Notices
NZPF Conference - 3-5 July 2019
Time is running out. If you haven't already registered for the NZPF Conference in Auckland, do it now!
At the Conference this year, plenary and breakout sessions will be included in order to offer more opportunities for you to hear from a wide variety of speakers. These include: Yong Zhao (USA), Dr Karen Edge (UK), Neill O’Reilly (Hong Kong) and Glenn Cappelli (Australia).
For more information, visit the website or click here to register now!
Nominations for NZPF Election 2019
Nominations are now open for the NZPF President, Vice President and 12 Executive committee members.
Click here for the form to nominate candidates for President and Vice President for next year.
Click here for the form to nominate candidates for the executive committee for the next two years.
Nominations close on 5 August and the electoral roll closes on 25 August. Your subscription payment must be received by this date in order to be eligible for voting.
Arranged Marriage for under aged youth in New Zealand
Forced marriage for under aged young people is a violation of human rights. Nonetheless we are aware that these occur in Aotearoa New Zealand. Shakti Youth is an organisation calling for an end to forced under-age marriage. Their advocacy has resulted in a bill in Parliament for 16 and 17 year olds having to get independent permission from a family court judge, to get married.
It would be helpful for schools to disseminate information to their students so that all are aware of the protections available to them. Click here for an information leaflet outlining how students can get help from Shakti.