean, Kawerau

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From our big Festival for the Future to leadership development and entrepreneurship programmes – more than 9,000 people have directly benefited from our programmes – engaging in the big issues of our time, building capability, building ideas to make a difference.

From our big Festival for the Future to leadership development and entrepreneurship programmes – more than 9,000 people have directly benefited from our programmes – engaging in the big issues of our time, building capability, building ideas to make a difference.

From business events and conferences to schools and community organisations – our team and the talent we represent through Inspiring Speakers have delivered presentations to more than 40,000 people – sharing inspiring stories, insights, and showcasing what’s possible.

From business events and conferences to schools and community organisations – our team and the talent we represent through Inspiring Speakers have delivered presentations to more than 40,000 people – sharing inspiring stories, insights, and showcasing what’s possible.

Across online media, print, radio and television features – our storytelling efforts and PR efforts have an aggregate annual media reach of 18,000,000 – highlighting key socio-economic issues, and sharing inspiring stories of people making a difference for our future.

Across online media, print, radio and television features – our storytelling efforts and PR efforts have an aggregate annual media reach of 18,000,000 – highlighting key socio-economic issues, and sharing inspiring stories of people making a difference for our future.

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“I never really knew what potential I had. I’ve always been one to doubt myself. Even when others seen potential, I just never could. My eyes have opened so much this year. My mindset has shifted to a much better place and I am so grateful for this programme.”
Gayle Moana-Johnston, Palmerston North

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“Confidence is something I’ve struggled with throughout my life due to my disability. Meeting all the wonderful like minded people, sharing ideas and passions, and speaking at Festival for the Future has given me the confidence boost I needed.”
Aroha Lawrence, Kaikohe

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