K. Tate___Treasurer

Keven is an Honours graduand in Economics, and also holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting. He received his secondary education at Naenae College, and has spent two years full-time and three years part-time at Victoria. This year he is completing accountancy professional examinations and delving into Political Science. Employed by the Reserve Bank, he is also a sessional assistant in the University Accountancy Department and a part-time fireman. He has skied, tramped, played water-polo, and plays rugby with varying degrees of seriousness, all with Victoria clubs.

Having been Secretary of the Swimming Club until being co-opted to Executive as Association Treasurer, Treasurer of last year's May seminar on New Zealand's development, and a member of Extrav, male ballet for the last two years, Keven has had considerable experience in student activities. He was also a member of the recent study tour to Fiji and has an interest in debating.

POLICY: Since I took over as Association Treasurer at the beginning of this year, I have commenced investigating a number of Association activities and proposals with the aim of improving both their financial and organisational structure. These include:

(a) Halls of Residence: Although most concerned with present inadequacies, I am wary of proposals for the Association to undertake their provision. Exhaustive enquiries into any such project are necessary–rushing in and buying properties "to take the lead" could become expensive liabilities to the general student, both in capital and running costs. But strong student agitation must of course continue.

(b) University bookshop: At the Easter Treasurers' meetings in Christchurch, I have learned at first hand of the problems likely to be encountered, as shown in particular by Auckland's experience. Considerable problems in both running and financing are likely, including those of competitive price-cutting, which should be overcome by running a discount scheme similar to that of the Public Service Investment Society.

(c) Bursaries and Fees: I am at present concocting means of obtaining benefits which could be made available by minor taxation changes.

(d) Coffee Bar: I hope to be able to turn this into a profitable concern, rather than have it continue to make the present (admittedly modest) loss.

(e) Extrav.: This could also be developed into a substantial source of income for the Association, last year being a good start after previous setbacks.

Overall, it is most desirable to form a programme of future likely expenditure and possible income for a member of years. This has not been done in the past, but would help prevent the continual raising of the Association subscription seen over recent years. Although I do not accept the view that anything which costs money is not worthwhile, other means of finance than raising fees must and can be found.

If elected, I will, with the experience gained during my time in office so far this year, endeavour to continue my efforts to ensure that the financial affairs of the Association and its affiliated clubs are kept on a sound footing.