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NEXT:
Media, Investigative Journalism and Technology Conference
Practitioners, journalists, media academics and researchers who work in the creative industries are invited to participate in the inaugural Media, Investigative Journalism and Technology Conference 2010 at the Auckland University of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand.
* AUT conference venue TBC, December 6-8
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Visiting Pacific journalists at PMC (by invitation)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is arranging a week-long visit to New Zealand for three Pacific journalists, who will visit PMC as part of their programme. Morning tea with a short presentation by our team followed by informal discussions about Pacific media issues.
* AUT Tower, WT002, 2 Rutland St. Thursday June 24, 10am-12pm.
Reporting Wars: The ongoing challenges seminar
The AUT Pacific Media Centre is jointly hosting with the International Committee of the Red Cross and New Zealand Red Cross a screening of the film Balibo about the killing of six journalists in East Timor in 1975 and a public seminar on the safety of journalists, "duty of care" and international humanitarian law.
Keynote speaker - Tony Maniaty (Australian Centre for Independent Journalism and author of Shooting Balibo). Also speaking - New Zealand war correspondents Cameron Bennett (TVNZ), Mike McRoberts (TV3) and independent journalist Jon Stephenson. Chair - Dr Camille Nakhid (PMC Advisory Board).
A special edition of Pacific Journalism Review on war reporting will be launched by Jean-Luc Metzker, head of the ICRC Delegation in the Pacific, based in Suva, Fiji. Register your interest with rosemarie.north@redcross.org.nz
* AUT Conference Centre, WA 224, Wellesley Campus, Monday, May 24, 4.30pm - 9pm (including refreshments)
UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference - Pacific stream
Hosted at Australia's University of Queensland, this is the first time that the annual World Press Freedom Day event will be held in the Pacific. The university's School of Journalism and Communication is organising the conference on May 2 and 3 2010.
* UQ School of Journalism and Communication, Forgan Smith Building, Sunday-Monday, May 2-3
Book launch: Being the First: Storis Blong Oloketa Mere Lo Solomon Aelan, edited by Alice Aruhe’eta Pollard and Professor Marilyn Waring on International Women’s Day.
The book is published by the PMC for AUT’s Institute of Public Policy and RAMSI. Honiara, Solomon Islands.
* Boardroom, Level 2, AUT Institute of Public Policy, 350 Queen St, March 17
NZ in the Asia-Pacific - Security politics after the Cold War
International relations and security analyst Dr Paul G. Buchanan, recently visiting associate professor at the National University of Singapore, will speak about Western Pacific geopolitics.
* WE230, Art & Design Building, St Paul St, AUT University, Friday, February 12, 5-6.30pm
Flavorz09 Pasifika, Māori and Diversity Film Festival
Hosted by PMC, featuring short programmes made by BCS television major students at AUT. Guest MC John Utanga of Tagata Pasifika. Kai and refreshments.
* WE230, (lecture theatre in the Art & Design Building), Friday, November 6, 6-7.30pm
Welcome for AUT's foundation Professor of Pacific Studies: The directors of the Institute of Public Policy and the Office of Pasifika Advancement cordially invite you to a powhiri and Pacific welcome to celebrate the appointment of AUT’s foundation Professor of Pacific Studies, Tagaloatele Professor Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop.
* Powhiri on AUT Marae, 55 Wellesley St, Friday, October 30, 9am - 9.40am; Pacific welcome at AUT Conference Centre, Ground Floor WA Building, 10am.
Seminar: Kalafi Moala talks media, constitutional reform and his new book on Tonga: In Search of the Friendly Islands is the most frank - and most talked about - book discussing the realities of the Kingdom of Tonga today and the challenges lying ahead. Hosted by Pacific Media Centre and Pasifika Foundation, Hawai'i.
* WE230 (lecture theatre in the Art & Design Building),Tuesday, June 23, 5-6.30pm
Film and discussion: West Papua
Hear Michael Riach (OXFAM) and Maire Leadbeater (Indonesian Human Rights Committee) speak on development issues and military reform in West Papua. Hosted by IHRC.
* Pacific Media Centre, WT002, AUT Tower, 2 Rutland St. Tuesday, June 23, 7.30pm
Seminar: Pacific Media Centre International Internships - Hear from graduates who have just been to China and Indonesia and find out how to apply for the 2010 scholarships funded by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. (And how to apply for the postgraduate internship projects).
* Pacific Media Centre, WT002, AUT Tower, 2 Rutland St, Tuesday, June 9, 5pm - 6.30pm
'Screen and Heard': NZ Broadcast Audiences in 2020 - NZ on Air's Diversity Broadcasting Forum, in association with the Office of Ethnic Affairs, British Council and the Pacific Media Centre (AUT).
* Calder Mackay 3 Room, Heritage Hotel, Auckland, Thursday, June 4, 8.30am - 5pm.
Film: BurmaVJ, a combined documentary and seminar about independent news media in Burma under the military junta presented by the Pacific Media Centre's Asian Journalism Fellow, Violet Cho.
* WE240, Art and Design Building, Gate 4, Tuesday, May 26, 5-7pm.
This 84min film won top prize at the 2008 Amsterdam Documentary Festival last December. It is the story of how a group of citizen journalists filmed and got their images out to the world's media during the so-called "Safron Revolution" in September 2007. Exiled independent journalist Violet Cho will present her seminar and also the film.
Seminar: PACER - the latest tool for recolonising the Pacific, Professor Jane Kelsey (University of Auckland). Co-hosted by the School of Art and Design, the Pacific Media Centre, and the School of Communications.
* WE240, Art and Design Building, Gate 4, Thursday, May 21, 5-6pm.
Australia and NZ are now pushing for Pacific leaders at the Forum Leaders' meeting in Cairns in August to agree to negotiations for a free trade agreement known as PACER-plus. Jane Kelsey's talk will examine the geopolitical, social and economic implications of a 'trade' treaty that is the latest tool for recolonising the Pacific.
Film: Papa Bilong Chimbu, a documentary film by Verena Thomas.
Pacific Media Centre, WT002, AUT Tower, 2 Rutland St, Thursday, March 26, 5-6.30pm.
This 54min film was shown at the 2008 Tahiti Film Festival and other festivals. It is the story of a young missionary, Fr John Niles, who arrived in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea in 1937 and stayed there for 54 years, living with the people of Chimbu. The film maker will be arriving from Australia to introduce the film.
Film: The Insider, directed by Michael Mann. Starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Pacific Media Centre, WT002, AUT Tower, 2 Rutland St, Thursday, March 19, 5-6.30pm.
A feature film telling the story about a US tobacco industry whistleblower and a 60 Minutes journalist and the attempts to gag the story about how the industry covered up the health hazards.
Opening PMC seminar for 2009: Spies and Asia-Pacific issues.
Pacific Media Centre, WT002, AUT Tower, 2Rutland St. Tuesday, March 3, 5-6.30pm.
Murray Horton, secretary of the Christchurch-based CAFCA (campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa, and Maire Leadbeater, spokesperson of the Indonesian Human Rights Committee, will speak on the SIS files, surveillance of the cicil society and implications for the Asia-Pacific region.
Double end-of-year seminar: 1. From Lezard to Eye of the Land - the environment and nickel mining in Kanaky. Jim Marbrook, television lecturer, AUT University. Jim will talk about his project and show some footage of his documentaries in progress. 2. A tale of two countries: Media freedom in Kiribati and community publishing in NZ. Taberannang Korauaba, recent BCS (Hons) graduate and editor of Pacific Community News. Pacific Media Centre, Thursday, November 20, 5-6.30pm, Pacific Media Centre, WT032, followed by a supper to mark the progress of the centre.
Freedom of the gatekeepers: A free media study of NZ and Fiji – self-regulation or state intervention? A post-coup Fiji research seminar presented by Associate Professor David Robie. Pacific Media Centre, Friday, November 14, 12-1pm, School of Communication Studies, WT032, Ground Floor, AUT Tower Building.
THE HOLLOW MEN: The investigative documentary film all self-respecting journalists - and students should see. Independent director Alister Barry's version of the Nicky Hager book. You missed it during the NZ International Film Festival? Now is your chance to catch it before the election. Pacific Media Centre, WT032, AUT Tower, 5-6.30pm, October 28.
PIMA conference - Pac2theFuture: The annual Pacific Islands Media Association (PIMA) conference hosted by the Pacific Media Centre at the AUT Conference Centre. TBA. Friday, October 10.
Conflict reporting - the dangers of hostage taking: The showing of the controversial ABS-CBN video Kidnap - never before shown in New Zealand - and discussion on the capture of journalists focusing on the recent case of the top Filipina journalist Ces Drilon. She was taken hostage by Muslim militants and held for nine days in Mindanao, Southern Philippines. Venue: Pacific Media Centre seminar room, WT032, AUT Tower Building. 5-6.30pm. Thursday, September 25.
Lunch media chat with Robert Fisk: An opportunity to hear and debate with one of the world's leading international journalists. Joint Amnesty International and Pacific Media Centre. Venue: WE230 (ground floor of Arts and Design building, opposite Radio Static), AUT University. 1-2pm. Tuesday, September 9.
Media Diversity Forum: Korero speakers likely to include Arlene Morgan, Columbia School of Journalism and author of The Authentic Voice; Bharat Jamnadas, Asia Down Under; Taualeo'o Stephen Stehlin, Tagata Pasifika; Pere Maitai, news director, Pacific Media Network; and Ana Tapiata, Kawea te Rongo (Maori Journalists Association) and the Human Rights Commission. Plus book launching of Media and Development and South Pacific Islands Communication. Joint Human Rights Commission and Pacific Media Centre Media Diversity Forum. Venue: Nga Wai Horotiu Marae, AUT University. 9am-12noon. Monday, August 25.
Bases of Empire: The global spread of US military and spy bases.
Cora Fabros has been a nuclear-free and peace campaigner for more than 30 years in the Philippines and the Pacific. She is currently Asia-Pacific coordinator of the International Network for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute.
WT0032, AUT Tower Building, 2 Rutland St. Thursday, July 17, 5-6.30pm. Contact: Del Abcede: dabcede08@gmail.com
Pacific Media Centre open day: Office of Pasifika Advancement director Pauline Winter to talk at open day of student, staff and research associates projects. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WT0032 AUT Tower Building, Monday, June 9, 5 - 6.30pm.
The Polynesian Panthers and protest - a retrospective: Television producer, radio producer and journalist Will 'Ilolahia to speak and introduce the documentary Dawn Raids. A slice of New Zealand and Pacific history. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WT0032 AUT Tower Building, Thursday, June 5, 5 - 6.30pm.
Foreign Correspondence - the student experience: A panel of AUT graduates will talk about the Asia-Pacific internships and their international experience. Also, information about how to apply for the 2009 internships. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WT0032 AUT Tower Building, Thursday, May 22, 5 - 6.30pm.
Hear Róger Calero: The Nicaraguan-born socialist candidate for president of the US and writer for the Spanish-language section of the socialist weekly the Militant (right) will speak on immigration and union rights. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WT0032 AUT Tower Building, Tuesday, May 20, 5 - 6.30pm.
Forum on environmental journalism: Environmental challenges facing journalists.
Alex Kirby, formerly environmental correspondent for BBC News and now a freelance media trainer. He is one of several speakers who will be attending the Pacific Media and Human Rights Summit in Apia. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute.
WT02, AUT Tower Building, 2 Rutland St. Tuesday, April 22, 5-6.30pm.
Control Room: An Inside Look at Al Jazeera: A film by Jehane Noujaim. Different channels, different truths. Introduced by foreign correspondent Jon Stephenson. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WT0032 AUT Tower Building, Thursday, April 10, 5 - 6.30pm.
In Our Own Image pays tribute to Barry Barclay (Ngati Apa, 1944 - 2008): A lecture as part of the Talk About Terror series. Alexandra Halkin, Chiapas Media Project, Mexico; Leonie Pihama, Maori and Indigenous Analysis Ltd., Aotearoa. Organised in association with the University of Auckland and Auckland Central Library. Public Forum at Whare Wananga, Auckland Central Library, Lorne St. Thursday, April 3, 6-7.30pm.
Forum on gender, community and investigating consumer issues: Pasifika women, community and consumer affairs.
Sandra Kailahi, author of Pasifika Women: Our Stories in NZ, and previously a senior journalist with Tagata Pasifika and the investigative consumer affairs programme Fair Go. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute.
WT02, AUT Tower Building, 2 Rutland St. Thursday, March 6, 5-6.30pm. Followed by drinks.
The War on Democracy: A film by John Pilger. The first screening in New Zealand of this film. Wednesday, March 5, 8.30pm. Academy Cinema, Auckland.
Forum on international reporting: Al Jazeera - the new force in global journalism.
Former head of Al Jazeera's Asia Pacific bureau in Kuala Lumpur Trish Carter. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute.
WS116/7, Science and Technology Building, 24 St Paul Street. Thursday, October 18, 5-6.30pm. Followed by drinks.
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Pacific Islands Media Association (PIMA) annual conference: Pasifika in the digital era. Guest speaker: Matangi Tonga publisher Pesi Fonua. WA Conference Centre, AUT University. Friday, October 12, 9am-5pm. Refreshments.
Launching of Pacific Media Centre: Associate Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Hon. Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute.
WS116/7, Science and Technology Building, 24 St Paul Street.
Friday, October 12, 6-8pm. Refreshments.
Forum on Maori TV current affairs: Native Affairs - behind the scenes with a challenging new programme.
Native Affairs presenter Julian Wilcox. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute. WS116/7, Science and Technology Building, 24 St Paul Street. Thursday, September 27, 5-6.30pm. Followed by drinks.
Book launching - Pou Korero: A Journalists' Guide to Maori and Current Affairs, Carol Archie (published by the NZ Journalists Training Organisation). Nga Wai O Horotiu Marae, AUT University, August 27, Time 9.30am-12noon.
Seminar on international practicums - for undergraduate/postgraduate j-students: "The real deal on Asia-Pacific scholarships", Cameron Broadhurst, recently back from the Jakarta Post. Plus Michelle King, Jemimah O'Leary, Dylan Quinnell and Jake Howie. David Robie will talk about scholarship options. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WS117, Ground Floor WS Building, St Paul St, AUT University, Thursday, August 23, 5-6.30pm.
Forum on digital media: Online publishing - the hard news about economic success, Selwyn Manning, co-editor of Scoop. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WS117, Ground Floor WS Building, St Paul St, AUT University, Friday, August 10, 4-6pm.
Special forum on Western Sahara: Journalist Malainan Lakhal will speak as part of an Australasian tour to talk about the struggle for self-determination in the Western Sahara. Pacific Media Centre/Creative Industries Research Institute, WS117, Ground Floor WS Building, St Paul St, AUT University, Monday, July 23, 4.30-6pm.
Pacific Media Centre Fono: A presentation and information seminar about the Pacific Media Centre's programme and activities. An opportunity for journalists and media educators engaged in related research to meet and discuss collaboration over projects. Creative Industries Research Institute, Ground Floor WS Building, St Paul St, AUT University, July 20, 4-6pm.
Foreign Correspondent: Reporting the Asia-Pacific region: Visiting Sydney Morning Herald journalist Louise Williams, who spent more than a decade as a foreign correspondent covering the Asia-Pacific region, will talk about her experience in the region and also about a new internship training opportunity in Jakarta. Pacific Media Centre-Creative Industries Research Institute, Ground Floor WS Building, St Paul St, AUT University, July 3, 4.30-6pm.
Public lecture - "The Authentic Voice: Reporting on Minorities in the Community", Associate Dean Arlene Morgan (Journalism, Race and Ethnicity Programme, Columbia School of Journalism, New York) - Friday, 4.30pm, 25 May 2007, WE230 Lecture Theatre, AUT University
Morgan is sponsored by the NZ Journalists Training Organisation and the Asia: NZ Foundation. She will also be attending the annual AUT University journalism noho marae at Hoani Waititi, West Auckland, on May 24-25.
