WHAT: This section provides a compendium of Topics which are aligned with the vision and values / principles of NNZ – designed to create a better New Zealand for all people. Each "Topic" is resourced by articles, books, entries from people in the Network. Strategic, thought provoking questions can be posed for people to discuss on and off the Website.
 

WHY: To enable New Zealanders to

• Be aware of the information available on the selected topics of interest,
• Enable people to dialogue and debate selected topics.
• Enable people and organisations to work together collaboratively as stimulated by these topics.

HOW: The information on these topics will be posted on the Website and a few will be presented in the Newsletters.
 

HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED: If an Topic interests you, make contact with the person focusing this Topic and become involved in any way appropriate.

We invite you to contribute to this compendium by

• Resourcing topics which interest you.
• Adding to the "topic lise" topics which interest you.

FORMAT:

• Topic name
• Description of topic – purpose, objectives for introducing topic, how you would like to see this topic developmented, and how you would choose to participate.
• Contact information – personal contact, email, web, address, phone, fax

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

• Coherence with values and principles of NNZ
• Agreement with the vision of NNZ.

EXAMPLES OF TOPICS

Leadership

Peace

Futures

Global Economics

Ecology

Ethics

Justice

Sexuality

Communication

Change

New Paradyms

Sustainable Development

Youth

Senior Citizens

Human Rishts

Spirituality

Parenting

Triple Bottom Line (Assess on basis of social, economic and environmental criteria.)

Globalisation (Top down and bottom up)

Safe Foods

Genetically Engineered Food

Housing

Bullying

Family Abuse

Conflict resolution

Etc.