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Should we drop the SuperGold card?

Is the SuperGold card a needless luxury, costing money that could be better spent elsewhere? The Government is considering cutting costs associated with the card, by cutting back on the free ferry and bus trips offered to holders. According to Transport Minister Steven Joyce, the travel subsidy is set to exceed its $18 million annual budget. Should the Government do away with the SuperGold card or just make some required adjustments?
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Would a Facebook 'panic button' save a child?

Would adding a 'panic button' to Facebook save even on child? Pressure on the social networking site to install one has increased since the kidnap, rape and murder of 17-year-old Asheligh Hall by Peter Chapman who befriended her online using a bogus Facebook profile. If implemented, children could contact the police immediately if they suspect they are at risk. Would this technology save lives or simply waste police time?
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Isn't the "Wellywood" sign the best idea ever?

Are plans to erect a giant Hollywood-style sign, labelling the city as "Wellywood", a complete non-starter and distasteful publicity stunt? It has also emerged that the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has not been asked permission for the famous sign to be copied in Wellington, adding further fuel to those who opposing the idea. Would this sign add another notch to New Zealand's world status or is it just plain embarrassing?
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Is the Super City one big race relations issue?

Is Auckland's transition to a Super City equivalent to one huge race relations issue? The Human Rights Commission has named the impending council overhaul amongst the top 10 race relations issues for 2010. Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres says that Auckland is most diverse city in the country and ensuring an effective voice for its communities is crucial when changing its governance. Is Auckland heading for racial meltdown?
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Should Clarke choose cricket or Lara Bingle?

Should Australian cricket vice captain Michael Clarke forget Lara Bingle and concentrate on his cricket career? It has become apparent that his relationship with the model is taking precedent over his sporting duties after he dashed home on the eve of the team's third one-dayer against the Black Caps. His premature departure was over a nude photo scandal involving Bingle. Would you choose sport or love?
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Is leaving a child in the bath for seconds negligence?

Would you leave your child unattended in the bath for any amount of time? An 11-month old girl has died after being left alone in a bath for a short period. The 21 year old mother briefly left the girl with her twin sister and when she returned one of them had gotten into trouble. She later died in hospital. When does leaving a child alone become negligence and not just a tragic accident?
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How can we curb assaults on school teachers?

What can we do to make our schools a safer place for teachers and staff? According to figures released by the Dominion Post newspaper under the Official Information Act, 442 teachers needed ACC-funded treatment after assaults at school during 2008 and 2009. Education Ministry figures show there were a further 335 pupil assaults on teachers in 2008 that did not require ACC-funded treatment. Where does the fault lie and what can be done to protect staff?
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Has Theresa Gattung got a point?

Is Theresa Gattung right to criticise Telecom's executive salaries? In Ms Gattung's book, Bird on a Wire, published next week, she says executives at the company now pull in significantly more money than when she was in charge and questioned whether that was warranted when profits were dropping. Ms Gattung's pay package while at Telecom was around $3 million and she was paid out $5.4m when she left in 2007. Current Chief Executive Paul Reynolds' salary and incentive package is worth around $7 million. Have these salaries always been exorbitant?
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Could you 'blow the whistle' on a friend?

Would you do as Steve Williams claims he would and call time on your mate's infidelity? Tiger Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams has admitted he would have "blown the whistle" had he known of the golfer's affairs. Williams again claimed that he "knew nothing" of Tiger's cheating. Could you do such a thing to a friend behaving badly?
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Should we change the 'right hand rule'?

Is it time we dropped our notorious 'right hand rule'? Numerous governments have felt that the public wouldn't be able to cope with a change, but the National led Government feel otherwise. Transport Minister Steven Joyce believes a change to the rule, which would bring us in line with the rest of the world, will improve awareness and intersections and lower accidents. AA estimates indicate a change to the rule could save up to $17 million a year in accident costs. Are we right to lose this rule?
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