Current Events

Title of Story :house prices mixed: auckland and other regions continue to rise house price Date : 6 mar 2019 6:29 AM  

Link to NZ herald (choose a current events story from the NZHerald link - answer the questions below)

* MAKE A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT   ** CHOOSE A CURRENT EVENT NEWS STORY  *** Read the article *** COMPLETE THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES.

Do Now : Term that you dont understand (choose 4)

Term	Definition
Regional	relating to or characteristic of a region
Region	an area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries

STUDENT ACTIVITY

Read the story and answer the questions below

Topic / Subject of the Story ; about different regions in new zealand but up the price of housing	There were no questions
Where is this story based ?	(local, regional, national, international ) Its reganial in new zealand other than auckland
Why is this story in the news?	Eg is it a story of conflict ? Natural disaster ? Interesting or Unusual ? Shocking ? Tragedy ? Controversy ? Humour ? Overcoming ? Victory ? etc    (Give a reason why ) I think its Controversy because not a lot of people in new zealand are wealthy people cant pay that much money to buy a house and most people are already renting. It suck now a days that not alot of people can afford land.
Who are the individuals or groups involved in the story ?	Insert Picture or symbols if possible eg NZ Government MInister OR Police.
Write down 4 facts from the story QV general manager	Regional centres continued to experience strong growth in residential property values but there is still pressure at the top end of the market, according to latest figures. The Quotable Value house price index shows national values rose just 0.7 per cent in the February quarter, and 3 per cent for the year The average national residential property value is just over $686,050 QV general manager David Nagel said the market was mixed, with big centres and higher-priced suburbs feeling the pinch
Describe the story?	I really dont know how to describe the story so ill say it in my words. The situation is really bad it really suck no one can own a property without being wealthy. Property prices are going up fast and high they are worth millions now i think nz housing needs to put down the prices.
Give two points of views mentioned in the story ?	(point of view one)the national growth rate had fallen from 6.5 per cent to 3 per cent year on year, suggesting "the heat has certainly been taken out of the market
What is your opinion on the story ? What can people do to help people	Its really bad and they NEED to lower the prices to many people are renting not there is a problem with renting its just if you are renting you cant do as many things you could if you buy your own house like have a pet

 

Write a summary of the current event article, giving your perspective on the story ?

NZ housing NEEDS to lower prices some say they are but i disagree not a lot of people own their own houses most rent. Its based in Auckland and other regions of new Zealand someone said that investors fairly active

Lyndon's holiday

my holiday

during the holidays i didint go any places out of Auckland. at Christmas i got spoiled a lot. i got four new games i got spider-man, outlast, infamous second son and grand theft auto five. it was a lot and they are very fun how ever other than that my holiday was very boring i saw a couple of friends. i was going to go fishing with my sister but it got cancelled because of the weather. well the week after school ended i went to rainbows end with my brother thats the most exiting thing that i did in my holiday

my goals for 2019

good grades, hopefully find a girl friend, and help my mum more and make her proud.

sharing my learning

micro chipping cats

i dont think that cats should be microchip ed because it doesn't feel right i know that people lose cats and find them and with micro chips the SPCA will be able to track them and get the cat back to the owners but to me some ting just feels wrong i just find it wrong to have a chip inside animals to me i think that nature should not be chipped. 

role of gevernment

at social studies we have recently been focusing on the role of government. our teacher has asked us what would we do if we had tax money (tax money can not be used for personal purposes and can only be used for and important issues we have as a community) i would use it to help the homeless.

The New Zealand Parliament: How does it work?

1. New Zealand uses a form of government called democracy. What is a democracy?

The New Zealand Government

Type of Government (Name, NZ flag)	Leader (Name, title, picture)
Union jack	Jacinda ardern, prime minister

Using the Explore Parliament: What is Parliament? worksheet answers the following questions.

2. Where is the NZ Parliament? (Find a picture)	in wellington
3. What are the two parts of Parliament?	The Sovereign and  The House of Representatives
4. Who represents the Sovereign in NZ? (Find their title, name and picture)	governo geral
5. There are 120 what, in the House of Representatives? (Clue: they are voted for by the people)	Members parliament
6. Name three jobs of Parliament.	Making laws improving laws and debate important issues
7. Who chooses the Governor-General? (Find a picture and name for the GG)	Queen elizbith
8. Which country’s Westminster system is our Parliament based?
9. How much support from the MPs must the government have? What is the smallest number this could be?
10. What is the opposition?
11. NZ’s government is sometimes called a “constitutional monarchy”. Explain what this means.

government decisions

this is a google doc i made about the recent government decisions about how the labour party is going to band using plastic bags in new Zealand for six months. my opinion on this is i dont think its a good idea but i dont think its a bad idea i think its a bad idea because it will be hard to find paper bags and i use plastic bags for my rubbish. i think its a good idea because it will help our environment and its will change how people behave like when people want to go shopping they have to think oh hey in need to take my paper bag.

Name each of the  MPs mentioned in this story,  and the political party they represent.	Write your answers here Jacinda ardern- leader of the labour party Simon bridges- leader of national party	Images to support
2. What decision is being made in the article and by who ?	Jacinda ardern leader of the labour party wants to ban using plastic bags for 6 months simon bridges leader of the national tribe says its a distraction.
3.Who will be affected by these decisions ?	The shop owners will be affected by this.
4. Explain how they will be affected ?	because they will either have to pay more money to have paper bags or ask the customers to bring their own bag. It would change our behaviour because we will have to bring a recycling bag
5. What impact do you think this will have on NZ Society ? Give your opinion (explain)	This will have a good and bad impact on nz because of rubbish bags people will have to look for paper bags for their rubbish but it might help our environment to become a bit more healthy. It will change our behaviour by getting used to using paper bags or boxes

Chinese migration

today i presented my migration inquiry on Chinese migrants moving to new zealand

scratch game

a couple of days a go my class was sent to make scratch games i am really proud of mine ok other people have done this but i made some other improvements like adding golden apples and blue apples and brown apples if you play it. here is the link to the game. the brown apples are -4 points and the blue apple is the pure apple with is 5 points the golden apple is 3 points and the normal red apple is 1 point.

SoS Tokelau

A trip to remote Tokelau - Life a few metres above sea level

Kate Whitley and team from Te Papa go to Tokelau.

Atoll - group of small islands

Te Papa - the museum of New Zealand

The Pacific island nation of Tokelau is one of the most remote places on the planet. It is only metres above sea level, so it is under threat from climate change.

In November 2017 a small group from Te Papa travelled to Tokelau, a group of three, low-lying, coral atolls in the Pacific Ocean.  Our task was to collect cultural objects and knowledge and stories, to record them for the future. The community selected objects which reflect their culture. The project will explore how these communities live with and respond to climate change, and explore local knowledge.

Our team set off from Apia, Samoa, on board the Mataliki.

The MV Mataliki. Photograph by Kate Whitley.         Sleeping on the Mataliki.  Photograph by Kate Whitley.  

Te Papa    Te Papa

   

The ship delivers valuable supplies to Tokelau as well as ferrying passengers. Some of the young people on board were returning home for Christmas from Fiji, where they are studying at the University of the South Pacific. For the students, it's a once-a-year trip and they are happy as they return home to family in Tokelau.

On the ship the locals rushed to the mattresses on deck.  Many of them spent most of the trip snoozing there in their brightly coloured lavalava.  Life on the ocean had many challenges. Showering or using the bathrooms was hard, as the ship was rolling. At mealtimes the ship's crew carried a huge teapot full of Milo for the passengers.

As the islands of Samoa faded into the distance, we saw endless ocean, with only a few seabirds.

Atafu atoll, Tokelau. Photograph by Kate Whitley. Te Papa

Atafu atoll at low tide, the protective seawall visible at the foot of coconut palms. Photograph by Kate Whitley. Te Papa

After more than 24 hours at sea, we saw a small, low-lying atoll.  It was the first of three atolls that make up the New Zealand territory Tokelau. It's hard to see how the people of Tokelau cope with storms and rising sea levels. The highest land is only 3 - 5 metres above sea level.  On the atolls in some places only a football pitch-sized strip of land separates the sea from the lagoon.

Even though the atolls are remote, they have developed villages, including a hospital and large school on one island.  To resist the increasing storms sea-walls are being built around parts of the atolls. Even so, locals say that waves can wash right over the island to the lagoon, damaging crops and buildings. In some areas, houses are raised on stilts with rainwater tanks beneath.

Once on the island we met with the members of the community, who talked about what is being done to live with climate change. They had selected objects for us to bring back to Te Papa.

Tokelauans are warm, welcoming people who are keen to share their stories. They proudly told us of the efforts to resist the sea with the sea walls.  They talked of the huge change to life the solar power station has made, with electricity being available 24/7. The houses feature televisions, computers, and fridges - all made possible due to constant electricity.

Atafu atoll, Tokelau.  Photograph by and courtesy of Andrew Matautia

Tokelauans remain positive about their future in spite of predictions of rising sea levels, which would spell disaster for the atolls. Some local students are worried about their future, though. What will the future look like for Tokelauans and their children? The day we visited the sea was calm, but the sea walls only seem to be a short-term measure against a huge problem. Perhaps this notice on the side of a building in Atafu is for us all: “Clean Environment is the only way to survive.”

‘Clean environment is the only way to survive’. Photograph by Kate Whitley. Te Papa

Original article: http://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2018/01/11/a-trip-to-remote-tokelau-life-a-few-metres-above-sea-level/

Activity        Use the reading article to answer the following questions.

1. How many atolls are there in Tokelau?  __3__
   
2. Some young people from Tokelau study at the University of the South Pacific.  Where is this university? ___they will either go to new zealand or ausralia____
   
3. Which drink that Kiwis like do Tokelauans drink aboard the ship, the MV Mataliki? ___milo___
   
4. How high is the highest land in Tokelau? ________________5 meters high_________________________
   
5. What efforts has Tokelau made to resist the increasing storms?
   _________________________________________
   
6. Does Tokelau have a hospital? __no___
   
7. Modernisation is happening in Tokelau.  What does the solar power station make 24/7?
   ______________
   
8. What modern features has electricity made possible in the houses?
   _________________________________

Write a Blog Imagine you are a student travelling back to your homeland Tokelau on the boat trip after you have completed your studies. Write a diary entry describing your trip back home and how you are feeling about your future.