News release
Auckland, 07 September, 2005
Seeking Student Ambassador for Animals
As part of a global celebration the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has launched a nationwide schools
search to find New Zealand’s first student Ambassador for Animals.
Students from year 9 to 12 are encouraged to submit an essay detailing how they can make a difference to the world of
animals. Entries close Friday 09 September and will be judged by a panel that includes SPCA Auckland Chief Executive,
Bob Kerridge, Shortland Street star, Laura Hill and radio and television personality Mike Puru. The winner will be
announced 10 October.
The winner, their chaperone and a WSPA representative will travel to Bali and work alongside WSPA member society, ‘The
Bali Street Dog Foundation’ to help solve the stray dog problem as well as learn more about the culture of the Balinese
people. The winning student will also meet some of the children who belong to the WSPA Kindness Clubs that have now
attracted more than 65,000 members worldwide.
So far entries have been received from Kaitaia to Invercargill and places in between. WSPA New Zealand Managr, Kimberly
Muncaster says that the essays show “an exceptional level of compassion and interest by our young people”.
World Animal Week runs from the 4th to 10th October, and will give New Zealanders and people around the globe a chance
to celebrate their love for animals, whilst recognising the incredible achievements which are being made by individuals
and organisations around the world.
ENDS
www.worldanimalweek.org
www.wspa.org.nz