Hello NZNOG folks, This is an event that should be of interest to many on this list. Although not strictly operational, a number of these issues are starting to have an impact on providers in NZ. Cheers, Jonny. And for those non-NZers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hui_(Māori_assembly) -------------- NetHui 2011, 29 June – 1 July 2011 · NetHui 2011 is a one-of-a-kind gathering that will bring together all those with an interest in the Internet in New Zealand! At NetHui 2011 a wide range of New Zealand community groups, organisations and individuals will come together in a conference format to discuss and debate how the Internet is enhancing and affecting our lives. · The brainchild of Internet New Zealand, NetHui 2011 is being held from 29 June to 1 July 2011 at SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland. The registration fee is a low $30 plus GST for the entire three days of the event – great value for money! Six streams across three days · NetHui 2011 is split into six discussion streams to cover the vast array of issues the Internet gives rise to. The NetHui 2011 themes are – Digital Citizenship, Access and Diversity, Governance and Legal, Government and Openness, Education, and Innovation and Emerging Issues. · NetHui 2011 discussion topics span the Internet gamut; from cyber-bullying and the challenges of parenting in the Internet age, to digital inequalities, privacy & security, copyright infringement, emergency response online and the concept of Internet access as a universal human right, Also under discussion will be topics such as open government data, Internet activism, and the National Education Network, and much more. · A stellar line-up of people has been assembled to assist, with an Advisory Board, Stream Leaders and facilitators. International keynote speakers will be announced. The first sponsors are on board*. Scoop Media are a Silver Sponsor, Catalyst IT are sponsoring the Education Stream, and TelstraClear are sponsoring the Digital Citizenship Stream. More will be confirmed soon. Community input into programme · Stream Leaders are working with community input to refine the streams, and forums have been set up to assist discussion at www.nethui.org.nz/forum . Internet researcher Ellen Strickland is leading the Access & Diversity Stream; technology consultant Colin Jackson is leading the Governance & Legal Stream; cybersafety guru Martin Cocker is leading the Digital Citizenship Stream; independent advisor Laurence Millar is leading the Government & Openness Stream; New Zealand Computer Society CEO Paul Matthews is leading the Innovation & Emerging Issues Stream; and CORE Education’s Derek Wenmoth is leading the Education Stream. · Visit NetHui 2011 online at www.nethui.org.nz . Here you will find more information about the shape of the event, how you can participate, and links to register. For further information email: richard(a)internetnz.net.nz If you have an interest in Internet issues then NetHui 2011 is a must-attend. We’d love to see you there. --------------