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Hey Kiwi – have your say!

Adam Dodd — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:16:46 +0000

In conjunction with local musicians, the Green Party have launched ‘Hey Kiwi’, a campaign aimed at getting Kiwis and expats overseas to enrol in the up-coming general election.

Over a dozen Kiwi musicians and bands have each donated a track to the campaign that can be downloaded when people enrol, and when they invite their friends to enrol, through the website – www.heykiwi.org.nz

NZUSA Election Notice

Adam Dodd — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:49:36 +0000

Notice is given of the elections for the positions of:

NZUSA President
National Women’s Rights Officer

The job description of the NZUSA President and the National Women’s Rights Officer are available HERE.

Applications must be received by no later than 4 pm on Tuesday, 15 November 2011. The postal address is PO Box 10-246, Wellington and the fax number is 04 472 2291. All applications should be addressed to Hayden Wilson. Applications can be sent to hayden.wilson@kensingtonswan.com

The election will be held during in central Wellington at 4pm on 30 November 2011

Candidates should circulate a CV to all NZUSA member students’ associations before that date. There will be an opportunity for candidates to briefly address members during the election plenary and answer questions.

Call for a Reasoned Approach

Adam Dodd — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:37:06 +0000

Student associations around the country are calling for the Government to seek a rational solution to the impossible requirement to change to voluntary organisations next year. Students will not have information about student association services and fees when they enroll on October 1^st because of the late passage of the VSM Bill. Dave Crampton, Vice President of EXMSS has written about the difficulty (NZ Herald article) and you can find summarised below.

Students Call for a Reasoned Approach

Students are becoming frustrated after the National Party decided to actively support legislation that will impose voluntary membership of students’ associations, and front another bill that will allow the Tertiary Education Minister to control the mix of student-funded services provided by tertiary institutions.

In the face of majority opposition, rather than finding a pragmatic solution to membership of students’ associations, National is supporting ACT MP Heather Roy’s member’s bill to force voluntary membership of students’ associations next year.

Tertiary institutions could choose to increase the student services levy and pass funding onto students’ associations (or a non-student led service provider) or simply lose the services. Students will have no control over services that make the cut, even though they will remain compulsorily student-funded.

A further bill will give the Tertiary Education Minister authority to dictate what mix of services tertiary institutions may provide. It is ironic that students are shut out of political decisions on services they are forced to fund and that directly affect them.

Students’ associations are calling on National to extend the transition period of the bill on voluntary student membership past the implementation date of 1 January 2012 – and to make legislative provision for meaningful student representation and student-led advocacy.

Auckland – Social Confidence Group

Adam Dodd — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:50:12 +0000

Coming to University can be a very stressful time for people. This is especially so if you are struggling with anxiety, and feeling socially isolated. If you suffer from social anxiety, and would like to connect with other people, and learn some new skills in anxiety management, Massey would love you to join their new group!
The Social Confidence Group is a small, friendly, confidential group, facilitated by a registered psychologist/ counsellor. The group runs for 7 weeks, it is free and you will have the opportunity to meet people and learn skills to manage /reduce social anxiety.

When: Starts Wednesday 27th (runs 7 Wednesdays)
Where: Oteha Roe Campus, Building 56
Time: 12-2pm

This will be a closed group after the first session. Please contact Jenni if you would like to attend, or have more information.
Email: J.J.Beckett@massey.ac.nz

Applying for Postgraduate Scholarships?

Adam Dodd — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:48:33 +0000

The Graduate Research School will be holding an “Applying for Postgraduate Scholarships” seminar on each of the three campuses during August. This workshop is intended for candidates and supervisors. It will include a survey of the range of scholarships available to postgraduates (internal and external, academic, travel and hardship); how to shape applications for particular scholarships; and the scholarships interview. Presenters will include the Chair of the Massey University Scholarships Committee, senior academic staff members from local and national scholarship selection panels and a Scholarship Administrator.

Details can be found HERE

Welcome to EXMSS

Adam Dodd — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:27:42 +0000

Tēnā koe! Haere mai!
The Extramural Students’ Society is the independent student union for extramurals.
Providing services and support for extramurals.

EXMSS is committed to providing services and representation for students in a transparent and accountable manner as directed by the EXMSS membership. In 2012 the President of EXMSS will take a lead role in student enagement at Massey University. The EXMSS President will express the concerns and opinions, and advocate for distance students thoughout New Zealand. Check out the EXMSS strategic plan for 2012-14.

“The President’s Blog” is a rich environment where you can read my views, and others comments, on a wide range of issues that affect you. Provision of printed (rather than digital) study material has been a focus of my concerns recently. Voluntary membership of student associations is here. What does this mean for student associations and the student voice on campus? Read about representing student views to the University as we manage this period of change.

Taranaki – National Volunteer Awareness Week

Adam Dodd — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:41:59 +0000

“Volunteering – every minute counts in an emergency”.

You are invited to a join with Jason Pemberton from the Volunteer Student Army and Steve Glassey from Massey University as they talk about how students and modern technology impacted on the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake.

Wednesday June 22nd 2011

at the Francis Douglas Memorial College Theatrette,
Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth at 4pm.

Light refreshments will be available

Nearly gone: the $10,000 Fund for Canterbury students

Adam Dodd — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:44:11 +0000

In response to the Christchurch earthquakes, EXMSS has been able to help 16 students so far from this support fund. This offer will be finishing at the end of this semester so this is your last chance to apply for assistance.

This fund is equally sponsored by EXMSS and Massey University, and gives students up to $500 where your application can show that the earthquakes have caused a hindrance to study with Massey.

Future applications for semester 2 will be processed as a normal EXMSS Study Assistance Grant, of up to $500.

Please contact info@exmss.org.nz for an application form before 25 June.

Manawatu – Just Zilch

Adam Dodd — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:12:49 +0000

Just Zilch is a newly established non-profit organisation. Its aim is to collect and distribute surplus food and distribute to those in need. The store, which has been kindly donated, is located at the Gull Station on Fitzhertbert Ave in the centre of Palmerston North, and open Tuesday to Saturday, 4.30-6.30 pm.

Just Zilch aims to work alongside other organisations in Palmerston North to ensure that surplus food is being accessed and redistributed appropriately. The organisation also recognises that some people need help with more than just food and wishes to build a relationship with these people to help them in the right direction. Just Zilch strives fill a gap in the community where surplus goods are not already being redeemed and where people are unable to access current social services. They have, and are looking to increase, a team of volunteers who collect food and help to ensure our store runs smoothly.

Just Zilch is currently looking for businesses and individuals who would be willing to contribute in any way they are able, whether by volunteering or donating food and household products; even if it’s growing in your garden and you’ve just got too much of it.

If you would like more information please contact them at justzilch.pn@gmail.com or 022 2972569

Age discrimination, plain and simple

Adam Dodd — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:47:44 +0000

The Green Party have pointed to student loan scheme changes signaled by the Government in the lead up to the Budget as discriminatory in refusing to supply a service to potential students based on age.

Following the strategic trend that appears to suggest that Higher Education is intended for high-school leavers only, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has indicated that the Government will restrict access to student loans for students over the age of 55.

Green Party Tertiary Education Spokesperson Gareth Hughes commented that “not only is it simply wrong and unfair, it may expose the Government to considerable legal risk … Everyone has the right to access higher education. Age shouldn’t come into it.”