The N.Z. Students' Association

What It Does

Some freshers and many oldtimers at V.U.C. have wondered at times what exactly the New Zealand University Students' Association does. Here it is:—

The New Zealand University Students' Association, the official body representing the students of New Zealand, is recognised by the Senate, and has its headquarters at present at Victoria University College, Wellington.

All N.Z.U. blues are awarded by the N.Z.U.S.A. in consultation with the Councils and Committees controlling the various sports, and it keeps it complete record of all blues awarded. The N.Z.U. blue blazer is obtainable only on an authority signed by the Hon. ecretary of the Association,

Sporting tours and debating are other features of University life that are the concern of the N.Z.U.S.A. Every year the Joynt Scroll contest, and triennially the B ledisloe Medal Oratory contesr, are held in one or other of the four main centres, and teams from each of the college debating societies compete.

Apart from its work in New Zealand, the Association, as a member of the International Federation of Students, obtains for its members, and all students enrolled at any college of the University of New Zealand are ipso facto members, very valuable privileges for those travelling or studying in other countries Students leaving New Zealand can obtain from the headquarters of the Assocation free of charge, what are known as "Identification Cards" but which would really be better described as "student passports," and these documents will not only provide the bearers with a welcome in foreign universities, but also obtain for them very considerable concessions on foreign railways and in foreign hotels.