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For information contact Gray Southon, em tauranga@unanz.org.nz, Ph 07 5787119, Mb 0211 020 977
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Tauranga News and Reports
NC4 Report - February 2011
Our Lecture series in November 2010 commenced will with a brilliant talk on the 10th by Ian MacLean, a specialist in de-mining techniques who had applied science to using dogs to detect mines. He presented an engaging talk from considerable experience within UN programs, and used a live demonstration. Unfortunately Roslyn Noonan, the NZ Human Rights Commissioner, could not talk on the 17th, so instead we had Jeremy Pope, one of the other HR Commissioners. Jeremy spoke from his very practical experience in negotiating Human Rights issues in a variety of countries. He presented interesting insights into the politics of Human Rights. The last talk had to be cancelled as the Indian High Commission was not able to send a speaker.
Two youth events were held over the holidays, one just to talk informally about the future, and the other to plan for youth activities for the year, as part of the branch as well as independent initiatives. Chennoah Walford and Lucas Davies have joined the executive, replacing Miles Jones and Ashton Scott who have moved on to University.
2011 Branch program commenced on the 4th February with a joint meeting with the local Labour Party Branch. Phil Twyford first joined a group of youth in an informal chat over a barbecue, and then spoke to a public meeting. He related his experiences in working with the UN as Oxfam campaign director, describing some of the surprising anomalies of the UN bureaucracy. There were major problems with the UN which had to be addressed, and he felt that NZ had a contribution to make in improving it.
We look forward to a busy year with strong youth involvement supported by UN Youth NZ.
Branch President Gray Southon
Newsletter Report - September 2010
Tauranga Branch had a very successful Junior Model UN on Saturday 21st August when 50 students addressed issues of Sports for Peace, and the Rights of Child Refugees. It was chaired by Miles Jones, a student member, addressed by Jean-Paul Bizoza, and prizes were presented by Stuart Crosby, the Mayor. Jean-Paul also addressed a general meeting the night before on the challenges of being and of managing refugees. We are very grateful for Jean-Paul, and the Northern President, George, Valentine for coming from Auckland to assist us.
Branch President Gray Southon
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Tauranga Branch Newsletters
National Conference, Model UN, Speech Awards, Upcoming Events
AGM Planning, Community presentations, UN Peacekeeping in the world
Incoming Secretary General, WFUNA, UNIFIL, Sirius Global Animal Organisation
Kofi Annan Profile, National Conference, Sirius Global Animal Organisation
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Contact Tauranga Branch:
Branch President
Gray Southon - 07 5787119, 0211 020 977 - tauranga@unanz.org.nz
Vice President
Roger Hey
Minutes Secretary
Rob Davies
Treasurer
Prakash Pant
Committee Members
Ramesh Sharma
Lucas Davies
Chennoah Walfors