NZ Model UN delegate handbook 2013 by UN Youth New Zealand

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DELEGATE HANDBOOK NZ MODEL UN 2013 Victoria University of Wellington 5-8 June WWW.UNYOUTH.ORG.NZ

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“The United Nations Youth Association of New Zealand, or UN Youth, serves as the youth arm of the United Nations Association of New Zealand, a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). WFUNA has consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Despite only being existence since 1999, UN Youth creates amazing opportunities for youth to express themselves, learn about the United Nations and provide positive solutions for what is, ultimately, their future.”

President’s Message

Coordinator’s Welcome

Committee Profiles

Preconference Guide

What to Wear Guide

Conference Agenda

Think Tank

Map

Events

Hotspots

THIMUN

Sponsors

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Tēnā koutou katoa On behalf of UN Youth New Zealand’s volunteers from across Aotearoa, congratulations on your successful application to NZ Model UN 2013. Just getting here is an accomplishment to be proud of. By being selected, you have proven you are passionate about the world and you have something to contribute to the international affairs dialogue in this country. For many of you this will be your first NZ Model UN, or even your first UN Youth New Zealand event – if so, welcome to the UN Youth whānau! We look forward to becoming the best of friends. Just to make myself sound old, I attended my first NZ Model UN at the impressionable age of 15, way back in 2006. I haven’t missed an NZ Model UN since and this, friends, means that NZ Model UN 2013 will be my eighth (and final!). The programme has expanded over the past eight years, but the core benefits to youth and the quality of Model UN participation has remained strong. Use this unique opportunity to become a global citizen and to identify what you want to accomplish in your lifetime as an empowered young person. ‘Looking beyond the Millennium Development Goals’ is your theme for this year and it’s going to provide each of you with some significant global challenges to ponder. The MDG’s will soon have run their course, so what’s next? What do you (and more importantly, your UN Member State) think should be next on the UN’s horizon? What would you like Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to be able to say the UN has accomplished in 10, 15, 20 years from now? Once you have answered these questions at this conference, it will be your responsibility to return home and share your thoughts with your peers, your teachers, your parents and your communities. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Coordinator Harry Tothill and the NZ Model UN Committee for the countless hours, hard work and enthusiasm they have contributed as volunteers over the past year to make this event the best NZ Model UN yet. Have a fantastic conference!

Ngā mihi nui ANTON SMITH National President of UN Youth New Zealand

COORDINATOR’S WELCOME Welcome to NZ Model UN 2013. Congratulations for making it here. Many people applied to be a delegate, and sadly, many missed out. The committee spent long hours putting together a team of 240 of our best and brightest secondary school students, and we think we’ve got it about right. We look forward to welcoming you to Wellington. This year, in addition to New Zealanders, we welcome members of UN Youth Australia, who will also be taking part in the conference, as part of their Aotearoa Leadership Programme. We know you will add an exciting trans-Tasman perspective to our conference. Our theme this year is ‘Looking beyond the Millennium Development Goals’. In 2000, many around the world were worried about the shape the world might be in come 2015. The goals they set are now coming up for review as 2015 rapidly approaches. We hope you go away from this conference without the fear of those in 2000 - with renewed confidence in the ability of the international community to meet new goals in the next 15 years. You may rightly ask: why should we be any more confident? You may feel that the world has failed to meet the commitments of the 8 Millennium Development Goals. You may be disappointed that we fell so far off the mark. Why then did we go wrong? Perhaps what was missing from those goals was some creativity, some commitment. It’s not just about goal setting, it’s about strategising. We want you to use your ingenuity, your own ideas, to come up with creative ways for the world to define, meet, and even exceed, the next round of targets. All the best for the conference we have planned for you. It’ll be a huge four days, with intensive workshops, committees, plenaries and speakers. On top of that, I hope it’s fun. Enjoy the company of your fellow visionaries and future leaders - you will doubtlessly be seeing much more of them in the years to come. The committee and I can’t wait to meet you. This booklet will explain more about us, about UN Youth, about Wellington, and about the conference. Get ready and get researching. The training handbook, which will be distributed in conjunction with this booklet, will explain how to prepare for the conference. We look forward to seeing you in Wellington.

Harry Tothill NZ Model UN 2013 Coordinator

HARRY TOTHILL EVENT COORDINATOR

COMMITTEE PROFILES Harry “Hercule Poirot” Tothill is the Conference Coordinator. He’s a second year Law and Arts detective based in Wellington. He’s recently returned from Christchurch, where he posed as an Amish masseuse in a crime ring for several years. Now a retired agent, he has facilitated in-bed committee Skype meetings and allegedly sometimes sings (not yet proven). EYES: BLUE (NOT RED AS DEPICTED)

Olivia “Artful Dodger” Krakosky is a super stealthy Logistics Officer. When not dodging laser beams, she studies fifth-year Law in Wellington, after recently finishing her BA (Bachelor of Agility). Rumour has it, Olivia’s sense of smell is so well-developed that she can sniff out a logistical nightmare from her home in the Hutt Valley. Dependable and efficient, she aspires to be a Power Puff Girl. NZ Model UN meetings at a local coffee shop (affectionately called Mojo-jojo by Olivia) can testify to this. CURRENT HEIGHT UNKNOWN

Kohe “Mastermind” Ruwhiu has a Ph.D in being an Education Officer. She’s a third year Law and Commerce brainbox at Victoria Spybase of Wellington. Kohe’s bubbly personality and welcoming hugs may seem friendly, but don’t be fooled – this girl will be the conference equivalent of “Big Brother”, always watching what’s going on. Hailing from New Plymouth, you don’t want to mess with her – she’ll outsmart you at every turn. BEWARE OF DISGUISED WEAPONS

Charlie “Fire-in-the-hole” Lin has a black belt in being a Conference Assistants Officer. He’s a second year Law and Arts agent on secondment from Auckland. He’s a smooth talker, known for his ability to pull off any disguise with panache. When not busy saving the world in a Model UN sense, he intercepts sensitive information from his house on the North Shore. Hallowed amongst Aucklanders as “President”, this guy is one suave dude. PARTNER CAPTURED

Courtney “Anthrax-eater” Black operates the control room at the UN Youth HQ, and is also known as Registrations Officer. Rumour has it that the GCSB recently hired her to clear up the Kim Dotcom mess (she’s an expert at dealing with vast spreadsheets of delegate details). Outside of her duties as a spy she also is a Commerce agent at Victoria – when they say “Get Amongst the Best”, they probably mean her. CURRENT HAIRSTYLE UNKOWN

Xindi “MI6” Zhang is one sharp Communications Officer. A former Wellingtonian who made the move up to Auckland, she runs the Ministry of Pretty Things here at NZ Model UN. When it comes to blogs, social media and handbooks, Xindi is the one to call. A Commerce and Arts whiz, she enjoys firing multiple pistols while jumping through the air, sipping on a particular drink made shaken, not stirred. BALANCING AND ACROBATIC SKILLS AS DEMONSTRATED

PRECONFERENCE GUIDE

Wellington is the capital of cool. The concentration of people in the city centre keeps it vibrant and interesting, and you get to be part of the buzz in July. With more cafes and restaurants per capita than New York and funky artwork decorating the streets, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply the best place to live and visit. It can be pretty daunting if you are embarking to a new city and find yourself confronted by Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infamous hills. We have put together this pre-conference guide to help you prepare for the adventures waiting in Wellington. There is also a map further in the handbook to help you navigate the CBD. Delegates are to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. We have given a list of recommended travel and accommodation providers and it is up to you to research what option suits you best and make bookings. While we have done our best to make sure the information is accurate, remember that this only serves as a guide. ALL THE BEST WITH YOUR TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION PLANS!

TRAVELLING TO WELLINGTON JETSTAR This airline offers affordable flights without the frills. You can score yourself a bargain at http://www.jetstar.com/ nz/en/home.

AIR NEW ZEALAND For hilarious safety videos and awesome service, choose your local airline. Check out www.grabaseat.co.nz for some great savings.

Book your journey as early as possible before prices begin to soar closer to your date of departure.

NAKED BUS Naked Bus boasts cheap inner-city fares starting from $1 nationwide. Check out the routes they offer on http://nakedbus.com/nz/ bus/

INTER CITY COACH LINES For low fares everywhere, everyday, take a look at Inter City Bus. Their website can be found at http://www.intercity. co.nz/

TOP TIP: The conference starts at approximately 9am on the morning of Friday 5th July and ends around 6pm on Monday 8th July. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth getting to Wellington a night in advance to make sure you are well rested for the first day of the conference. Also make sure you allow plenty of time to get to and from the airport.

ACCOMODATION GUIDE

So youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a way to Wellington! Next, you will need a place to stay. Chances are you have a friend or family connection that you can rely on for a bed or couch for a few short nights. Otherwise, the following backpackers are a great option if Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an entirely new frontier for you. They are all located in the heart of the city, and you will get the full experience of quirky capital city during your stay. You can be assured that there will be other delegates at the recommended accommodation providers and there will be walking buses.

TREK GLOBAL (www.backpackerboard.co.nz/hostels/TrekGlobal.html) Trek Global is a new and modern backpackers located in the heart of Wellington, on O’Reily Avenue. Ladies can stay on the girls only floor known as ‘The Retreat’. It is the closest to the Kelburn Campus but also has the steepest climb. Prices: Twin Rooms: $32-65 (depending on amenities) | 4 Bed Dorm: $19-26 | 6 Bed Dorm: $1925

WELLYWOOD BACKPACKERS (http://www.wellywoodbackpackers.co.nz/) Wellywood Backpackers will offer you comfortable and practical accommodation for your stay in Wellington. Located off Courtney Place, its zebra stripes are easy to spot. Prices: Large Dorm (Shared): $26 per night | Small Dorm (Shared): $28 per night | 4 Bed: $32 per night | 3 Bed : $35 per night

YHA WELLINGTON CENTRAL (www.yha.co.nz) This backpacker staple is located on the corner of Wakefield St and Cambridge Terrace. It is near bus routes, a 24 hour supermarket and various eateries, and they’ve won numerous sustainable business awards too! Prices: Twin Rooms : $95 per night | 4 Bed Multishare (Male/Female/ Mixed): $31-34.40 per night | 6/8 Bed Multishare (Male/Female/Mixed): $29-34.40 per night.

GETTING AROUND WELLINGTON

Wellington is well known for its steep hills and with the majority of NZ Model UN situated at the Kelburn Campus, you will need to scale one in order to get to the conference. There are several transport options depending on your budget, patience and fitness level. Please remember with all options that there are 300 people at the conference so it is best to allow plenty of travel time since this number of people may result in your preferred option being unavailable.

WALKING Wellington’s hills are fantastic workout and there are many routes to get up to the campus from the city. The basic pattern to get to the campus is going from the lower streets onto the Terrace and then up Mount St to VUW. Dixon St, Church St and O’Reily St steps are all fast options where you can then walk up Salamanca Road, It’s also a good idea to walk in a group as we don’t want anyone getting lost! More specific information on finding where we are in the university will be released closer to the time via email. CABLE CAR The historic cable car is a real novelty for Wellington and one of the best ways to get to Kelburn. From the Cable Car Lane off Lambton Quay it is only $1 (with student ID) to get to Kelburn. You should get off at the Salamanca stop and then wander up Kelburn Parade to the Alan MacDiarmid complex. Please note that the cable car does not operate early enough during the weekend to get you to the conference on time. BUS Wellington’s buses to the university aren’t very regular in the weekends but the 22 and 23 will both be operating. Since they aren’t very regular it pays to check the timetable on www.metlink.org.nz. These buses both stop everywhere along Courtney Place and Lambton Quay. TAXI There are many taxi stands in Wellington and the one in the best proximity for the Kelburn Campus is on Dixon Street. An average fare up there from the city should not cost more than $15 and hopefully $10 from Dixon Street.

WHAT TO WEAR GUIDE Casual Attire (For Amazing Race) Wellington is quite chilly and windy in July. A warm coat and a rain jacket is highly recommended for the duration of the conference. • Comfortable Clothing • Sneakers, Flats • Rain Jacket Business Attire (For Committee Sessions) Aim for a comfortable and polished look. A simple way to achieve a professional look is to use dark colours. This is just a basic guide; don’t be afraid to inject your own sartorial flair! Remember to always be prepared and bring a rain jacket. Gentlemen Business • Suit (Jacket optional, Trousers required) • Long Sleeve Collared Shirt • Tie • Dress Shoes

Ladies Business • Knee Length Skirt or Suit Pants • Blazer • Blouse/shirt • Comfortable Dress Shoes • Avoid: Sky High Heels

Formal Attire (For Ball) It’s time to suit up and put on a dress that will impress. Dust off those dancing shoes and you’re ready for a glamorous night at the Amora Hotel.

Gentlemen Formal • Suit • Long sleeve collared shirt • Tie/Bowtie • Dress Shoes

Ladies Formal • Dress • Dress shoes

CONFERENCE AGENDA

This section is designed to give you an overview of each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities with a description of the social events on the opposite page. To get the most out of the conference, you need to be organised and on time. We suggest you take a look at it each night and use it to prepare for the next day.

FRIDAY 5th July / DAY ONE

PREPARATION WHAT TO WEAR All Day - Casual Attire Opening Ceremony â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Business Attire (delegates can either get changed at accommodation or at Kelburn campus)

WHAT TO BRING Comfortable clothes and shoes for the Amazing Race Wet weather gear Pen and Paper

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