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United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand
 »    Thursday, 11 March 2010
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On behalf of the organising committee, I would like to thank all the delegates, conference assistants, sponsors, and guest speakers of the New Zealand Model Security Council 2009.  The conference is over, for another year, and it was a true success.  It was a pleasure to watch - when I had moments of free time - the debate in each committee and in the plenary.  All delegates deserve high praise.

I would also like to publically thank the other members of the organising committee: Lizzie Chan, Andy Fraser, Nirupa George, Richard Higgns, Chloe Muggeridge, and Zeb Stone.  Without any one of them, the conference would not have been possible.  Finally, I would like to thank the UNYANZ regions, especially the Auckland Region, for their assistance in promotions.  I encourage delegates to get in touch with their local regions.

Stay in touch through the Facebook group, and look out for other UNYANZ events in the near future. 

Best wishes,

David Tong
Coordinator

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The New Zealand Model Security Council is UNYANZ's cornerstone university event.  The 2009 competition took place in Auckland, from 4-6 September.  Delegates debated four issues in committee, and one in the plenary.  There were three guest speakers: Mohsen Al-Attar from the Auckland law school, David Shearer MP, and Caroline Forsyth from MFAT.

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Best delegation: The delegation for the United States of America (Nigel Smith, Sarah Wilson, Alex Sinclair, and Jane Pring).

Best delegate: The delegate representing the People's Republic of China in the Crisis Committee (Charlotte Davis).

Best delegate in committee:

  • Crisis Committee: Delegate for Austria (Ally Tang);
  • Fiji: Delegate for China (Scott Summerfield);
  • Climate Change: Delegate for Viet Nam (Raymond Chu);
  • Crime of Aggression: Delegate for Austria (Kate Pierse O'Byrne).

 

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Central North Island Model United Nations 2010 - Monday, 8 March 2010
CNIMUN is being held in the Japanese Lecture Theatre at Massey University at 9.30 am on the 31st March. It will bring together students from Palmerston North, New Plymouth, the Hawkes Bay, Wanganui and the Wairarapa for a day of debating issues such as climate change and issues of human security.

Registration is $15 which includes catering for the day. Registrations for this event close on the 15th March and registration forms can be downloaded from the Wellington page along with more information about the conference. read more ...
Auckland High School Model United Nations 2010 - Sunday, 7 March 2010

Calling all Delegates and Chairs from Auckland!

Registrations for the Auckland High Schools Model United Nations 2010 are now open.

A-MUN is the largest regional Model United Nations in New Zealand, drawing like-minded intelligent High School students from across the Auckland Region for two days of lobbying, debating, voting and networking. A-MUN represents a massive opportunity for you and your High School to stand up and show how you can handle the pressure of International Diplomacy.

More information and Registration forms can be found on the A-MUN 2010 event page.

Get in fast as places at this conference will be in demand

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UNYC 2010 - application due date now Friday 12th March 2010 - Thursday, 25 February 2010

Please note that the due date for applications to UNYC 2010, to be held in Perth, Australia, have been extended until Friday 12th March 2010.

Applications can be found on the UNYC 2010 page on the UNYANZ website. You can head to that page by clicking on the following link.

 
Youth Declaration 2010 Delegates Registrations now open! - Monday, 22 February 2010

In the past, the Youth Declaration document has been formally received by a number of distinguished guests, including our Governor General, the Honourable Anand Satyanand, who has then passed the document onto Cabinet. It has also been formally received by numerous Members of Parliament, and has contributed to the shaping of policies regarding children and youths through agencies such as the Office of the Children's Commissioner.

This year's Youth Declaration will be held on May 1st - 2nd at the University of Auckland.

If you have something to say about New Zealand, this is your event!

To pick up your Delegates Information Pack and Registration Form, head to the Youth Declaration 2010 event page.

Registrations close 21 April 2010.

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Youth Declaration 2010 Facilitators Applications now open! - Monday, 8 February 2010

If you enjoy working with young people, meeting great minds, and discussing topics that are important to you, then join us as a Youth Declaration facilitator!

Youth Declaration is a conference for students from years 11 to 13 at school (15 – 18 years old), where they compose a Youth Declaration document. This document outlines their beliefs and opinions on critical issues both specific to young people and beyond. It aims to enable young people to voice their own opinions and concerns regarding contemporary issues, while at the same time learning to understand and appreciate opposing points of view.

For more information and to download your Facilitators Information Pack and Application Form, head over to the Youth Declaration 2010 event page.

Applications close Saturday, March 13th.

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Canterbury Model UN CONFERENCE and BALL 2010 - Saturday, 6 February 2010

The Canterbury Region of the United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand presents...

the Canterbury Model UN CONFERENCE 2010 - Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall, on TUES 30th and WED 31st MARCH,

and

the Canterbury Model UN BALL 2010 - First Edition, Crowne Plaza (8pm Tues 30th March)!

This event is for 150 of the best and brightest senior secondary school students from Canterbury, the West Coast andd Nelson/Marlborough. The CONFERENCE will run for two days in the Limes Room, upstairs in the Christchurch Town Hall, with the highly anticipated BALL for all participants on the evening of the first day in First Edition, downstairs in the Crowne Plaza. This will mark the beginning of the social calendar for all senior students in 2010!

This opportunity is not to be missed! The theme of the conference is "Generation What?! - The Rights of Our Children", and will include presentations by experts on human rights and youth issues, as well as an appearance by the Mayor of Christchurch, a key supporter of Canterbury UNYANZ.

To register or to find out more information, email Oliver at cmun.registrations@unyanz.co.nz for a registration form and a brochure.

To get involved, contact Anton at canterbury@unyanz.co.nz or 021351665.

Conference Assistant positions will soon be advertised.

Register, get your mates to register, and get amongst!

 

   
 
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