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How A Political Party In NZ Wins An Election

 How A Political Party In NZ Wins An Election 

All of you should've heard of the words elections by now, and on the 17th of October, this year is New Zealand’s next election. Labour is currently one of New Zealand’s main parties with Jacinda Adern as our current Prime Minister.

In a general election, everyone over 18 gets to vote. They also get two votes under our voting system of MMP. An electorate vote and a party vote.  Parties try to get as many electoral votes and party votes as they can. Then the party with the most votes usually gets the most seats in parliament.

In an election you vote for the party you most want to represent you, which is where all people over 18 can vote for a local MP and any party that is in the elections. The amount of votes for a party increases the number of seats they'll have in parliament.

To get any seats in Parliament, a party needs to win at least 5% of the votes. Which means the more votes the better. To increase the votes, sometimes before the election parties and MPs try to get as many people as they can to convince the people to vote for them. For example, some people and parties put up signs in a spot where you can easily see them. And on the signs, they have some things they want to improve or their main policies. 

 

In conclusion, these are all the things you need to know about how a party in New Zealand wins an election. When you turn 18 make sure you vote for the person who you think will represent you and your country the best.

  By Eva

The Causes And Consequences Of Water Pollution

 Water pollution among the many other problems on Earth is a big one, as well as plastic and wildfires. Water pollution can happen anywhere on Earth, at any time, and can be caused by lots of things. That affects the water in many different ways. 

Water pollution can be caused by many different things. For example, plastic waste is one of the main causes of pollution. Other types of human-made waste like oil tankers and other things can also pollute the water. You may have seen it on TV that some oil tankers spill into the ocean, causing pollution to the water and suffocating marine life. 

Even though water pollution seems like a huge problem, there are lots of ways you can help to stop it. By throwing your plastic and other waste in the bin, you can stop the ocean from getting polluted by plastic. Another way you can stop water pollution is to help by not pouring any oil or cooking things down the sink. Because the oil could suffocate marine life since most sinks lead to the ocean. 

The consequences of water pollution can kill lots of things including coral beds and big sea mammals, like whales. It also kills marine life and blocks waterways. When oil tankers leak, that's considered to be one of the most common ways to cause water pollution. After an oil leak the water is very unhealthy because of the pollution which makes it unable to drink because it would be unhealthy and probably poisonous.  

In conclusion water pollution is a huge problem. If it gets any worse, all the water on Earth will be so bad that you won't be able to drink it. So in the long term, everyone will die.   

By Eva.

Why Flooding Causes Destruction By Eva

 Why Flooding Causes Destruction

Flooding is usually caused by intensely heavy rains and sometimes even blocked water sources like drains, or connels. You've probably seen a flood before but have you ever thought about how much destruction it could cause. 

Flooding can be an everyday thinking judging on the weather and the conditions. Most flooding happens when it's a high tide and the past week has been mostly heavy rains. It's just the same as drains, but sometimes the drain could get blocked with washed-up things like driftwood, leaves, and other stuff. Which causes problems with the road. But luckily every year the drains get dug out by the people in the roadworks business.

You're most likely to find a flood in a flat area beside a river. Many flat farms have problems with flooding because the stock banks aren't high enough to stop the water coming over. And depending on the water type, the grass will die. Especially if it's saltwater because the grass will slowly turn brown. And won't be any use to farmers and cattle.

Flooding can also be insanely dangerous. You've probably seen on TV, images of houses completely filled up with water. And neighborhoods being destroyed. That's all because of a flood! People can lose homes and lives because of flooding. And they can also cause landslides if the weather is bad. Because when it floods the water could cause creases in the ground. Then because of how wet and soggy the dirt is, the land above it will slide down. Because there's nothing to hold it in place. 

In conclusion, flooding is naturally dangerous and can happen at all times. So make sure your stock banks are high enough that water doesn't come over and just rethink before you go building a house right near a river. 

By Eva

Another script (Eva, Tane, Carla)

 Friends talking about their favorite tv show  

Characters: 

Kim  ( Eva )                                        

Emily ( Carla )

Jacob ( Tane )

Griffin ( Tarshana )

Charli  ( Shelby  )

SCRIPTS 

( scene 1 ) On a Saturday morning, a group of friends was walking along the beach when Griffin felt like hot ships.

At Bidz 

Charli  So guys I was wondering what is your favorite TV show?

Emily  I don't know what about you Kim?

Kim  mmm probably tik tok 

Griffin But tik tok is not a TV show 

Charli well it should be ( Charli doing tik toks ) 

Jacob  what are you doing ?

Charli are you dum or something (Charli grinning) 

Everyone except Jacob ( laughing )

Charli its called tik tok dances -.-

Jacob oh Uhm…

Emily ok never mind that let's go get our chips

(on the way there) 

Jacob What in the heck is tik tok dances;-;

Kim Are you serious Jacob!?

Charli How do you not know what tik tok is

Griffin  It's like the most popular thing on the media right now -.-

Charli Here pass me your phone Jacob I'll show you

(Jacob passes Charli his phone then, Charli downloads tik tok)

Charli See for yourself

(everyone walks up to the counter)

Emily hi! we're here to pick up our chips

(the lady at the counter gives them their chips and they all say goodbye)

Kim Wow Charli you've officially made Jacob addicted to tik tok 

(Kim glances at Jacob)

Jacob Why didn't anyone tell me about this earlier?!

(Jacob staring down at his phone)

Charli Told you so

(They all walk home)

The End

   

Our Script (Eva, Tane, Carla)

 Two sisters cat or dog (script)

(Scene 1) (Emily and Selena walking back to their house.)

Emily when we get home I want to talk about something to you 

Selena ok 

(Scene 2)  (They get home and go into Emily's bedroom.)

Selena ok what do you want to talk about 

Emily I want to ask would you rather have a puppy or a kitten  

Selena hmmm that’s a hard one I probably want a puppy

Emily same but how are we going to convince mum? 

Selena, I don't know but we are gonna need a hell of a good plan 

because we both know she hates dogs or puppies.

(Scene 3) Selena and Emily are at school discussing how they are gonna ask mum over lunch.

Selena Well if we were going to get a dog what breed would it be?  

Emily hmm not sure

 Selena Well I think we should get a pitbull 

Emily Well I think we should get a rottweiler 

Selena ok but again how are we going to convince mum?

(Scene 4) Selena and Emily are back home in Selena’s room.  

Emily well I know mum will never let me have pet sins I killed my pet fish.

Selena well then we need to convince her by doing a lot of chores

Emily oh on chores

Selena  yes because if we do lots of chores she will think that we are responsible enough to look another a dog

Emily oh fine 

Selena ok now chop chop

(Scene 5) Selena and Emily are in the kitchen doing the dishes and cleaning the whole house. 

Emily why are we doing this again? 

Selena so we can get a puppy duh

Emily oh right I’m so forgetful 

Scene 4 They finished their chores when mum got home and they said… 

Selena Hey mum so can we just talk about something?    

Emily So since we have been really good can we talk about getting a pet…

Mum I already told you guys wait till you get older...

Selena BUTTT MUMMM

Mum No that's final no buts, and don't raise your voice at me young lady

(Mum walks away) 

Emily I guess mums right maybe we should wait until next year

(Selena groans)

Selena alright...

(They both walk back to selena's room)

THE END

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