TECHNOLOGY PACIFICA STYLEZ!

During this year's National Council meeting in Dunedin, Saturday 31 October 2009, Tiare Ahuriri and Tangiia Nui Branch Presidents Caren Rangi and Taime Pareanga Samuel made PACIFICA history by being the first (as far as we know!) members to "Skype" into a Council meeting.

For those not familiar with Skype, it is computer software that allows people to communicate face-to-face using webcameras. Though both Caren and Taime were unable to travel to Dunedin for the meeting, they were able to "join" the meeting from Caren's dining room, and contribute to discussions around two items of interest to them (PACIFICA's screening activity and economic development). While there are still some equipment issues to be sorted out (i.e getting better microphones) Caren and Taime were also able to hear some of the discussion that took place, as well as see the beautiful faces of those attending the meeting in person.!

We would like to encourage other branches to utilise the technological wizardry that is available, and that can help us keep up communications and flow of information.