BPW New Zealand established its national mentoring program in 2006. Several clubs located in Whangarei and Auckland have mentoring programs which are focused on personal and career development. The membership of BPW New Zealand is diverse in both expertise and life styles, including women studying for qualifications, city and country women in business and the professions, employees, managers, self-employed and business owners. The BPW New Zealand mentoring program is focused on linking members with specific programs related to individual development, career or business needs. Through the mentoring program, other BPW members with a particular expertise can provide the tools to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and skills. Some of the events and workshops that the BPW clubs in New Zealand have implemented, include Regional Training Days; and to promote the national mentoring program. Mentoring workshops were presented at the annual National Federation Conference. This year, BPW New Zealand plans to link their mentoring program with BPW New York’s Individual Development Program (IDP). The IDP will be modified for the New Zealand environment and it will be open for enrollment to non-members, women in their communities and to senior girls from local high schools. Clubs are expected to make a formal commitment to become a “mentoring club” and will appoint a mentoring coordinator to facilitate the programme within the club. BPW New Zealand has produced a brochure promoting and explaining the mentoring program, and instituted a formal new member induction that eventually leads into participation in the mentoring program if the member so desires. The mentoring program has led to an increase in membership, participation and enthusiasm in New Zealand. Contact: Faye Gardiner, President, BPW New Zealand Email: president@bpwnz.org.nz