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events Here we list events going on in Aotearoa that we think might be of interest. If you have an event happening and would like us to post it then just let us know.

World Peace Festival 26 August

The World Peace Festival is a three day event of arts, sports, and cultural events, music, and seminars and workshops. It is meant to inspire and empower people to be more at peace with themselves, others, and the environment. Through “Tools for Peace” and “Circles for Peace”, the activi

A Debate of Ballistic Proportions!

Join us for the inaugural student-run debate on nuclear disarmament in commemoration of the bombing of Hiroshima and marking the 25th anniversary of David Lange's address to the Oxford Union. WHEN: Tuesday, 3 August, 7:00pmWHERE: University of Auckland Business School, Lecture Theatre 260 098 Mo

Schools' Peace Week 21 - 25 June 2010

This year, Schools' Peace Week will take place 21 - 25 June. It is a national week designed especially to help schools educate students about peace issues. Now in its ninth year, it has received enthusiastic support from schools nationwide and is one of The Peace Foundation’s contributions to th

Youth Week - Conflict Resolution Workshop in Karori

Youth Week is just around the corner: 22 - 30 May! This year's theme is Rangatahi Ora: Whanau Ora - Connecting Youth and Families. The Peace Foundation is sponsoring an event in connection with the Karori Youth Centre. Join us for a Conflict Resolution and Cooperative Games Workshop. Youth

Parihaka Peace Festival

Parihaka people decided in 2005 to launch a festival toward fulfilment of the visions and insights of their spiritual and political leaders. Today the Festival is the people's way of both honouring the teachings of their 19th century leaders and moving Parihaka forward. Taking its place back in th

Gandhi exhibition showing in Wellington City Library - 28 September to 12 October

The Gandhi Commemorative Exhibition will be showing on the first floor of the Wellington Central Library for two weeks from 28 September to 12 October 2009. The series of black and white photographs exhibited here portray Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi otherwise known as Mahatma Gandhi during the culmi

World Peace March - starting in Wellington on 2 October!

The first World March to circle the earth calling for the end of war and nuclear weapons, and the elimination of violence of all kinds (physical, economic, racial, religious, cultural, sexual, psychological). Join the March and help build a new, global, nonviolent consciousness! The World March will

Wellington Global Mala - 20 September

This year's Wellington Global Mala event is fast approaching and we would love for you to come along on the day. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 20 and plan to join us at Capital E from 1:00 p.m. for a community yoga & meditation event, happening right around the globe. We'll have somet

WFUNA Youth Internship and Youth Website

The World Federation of United Nations Associations are offering a six month internship for people with previous United Nations Association (UNA), United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) or WFUNA-Youth experience. WFUNA offers volunteer placements to individuals who are interested in gaining exp

Massive can collection to help food banks!

All over Wellington cans of food are being donated towards the ICan charity event to break the Guinness World Record for a can sculpture. The goal is 50,000 cans by the 26th of June. The next day they will be made into a huge sculpture in Civic Square and after that they will be distributed to desig

UNICEF's Kiwi Climate Call Out

Do you want to be a Kiwi Climate Ambassador?Are you passionate about taking action on climate change? Are you aged 14 – 17? Then don't miss your chance to speak out on this crucial issue in front of a global audience - and inspire more young people to get involved. UNICEF NZ is giving you the o

World Refugee Day - June 20th

World Refugee Day is on June 20th! It is a good time to get involved in helping to make the difficult lives of New Zealand refugees easier! To learn more check out some of the articles by refugees on Just Focus: www.justfocus.co.nz or have a look at refugee focussed sites to understand the struggl

'Youth Empowerment Seminar' - YES Programme

YES! (14 - 18 yrs) young people around the world are naturally enthusiastic, idealistic and creative but factors such as an arduous education system, rising competition and peer pressure tend to dampen these qualities. The ‘Youth Empowerment Seminar’ or YES program is offered for youth a

Freeeezzzeee on June 5th for Climate Change!

FREEZE! On June 5 2009 people across New Zealand will stop and stand for united action on climate change. It will make you shiver with joy. You can freeze mid-stride. You can freeze with a pie. You can freeze falling over, or freeze on your bike. You can freeze hugging, kissing, laughing or praying

NZ Slum City!

NZ Slum City is a weekend event organised by a bunch of 17 year-old Wellingtonians to provide the opportunity for youth to spend a few hours the way 1 billion slum-dwellers spend a lifetime! When: May 22nd 5pm - May 24th 9am Where: Frank Kitts Park, Wellington A safe yet public area is provided f

'Films from the Global Age' Film Festival

From human rights to global warming, the Media that Matters festival 'Films from the Global Edge' represents the work of a diverse group of independent film-makers, many of whom are under 21. The films are equally diverse in style and content, with documentaries, music videos, animations, experi

Hip Hop Dance Classes at Te Whaea

Come and learn all styles of hip hop dance from one of NZ's leading hip hop dance companies - Legacy (2006, 2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championship Finalists). There's a class to suite everyone at all levels of dance, from beginners to advanced, to specialised classes for children aged 7-12, 12-18 a

New Zealand Model United Nations

New Zealand Model United Nations, to be held from the 4th to the 7th of July this year, is the flagship event for the United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand, but registrations are closing on the 8th of May which is under a week away! For those who can't afford it:If you're not applying bec

Youth Week 23-31 May

Youth Week 2009 is nearly here! Youth Week is about creating a society that values young people and affirms their diversity. The week aims to highlight the amazing things young people (12-24 years) do. In 2009 the focus is on relationships. To find out the Youth Week events that are happening arou

Prof. Bill McKibben talks at Victoria Uni!

Come along to this great event and hear Professor Bill McKibben's public address on May 1st, 6pm at Rutherford House, Lecture Theatre 2, Wellington. Straight from the coal-face of international climate activism and negotiations, Professor Bill McKibben (author, educator, environmentalist) i

WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE

The World March for Peace and Nonviolence, a global event involving millions of people celebrating non-violence and promoting an end to war, will start in Aotearoa-New Zealand on 2 October Gandhi’s birthday. The march is being supported by Heads of State, high-level UN officials, Nobel P

UNESCO International Leadership Forum

The UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights invites applications for the fifth annual International Leadership Programme: This is held in Storrs, Connecticut on August 1-9, 2009. The Forum seeks to empower young leaders (18-30 years) by involving them in finding solutions to emergi

The 1000 PeaceWomen exhibition - 25 November 2008

The Peace Foundation is hosting the 1000 PeaceWomen Exhibition on Tuesday 25th of November, 2008. The Peace Foundation would like to cordially invite you to attend this exhibition which celebrates the lives of the 1000 Peace Women who have dedicated their lives to peace and who were nominated for th

The Great Harbour Way - Information Event 12 October

Find out more about the Great Harbour Way - a walkway and cycleway around Wellington Harbour - and what you can do to promote it on Sunday 12 October 2-4pm at Loaves and Fishes, Cnr of Hill/Molesworth St. in Thorndon.

Exhibition of Palestinian Embroideries

A Treasury of Stitches: A Labour of Love for Palestinian Women's Work The Peace Foundation is delighted to sponsor a sample exhibition of the work of Lamis Mawafi - the 2008 Sonja Davies peace award winner - and a reception with the artist. Exhibition dates: 10-11th September Opening Reception: 1

17 October 2008 is World Poverty Day

17 October is a chance to join Stand Up - a global mobilisation to end poverty and inequality. Come along to the Civic Square at 11.30am on 17 October for live music and free soup served by our policy makes and dignitaries.

Gandhi Commemorative Photo Exhibition

Gandhi Commemorative Photo Exhibition Gandhi Commemorative Photo Exhibition - A selection of photos of Mohandas Gandhi by D.R.D. Wadia 29 September - 2 October 2008 Michael Fowler Centre Foyer, Wellington Reception celebrating the International Day for Nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday

Cultural Diversity Workshops

6th and 27th September: The Peace Foundation is holding the first of its two cultural diversity workshops to review their peer mediation programme and ensure that it's as relevant as possible for youth in multi-cultural communities in New Zealand on the 6th of September. The second will follow on 2

Enact Website Launch Event!

Enact will go live on 23 September and to celebrate this we will be holding a launch at the New Zealand Parliament Banquet Lounge from 12.30-1.30pm on Tuesday 23 September.The website will be launched by the Hon. Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Youth Affairs. Other speakers will include: Raphael College