more political action i'd say...

Previous International Student Councils have focused solely on organising activities and events.

I believe that more can and should be done in terms of political action by the International Students' Council in terms lobbying the NZ government and other education agencies to increase funding for the support and welfare of international students here in New Zealand.

I intend to do just this if you elect me as your international students' representative. To achieve this, you need someone who is willing to stand up for our rights as international students... and I am just the person for that job. I am a confident public speaker, I encourage debate and discussion and I am willing to speak on your behalf.

I intend to possibly meet up with other International Student Representatives in other universities in New Zealand, or establish some form of contact and hopefully activate an active international students' council at national level.

I know this will take time to be established but I am willing to get the ball rolling. My background in Political Studies will become of use in this matter.

We need to stand united and we need to have a strong voice represent us and our interests.

You can count on me, Vote Darren Lee