Hi, all (apologies for cross-posting)
 
Just reminding you that today is the last day for early bird registration to GOVIS 2012, including the Open Government Data Half Day. Here are the key details:
 
The Open Government Data and Information Programme Secretariat, GOVIS and OpenNZ warmly invite you to attend the Open Government Data Half Day – “you're only as good as your last re-use”. We hope you can join us.

What: The Open Government Data Half Day "you're only as good as your last re-use"
For: People inside and outside government interested in re-using open government data
Date: Monday 18 June, 1-4.30pm
Location: Te Papa, Wellington waterfront
Cost: As part of the 2012 GOVIS  conference: a one day early bird registration is $275 and a two day registration is $450 for GOVIS member agencies.
Number of attendees: max 225
Registration: As part of the 2012 GOVIS  conference, please note that early bird registration closes on 21th May. 

Details here: http://govis.org.nz/GOVISConference/GOVISConference2012.aspx

Register here: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=36413&

Short description:

The Open Government Data and Information Programme Secretariat, GOVIS and OpenNZ bring you a showcase of new developments since the roaring success of last year’s Open Government Half Data Day “you’re only as good as your last re-use”. This event will bring together the open data developer community, agency data champions, and people interested in how open government data can be released for re-use.
 
The day has been designed for public servants who are grappling with (or have overcome) issues around opening up non-personal data for re-use, and  will give you the opportunity to meet up with  people outside government who are  already using or  interested in re-using government data. It's about the 'how' rather than just the 'why'. 

 The general plan for the format is the same as last year, a combination of lightening talks and unconference. The event this year will have a 'reuse' focus rather than a 'release' focus.

Please come back to me if you need further information or assistance. 
 
Regards
 
Alison Stringer
Programme Adviser

Open Government Data and Information 

Wellington Office, Level 7, Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace
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Thanks Brent et al.

I don't have any experience to share, but I'm interested in the idea & perhaps even a broader application of it.

Regards
Alison

Hi Derek

At least one of the people in the meetup group is based in Auckland. Suggest you get in touch and start planning an Auckland CC meetup! 

:)
Alison

Hi everyone

The first Wellington Creative Commons  meetup is on at the Southern Cross next Friday. Thanks to Dave Moskovitz for organising!

Come along if you're working with CC licenses, are considering using CC
licenses, or are just curious about how to share creative work freely and fairly.

When:
Friday 12 August
12 noon

Where:
The Southern Cross
39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington http://is.gd/JYdXU6

To RSVP and more info: http://bit.ly/nghuAn

Apologies for cross-postings.


Regards
Alison