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Book Launch
The official 2007 book launch of Pacific Genes and Life Patents, Pacific Experiences & Analysis of the Commodification & Ownership of Life, Ed. Mead & Ratuva, took place on:| Date | 20 March 2007 |
| Time: | 3pm - 6pm |
| Venue: | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Location: | Wellington, New Zealand |
Opening remarks from the Honourable Tariana Turia, Co-Leader of the Maori Party and the Honourable Steve Maharey, Minister of Science, Research & Technology, New Zealand Government.
Speakers at the book launch included:
- Piri Sciascia, Maori Pro-Vice Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington
- Peter Thirkell, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Administration, Victoria University of Wellington
- Aroha Te Pareake Mead, Co-Editor, COE Co-Chair
- Dr. Pat Walsh, Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Dr Steven Ratuva, Co-Editor, University of the South Pacific;
- Dr Jessica Hutchings (contributing author)
- Dr Paul Reynolds (contributing author)
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| COE/ UNU-IAS New Zealand book launch, L to R: Co-editors Dr Steven Ratuva (Fiji), Aroha Mead (NZ), contributing authors Dr Jessica Hutchings (NZ), Dr Paul Reynolds (NZ) held at Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, 20 March 07. Photo: COE |
L to R: Co-editors of COE/UNU-IAS publication Dr Steven Ratuva (Fiji), Aroha Mead (New Zealand) and Co-leader of Maori Party Hon. Tariana Turia, Wellington, NZ, 20 March 07. Photo: COE
Audience at COE/ UNU-IAS book launch during opening speeches, Wellington, NZ, 20 March 07. Photo: COE
Speech by Prof Pat Walsh, Vice Chancellor Victoria University of Wellington during NZ Book launch, Wellington, NZ, 20 March 07. Photo: COE