Primary teachers strike for the first time in 24 years!

Primary teachers are striking for the first time in 24 years. Now they are having their say. New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) president Lynda Sturt says "The teachers' unions warned of strikes in October 2017, but hope was now on the side of teachers. The teachers' unions warned of strikes in October 2017, but hope was now on the side of teachers.

I agree with Lynda Stuart because striking is a way of protesting because of their pay rise is low and the teachers put their signs up so that they can have support. 

HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW

Why do we need laws? we need laws so that it can protect our rights, our property, and our people. Because what happens if we didn't have laws. How does a bill become a law? Here are 7 stages on how a bill becomes an Act of Parliament.

1. First of all the bill which is a draft copy is introduced to parliament for discussion.

2. The members of parliament (MPs) debate whether they should keep the draft copy for a select committee or whether it should be rejected.

3. The select committee carefully looks through the bill. Any interested person can submit ideas on the bill to this committee.

4. The bill is returned to the parliament for its second reading, along with the recommendations of the select committee. Members think carefully about the recommendations and decide whether or not the bill will proceed to the "House in Committee".

5.  The bill is voted on clause by clause. This is the last chance to change the bill.

6. The bill has its third and final reading. Another vote is taken.

7. The Governor General signs the bill on behalf of the sovereign and they are now agreeing that it should become an Act of Parliament and therefore one of the laws of our society.

Government Decisions: Ardern hopeful of strong relationship with new Australian PM Scott Morrison

Deputy PM Winston Peters and Andrew Little are concerned about the Deportation of New Zealanders in Australia. Some were deported without a fair trial or have not been charged. I agree that Winston Peters and Andrew Little being concerned about the new official Australian Policy because we allow Australians in New Zealand. This will also impact on our trans tasman relations and will ruin the bilateral relationship. From this, I think that they should both agree with one decision.

Greens target foreign land buyers bottling NZ water in review of Overseas Investment Act

I strongly agree that foreign landowners should not be allowed to sell bottled NZ water overseas. So this means my viewpoint strongly agrees with the Green Party's decision. Why I chose this? because foreign landowners are removing New Zealand's Natural resources, which is water. The foreign landowners can use the water but not sell it to other people overseas for their own benefits. Which includes Marama Davidson's speech saying "The Greens have secured a commitment that the review will consider whether water extraction should be a factor considered when weighing up whether a sale should be approved or not. "We need to ensure that we are not giving away this resource to international corporations to reap profits from at the expense of New Zealand's best interests," Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said.

Migration Model

This migration model shows the flows of both mainstream and counterstream flows migration between two countries. The mainstream flow is always larger than the counterstream flow. The mainstream represents the number of people in Tokelau who have no choice but to leave their country. Counterstream represents a little number of people migrating from New Zealand to Tokelau. The obstacles between these two countries is that they don’t want to leave their families behind or the lack of money they have.

A Trip to remote Tokelau

As a student traveling back to my homeland. I am noticing the changes and that
my house and other houses is now on a stilts. Seeing all my family members
and relatives all happy and healthy,I can tell that they are really happy to see me. I am
really happy to finish my studies and getting my degrees and bachelor's. In the future
I was planning to come back to Tokelau to help my grandparents and my parents.

My trip back home was brilliant. It was like the first time seeing the nice, clear blue ocean
and seeing the seagulls just flying joyfully. The MV Mataliki was huge and I also met a lot of
new people there that I haven’t seen before in my life. As soon as I step foot on the island. I can
remember every memory I had the last time I came. My uncle picked my up from the wharf and
my grandparents were really excited to see me. The day after this I helped my parents cook our
food and make drinks for the feed. I haven’t had Tokelauan food for 10 years so I couldn't wait to
eat this yummy food. This is my diary entry of me going back to Tokelau.

Social Studies: 2 Key Concepts Globalisation and Modernisation

Today in Social studies I learnt about 2 new concepts. One concept was Globalisation. Globalisation means when business might have more international influence. For example McDonald started in America and now it is worldwide because of the influence they made. The other concept is Modernisation. It means current or modern technology. For example your parents back in the days have written with books and pencils but now in the modern days children are now using computers and chrome books for their work and education.

 

The Meaning of Anzac Day

Anzac Day is the day when all New Zealanders and Australians come together as a nation to celebrate the remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives when they were in a very young age. On the 25 April is when Anzac day is held. The date itself marks the first landing of the Anzac soldiers in Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915 which is now known as Turkey. On Anzac day people wear red poppies because the day they laid to rest red poppies bloomed over their graves. There is a fact that during the wars more than 11,000 soldiers died at Gallipoli and more than 23,500 were wounded.