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Whanganui Becomes A UNESCO Creative City Of Design
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 8:40 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is delighted to announce that Aotearoa New Zealand now has four UNESCO Creative Cities with Whanganui announced as a City of Design. Whanganui’s successful bid, along with 49 other cities worldwide, was ... More >>
‘Waitaki Whitestone’ preferred candidate for UNESCO Geopark
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 10:03 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO has endorsed the ‘Waitaki Whitestone Aspiring Geopark’ to bid for international UNESCO Global Geopark status. More >>
Award in Global Citizenship Education winners announced
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 1:29 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
Award in Global Citizenship Education winners announced The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO today announced the winners of its inaugural Award in Global Citizenship Education (GCED). The recipients are: Patea Area School (Education Sector), ... More >>
UNESCO Global Geoparks programme coming to NZ
Thursday, 18 January 2018, 10:40 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is delighted to announce the establishment of a UNESCO Global Geoparks programme in New Zealand. “This will bring global recognition to areas of internationally significant geology in New Zealand that meet UNESCO’s ... More >>
Global Citizenship Education Award Launched
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 1:10 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is seeking to reward projects that foster global citizenship through its inaugural Global Citizenship Education (GCED) Award. More >>
Major Grant Recipients Announced
Friday, 29 September 2017, 2:52 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO has awarded six grants worth $125,550 in total in its 2017/2018 Contestable Funding Round. More >>
NZ National Commission for UNESCO launches funding round
Monday, 19 June 2017, 2:39 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is calling for Expressions of Interest for its contestable funding round by 30 June. More >>
National Commission for UNESCO awards $279,000 in grants
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 10:22 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is delighted to announce the awarding of 13 grants worth $279,000 in total for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO’s 2016/2017 Contestable Funding Round. More >>
Details of Major Journalism Congress Announced
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 2:58 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
‘Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms’ is the overarching theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day #WPFD2016 celebrations. As the organisation charged with promoting freedom of the press, UNESCO (The United Nation’s Educational, ... More >>
Diversity Forum and Youth Forum – 26 August 2013
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 11:10 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The annual New Zealand Diversity Forum, now in its ninth year, is a unique event that brings together those interested in New Zealand’s increasing diversity to share ideas and best practice. More >>
Samoan Language Week a worldwide success
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 1:42 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
Samoan Language Week has been a great achievement this year with thousands of people celebrating gagana Samoa here in New Zealand and around the world, says NZ National Commission for UNESCO chair, Bryan Gould. More >>
Treaty of Waitangi is a Living Document
Friday, 5 February 2010, 2:15 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
“As we mark the 170th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the hope is that New Zealanders continue to consider the Treaty as a living document,” says NZ National Commission for UNESCO chairman, Bryan Gould. More >>
New Zealand honours victims of the Holocaust
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 4:14 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
The United Nations International Day of Commemoration to honour victims of the Holocaust was marked with ceremonies in Wellington today, 27 January 2008. More >>
Cartwright: Launch of the UN Year of Languages
Friday, 22 February 2008, 9:39 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
Speech for Dame Silvia Cartwright Chair, NZ National Commission for UNESCO at the Launch of the UN International Year of Languages Te Papa Tongarewa 21 February 2008 More >>
Launch of the UN International Year of Languages
Friday, 22 February 2008, 9:38 am | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
“Humankind’s most powerful tools to preserve and develop our tangible and intangible heritage are our languages,” says UNESCO New Zealand National Commission chair, Dame Silvia Cartwright. More >>
UNESCO Science Scholarship Winners Announced
Friday, 7 July 2006, 4:51 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
Two university students from Dunedin and Auckland have won Undergraduate Science Scholarships awarded by the New Zealand National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to recognise top secondary ... More >>
Education for Sustainability Boost Welcomed
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 3:25 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
Today's budget news that $13 million will be spent on education for sustainable development is a significant step towards sustainability says the Secretary-General of the NZ National Commission for UNESCO, Elizabeth Rose. More >>
New Zealander to chair UNESCO Council
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 4:41 pm | NZ National Commission for UNESCO
New Zealander Lawrence Zwimpfer has been elected chair of the Intergovernmental Council for UNESCO’s [United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organisation] Information for All Programme (IFAP). More >>
