Hi To You All
I am back!!! Still recovering from surgery however am alive and well!
I just thought I would pop you all a note to say have an awesome break and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I will be contacting you all in the early new year to begin our 2009 journey together!
Keep safe and enjoy being!
Annie
Welcome!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
SHOULD THE DRINKING AGE BE RAISED?
This issue has been discussed constantly in the media as drinking related deaths increase in NZ, and as a society we must balance the 'rights' of the individual to drink at a young age, against the 'responsibility' to behave and not endanger lives.
If you're under 20 are you willing to sacrifice your rights to ensure a safer society, or do you want to see further deaths, so that you can drink?
What do 18-20 year olds gain by being able to drink?
Must our society continue to pay a high cost for this 'right' for a few?
What have 18-20 year olds done for society to warrant this 'right' to drink?
These articles were published in the media just this morning;
Drinking age should be raised - top cop
NZPA 19 December 2008 05:07am
Incidents like the tragedy in which two girls were run down and killed outside a booze-fuelled Christchurch party are a clear message to raise the drinking age, a top police officer says.
Canterbury district Commander Dave Cliff was commenting following the release of a n Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report yesterday into the handling of the incident by police.
Hannah Rossiter and Jane Young, both 16, were killed and 17 others injured when Lipine Sila, 23, drove into them after having been involved in a fight outside the party in Edgeware Rd on May 5 last year...
Warning issued after booze-fuelled brawl
NZPA Wayne Drought 19 December 2008 09:35am
Hamilton police today warned they would be taking a "zero tolerance" approach to breaches of the city's liquor ban over the festive season after a brawl erupted overnight involving about 60 people.
Police were forced to form skirmish lines to disperse the crowd outside two bars on Alexandra St in the central city about 3.15am.
Three people were arrested and police have issued a stern message to those celebrating the end of the year...
What are your thoughts?
Are you willing to accept that the old age limit of 20 being reinstated will mean more responsible consumption of alcohol?
Is this an issue Young Nats need to canvas opinion on, and push our government for action?
This issue has been discussed constantly in the media as drinking related deaths increase in NZ, and as a society we must balance the 'rights' of the individual to drink at a young age, against the 'responsibility' to behave and not endanger lives.
If you're under 20 are you willing to sacrifice your rights to ensure a safer society, or do you want to see further deaths, so that you can drink?
What do 18-20 year olds gain by being able to drink?
Must our society continue to pay a high cost for this 'right' for a few?
What have 18-20 year olds done for society to warrant this 'right' to drink?
These articles were published in the media just this morning;
Drinking age should be raised - top cop
NZPA 19 December 2008 05:07am
Incidents like the tragedy in which two girls were run down and killed outside a booze-fuelled Christchurch party are a clear message to raise the drinking age, a top police officer says.
Canterbury district Commander Dave Cliff was commenting following the release of a n Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report yesterday into the handling of the incident by police.
Hannah Rossiter and Jane Young, both 16, were killed and 17 others injured when Lipine Sila, 23, drove into them after having been involved in a fight outside the party in Edgeware Rd on May 5 last year...
Warning issued after booze-fuelled brawl
NZPA Wayne Drought 19 December 2008 09:35am
Hamilton police today warned they would be taking a "zero tolerance" approach to breaches of the city's liquor ban over the festive season after a brawl erupted overnight involving about 60 people.
Police were forced to form skirmish lines to disperse the crowd outside two bars on Alexandra St in the central city about 3.15am.
Three people were arrested and police have issued a stern message to those celebrating the end of the year...
What are your thoughts?
Are you willing to accept that the old age limit of 20 being reinstated will mean more responsible consumption of alcohol?
Is this an issue Young Nats need to canvas opinion on, and push our government for action?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND CHRISTMAS LUNCH : 12 DecemberA number of our Young Nats CNI Branch were delighted to be invited to the CNI Christmas Lunch last Friday, and not only increased our local membership at the time, but launched a concept to establish one person at each college and tertiary institution within the CNI area for distributing information and as a local contact.
Our first such 'recruit' from Te Aroha was at the lunch and conversation was incredibly positive about growth for the Young Nats, where Chad had given the first CNI Young Nats report on our extremely successful past 2 months.
Yet the highlight of the lunch of course was catching John Key in a more relaxed moment, and hearing personally his thoughts on the first weeks in Government.
>>> Here Chad & Sarah meet with John after the lunch.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Christmas Party BBQ
Originally anticipating few were going to be there last night ... quite a crowd eventuated, and thanks to Annie for a superb evening, complete with fireworks, even the locals joined the party.
Of those who joined us in the local park for the fireworks it was fantastic to hear that being their first election they voted National, as we are seeing a definite move by young Kiwi's to the centre right.
Awesome evening organised by Annie ... no doubt there will be plenty more.
Kevin (CNI Policy Chair)
Originally anticipating few were going to be there last night ... quite a crowd eventuated, and thanks to Annie for a superb evening, complete with fireworks, even the locals joined the party.
Of those who joined us in the local park for the fireworks it was fantastic to hear that being their first election they voted National, as we are seeing a definite move by young Kiwi's to the centre right.
Awesome evening organised by Annie ... no doubt there will be plenty more.
Kevin (CNI Policy Chair)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Christmas Party!
Hi To You All
I have had a poor response to the CHristmas BBQ...can you please let me know by tomorrow night if you want to come and how many friends you want to bring?
It would be great to catch up before Christmas...just need to know numbers!
Thanks Kevin for the conference reminder - it is a marvellous opportunity for all! Let me know if you want to register your interest for group transport and accommodation!
Have an awesome week!
I have had a poor response to the CHristmas BBQ...can you please let me know by tomorrow night if you want to come and how many friends you want to bring?
It would be great to catch up before Christmas...just need to know numbers!
Thanks Kevin for the conference reminder - it is a marvellous opportunity for all! Let me know if you want to register your interest for group transport and accommodation!
Have an awesome week!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
REMINDER : REGISTER NOW
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG DEMOCRAT UNION CONFERENCE : WELLINGTON 2009
As Annie has mentioned last month the IYDU International Conference for 2008 (now this is where it can be confusing) is happening in Wellington 14-17 January 2009, returning to their usual end of year timing at the end of 2009.
This event is FREE to member organisations (ie; Young Nats) which includes almost everything but transport to Wellington and accommodation, so for a minimal investment this opportunity to experience the international conference in our own country within months of the National victory simply cannot be missed.
Contact Annie, Chad or myself for more details, or check the IYDU website http://www.iydu.org/
Kevin
INTERNATIONAL YOUNG DEMOCRAT UNION CONFERENCE : WELLINGTON 2009
As Annie has mentioned last month the IYDU International Conference for 2008 (now this is where it can be confusing) is happening in Wellington 14-17 January 2009, returning to their usual end of year timing at the end of 2009.
This event is FREE to member organisations (ie; Young Nats) which includes almost everything but transport to Wellington and accommodation, so for a minimal investment this opportunity to experience the international conference in our own country within months of the National victory simply cannot be missed.
Contact Annie, Chad or myself for more details, or check the IYDU website http://www.iydu.org/
Kevin
Monday, November 24, 2008
BREAKING NEWS!
I just thought I would give you an update...Kevin has agreed to take on the role as Policy Chair for our region!
This means:
CNI Chair - Annie
CNI Deputy Chair - Chad
CNI Policy Chair - Kevin
I will send out contact details for each person through an email.
Thanks AGAIN!
This means:
CNI Chair - Annie
CNI Deputy Chair - Chad
CNI Policy Chair - Kevin
I will send out contact details for each person through an email.
Thanks AGAIN!
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