TASK 2: Explain viewpoints on the contemporary geographic issue. 1.
Strongly for
Neutral
Strongly against
A. Wayne Brown
B.
Phil Heatley C. Huhana Seve
D.
Catherine Delahunty
E.
Winston Peters
2. Three individuals- a. Wayne Brown b. Winston Peters c. Huhana Seve A. Huhana Seve- Huhana Seve and the people of the Ngapuhi Iwi value not only their mineral assets but the land in which these minerals are buried beneath. Many land and waters which have been proposed to the public for exploration hold significant value to the Maori people because they are sacred sites which represent our ancestors achievements. In addition the iwi strongly value the cultural meaning behind the land and waters. Our ancestors fought many battles …show more content…
The mining of Northland minerals will also help the region grow and provide much needed jobs for Northlanders. Mayor Brown’s response to the ‘issue’ is significantly different to that of the Ngapuhi iwi because of the difference in culture. For the Ngapuhi iwi and Māori people in general it is about sustaining the land our ancestors fought so hard to keep whereas for the Pakeha it’s about change that will benefit a growing generation. Culture plays a huge role in the response of all three parties. The land the proposed mines are said to be stationed is considered to be sentimental to the Maori people whereas to Mayor Brown it’s another way to make a …show more content…
One strength to this solution is that the Crown can see by a general vote what the people value more e.g mining or not mining. Respectively this can help the Crown gain insight into the wants and needs of the locals living in Northland by asking questions in the poll. An additional strength is that the community can offer their opinions and thoughts through votes during the decision making process in terms of how they feel about the proposed mines and why. This makes people feel included in the happenings of their community, instead of being left out. A disadvantage when holding a referendum is that it is very expensive as it requires a successful petition, people to take time off work and a space to hold the ballot. It is a process that needs patience and money to work. The end result may not always turn out the way you’d want either. As an example the government could invest money into a successful petition and hold a poll, just for it to be challenged and denied. The last weakness of holding a referendum would be that the decision is chosen through popular vote. Where 60 percent of voters may be happy with the possible outcome, the other 40 percent will be left unsatisfied, with their opinions lurking in the dark. So, a majority vote would cause more of an issue than solve it as it does not consider everybody’s perspectives on the matter, it can leave some people bitter and
Strongly for
Neutral
Strongly against
A. Wayne Brown
B.
Phil Heatley C. Huhana Seve
D.
Catherine Delahunty
E.
Winston Peters
2. Three individuals- a. Wayne Brown b. Winston Peters c. Huhana Seve A. Huhana Seve- Huhana Seve and the people of the Ngapuhi Iwi value not only their mineral assets but the land in which these minerals are buried beneath. Many land and waters which have been proposed to the public for exploration hold significant value to the Maori people because they are sacred sites which represent our ancestors achievements. In addition the iwi strongly value the cultural meaning behind the land and waters. Our ancestors fought many battles …show more content…
The mining of Northland minerals will also help the region grow and provide much needed jobs for Northlanders. Mayor Brown’s response to the ‘issue’ is significantly different to that of the Ngapuhi iwi because of the difference in culture. For the Ngapuhi iwi and Māori people in general it is about sustaining the land our ancestors fought so hard to keep whereas for the Pakeha it’s about change that will benefit a growing generation. Culture plays a huge role in the response of all three parties. The land the proposed mines are said to be stationed is considered to be sentimental to the Maori people whereas to Mayor Brown it’s another way to make a …show more content…
One strength to this solution is that the Crown can see by a general vote what the people value more e.g mining or not mining. Respectively this can help the Crown gain insight into the wants and needs of the locals living in Northland by asking questions in the poll. An additional strength is that the community can offer their opinions and thoughts through votes during the decision making process in terms of how they feel about the proposed mines and why. This makes people feel included in the happenings of their community, instead of being left out. A disadvantage when holding a referendum is that it is very expensive as it requires a successful petition, people to take time off work and a space to hold the ballot. It is a process that needs patience and money to work. The end result may not always turn out the way you’d want either. As an example the government could invest money into a successful petition and hold a poll, just for it to be challenged and denied. The last weakness of holding a referendum would be that the decision is chosen through popular vote. Where 60 percent of voters may be happy with the possible outcome, the other 40 percent will be left unsatisfied, with their opinions lurking in the dark. So, a majority vote would cause more of an issue than solve it as it does not consider everybody’s perspectives on the matter, it can leave some people bitter and