This is a non-profit charitable trust formed
to establish in New Zealand a United World College (UWC),
of which Tony is the chairperson. A short summary of the project
is set out below. For more information, visit our web site
at www.uwc.org.nz
There are 12 existing
UWC's around the world. The UWC
movement is highly regarded, and has enjoyed strong
support from a range of prominent international figures,
including Nelson Mandela, Prince Charles and former
Canadian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace laureate, Lester
Pearson.
Key Features
Features of a UWC include:
Bringing together around 200 outstanding
students from around the world to live and work together
for the last two years of their secondary education
A rigorous two-year academic programme,
concluding with the International Baccalaureate exam, which
is recognised by the world's most prestigious universities
A commitment to humanitarian and environmental
values, with students undertaking significant community
and environmental service projects as part of their UWC
programme, and
Student selection based on merit, with
full scholarship funding for each student provided by the
host college.
Location for New Zealand UWC
After an extensive search involving 75 properties,
the NZ UWC board has selected an outstanding property near
to Queenstown as the home of NZ UWC. Further details will
announced shortly – so keep an eye on our web site –
www.uwc.org.nz
Key People
Our Founder Patron is the Rt Hon Jim Bolger,
ONZ. Mr Bolger was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990
until 1997, and New Zealand's Ambassador to the United States
1998-2002. He is now chairman of Kiwibank and NZ Post. Mr
Bolger is also currently chairman of the NZ-US Business Council,
and chairman of the World Agricultural Forum
"This is an outstanding opportunity
for New Zealand to play an important role on the world
stage where it really counts - with our next generation
of international leaders."
Rt Hon Jim Bolger,
ONZ, Founder Patron NZ UWC
NZ UWC is led by a strong Board
of Directors. Tony is Chairperson. John Hilhorst is Executive
Director.
Outward Bound is New Zealand’s
best known provider of experiential education and one
of its most respected brands. Outward Bound has partnered
with us to help develop our adventure and leadership programmes,
and to coordinate delivery of Outward Bound programmes
from our campus.
Benefits to New
Zealand
A United World College offers a range of
significant strategic benefits to New Zealand, in particular:
Projecting New Zealand to future young
leaders across the globe
Forge invaluable relationships that extend
and strengthen New Zealand’s connections to places
of learning, trade, culture and friendship around the world,
and
Establish New Zealand as an international
centre of excellence in global leadership development for
young people
John Hilhorst,
19 Willow Place,
Queenstown 9300
New Zealand
Tel: +64-3-4422-306
Fax: +64-3-4422-369
Mobile: 0274 9000 88
Email: john.hilhorst@uwc.org.nz
UWC International
The Honorary President of UWC
International is Nelson Mandela, one of only four honorary
roles Mr Mandela has retained in his retirement.
"Education is the great engine
of personal development. It is through education that
the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that
the child of farm workers can become the President of
a great nation".
Nelson Mandela, long-time
supporter and honorary president, UWC International
Major Sponsors
Air New Zealand - $100,000
cash
"Air
New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to play a significant
role in creating this educational opportunity for students
from around the world," Air New Zealand CEO Rob
Fyfe said. "This co ncept aigns closely with the
values, outlook and approach Air New Zealand seeks to
establish within its own organization."
Contact Energy - $100,000 cash
"We
see our involvement in the NZUWC project as a long-term
investment in our future leader s", said Contact
Energy CEO David Baldwin. "We’re delighted
to be part of a family of like-minded companies that
share our sense of what this could achieve for New Zealand
and for the global community."
ASB Bank - $100,000 cash
"Developing
great leaders is crucial to New Zealand's future",
said Hugh Burrett, Managing Director, ASB. "The
United World College initiative is a significant project
with long term benefits for all New Zealanders, and
ASB is delighted to support it."
New Zealand Post - $100,000 cash
“The
NZ UWC project is a real opportunity to leverage New
Zealand’s people capability, landscape, and heritage
to create something remarkable – something that
will make a difference to New Zealand and the world.
New Zealand Post is proud to support this initiative”,
said John Allen, CEO.
Telecom - $100,000 cash
“Telecom’s
business is connecting people – around New Zealand
and with the rest of the world. We bring people together
to share energy and ideas, and to inspire an exciting
future.
This is the heart of what we do at Telecom. It is also
the essence of NZ UWC. This project is an outstanding
investment in New Zealand’s future global connections.
It also captures the aspiration and vision that Telecom
is excited to support.” - Paul Reynolds, CEO,
Telecom
Fonterra - $50,000 cash
“NZ
UWC aligns well with our values and outlook:
Fonterra trades in over 100 countries
– NZ UWC’s students will be drawn from
over 100 countries.
Fonterra values leadership on a
global scale – NZ UWC’s purpose is to
grow tomorrow’s global leaders.
Fonterra strongly supports our local
communities – service to communities is central
to NZ UWC.
Fonterra actively cares for our
environment – best environmental practice is
integral to NZ UWC.
Above all, Fonterra understands
the importance of strengthening New Zealand’s
international linkages, which lies at the heart of NZ
UWC. This is an excellent initiative and Fonterra is
delighted to support it.” - Andrew Ferrier, CEO,
Fonterra
Key Supporter
Grant Dalton
“NZ UWC captures
the best of what New Zealand stands for – aspiration,
innovation, giving your best, and making a positive
difference. It’s about growing future global leaders,
from all walks of life, from all parts of the world,
picked on potential not means.
The NZ UWC magic is sharing with the world
a wonderful passion for New Zealand and our potential.
This is a great project, and I strongly encourage others
to support it”.
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