Poll: As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?
The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.
Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.
We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?
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66.5% No - we can do more.
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5% Yes - we are meeting our obligations.
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25.6% It is a global problem, not just ours.
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2.6% Maybe. I dont really have an opinion.
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0.2% Other - share below!
Time to Tickle Your Thinker ๐ง
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals donโt survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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Gift with Love ๐
Date night tomorrow? Weโve got the look and the gift! Pop in at Red Cross Shop Henderson for gift ideas for your loved ones โฅ๏ธ๐น๐
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Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - February 6th Waitangi Day
โจ Waitangi Day Special event
Looking for something to do Waitangi Day evening?
- Amazing food trucks including Moody burgers, Gyrolicious, Mexi Bites, Gran Sasso Pizza and more
- DJ Tido on the decks bringing the summer vibes
- Free ReCreators kidsโ craft workshops
- Free face painting
- Repair Cafรฉ โ bring along small household items for free repairs (koha appreciated).
Celebrate Waitangi Day with a relaxed, family-friendly night out in the community. Plenty of parking and seating or picnic in the park.
| February 6th | 4:30pm โ 8:30pm | Te Atatลซ South Community Centre
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