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United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand
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UNYANZ OtagoThe Otago region is UNYANZ's newest region, having been created in February 2006. We have been running successful regional Model UNs in conjunction with Rotary since  2006. The deep south is constantly expanding, and we have added to this a tertiary level Model Security Council and a region-wide travelling Speech Competition underway for 2010.

For more information, ideas, or comments, please contact Sarah Paterson (Otago President) at otago@unyanz.co.nz. The current Otago Regional Council is:

  • President: Sarah Paterson
  • Vice President and Immediate Past President: Janet Fraser
  • Treasurer: Calum Anderson
  • Secretary: Chelcie Lutton
  • Ordinary Members: Sam Bush, Rosie Lane
  • High School Representative: Kurt Purdon

For more information on what we are doing down south, keep an eye on the news and the links to our Regional Events on the right!

 


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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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