Wellington Citizen Compass Volunteer Registrations

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN NOW & CLOSE AT 11:59PM, 2nd MAY 2021. VOLUNTEER ATTENDANCE IS FREE AT THE CONFERENCE

What does democracy mean to everyday Kiwis? What should it mean?

In our brand new regional event, delve deeper into Aotearoa’s government - learn how we as citizens can raise our voices, how our elected officials interact with our concerns and the ever-evolving political and legal system of New Zealand.

Our two day event will feature workshops, speaker panels, and debate sessions where you step into the shoes of the elected. Engage in fast paced negotiations to form the governing party; write submissions and learn how citizen submissions influence local and national policy-making; and debate the implications of a written constitution in the existing legal system of Aotearoa.

We invite tertiary students to get involved as volunteers in any number of capacities, more information on which can be found below. Volunteers…