The MP has teamed up with the Times to run the contest, which is open to young people aged between 16 and 18 at the end of June 2010 who live in the Botany electorate.
Entrants need to submit an essay of no more than 300 words on the subject “what I would do if I was in Pansy Wong’s shoes for a week”.
All entries will be posted online in a special section at www.times.co.nz.
The winner, who will be chosen by Mrs Wong and Darren Risby, editor of the Times, will secure an all-expenses paid trip to the Beehive in Wellington to take part in the Youth Parliament.
The successful entrant’s work will also be published in the Times.
Mrs Wong says: “If you are passionate and committed to our community, you could be the one chosen to take part in Youth Parliament 2010.
“Youth Parliament has taken place in Wellington every three years since 1997, with 122 youth MPs having the chance to ask ministers questions, debate a bill through its first, second and third readings, and examine the bill through the select committee process.
“If you think you have what it takes to represent the Botany electorate, then get writing and submit your essay by March 5.”
“This is a great opportunity for youngsters aged 16-18 to become a Youth MP,” adds Mr Risby. “We are expecting some great entries from aspiring politicians of the future.”
