WPSSA - Waikato University Political Science Students' Association

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Didn't make it to the SGM but still want to get involved or know somebody who does? No worries, we still have vacant roles in exec waiting to be filled! These include:
- Vice-president
- Social media officer
- Education and events officer
- Junior (first or second year) rep
- Tauranga campus rep

Just flick a message or email at [email protected] with a quick background about yourself and why you want to go for a position.

Kia ora koutou,

No this is not an April Fools joke unfortunately. 😔 Apologies for the short notice, but due to capacity issues the SGM will be postponed until next Friday the 8th of April at 9am. This will still be done through Zoom using the same link, which can be found here - https://waikato.zoom.us/j/4027439806.

On the upside however, this means an extra week for nominations to be sent in - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/165rOF7xHHtvLA_AX8yNGeJt4EtXxv-HeIrPdeav5ib0/edit / We thank people for the nominations we have received so far, and hope to see you at next week's hui. If you cannot make this new time, please send in a small blurb about yourself and the position(s) you are going for. Again, apologies about the change in time and we hope you can join exec!

Ngā mihi,
Waikato Political Science Students Association

The first event of the year is finally coming, and it's an SGM to fill the remainder of our executive! This will take place on Friday the 1st of April at 10am through Zoom, with the link available here - https://waikato.zoom.us/j/4027439806.

Remaining positions which are open include - vice-president, treasurer, social media officer, events/education officer, Tauranga rep, and junior rep (for first or second year students). You can put your name forward beforehand through this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/165rOF7xHHtvLA_AX8yNGeJt4EtXxv-HeIrPdeav5ib0/edit otherwise on the floor nominations will be accepted. You must be a political science student to run for executive.

If this sounds like something you or anybody else would be interested in, then make sure the membership form has been filled out - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zo9uhD586smAU_zupInWk0J-Gx8_yJdiysDW1h3kt80/edit. We hope to receive some nominations from people who would like to be a part of Waikato history. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any enquiries.

Big news from the AGM. We have decided to EXTEND the time to allow for 2022 WPSSA Executive nominations till Tuesday next week. If you're keen to nominate yourself for either:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Equity Officer
- Social Officer
Then be sure to message our page with your interests and well put you on the ballot for voting which will be taking place between Wednesday and Friday next week!

Got nothing to do this arvo? Then why don't you join us for our AGM that is going LIVE in a few minutes!

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Exciting developments straight from the Beehive! Along with a bumper housing announcement, there has been cross-party support to have the WPSSA AGM this Friday at 1pm virtually! We can't wait to see you all there!

Evening everyone, hope that these final few weeks of uni for 2021 are treating you well! Later this month on the 21st of October we will be having our AGM where you can nominate yourself for the 2022 Executive. If you're keen then be sure to pay us a visit.

If you live in the East Ward of Hamilton be sure to check your letterbox because more likely than not you got yourself some fresh voting papers to have a gander over. Be sure to get your votes in on time and, if not registered, visit your local Post Office or vote.nz for more info and enrolment forms. For more info see https://ourhamilton.co.nz/community-environment/voting-packs-start-hitting-mailboxes-today/?fbclid=IwAR0SCqlyLDW1BbNo-22IfAS3vYCzh81w_vpsgg7MX50BVVm1vuiPN797nrs