ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html> <head> <title> Welcome to the website of the New Zealand American Association </title> <meta name="keywords" content="New Zealand, NZ, Wellington, United States, U.S., America, American Club, American Association, Scholarship, Grants, 4th July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Embassy, Ambassador" /> <meta name="description" content="The New Zealand  American Association is a non-profit organisation that promotes mutual understanding and goodwill between the United States and New Zealand." /> <style type="text/css"> html { height: 100%; } body { height: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background: url('bg_1.gif') center repeat-y #D0D0E8; font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.5; } div { margin: 0px; padding: 0px; } div#outer_1 { width: 1000px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0 px; } td#lgo { width: 150px; height: 80px; } div#ws_1 { padding: 10px 50px; } table#mst_hd { width: 894px; text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px; color: #201068; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; } td#loc { background: #201068; color: #FFFFFF; } td#ttl { padding-bottom: 25px; } td.mnu, td#lgo { border-bottom: 1px solid #201068; } table#mst_hd a:hover { background: #D0D0E8; color: #201068; } table#mst_hd a { text-decoration: none; color: #9090C0; font-weight: normal; display: block; } div#cntnt_1 { margin: 25px 0; clear: both; } div#lft_1 { width: 225px; border: 0px solid #201068; margin: 0px 25px 0px 0px; float: left; font-size: 10pt; background: url('bg_lft_1.gif') #E8EFFF; padding: 0px; } div#lft_1 p { padding: 10px; } div#main p { padding: 0px 15px 15px 25px; } span.txt_ttl { font-weight: bold; font-size: 13pt; background: #201068; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 5px 50px 5px 5px; letter-spacing:0.05em; } span.txt_ttl_s { font-weight: bold; font-size: 9pt; background: #201068; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 2px 25px 2px 2px; letter-spacing:0.05em; } img.frmd_l { border: 1px solid #201068; padding: 2px; float:left; margin-right: 10px; } img.frmd_r { border: 1px solid #201068; padding: 2px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; } div#main { padding-top: 25px; width: 649px; float: right; background: url("bg_mn.gif") left bottom no-repeat; } div#cntnt_2 div { width: 250px; } span.nt { font-size: 10pt; } table#otr a, table#fp_nws a { color: #000000; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; } table#otr a:hover, table#fp_nws a:hover { color: #C00000; text-decoration: underline; } p a { color: #A0A0C0; text-decoration: underline; } p a span { color: #000000; } p a:hover { color: #C00000; } p a:hover span { color: #C00000; } table#fp_nws li { margin-bottom: 1em; } div#ws_1, div#pg_hdr, table#mst_hd { border: 0px solid black; } table#latest { position: relative; top: -10px } table#latest a { color: #CC0000 } table#latest a:hover { color: #000000 } </style> </head> <body> <div id="outer_1"> <div id="ws_1"> <div id="pg_hdr"> <table id="mst_hd" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td rowspan=2 id="lgo" ><img src="nzusaflagsmall.jpg" /></td> <td colspan=6 id="ttl" height=70 valign=bottom ><img src="title_nzaa.gif" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td id="loc" height=15 >Home</td> <td class="mnu" ><a href="nzaa_about.html">About the NZAA</a></td> <td class="mnu"><a href="nzaa_events.html">Events</a></td> <td class="mnu"><a href="nzaa_membership.html">Membership</a></td> <td class="mnu"><a href="nzaa_grants.html">Trusts and Grants</a></td> <td class="mnu"><a href="nzaa_links.html">Links</a></td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="cntnt_1"> <div id="lft_1"> <div><img src="bg_lft_t.gif" border="0" width="225" style="margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0" /></div> <span class="txt_ttl_s">Welcome</span> <p><img class="frmd_l" src="wlcm_chr.jpg"/> Greetings from all of us at the New Zealand American Association, and thanks for taking the time to drop by and visit our website.<br /><br /> Are you a Kiwi with interests, friends, or family in the United States? Are you an American, now living or exploring New Zealand? If you answered "yes", why not consider joining our association?<br /><br /> We welcome anyone wanting to promote understanding and friendship between our countries. We offer regular <a href="nzaa_events.html"><span>social and networking functions, celebrate the significant American holidays with special events</span></a>, support exchange opportunities, and encourage cooperation in science, education, commerce, and the arts.<br /><br /> We also provide <a href="nzaa_grants.html"><span>educational grants through our associated trusts</span></a>.<br /><br /> Visit the <a href="nzaa_membership.html"><span>membership section</span></a> and learn how you can join our fun and cordial association.<br /><br /> We look forward to meeting you.<br> </p> <div><img src="bg_lft_b.gif" border="0" width="225" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; border:0" /></div> </div> <div id="main"> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <tr > <td valign=top width=150 > <span class="txt_ttl">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Latest</span> </td> <td align=right height=10 width=460 > <table id="latest"> <tr> <td><small><B></B></small></td> <td><small><div style="color: red"><a href="nzaa_events.html"></div></small></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><small><div style="color: red"></div></small></td> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p> <big><B>Invitation to Thanksgiving Luncheon</B></big><br /> Members and friends of the NZAA are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving Luncheon at:</p> <p><B>The James Cook Hotel<br /> Level 16, The Terrace, Wellington<br /> Sunday 27 November 2011<br /> 12.00pm noon to 2.30pm<br /> Lunch commences 12.30pm</B><br /> <small>(Please note we have our own private room for this occasion)</small></p> <p>The cost per adult is: $52 (member) and $62 (non member)<br /> Children 5 to 15: $26 per year of age and $31 (non member)<br /> Children under 5: Free<br /> A cash bar will be operating.</p> <p>Please come and join us on this family occasion and enjoy a buffet luncheon that will include hot and cold selection for mains, turkey, and for dessert apple and pumpkin pie followed by tea and coffee.<br /> The Ambassador and senior members of the US Embassy have been invited to join us.<br /> <br /> Seats are limited so please book early for this event.<br /> <br /> Payment is required in advance by <B>Wednesday 24 November 2011</B> to secure your booking. Payment can be made by cheque payable to:<br /> <I>New Zealand American Association, P.O. Box 2957, Wellington</I><br /> or by direct credit to account <B>03-0502-00675-0400</B>.<br /> <br /> If paying by direct credit please ensure your <B>name</B> is included so your payment can be identified.</p> <p> <span class="nt"><em>Interested in networking? Coffee mornings? Celebrating American holidays? Find out more about our upcoming events on the <a href="nzaa_events.html"><span>News and Events page</span></a>.</em></span> </p> </td> </tr> </table> <span class="txt_ttl_s">Past NZAA Events</span> <table border="0" width="630" cellspacing="0" style="margin:15px 9px" id="otr"> <tr> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_t.gif'); height:10px"></td> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_t.gif'); height:10px"></td> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_t.gif'); height:10px"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:200px; padding: 0px 20px; background: url('bg_otr.gif')"><a href="nzaa_events.html#nws1">Memorial Day 2011 >></a> </td> <td style="width:200px; padding: 0px 20px; background: url('bg_otr.gif')"><a href="nzaa_events.html#nws2">Thanksgiving Luncheon 2010 >></a><br /> </td> <td style="width:200px; padding: 0px 20px; background: url('bg_otr.gif')"><a href="nzaa_events.html#nws3">Independence Day 2010 >></a><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_b.gif'); height:10px"></td> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_b.gif'); height:10px"></td> <td style="background: url('bg_otr_b.gif'); height:10px"></td> </tr> </table> <br /> </div> </div> <!--<table width="900" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size: 9pt; margin-top: 25px; clear:both" id="fp_nws"> <tr> <td style="width: 280px; background: url('bg_mn.gif') left bottom no-repeat; padding-top:25px; padding-bottom: 25px" valign="top"> <img src="rss.gif" align="right" /> <span class="txt_ttl_s">News from America</span> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/04/13/Egg-Roll/" target="_blank">White House hosts Easter Egg Roll</li> <li><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/09/04/12/Meet-Bo-the-First-Dog/" target="_blank">Meet Bo, the First Dog</a></li> <li><a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/04/13/obama_to_lift_cuba_travel_rest.html?hpid=topnews" target="_blank">Obama Eases Limits on Travel, Telecoms in Cuba</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/us/politics/13student.html" target="_blank">Plan to Change Student Lending Sets Up a Fight </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-wildfire11-2009apr11,0,7379289.story" target="_blank">In Texas and Oklahoma, a return to charred homes and destroyed towns</a></li> <li><a href="http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/2009/04/10/breaking-nasa-to-announce-node-3-name-on-tuesdays-colbert-report/" target="_blank">NASA to Announce Node 3 Name on Tuesday's Colbert Report</a></li> </ul> </td> <td style="width:25px"></td> <td style="width: 280px; background: url('bg_mn.gif') left bottom no-repeat; padding-top:25px; padding-bottom: 25px" valign="top"> <img src="rss.gif" align="right" /><span class="txt_ttl_s">News from the Embassies</span> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=31" target="_blank">ANZAC Day 2009 - U.S events</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=24828961&CFTOKEN=95804216&c=31&l=86&i=5853" target="_blank">McCully sees fresh energy in NZ-US relations</a></li> <li><a href="http://newzealand.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank">US-NZ Relationship Moves from Srength to Strength</a></li> <li><a href="http://newzealand.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank">U.S. congratulates Clark</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/news.cfm?CFID=24877242&CFTOKEN=12982978&c=31&l=86&i=5817" target="_blank">Sounds of New Zealand in Washington DC</a></li> <li><a href="http://newzealand.usembassy.gov/irs.html" target="_blank">New IRS information page for U.S. citizens living abroad</a></li> </ul> </td> <td style="width:25px"></td> <td style="width: 280px; background: url('bg_mn.gif') left bottom no-repeat; padding-top:25px; padding-bottom: 25px" valign="top"> <img src="rss.gif" align="right" /><span class="txt_ttl_s">News from New Zealand</span> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2322580/New-faces-old-issues-at-NZ-US-meeting" target="_blank">New faces, old issues at NZ-US meeting</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2324857/Clark-gets-cloak-for-a-queen" target="_blank">Clark gets cloak for a queen</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/2331904/Fight-for-Rings-river-name-lost" target="_blank">Fight for Rings river name lost</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/features/2327576/Easter-rites" target="_blank">Easter rites</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nzuscouncil.com/index.php/views/article/washington_lays_out_the_welcome_mat/" target="_blank">Washington lays out the welcome mat</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nzuscouncil.com/index.php/views/article/our_better_history_what_president_obama_means_for_new_zealand/" target="_blank">What President Obama means for New Zealand</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> --> <p style="margin-top:0px; 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