Pizza Cutter - Kauri

Today I finished off my Pizza cutter I was working on in metal. It was a very good experience with Mr. Naicka because he taught me a lot and he helped all the kids in my class. It took very long but was worth it. I tried it at home and it was very useful. We had to file it then use sandpaper to smooth it up. Then we used polish to brighten it up and get all the marks off it. This is a photo that is kinda like mine but I will take a photo of the original pizza cutter.

Protest over 1080 - 2018 - Kauri

1080 Protest

This task was very interesting to do. My perspective is that I think they should ban 1080 because it is killing our native species. And also we are getting nothing out of it but are just losing more money that should go towards our education or industry.

Role of Parliament: Kauri

The role of Parliament makes laws and holds the Government to account for its politics, actions, and spending.

If I were in Parliament, I would spend tax money?


I would be using the money for the homeless people. Because the number in New Zealand homeless society is increasing because it is very difficult to find jobs. Also, the reason why a lot of people are being homeless is that they are being kicked out of their homes because they are building modern homes which cost to buy it around 700k to 900k and for renting probably around $600 a week. Providing jobs and building homes so they can live in it.

Also for education: Because a lot of kids have been dropping out of school because they don't like doing the school work. So maybe they can invest in the schools by doing interesting work that kids like to participate in.

Government Decisions - Kauri

Today I read an article on the Government decision that plastic bags are a distraction and a waste of time.

I disagree with this because it would be good because the plastic bags are killing a lot of animals and blocking pipes which then lead to an outburst.
The impact this will have on us. But we also have to bring our own bag when we go grocery shopping because they are not going to supply plastic bags.

Inquiry Russian Migrants - Kauri

Today I and my buddy Nathaniel had to present our inquiry about migrant. The country we did was Russia.

Pull reasons were

And the push reasons were there were heaps if ‘push reasons’ why most Russians migrated from Russia to New Zealand. One of the many push reasons is the fact that they most Russians migrated from Russia when the Soviet Union broke up in 2013 when there were approximately 5,500 Russians living in New Zealand. Another push reason is that they were forced or pushed out of their country due to the damage from the second World War.

And the pull reasons There are many pull reasons for why the Russians had migrated to NZ.

Here are some examples of a few ‘pull reasons’. The reasons why a lot of Russian people migrated from R Russia to New Zealand is because they discover mines and also to live a good life. They also wanted to get away from Russia because there was a lot of war in their country which then forced them to migrant to another country which then decided to come to New Zealand.

Tokelau in 20 years time - some ideas

Tokelau in the Future

Predict what the future of Tokelau will be like in 20 years time?

There might not be an island because of the earth getting hotter. It is melting the ice which is making the sea water levels rise. And the highest point in Tokelau is only five meters high.
They might have super fast internet in their modern houses that might be getting built. Tokelau country might be a independent country. Also hovercraft that glide across the water so there is a fast transport.  There is a heliport, so people can take a helicopter instead of getting in a plane. It would also not pollute the air because the hovercraft can be electric.

Tradition and Modernisation in Tokelau Tradition - Kauri

Tradition and Modernisation in Tokelau

Tradition

Tokelau: three low coral atolls

What is an atoll?

An atoll is formed from a coral reef growing on top of an undersea volcano. Sand and coral build up on the surface of the reef.  The three atolls of Tokelau all have extinct volcanoes under them.

Food and water on Tokelau

Low coral atolls like Tokelau have no fresh water on the surface. Tokelauan people dug wells to the fresh water under the sand. This water is topped up by rain.

For food, Tokelauans ate coconuts, taro and breadfruit. Seafood such as fish and clams is vital. Tokelau people have a special system of sharing out food among the community. This is called inati.

Tools on Tokelau

There is no rock on Tokelau, only coral. People used shell and bone for tools.

– adapted from an article on Te Papa website https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/topic/2352

Questions

1.    Traditionally, how did Tokelauan people get water? They dug wells to the fresh water under the sand. Plus they collected the rain

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2.    What types of food did Tokelauan people traditionally eat? They eat coconuts, taro, breadfruit and other things such as seafood...

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3.    What is the Tokelauan way of sharing out food called? It is called inati

4.    Traditionally, what did Tokelauan people use to make tools? They used shell and bone for tools

Modernisation

Fact: Tokelau uses solar power (energy from the sun) to make electricity.

Image retrieved from http://www.thesolarplanner.com/financing_tax-credits.html

• Click on this link: Tokelau islands shift to solar energy
• Find the answers to these questions:

1.    Who paid for Tokelau’s solar power project? New Zealand

2.    Do all of Tokelau’s three atolls have solar grids? Yes

3.    How did Tokelau make electricity before?  Diesel for electricity

Fact: Tokelau’s solar power system is backed up on cloudy days by coconut oil fired diesel

    generators. Source: http://www.thesolarplanner.com/financing_tax-credits.html

Facts about Modernisation:

‘Tokelau's main industry is fishing but it also generates income from the use of its internet domain name as one of the countries offering free registration.’

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‘Each atoll operates an FM community radio station, carrying shipping news, weather reports and music.’

– both quotes sourced from Tokelau territory profile, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-16962868

‘In Tokelau, there are several free internet cafes and some households have their own wireless internet connection.’

– sourced from Internet in Tokelau, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_in_Tokelau

Questions

1.    What are Tokelau’s main sources of income (getting money)?

They get money from other countries particular New Zealand.

2.    In what modern ways can Tokelauan people get news? From radio stations and internet cafes.

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