Friday, March 5, 2010

Youth MP wanted

Phil Twyford MP is Labour's spokesperson on international development, and disarmament. He is running a nationwide contest to select a Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament who is passionate about global issues.
The fifth Youth Parliament is being held on 6-7 July, 2010. The contest is open to anyone living in NZ, between the ages of 16-18 years. Click here to find out more about Youth Parliament.
To enter, post a 2 minute youtube video on this facebook page saying "what NZ should do to make the world a safer, fairer and more sustainable place". Then send a direct facebook message to Phil Twyford with your name, date of birth, email address and phone number.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, former NZ Prime Minister and now Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, will join Young New Zealander of the Year Ms Divya Dhar and Phil Twyford on the panel to select the winning entry. Entries close on 20 March and the winner will be announced on 26 March. The Youth MP will have the opportunity for a briefing on foreign policy and development issues by Phil Twyford and Labour colleagues as well as visits to Wellington-based development agencies during the Youth Parliament.

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