The step-by-step online guide is aimed at all organisations, clubs, NGOs and groups that have an involvement with children.

It provides a valuable process that will help your organisation develop a comprehensive child protection policy, helping to ensure that you manage risk and protect your staff.

The Childsafe Guide provides:

• a process for evaluating how child safe your organisation currently is, as well as for developing robust plans to protect the children in your care
• A framework to develop a comprehensive child protection policy that will ensure your organisation has child safe people, child safe practices and child safe training
• Advice about important issues.

To access the Childsafe Guide visit: http://www.childmatters.org.nz/150/resources-info-centre/childsafe-guide

As it heads swiftly to Christmas World Vision has released some of its Smiles gifts data which answers this question.

The citizens of our capital Wellington are the most generous, amazingly followed by quake-hit Cantabrians, with the people of the Nelson and Tasman regions counted together coming in as the third most generous of the country’s regions over the last 12 months.

These rankings are compiled from the number of people that bought World Vision Smiles gifts in each region over the last 12 months as a percentage of population. In total 10,864 New Zealanders bought over 43,000 Smiles gifts.

The question now is who will be the most generous this year?

There is still time for Kiwis to buy Smiles gifts in time for Christmas this year, and as it heads towards gift-giving time World Vision is encouraging Kiwis to remember those living in poverty around the world and the true spirit of Christmas.

“It’s been a tough year for many New Zealanders. It’s given us an insight into those whose lives are continually blighted by disasters and poverty. So this Christmas let’s celebrate joyfully, but also remember and give to those whose daily lives remain a struggle,” says World Vision New Zealand CEO Chris Clarke.

World Vision Smiles gifts are one way to embrace modern gift giving and at the same time benefit those less fortunate than ourselves.

Smiles gifts are donations of items like livestock – goats, ducks and chickens being the most common – or essentials such as water and education which can be given on behalf of your friends and family.

For more information on Smiles see: http://worldvision.org.nz/Smiles/GiftCatalogue

Notes

The rankings were worked out using World Vision data on how many people bought World Vision Smiles gifts in each region compared to the population of the region according to 2010 Statistics New Zealand data.

This data is not scientific and disregards issues like advertising placement, which would affect the results. It should be used in a light-hearted way.

For more information on the World Giving Index please see: https://www.cafonline.org/navigation/footer/about-caf/publications/2010-publications/world-giving-index.aspx?

Town Invercargill

Date 18 – 20 April 2012

The Youth in Local Government Leadership Conference will be an exciting event, and our region is pleased to be hosting it.

The conference will provide the opportunity for those working in local government to develop stronger links with young people, to build networks and discuss issues. It will also provide a place to share knowledge, listen to speakers and remind us that we all have an important part to play in growing active citizens.

The Youth in Local Government Leadership Conference is relevant to young people, Mayors, Councillors and representatives from local councils such as policy makers, youth advocates and those working in community development teams and in other arenas with the aim of creating vibrant cities full of youth participation.

Topics during the conference will include:

• Leadership and Communication Skills
• Youth Engagement / Youth Development
• Youth Connections, Reframing Our Future
• Youth Specific Workshops – Capacity Buidling for Youth Audience.

The Youth in Local Government Leadership Conference is supported by Venture Southland, the Ministry of Youth Development, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council and the Gore District Council.

For more information visit:
www.southlandnz.com/VisitSouthland/Conferences/YouthinLocalGovernmentConference.aspx

Town Wellington

Date 29 & 30 March 2012

Moving Forward Together – Nuku Tahi – Hiko Tahi – Maranga Tahi.

Moving Forward Together is the vision that inspires us in preparing the 2012 NZCCSS Services for Older People Conference to be held at Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke, the award-winning new venue on Wellington’s fabulous waterfront and home to the two ceremonial waka taua.

Steering the waka requires teamwork, good coordination and everyone contributing to help move forward together.

Moving Forward Together is about continuing to get closer together and reducing inequalities. Different parts of the sector (home & community support, residential care, housing), different cultures together with tangata whenua, and different levels of wealth and income.

The future of aged care in New Zealand is one where we all have a part to play in ensuring that older people can live with dignity and wellbeing. This conference aims to explore how we can help to build this vision into a reality.

We are inviting sponsors and exhibitors to join us as conference partners and we welcome proposals for conference presentations and workshops.

For more information visit: http://nzccss.org.nz

Or contact Conference Organiser, Kaye-Maree Dunn:
mealimitedbusiness@gmail.com, (021) 029 24328.

Town Auckland

Date 4 – 9 March 2012

A global training program for people brokering complex multi-sector partnerships for sustainable development.

Level 1 residential: South Pacific and Australasian Region.

We’re proud to advise that for the first time, the international Partnership Brokers training programme is now available in NZ.

Thought Partners’ Trish Hall together with Ian Dixon of DIXON Partnering Solutions, Australia, will deliver a 5.5 day residential programme in Auckland in March 2012.

The programme has been designed for those of you who are actively involved in cross-sectoral partnering and collaboration and would like to enhance your skills. Skilful brokerage of partnerships will continue to be integral to the transformation of services across all three sectors.

To find out more about the programme, presenters, part-scholarships for NGO and community groups or how to register, visit: http://www.thoughtpartners.co.nz/n346,36.html

The proposed projects must:

• align with the Foundations philosophy and priorities
• be submitted by individuals or organisations with a charitable purpose
• be well defined and preferably time limited.

Preference will also be given to projects not normally funded by government, and grants will typically be in a range not exceeding $25,000.

You are invited to submit an initial project proposal. This must be submitted on the Foundation’s application form and submitted to:
Executive Director IHC Foundation PO Box 4155 Wellington 6140 on or by 31 January 2012.

Further information and application forms are available on our website: http://www.ihcfoundation.org.nz

Queries may be directed to IHC Foundation via email: ihcfoundation@ihc.org.nz

Whale rescue teams need light-coloured bed sheets, pillowcases, garden trowels and spades – all of which are vital for emergency callouts throughout the summer.

“While specialised stranding equipment can be expensive, some of the things that can make a real difference don’t cost anything,” says Project Jonah CEO Kimberly Muncaster.

“Everyday items that you’re getting ready to throw out could be part of our critical life-saving kit.”

Each year whales and dolphins strand on New Zealand shores, and while some are sick or injured, others are healthy and just need a helping hand back out to sea.

“Saving whales isn’t as easy as it looks. We’ve got more than two thousand trained marine mammal medics up and down the country, but if they don’t have the tools they need then there isn’t a lot they can do.”

Drenched bed sheets are used to cover a stranded whale, protecting its sensitive skin from the sun and wind.

Pillowcases can be used as makeshift sandbags to help keep the whales upright, and spades and trowels make light work of shifting sand.

“Following a busy stranding season last year, our stocks are low and we need to prepare for the emergencies that lie ahead,” says Muncaster.

“We want people to understand that the things they no longer want, might be the things we really need.”

Please donate your old bed sheets, pillowcases, spades and trowels by handing them in at Dulux Trade centres nationwide.

Project Jonah has been actively saving stranded whales for more than 25 years. It works closely with the Department of Conservation, the government agency responsible for managing strandings in New Zealand and relies solely on volunteers and donations to carry out its rescue and education work.

For more information visit: http://www.projectjonah.org.nz

Project Jonah Stranding Hotline 0800 4 WHALE (0800 494 253)

Town Wellington

Date 6 – 8 March 2012

Light the Fire for Action on Inclusion.

The 2012 NZDSN Conference encompasses three days of fantastic learning, exploration and networking.

Day One – Governing and managing in the disability sector to meet the challenges of the New Model.

This day will be useful for the governance and senior management level. It’s a day for chief executives, senior managers, chairs and other board members to collectively focus on this strategic issue.

Day Two – All of Our voices

The unique thing about disability support and disability rights is that we are committed to hearing all the voices that make up incusion communities. In this day we will hear the diverse voices and create space fr everyone in the conference to participate in growing our understanding of what conditions and practices result in social inclusion for disabled people.

Our workstreams will also reflect the diverse range of pople and activity that goes into making a dynamic future focused disability support sector.

Day Three – The economics of Inclusion

Our keynote speaker will present the case for inclusion from an economic perspective. We will have an opportunity to hear senior government officials views on welfare reform and also to hear the independent analysis of what it might mean for people with disabilities.

We will finish our conference considering innovation and the role of innovation for Boards, CEOs and disabled people as we move into the rapid changes signalled ahead.

For more information visit: http://www.nzdsn.org.nz/

Town Auckland

Date 28 February 2012

Nourish is a training and resource pack for those working with youth.

Nourish has been developed by Eden – New Zealand’s leading community provider of eating difficulties support.

It has a focus on body image, self-esteem, bullying, critical thinking, and health practices around food and exercise.

The training and resources will equip you with effective tools to use in your education, health promotion or support role.

The Nourish pack also includes information and training on how to identify eating issues and provide support for those struggling with them.

The Nourish Workshop includes:

• Four-hour training
• Nourish resource pack– includes activities, workshops, links and images
• Facilitator’s guide – includes tips, ideas, key questions
• “At War With Our bodies” DVD
• Safety Guide – includes warning signs and ideas on how to support those with eating difficulties
• Light dinner.

Venue: EDEN – 395A Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland.

Time: 4.00 – 8.30pm

Cost: Community Group / School / Student: $160.00
Private Practice / Business / Government Organisation: $210.00

For more information about the workshop and registration visit:
http://www.eden.org.nz/nourish-resource-training-2012/

Town Wellington

Date 23 – 24 February 2011

The 5th annual Not For Profit Conference will be a major event for the sector with leading New Zealand speakers Jenny Prince (CEO of Plunket), Bob Frame (Futurist) Chris Clark (CEO World Vision) Viv Maidaborn, presenting ably supported by a host of New Zealand’s leading NFP practitioners.

This conference will focus on providing practical management / leadership skills and learnings that can be applied in your own organisation, along with some sound thinking about the techniques required to run a sustainable NFP as resources get tighter while demand for services increase.

A mix of exciting key note presentations and workshops will ensure that you can ask the tough questions and also absorb some of the collective wisdom from many of New Zealand’s leading NFP practitioners who will be attending.

In addition, it is a great learning opportunity and way for you to connect with many others within the Not-For-Profit Sector, build your networks and celebrate our successes.

Venue: CQ Conference Centre, Cuba St.

For full conference and registration details visit: http://growevents.co.nz/nfp-conference/

Town Mataura, Southland

Date 20-23 January 2012

You are warmly invited to gather for a Summer Festival and camp. We will share ideas, skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and take action now to oppose lignite mining in the Mataura Valley.

The festival will bring together people from Southland and across Aotearoa who are concerned about climate justice to raise their voices, listen, collaborate, strategise and participate in non violent direct action. We need community action to avert dangerous climate change and leave a thriving planet and society for future generations.

Participants are encouraged to get involved in workshops, skill-shares and training. This is an inclusive space for learning, listening and taking non-violent direct action and having fun at the same time.

This event will be fun, friendly and 100% coal-free!

For more information or to get involved visit: http://nocoalsummerfest.org.nz/

Town Wellington

Closing date 23 December 2011

Skills Active is The Industry Training Organisation (ITO) responsible for promoting, supporting and administrating workplace learning and achievement in Recreation, Sport and Fitness businesses. We have a strong commitment to Tikanga Māori and biculturalism in our workplace and demonstrate this in our day-to-day business.

The Learning Support Administrator is responsible for meeting the learning support administration needs of Skills Active in their designated region through providing other staff members including but not restricted to; Business Managers, Learning Support Advisors, Literacy and Numeracy Advisors with accurate and timely administrative support and information to enable them to achieve the required outcomes.

This role involves:

• Data entry
• Client relationships
• Managing databases.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong relationship management, networking, and customer service experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals
• Attention to detail
• The ability to get along with a wide range of people
• A can-do, proactive attitude with a demonstrated ability to foster this in others
• The ability to work both autonomously and as an active team member
• The ability to deliver on tight timeframes, with flexibility to meet competing priorities
• Effective time management skills
• Minimum of intermediate level of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
• Database management experience
• Ability to learn quickly
• Highly developed administration skills.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A sound understanding of the application of Te Tiriri o Waitangi and an understanding of te reo me ona Tikanga
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to view the Job Description and Organisational chart, please visit: http://www.qjumpers.co.nz/apply/5817/105 .

Applications close 5pm Friday, 23 December and applications will be processed from 9 January 2012.

Town Auckland

Date 17 December 2011

Aucklanders will have the chance to add their own letters to the global total on the final day of the Write for Rights 2011 Letterwriting Marathon, Saturday 17 December at an event in Aotea Square.

Since 3 December, people around the world have been using the power of the pen to stand up for individuals facing human rights violations.

From 10am to 7pm Amnesty International will be joined by some well known Kiwis including Shavaughn Ruakere from Shortland Street and author Emily Perkins, to write letters that save lives and open prison doors.

A Christmas tree will feature as part of the event, remaining bare until enough letters and cards are written to fill its branches, when it will be lit up to shine a light on the people who featured in the letters.

There will also be live music by Caitlin Smith.

To read more about the Write for Rights Letterwriting Marathon visit: http://www.amnesty.org.nz/get-involved/letter-writing-marathon-2011 .

The Peace Scholarships comprise at least two grants that are awarded each year to assist students at any tertiary education institution in Aotearoa New Zealand with research into the impacts of militarism, militarisation and warfare; alternatives to militarism, militarisation and warfare; or collective non-violent responses to state violence.

The Peace Scholarships open on Human Rights Day each year to draw attention to the link between militarism and human rights. While the link between armed conflict and gross violations of human rights is obvious, the link between militarism and human rights is perhaps less well-known.

The purpose of the Peace Scholarships is to increase understanding of the role of New Zealand governments (past and present) in the global cycle of violence; of the impacts of militarism, militarisation and warfare here and overseas; and of alternative ways of resolving conflict.

About the Peace Scholarships

The Peace Scholarships comprise at least two grants that are awarded each year to assist with research into:

• the impacts of militarism, militarisation and warfare;
• alternatives to militarism, militarisation and warfare; or
• collective non-violent responses to state violence.

The Peace Scholarships are for students at any tertiary education institution in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Each grant is a minimum of $1,000 – one is for a Māori or Moriori student, with the other/s open to any student with New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

The Peace Scholarships are entirely funded by donations, including those collected during the White Poppies for Peace Annual Appeal (17 to 24 April). The number and amount of the grants awarded annually is determined by the amount raised during each year.

How to apply for a Peace Scholarship

Guidelines for applicants are available at: http://www.peacescholar.org.nz and the application form is available on request from email: peacescholarship@ymail.com .

The deadline for applications for Peace Scholarships to assist with research in the 2012 academic year is Friday, 24 February 2012.

Town Whangarei

Date 22 – 24 March 2012

The Clubs NZ 2012 Conference & AGM will follow the same format as the 2011 Conference in Westport, with the inclusion of a Hospitality Expo. The event will be hosted by Kamo Club.

Programme:

• Thursday, 22 March – Registrations and Entertainment
• Friday, 23 March – Conference
• Saturday, 24 March – Clubs New Zealand 2012 Annual General Meeting.

The hospitality expo will be open for delegates to attend each day.

Conference Venue: Forum North.

For further conference and registration information visit: http://www.clubsnz.org.nz/club-events-calendar/view/615/219.html

Registrations close Friday, 2 March 2012.

Town Wellington

Date 3 – 6 February 2012

• long life
• wisdom
• good fortune.

Open to everyone, this annual event is an opportunity to enjoy a spiritual holiday of teachings, meditations and empowerment, in the company of spiritual practitioners from all over New Zealand.

At this celebration, Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the empowerment of Buddha Amitayus and give teachings on the methods to increase our lifespan, wisdom and merit.

By engaging in Amitayus practice we can develop these qualities, which are essential for our spiritual development, and eventually attain the deathless state of enlightenment. We can also use this practice to remove obstacles that endanger the lives of others, especially our close friends and family.

Venue: YMCA Camp Kaitoke, 184 Marchant Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt.

Enquiries to Bodh Gaya Buddhist Centre
Email: info@nzdharmacelebration.org
Phone: (04) 479 9439

To book online, please visit: http://www.nzdharmacelebration.org/booking.html

Town Hamilton, Ngatea, Tokoroa, Waihi & Te Kuiti

Date 8 February – 4 September 2012

Community group looking for funding? Come to a free and friendly “hands on” workshop presented by local community funders.

Basic Funding covers:

• how to fill out a successful application form
• budgeting for your project
• selling your project to the
  funder
• tips on getting prepared
• how decisions are made.

Accountability & Reporting covers:

• why
• when
• how.

Sustainable Funding covers:

• what is sustainable funding
• getting specific with your budget
• seven streams of income, taking a closer look
• how to create opportunities
• making it easy to give.

Dates and locations:

• 8 February, Hamilton Multicultural Centre, 89 Boundary Rd, Hamilton.
• 13 February, Community Waikato 33 Victoria Street, Hamilton.
• 7 March, Hamilton Garden Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton.
• 2 April, Ngatea Community Hall Orchard Road, Ngatea.
• 1 May, South Waikato District Council, Tokoroa Chambers, Torphin Cres, Tokoroa.
• 29 May, Waihi Resource Centre, 4 Mueller Street, Waihi.
• 8 August, Te Kuiti Community House 2 Jennings Street, Te Kuiti.
• 4 September, Hamilton Garden Pavilion, Cobham Drive, Hamilton.

RSVP essential: As numbers are limited.

For more information or to register, contact Community Waikato: phone (07) 838 1583 or email: anne@communitywaikato.org.nz .

http://www.ssw.org.nz

Town Auckland

Date 17 December 2011

Come and scoop up a bargain for Christmas. Amazing clothes for sale at rock-bottom prices, both new and pre-loved.

Your support will enable Dress for Success Auckland to continue to enhance the lives of the women in need by assisting them to enter the workforce by providing free interview-appropriate clothing, confidence and advice.

Venue: Dress for Success Showroom, 4 Boston Road, Mt Eden – (Close to the intersection of Boston & Mt Eden Roads).

Time: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm.

Cash/Eftpos only.

For more information contact Val Maskell
Phone (09) 377 2762
Email business@aucklanddressforsuccess.co.nz

The How do New Zealanders give? series is a result of collaboration between the OCVS and the Generosity Hub, a cross-sectoral group from business, government and the non-profit sector.

The latest update provides information on five key indicators of generosity in New Zealand up to the September quarter 2011.

The report found that since the December 2009 quarter, the percentages of people volunteering, donating money or donating goods have generally trended upwards. Median dollars donated per month have remained stable.

Similarly, median hours volunteered per month have remained stable, but there may be a slight downward trend emerging, which is not immediately obvious from the indicator.

For more information on the Quarterly Generosity Indicators and to download the September 2011 research report, visit: http://ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/building-knowledge/giving-research/qgi-december-2011.html

http://www.socialedge.org/

Town Wellington

Closing date 14 December 2011

IHC’s mission is to advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and support them to lead satisfying lives in the community.

We are looking for a Revenue Officer to join our fantastic accounts team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the revenue officer is primarily responsible for ensuring that revenue is received in accordance with funding contracts.

The ideal applicant will be hard working and enthusiastic. They will be self motivated with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. They will be able to adapt to changing demands, meet deadlines and problem solve effectively whilst managing priorities.

The ability to be exacting with process orientated tasks and detailed data analysis, while still being able to analyse the big picture is important for this position.

Some experience in a related field is advantageous, but not essential.

To find out more about this unique position please visit our website: http://www.ihcjobs.co.nz/jobs/view/revenue-officer/

Applications Close: 14 December 2011.

Ref: 100-006

For any further enquiries please email: cheryl.milner@ihc.org.nz .

Town Christchurch

Closing date 20 December 2011

Give your support to people with intellectual disabilities and, in return, we’ll give you all the support you need for your career.

That means good training, plenty of opportunities, and a clear-cut career path.

In this position you will recruit, train, and manage a team of staff providing support services to people with intellectual disabilities living in the community.

If you have previous experience recruiting and managing staff, and enjoy the challenge of providing quality services that meet the support needs of people with an intellectual disability, you will find this a rewarding employment opportunity.

Some on-call work is required and a full driver’s licence is essential.

Our values – support, inclusion, responsiveness, and empowerment – will be as important to you as to us. There are even more benefits to joining us – visit our website to find out more.

Ref: 750-005

Applications close 20 December 2011.

To apply for this position and view a full job description please visit our website: http://www.ideajobs.co.nz , for all other enquiries please contact Cheryl Pastoll on 03 381 0968 or 0800 433239.

Mike Gourley, journalist, researcher and host of the radio show One in Five was announced as the winner by Human Rights Commissioner David Rutherford and ACC Board Member Murray Hilder at a black tie function at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

The Attitude Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of New Zealanders living with a disability and have grown out of the Attitude TV series, which screens on TV ONE on Sundays and TVNZ 7 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

It was Mike’s second award of the night. He also won the Making a Difference Award which recognises an unsung hero who has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of people with disabilities. He won the use of a Toyota Signature Class car for a year and $5000 worth of air travel thanks to Air New Zealand.

His passion comes from living in the shoes of the people he supports. Born with a rare congenital condition, where his arms did not fully develop and also caused a heart condition, Mike has spoken out for people living with disabilities. He has advocated for the rights of disabled people to participate in the community, in work places and on the sports field on the same basis as their nondisabled counterparts.

Mike is recovering from a stroke he suffered earlier this year, which prevented him from attending the awards, Murray Hilder accepted the Supreme Award on his behalf.

Through his career Mike has covered most of the major victories of disabled people such as the development of the 2001 Disability Strategy and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which the disabled community supported heavily.

As a broadcaster he brings visibility to major disability issues in New Zealand and helps people living with disabilities tell their stories, ensuring their issues are heard by a mainstream public audience.

His long list of achievements also includes collecting the Roosevelt international disability award in New York in 2008, which New Zealand won in recognition of its achievements in disability and support.

Other Attitude Award category winners announced on December 1 were Gabrielle Hogg (Youth Award), Patricia McQueen (Courage in Sport), Sophie Pascoe (Sport Performer), Eddie Low (Artistic Achievement), Mary Schnakenberg (Hall of Fame Inductee), Mission Heights Junior College, (Attitude ACC Employer) and Mark Grantham who took home the Spirit of Attitude Award.

Attitude TV executive producer Robyn Scott-Vincent says that every year the awards highlight people with incredible stories and achievements which prove to be inspirational.

“Our aim for the Attitude Awards is to help create more awareness and support of people who live with disability,” Robyn says. “We hope to gain more inclusion in society and recognition for the incredible people that win these awards and those who are featured on the ‘Attitude’ TV series.”

ACC is the principal sponsor, supporting the Attitude ACC Employer Award and the ACC Supreme Award.

“Once again, the Attitude Awards have shown us what all people can achieve if they have a goal, a positive attitude, determination and the right support,” says Ralph Stewart, ACC Chief Executive.

“All the nominees for this year’s Awards faced obstacles that most of us would find daunting, yet they chose to view those obstacles as a challenge that could be successfully overcome. Like everyone at the Awards, I found this tremendously inspiring and I thank the nominees for sharing their fantastic success stories.”

Toyota New Zealand, The Lion Foundation, Air New Zealand, Westpac, Wayne Francis Charitable Trust, Drake Medox, IHC Foundation and the Ministry of Health also committed to supporting the awards.

http://www.attitudepictures.com/attitude-awards/

Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, said he was looking forward to working with the Quit Group: “The Quit Group has a vision of a smokefree Aotearoa and I am keen to support the services it provides to enable more New Zealand smokers to quit and to quit for life. While I am pleased to be the organisation’s inaugural vice-regal patron, in keeping with the Quit Group’s vision, I too look forward to a day when it no longer needs a patron because New Zealand will be a smokefree nation.”

The Quit Group’s Chairperson, Annette Milligan said: “This is the first time that we have had a patron and the whole organisation is extremely excited about the news. His Excellency is the nephew of Edith Rerekura and Wira Kerei both of whom are long term employees of Quitline which makes it even more special. It is particularly pleasing to have someone of such stature support our smokefree kaupapa and we look forward to working with His Excellency.”

Funded by the Ministry of Health, Quitline operates a national smoking cessation service. Anyone seeking support can call the Quitline for free on 0800 778 778 or visit http://www.quit.org.nz to access online support, the online blog community and to register for Txt2Quit, a free text-based service.

Quitline can also put callers who request face-to-face support in contact with relevant service providers.

Town Wellington

Date 24 January 2012

For Primary / Intermediate and Secondary Teachers.

Why isn’t a snail an insect? Why does New Zealand have so many earthquakes? Why are New Zealand’s animals and plants so unique?

The answers to these questions, along with many more will be answered at our science professional development day.

Meet the experts, go behind-the-scenes and participate in exciting science workshops that will provide you with content knowledge and practical activities to enhance your science teaching.

Time: 9am – 4pm.

Venue: Te Papa, Cable Street, Wellington.

Cost: $30 per teacher.

Facilitator: Te Papa Science Educator, Sarah Satterthwaite.

To register, email your details to: reservations@tepapa.govt.nz

For more information contact Te Papa Educator Sarah Satterthwaite, phone: 04 381 7427 or refer to our website: http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/education .