Tuesday 23 September 2014

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There are multiple reasons why Rimu is the best syndicate. Firstly, Rimu offers a large range of opportunities. For example, Rimu house gets to use laptops for learning everyday! Also, Rimu house has great teachers. Such as Miss Campbell who speaks Mandarin and Mrs Mills who is a tech whizz! Another great reason why Rimu is the best syndicate is that we set high standards. Like the spirit trophy competition, we are always seen in the top places. It's for these reasons and many more that Rimu is the best syndicate.

Monday 22 September 2014

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Being a mum is easy. 

It can be argued that being a mum is easy. Firstly, being a mum can cause a lot of stress. Like my brother, if my mum asks him to get up for school, he won't. Secondly, children are very demanding and want everything they see. For example, if my sister sees a pretty skirt she'll tug on mum's dress, demanding her to buy it. Also, children can be very restless and never seem to get tired. My little cousin is always bouncing off the walls 24/7 and this drives her mum round the bend. It's for these reasons that I think being a Mum is not easy. 

Sunday 21 September 2014

Why is Mr Brian Diver such a successful principal

Mr Diver is a successful principal because he has high expectations. Firstly, Mr Diver expects his school to be on top. He makes sure his school is always on top of the AIMS GAMES medal table each year. Also, he strives to make his school's learning opportunities as large as possible. He does this by employing top staff members like Mrs Hart, who has travelled around the world. Thirdly, Mr Diver supports his students by giving inspirational speeches in assembly that motivate them to succeed. Lastly, Mr Diver makes his school's reputation really high by giving his students a wide range of amazing opportunities such as The Ultimate Relay and Ngamuwahine Camp. Therefore, Mr Diver is a very successful principal.

Election 2014

What percentage of the vote did each party win?
National - 48.06%
Labour - 24.69%
Green - 10.02%
NZ first - 8.85%
Maori - 1.29%
Act - 0.69%
Internet/Mana - 1.26%
United Future - 0.22%
Conservative - 4.12%

How will parliament look?
National - 61 seats
Labour - 32 seats
Green - 13 seats
NZ First - 11 seats
Maori Party - 2 seats
Act - 1 seat
Internet/Mana - 0 seats
United Future - 1 seat
Conservative - 0 seats

Who is the Tauranga MP and which party is he/she from? Simon Bridges - National

Who came 2nd and 3rd for Tauranga?
Clayton Mitchell - NZ first
Rachel Jones - Labour

Who is the BOP MP and which party is he/she from?
Todd Muller - National

What regional seat does the Prime Minister hold?
Helensville


How many people voted?
2.4 Million

List all of the ministerial portfolios
THE CABINET
PortfoliosOther responsibilities
1Rt Hon John Key
2Hon Bill English
Deputy Prime Minister
3Hon Gerry Brownlee
Leader of the House
4Hon Steven Joyce
6Hon Tony Ryall
7Hon Hekia Parata
8Hon Christopher Finlayson
9Hon Paula Bennett
10Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
11Hon Murray McCully
12Hon Anne Tolley
Deputy Leader of the House
13Hon Dr Nick Smith
14Hon Tim Groser
15Hon Amy Adams
16Hon Nathan Guy
17Hon Craig Foss
18Hon Simon Bridges
19Hon Nikki Kaye
20Hon Michael Woodhouse
MINISTERS OUTSIDE CABINET
PortfoliosOther responsibilities
21Hon Jo Goodhew
22Hon Chester Borrows
23Hon Todd McClay
24Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga
25Hon Nicky Wagner
SUPPORT PARTY MINISTERS
PortfoliosOther responsibilities
Hon Dr Pita Sharples
Hon Tariana Turia
Hon Peter Dunne

Who is the current Minister for Education?
Hon Hekia Parata

What portfolio does John Key hold?
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism. 

Name 1 change we will now expect to see in NZ in the next 3 years in
Education - Strengthening school leadership.

Health - Further support rest home care by increasing the rest home bed subsidy by five per cent – around $10 million – from 1 October 2014.

Environment - Invest $3.2 million for the better environmental management of our oceans.

Policing - Supporting families and members to turn away from the gang lifestyle.
Tourism - Provided support to the New Zealand screen industry to make sure the Hobbit films were made in New Zealand.

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Electorates

Tauranga electorate and the Bay of Plenty electorate
Red - Tauranga
Outside red - BOP

I live in the Tauranga Electorate

The Tauranga Electorate candidates are:
SIMON BRIDGES - NATIONAL
CLAYTON MITCHELL - NEW ZEALAND FIRST
RACHEL JONES - LABOUR
IAN MCLEAN - GREEN PARTY
STUART PEDERSEN - ACT
NATHANIEL HESLOP - CONSERVATIVE PARTY
MICHAEL O'NEILL - INDEPENDENT COALITION 
VERNA OHIA-GATE - MAORI PARTY
RUSTY KANE - INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE
YVETTE LAMARE - INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE

The BOP Electorate candidates are:
ClAIRE WILSON
TODD MULLER

I would have to research a bit more about each candidate to be able to make my choice.

The electorate system has been going for 139 years.


The Tauranga MP has been mainly National

The last election was in 2011.

Winston Peters was the Tauranga MP from 1993