Posted on 20-4-2003

WTO GATS NO

WHAT: Public Forum: World Trade Organisation and General Agreement on
Trade in Services (WTO and GATS) Who needs them? and why? A chance to
explore GATS' ramifications for ALL NZers

WHY: Too few understand the scope of GATS To provide an opportunity for
specific interest or community groups to present their views and dialogue
with you after Forum's panelists have set the scene and shared their
expertise. To promote informed debate on the many issues surrounding GATS.

WHEN: Tuesday, 27 May, 2003, 7.30pm.

WHERE St Columba Centre, 44 Vermont St, Ponsonby, with masses of free
parking........

WHO: Public - the more comers the better....... Any person or community
group with interest in a specific service eg arts and culture, health,
mail, water, transport, local body powers etc is welcome to share material
- and be on hand to discuss it. Contacts for HRN:
Nola Harvey <n.harvey@ace.ac.nz> Ph: 623 8899 Xt: 8455 or Joan Hardiman
<dominicans3@xtra.co.nz> Ph: 377 5541

HOW: A koha would be welcome to defray expenses. Support from Human
Rights Commission is acknowledged with appreciation.