UNANZ 2026 Speech Competition Entry Form

This year’s topic:
As the UN international Community looks beyond 2030, what should replace the sustainable development goals? 🤔

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School Category (Must be enrolled in a school on your date of entry)

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Submission Information:

Link to your unedited video entry:

Bibliography and References:

To acknowledge authors, and allow for fact-checking, please paste your bibliography of sources cited below:

Presentation Verification Checkbox:

I confirm my video is completely unedited and features a camera pan showing the audience.

I confirm I presented in front of a live audience of at least 5 people.

I confirm that my speech length is between 6 and 8 minutes of talking.

I confirm that I did not read straight from notes (bullet points only) and did not use data projection (PowerPoint/Prezi).

Do you have any dietary requirements?

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Is there anything else we can do to improve your experience?

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Declarations and Terms and Conditions:

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I agree to abide by the UN Youth New Zealand Code of Conduct and Welfare Protocols throughout this competition.

The key principles are that: - I am respectful and tolerant of all backgrounds. - I will not engage in bullying or harassment. - I will respect other people's opinions, and will not promote hateful opinions. - I will act in a manner that promotes health and safety throughout the event. (For example, I will not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the event, or engage in actions that endanger others). - I respect the role and status of te ao Māori. - I accept that any violation of the Code of Conduct or submission rules may result in immediate disqualification and may impact my eligibility for future events run by either UN Youth New Zealand or UNANZ. Certain UN Youth documents and protocols apply to you In addition to these conditions, you and UN Youth are bound by:

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Media release

This registration submission authorises both UN Youth New Zealand and UNANZ the right to capture my image, voice, and likeness in photos, videos, audio recordings, and written media footage ('footage'). Additionally, it authorises UN Youth New Zealand and UNANZ the right to edit, publish, broadcast, and distribute any and all footage or copies of my speech submission without compensation for any lawful purpose (e.g., creating promotional material, publishing winning entries, or educational archiving). This submission also authorises both organisations to collect and use anonymised demographic information for reporting and outreach tracking. These authorisations shall continue indefinitely unless revoked in writing

I hereby sign off and declare that this material is my own original work. I certify that this speech uses a personal voice linking the topic to myself, protecting against the use of AI and plagiarism.

I agree that while taking a political stance is permitted, I have refrained from soap-boxing or attacking other political, religious, or ideological standpoints in this submission.

I confirm I have read and understood the above acknowledgement.

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