Rugby League Northland’s Joe Rau has been been running a Leadership Through League programme as a way of introducing league to kids at a young age, as well as giving senior students the opportunity to learn about leadership. Here is the full article recently published by Sophie Ryan, with photos by John Stone of the Northern Advocate.
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More than Just a Game – NZRL Youth ForumMore than Just a Game – NZRL Youth Forum
Not only are there two exciting games of Footy at Toll stadium on September 30th – but keeping true to the NZRL Mantra of “More than Just a Game” there is also a Youth Forum being hosted as part of the days events.
There will be physical challenges, promo stalls and giveaway prize packs. So spread the word, grab your mates and come along.
Call Out to Youth
Aged 12-17 to attend a development day run by New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) and Whangarei District Council. The aim is to develop leadership and values of local youth through a fun and engaging way.
The day includes short presentations from:
NZRL
New Zealand Warriors
NZ Police
NZ Defence Force
NZ Fire Service
NorthTec
Where -Refining NZ Lounge, Toll Stadium
When – Mon 30th Sep, gates on 1345
Cost – Free entry
Itinerary
13:45pm Gates open for Youth Day Event
14:00-14:40pm NZRL Leadership, Values and Pathways (incl. Warriors)
14:40-15:20pm Partner engagement: NZDF, Police, Fire Service and North Tec (10mins each for agencies to talk to their purpose and key messages)
15:25-15:55pm Physical activities (on the field, 10m either side of halfway, side line and dead ball area)
NZRL, NZ Warriors league skills/drills
Police/NZDF, Physical Competency Test (obstacle course)
North Tec, rowing machine test
Fire Service, physical fitness challenge

Adam Blair’s InvolvementAdam Blair’s Involvement
It’s great to see Kiwi 732 Adam Blair, re-finding his form and leading from the Kiwis pack from the front again. Adam Blair is an ex-Student from Whangarei Boys High School and will make a guest appearance at the Sport Northland College Sports Awards on Thursday night to present a number of awards including the Rugby League Player College Player of the year!A true blue Northlander – click here to see what is means to Adam to again represent the Kiwis, where he grew up and how he got into League.

NOTICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL MEETINGNOTICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL MEETING
MEMORANDUM
________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 21 February 2018
To: All Rugby League Northland Clubs
From: Walter Wells
Re: Notice of Constitutional Meeting
_______________________________________________________________________________
In accordance with the Rugby League Northland Zone Constitution rule 15.3 – Notice of Constitutional Change, the Board formally advises that a Constitutional Meeting will be held as follows:
Date: 26 March 2018
Venue: ASB Northland Sports House
97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Commencing: Following the Annual Meeting (AGM commences at 6.30pm)
- Purpose of Constitutional Meeting
The purpose of the Constitutional Meeting is to consider and vote on adopting the following amendments to the current Rugby League Northland Zone Constitution. The amendments are in bold italics.
Amendment 1
The Zone wishes to change its financial year end to be aligned to New Zealand Rugby League. The current Zone financial year end is 31 December and it wishes to change to 31 March.
Proposed Resolution:
The current clause 24.2 would be amended to read:
24.2 Financial Year: The financial year of the Zone will commence on 1 April and end on the following 31 March.
The change in financial year will mean that when effective, the first financial year will be for a fifteen month period (1 January 2018 to 31 March 2019), before reverting back to a twelve month financial year.
Amendment 2
The close off date for Life Member nominations is tied to the financial year end. Therefore the date needs to be changed from 31 December to 31 March
Proposed Resolution
10.2 Nominations: Nominations for election as a Life Member must be made in writing by a Member, signed by the chairperson/secretary of the nominating Member, and received at the offices of the Zone by no later than 31 March preceding an Annual Meeting.
Amendment 3
The date for holding an Annual Meeting be extended from three to four months.
13.1 Annual Meetings: The Zone must hold Annual Meetings of the Members once in each calendar year on a date to be fixed by the Board and which is within four (4) months of the end of each financial year of the Zone.
Yours faithfully
Rugby League Northland of NZRL inc.
Walter Wells Chairman
cc: NZRL Board
NOTICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL MEETING
MEMORANDUM
________________________________________________________________________________
Date: 21 February 2018
To: All Rugby League Northland Clubs
From: Walter Wells
Re: Notice of Constitutional Meeting
_______________________________________________________________________________
In accordance with the Rugby League Northland Zone Constitution rule 15.3 – Notice of Constitutional Change, the Board formally advises that a Constitutional Meeting will be held as follows:
Date: 26 March 2018
Venue: ASB Northland Sports House
97 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Commencing: Following the Annual Meeting (AGM commences at 6.30pm)
- Purpose of Constitutional Meeting
The purpose of the Constitutional Meeting is to consider and vote on adopting the following amendments to the current Rugby League Northland Zone Constitution. The amendments are in bold italics.
Amendment 1
The Zone wishes to change its financial year end to be aligned to New Zealand Rugby League. The current Zone financial year end is 31 December and it wishes to change to 31 March.
Proposed Resolution:
The current clause 24.2 would be amended to read:
24.2 Financial Year: The financial year of the Zone will commence on 1 April and end on the following 31 March.
The change in financial year will mean that when effective, the first financial year will be for a fifteen month period (1 January 2018 to 31 March 2019), before reverting back to a twelve month financial year.
Amendment 2
The close off date for Life Member nominations is tied to the financial year end. Therefore the date needs to be changed from 31 December to 31 March
Proposed Resolution
10.2 Nominations: Nominations for election as a Life Member must be made in writing by a Member, signed by the chairperson/secretary of the nominating Member, and received at the offices of the Zone by no later than 31 March preceding an Annual Meeting.
Amendment 3
The date for holding an Annual Meeting be extended from three to four months.
13.1 Annual Meetings: The Zone must hold Annual Meetings of the Members once in each calendar year on a date to be fixed by the Board and which is within four (4) months of the end of each financial year of the Zone.
Yours faithfully
Rugby League Northland of NZRL inc.
Walter Wells Chairman
cc: NZRL Board