Upcoming Events

A multidimensional approach to breaking the cycle of poverty, Dr Sujit Brahmochary

Dr Sujit world expert on global health and rural development and the founder and director of the Institute for Indian Mother and Child (IIMC), an NGO based in South Calcutta, will be speaking on the importance of multidimensional approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. His organisation, founded in 1989 has been successfully improving the lives of thousands living in the poorest parts of rural Calcutta. Dr. Sujit Brahmochary is a tremendously passionate and inspiring speaker, and will be sharing his working model for holistic development.

Auckland

Date: Tuesday 15 May 12-1pm (Please bring your lunch)

Venue: TEAR Fund offices, 64c Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill, Auckland,(use the driveway at No. 66 Stoddard Rd - we are at the bottom of the driveway) Ph: 09 629 1048

RSVP business_services@tearfund.org.nz

Wellington

Date: Friday 18 May 12.30 – 1.30pm (Please bring your lunch)

Venue: CID, Level 12, Davis Langdon House, 49 Boulcott Street, Wellington Ph: 04 496 9615

RSVP madeleine@cid.org.nz

 

Christchurch

Date: Thursday 17 May, 12pm

Venue: Christchurch Netball Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue, Addington (This is a public lecture – No RSVPs required).

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‘Beyond Busan’ Workshops

CID is running interactive workshops for members to explore what the Busan Outcome Document means for CID members and how we can use it to lead to better development outcomes.

Presenters: Prof John Overton (Victoria University), John Eagan (Deputy Director, International Development Group, MFAT) Dr Wren Green (Director CID) and Pedram Pirnia.

 

Christchurch

Date: Monday 14 May 9am - 4pm

Venue: Room 208, Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury.

Wellington

Date: Monday 21 May 2012 9am - 4pm

Venue: MFAT building, MFAT, 195 Lambton Quay. Please report to Level 12.

Auckland

Date: Monday 11 June 2012, 9am - 4pm

Venue: World Vision TBC

 

Please RSVP to madeleine@cid.org.nz stating which regional workshop you wish to attend and your organisation. No limits on attendees/NGO. We look forward to seeing as many members as possible at these events. Draft programme will be available shortly

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Wellington: The real economic issues New Zealand faces - The international context, Dr Brian Easton

Dr Brian Easton is an economist, social statistician, and public policy analyst who has written a number of reports, articles and books. His most recent book was Globalisation and the Wealth of Nations uses economic analyses developed in the last three decades to describe a history of the world over the last three centuries. He is currently writing an economic history of New Zealand, when he is not writing Listener columns, doing consultancy, and getting involved in public debates.

 

Date: 5.45pm, Tuesday 15 May 2012
Venue: Lecture Theatre 4, Law School, Old Government Building, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington, Lambton Quay

For additional information on these meetings please contact NZIIA Wellington Branch Event Organiser:
Paul Bellamy email: Paul.bellamy@parliament.govt.nz.

 

 

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Christchurch: Disability-inclusive emergency preparedness and response - Learning from the Canterbury earthquakes

The Directors of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management and the Office for Disability Issues invite you and your colleagues to participate in a symposium on 'Disability-inclusive emergency preparedness and response: Learning from the Canterbury earthquakes'. Sponsored by DPA, Ministry of Health, Office for Disability Issues, cbm, Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, and ACC. More symposium information is available on www.odi.govt.nz

Date: Monday, 28 May 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday, 29 May 9.30am – 4.30pm

Venue: Balmerino room, Riccarton Park Function Centre, 165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

Please RSVP your attendance and any dietary or disability-related requirements to Kasia Mills at kmills@cbmi.org.nz, phone 0-9-415 1802 or fax 0-9-447 3274 by Friday, 18 May 2012.

 

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Wellington: Iran’s foreign policy after the Islamic revolution

HE Seyed Majid Tafreshi Khameneh was appointed the Ambassador of The Islamic Republic of Iran to New Zealand in 2010, and is fluent in English, Turkish, and Persian. Previous posts include being in charge of the Australia and New Zealand desk in MFA, the Third Secretary of the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran – Wellington, a Political expert for the Department of Disarmament and International Security, and Political Counsellor of the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran – Helsinki.

More recently, he was the Group Judicial Director of the Institute for Political and International Studies, Political Expert for the Department of Disarmament and International Security, Minister Counsellor, and Permanent member of the elites Group of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His education includes a BA for Judicial Law along with an MA for International Law and Ph.D. for International Law from Tehran University.

 

Date: 5.45pm, Tuesday 29 May 2012
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, Law School, Old Government Building, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington, Lambton Quay

 

For additional information on these meetings please contact NZIIA Wellington Branch Event Organiser:
Paul Bellamy email: Paul.bellamy@parliament.govt.nz.

 

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Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 (5-20th May)

5-20 May:

Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break

Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break takes place annually during Fair Trade Fortnight and is an instrumental element of our fair trade campaign. Sign up as a host at oxfamcoffeebreak.org.nz, and we will provide the Fairtrade Certified goods, including Caffe L'affare coffee, Kokako drinking chocolate, Scarborough Fair tea and Whittaker's chocolate, as well as a bunch of catchy materials including a DVD about the impact of fair trade. You provide the place to host your Coffee Break on any day during Fair Trade Fortnight – whether at home, work, school or in a community space – and enjoy the goods with your guests and fundraise to change lives.

Wednesday 9th May:

VicIDS Fairtrade Forum & Desserts with PNG Coffee Producer Michael Toliman

Wednesday 9th May 5.30-7.30pm,  Kelburn Campus, Victoria University

An action-packed on-campus event for Fairtrade Fortnight! Hear first-hand from a Fairtrade coffee producer from Papua New Guinea about the impact of Fairtrade on his community, followed by talks from Matt Lamason (Peoples Coffee) and Pravin Sawmy (FTAANZ). After this enjoy some delicious (and free!) Fairtrade desserts, a mix and mingle with some Fairtrade businesses, and an opportunity to learn more about the VicIDS “Make Vic Fairtrade” campaign. What’s not to like? Check out the event on Facebook. 

 

Saturday 12th of May:

Trade Aid for World Fair Trade Day: A Party for the Whole Family

Saturday 12th May 11.00am-3.00pm,  Trade Aid Store, Cnr Victoria and Bond St

World Fair Trade Day entertainment, coffee / hot chocolate tastings and activities, including musical entertainment, stilt walkers, henna and face painting, colouring competition and speeches. Check out their website for more information. 

 

Tuesday 15th of May:

Single Origin Coffee Tasting with Caffe L’Affare

Tuesday 15th May 11.30am,  L’Affare Roastery, 16 Jessie St

Think you know your coffee? Come along to this fantastic opportunity to savour some of Caffe L’Affare’s delicious Fairtrade single origins. Learn how to taste coffee from the experts. Only 20 spaces available, please register your interest with selena@laffare.co.nz.

 

Friday 18th May:

A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City

Friday 18th May 7.30-9.00am. Doors open 7.00am, upstairs at St James Theatre, Courtenay Place

Join Steve Knapp (CEO of Fairtrade ANZ), Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and MP Grant Roberston for some early morning Fairtrade fun and activities. Tickets include a light breakfast, unlimited coffee and Fairtrade goodies. Watch this space for ticketing!

VicIDS Hosts ‘Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break on Campus’

Friday 18th May 10.00am-2.00pm -, Kelburn Campus, Victoria University

Victoria International Development Society will be handing out delicious Fairtrade coffee for a gold coin donation and spreading awareness about Fairtrade through pamphlets and friendly conversation.

 

Saturday 19th May:

A Fine Affair

Saturday 19th May7.30pm Newtown Community Centre

A night of fine dining on Fairtrade food, to be accompanied by the sweet sounds of local musicians and the entertainment of an awesome auction. Please RSVP to Renee at renee.rushton@gmail.com

 

Sunday 20th May:

Conscious Consumers Nationwide Carrotmob

Sunday 20 May 2.00-4.00pm Wellington cafe at Celcius Cafe, Petone

Part of a nationwide event, consumers will mass-purchase from a Fairtrade Conscious Consumers cafe that commits to positive changes in their business. This year Celcius Cafe has out-bidded the competition! Check out the Wellington event on Facebook. 

During Fair Trade Fortnight we will be represented at a Fair Trade Coffee Break held at Parliament Buildings, co-hosted by major parties and supported by Oxfam New Zealand.

 

For more information on any of these events, please contact Liz at wellington.fairtrade@gmail.com or check out www.fairtradewellington.org.nz

 

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Wellington: Sea-Level Rise, Meeting the Challenge

The New Zealand Climate Change Centre (NZCCC) is holding a 2-day conference on sea-level rise and the challenges this brings as risks change over time. This conference will include keynote speeches from leading international scientists such as John Church, CSIRO Fellow and oceanographer with the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research. Scientists will present a synthesis of recent projections for sea-level rise and discuss the uncertainties associated with these projections. They will identify anticipated impacts on New Zealand’s coastal environment and infrastructure resulting from climate change.

 

Date: 10-11 May 2012

Venue: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand

Cost: $345 for full registration, $195 for NGO or unwaged registration, $130 for student registration, $200 for day registration (Thur/Fri). Registration includes: entrance to all conference sessions, conference handbook,  lunches and tea/coffee breaks and Welcome Reception (not included for day registration).

 

Register, and for more information visit the Sea-Level Rise:Meeting the Challenge website.

 

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The Outlook for someday - Young people + Film + Sustainability

The Outlook for Someday sustainability film project for young people is excited to present its 2012 series of free one-day-film-making workshops. The workshops are open to students from years 7-13 as well as primary/intermediate teachers and youth workers. Spaces are limited to 25 participants per workshop.

This is an oppotunity for young people to and adults to upskill together and to engage with The Outlook for Someday as a vehicle for sustainability film-making. It builds on the success of the pilot Workshop series in 2011.

Register here to attend a free one-day film-making workshop. See the full Workshop Schedule.

So far 19 workshops are being held throughout New Zealand from late May to early August 2012. Each workshop will run from 9am to 4.30pm.

 

 

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Wellington: 'All Woman': A Modern Portrait of New Zealand Women by Bev Short

The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pukenga Whakaata has much pleasure in announcing the premiere exhibition of All Woman: a modern portrait of New Zealand women by Bev Short - Photographic Artist.

Wellington-based photographer Bev Short has spent more than two years travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand capturing images of women who inspire her. Many of the women featured have overcome entrenched gender-biased attitudes as they made their mark in their chosen occupation.

Date: 27th April, 2012 - 8th July 2012 9 (Open 7 days: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Venue: New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Shed 11, Queen’s Wharf, Wellington Waterfront

Admission is free

Melissa Clark-Reynolds and Bev Short will speak at the opening on 26 April from 5.30pm. There will be a series of lunchtime talks from women associated with All Woman throughout the duration of exhibition. For more dates and times see:

www.portraitgallery.nzl.org
www.bevshortphotography.co.nz

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Honiara, Solomon Islands: Pacific Psychosocial Forum

The Pacific Psychosocial Forum is a bi-annual event facilitated by the Mandala Foundation that aims to advocate for and enhance psychosocial awareness and systems of staff care and community support throughout the Pacific region. In 2012, the 3-day forum will be held in the Solomon Islands and will focus on the theme of ‘Enabling Resilience in a Crisis’.

The Forum program is arranged in three main streams, addressing country, workplace and community levels. For further details visit http://mandalafoundation.org.au/index.php?page=2012-pacific-psychosocial-forum-2012

 

Date:   Wednesday 23rd - Friday 25th May, 2012

Venue: Maranatha Hall, Honiara, Solomon Islands

Cost:    3 Days - Pacific National Rate: SBD $1000 OR International Rate: AUD $200

            1 Day - Pacific National Rate: SBD $350 OR International Rate: AUD $80

 

Register here by Friday 11th May. For further information email pacific@mandalafoundation.org.au or

phone: (+61 3) 9005 0808, fax: (+61 3) 9349 4477

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Wellington: Financial Literacy Seminar – “Your FFA – Financial First Aid”

This is a finance seminar, run by NZFGW Wellington Branch for women of the Wellington region (partners are welcome), in conjunction with the Financial Literacy and Retirement Income Commission and Massey University Wellington’s Centre for Personal Financial Education.

Date: Saturday 9 June, 10.00 – 3.45  

Venue: Massey University Wellington, Wallace St, Block 5, Level C

 

Download the programme and registration form.

Please send your registration to Jean Fuller gjfuller@clear.net.nz with subject line Financial Literacy Seminar, or send your registration from and cheque [made out to NZFGW (Wgtn)] to Financial Literacy Seminar, PO Box 2006, Wellington 6140 or Direct credit: NZFGW Wgtn [put your name under particulars and Fin Lit under reference] Westpac acc. # 03 0518 0180237 00

 

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Wellington: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in the Pacific - Call for submissions

The New Zealand Parliamentarians Group on Population and Development (NZPPD), in collaboration with Family Planning International and UNFPA, will be holding a one day Open Hearing on ‘Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in the Pacific’.

The NZPPD invites individuals and organisations with relevant experience to make written submissions on this issue by 27th April 2012. Further details here.

Date: On June 11th 2012

Venue: New Zealand Parliament

 

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Wellington: Modernising the Security Council – the challenge of global security

The NZIIA invite you to an address by Hon. Murray McCully MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Date: 5.30 pm Tuesday 12 June 2012

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Government Building, Law School, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington.

Further details here [PDF]. RSVP attendance only to email nziia@vuw.ac.nz with ‘2May’  in the subject line.

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Auckland: DevNet Conference 2012