Cívica education
I think that building civics education into our school system would be a great way to increase participation. It's hard for ppl to get involved when they don't have a good understanding of govt and how they can contribute.
Why the contribution is important
It would make citizens more engaged in government and what happens in their community.
by GaryS on March 01, 2021 at 12:45PM
Posted by stowellj March 01, 2021 at 13:41
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Posted by design55 March 01, 2021 at 20:58
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Posted by pgov March 02, 2021 at 15:28
Within school and at university I have encountered many intelligent people who only have a faint idea about how NZ is governed. Even more disheartening however, is the multitude of people who have expressed to me no interest whatsoever in engaging politically or with their community. This may be a difficult problem to address as I think it may be caused by the individualistic nature of society in NZ.
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Posted by jfro012 March 11, 2021 at 13:26
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Posted by jfro012 March 11, 2021 at 13:27
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Posted by Harry May 10, 2021 at 10:53
It's appalling how people feel disconnected from voting, jury service, submitting to select committees, recycling and conservation, and community spirit and duty generally. Entitlement without responsibility.
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