http://www.creativecommons.org.nz News and events from Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/new_search_tool The Creative Commons Korea project has released an attractive new content search tool - making it easy to source Creative Commons licensed materials. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/creative_commons_online_workshop "Open content licensing for educators" is a free online workshop held from 23rd - 27th January 2012. It is designed for educators who want to learn more about open education resources, copyright, and creative commons licences. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/beethoven_s_open_repository_of_research According to Beethoven "There should be only one repository of art in the world, to which the artist would donate his works in order to take what he would need". Scientist and open access advocate Daniel Mietchen has teamed up with University of Auckland's Fabiana Kubke to plan for a living research repository in the spirit of Beethoven's vision. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/you_are_the_power_of_open The 2011 Creative Commons Annual Campaign is officially on. Check out what CC has in store for donators... http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/open_access_week_2011 Open Access Week is global celebration of Open Access to scholarship and research. Institutions use this week as a designated opportunity to learn about and promote the benefits of Open Access, and help make it the new norm of practice. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/creative_commons_meetup__1 Case Studies! Come to this Wellington meeting to share the cool projects happening right here in Wellington, and learn from each others' mistakes and triumphs. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/mix_and_mash_2011_winners Winners for 2011's 'Mix and Mash: the great NZ remix and mashup competition' have been announced. Candy Elsmore's 'The Grand Mother' took away the award for Supreme Creative Remix with its stellar reuse of CC licensed content. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/declaration_on_open_and_transparent_government The Ministers of Finance and Internal Affairs have released a statement today detailing a new Declaration on Open and Transparent Government. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/2011_creative_commons_global_summit Registration is now open for the 2011 Creative Commons Global Summit in Warsaw, Poland, 16-18 September. You can even enter a design competition for the official conference poster. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/ccanz_advisory_panel We are calling for expressions of interest to join the Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand Advisory Panel from September 2011. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/creative_commons_wellington_meetup Due to popular demand, we're proud to invite you along to another Creative Commons Meetup, this time it's in Wellington, Friday 12 August, 12.00pm at Southern Cross. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/mix_and_mash_2011_is_open On 4 August, DigitalNZ launched 'Mix and Mash: the great NZ remix and mashup competition' for 2011. There are juicy prizes, categories and content/data pools - not to mention the stellar judges. You have six weeks to create an award winning masterpiece... http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/leading_up_to_mix_and_mash_2011 Check out the happy announcement from our friends at DigitalNZ for the launch of this year's 'Mix and Mash: the great NZ remix and mashup competition'. It's all kicking off on 4 August. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/creative_commons_for_north_shore_schools The Northern Education Access Loop are hosting two workshops on 11 July 2011 as part of weCreate's efforts to provide Creative Commons information to New Zealand school leaders. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/creative_commons_kiwi We've created a video, just for you, which explains Creative Commons for Kiwis. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/nzgoal_website_goes_live Creative Commons Aotearoa is the proud custodian of a new beta website guide for those using the New Zealand Government Open Access and Licensing Framework (NZGOAL). http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/intellectual_property_law_and_commercialisation This event is designed to cover significant new developments in IP law and to showcase how to commercialise your IP rights successfully. The conference will also examine the effect digital technology and the internet are having on the way information is delivered and received and how they are opening up new ways of using and allowing others to use content. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/people_in_your_neighbourhood_2011 Following on from their successful 2009 and 2010 experiences, the British Council New Zealand is in full swing with People in Your Neighbourhood 2011. Once again they are releasing some dynamic new music under a Creative Commons licence. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/events/creative_commons_meetup Kiwis interested in Free Culture and Creative Commons are invited to come to the Auckland Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand Meetup in June. Whether you are a teacher, student, employee, creator or innovator, come along and learn about the licences, ask questions, meet others from a range of sectors using Creative Commons and help shape a Creative Commons Roadmap going forward. http://www.creativecommons.org.nz/news_and_events/news/36_monthly_albums_more_new_music_under_creative_commons Did you attend Webstock 2011 or catch an Amanda Palmer gig in February? Read this great post from Creative Commons about what has been happening in the area of Creative Commons licensed music, including Palmer's new CC licensed project.