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Cars VS Cyclists
1 person is facing this, with 2 possible solutions
Throughout New Zealand it is apparent that both Drivers and Cyclists have an "Us versus Them" mentality when it comes to sharing the road. Recent events have shown that this lack of co-operation is very dangerous amongst all commuters. see details
Toxic polyurethanes on our timber floors in our homes!
1 person is facing this, with 1 possible solution
We are a timber flooring company and we have made a stand on toxic polyurethanes in peoples homes. We will not coat a floor with thes products....In some states of Australia and most of the US these polys have been banned due to the toxisity of th... see details
Outsourcing of Apparel Manufacture to China
0 people are facing this, with 2 possible solutions
We currently face an exodus of apparel manufacture being ousourced to other countries - especially China. It is not only debilitating to our NZ manufacturing industry but it also raises concerns as to the impact these choices have on our environme... see details
Mass Medication of People through our food supply
1 person is facing this, with 2 possible solutions
In four months, bakers will be forced to begin putting a synthetic form of folic acid into almost every loaf made in New Zealand. This ‘mass medication’ of the New Zealand public is not acceptable and must be stopped. In the very least an op... see details
Student Loan Is Not Enough
0 people are facing this, with 2 possible solutions
The current student loan is $160 which has just gone up from $150. I have only just realised the increase. I have read that they are now annually adjusting the student loan amount from the CPI. I read about what the CPI is, it is a representa... see details
Recent Solutions
communication!
1 person supports this, addressing Cars VS Cyclists
yeah, tough one, but cyclists that are enjoying themselves and share the joy, particularly by making eye contact with drivers when the biker rides to the front of the queue at the traffic light, can make a real difference. Don't ride up and give t... see details
do the research, eat your grains, try not to jump on a bandwagon
1 person supports this, addressing Mass Medication of People through our food supply
folic acid is added to return breads to the levels they would have had if the flour was not milled to near-nutritionless, that is why organic whole grain breads are excluded, they have not had the folic acid equivalent beaten out. If you don't lik... see details
Innovative solution...
0 people support this, addressing Outsourcing of Apparel Manufacture to China
I got hit by a simillar issue when I was made redundant from my job.... and found other just like myself... cause it was cheaper... then found out that it was all cheaper overseas... what did I do?.... Started and outsourcing company (www.beckston... see details
World Artisan Network
0 people support this, addressing Outsourcing of Apparel Manufacture to China
I totally share your concern over this trend of outsourcing production to countries with a lower labour cost. The system is detrimental to our job market and economic system and does not truly benefit people in developing countries. Solution will ... see details
Cycling & Walking Journey Planner
1 person supports this, addressing Obesity rates in NZ continue to rise and 1 other issue
This website allows both cyclists and walkers in the Wellington region to plot routes that can be both convenient and safe. www.journeyplanner.org.nz see details
Popular Solutions
Solar Water Heating
21 people support this, addressing Sort Out Auckland's Power
Water heating accounts for up to 40% of a household's energy use. Solar water heating is more efficient than solar (photovoltaic) panels because it uses the sun's energy directly for heating water. Water heated this way directly reduces electrical... see details
Ride to Work
19 people support this, addressing Fuel costs are way too high
Riding to work is a simple thing for any of us to do and it replaces the need for other costly and pollutant transport, reduces the burden on roading infrastructure, increases health, increases productivity of people, and positions New Zealand as ... see details
Have a positive attitude
11 people support this, addressing Recession
If you think doom is around the corner then it will become reality for you. In every downturn there are opportunities to be made. This is no exception. For a lot of kiwi businesses this is the biggest chance you will ever get to prove your wort... see details
Internet Blackout NZ
9 people support this, addressing New Zealand's copyright law is an ass
Join The New Zealand Internet Blackout http://creativefreedom.org.nz to protest against the Guilt Upon Accusation law 'Section 92A' that calls for internet disconnection based on accusations of copyright infringement without a trial and without an... see details
Ffunnell
7 people support this, addressing Indigenous Online Media is struggling to survive and 1 other issue
Independent Publishers Network launching in just over a week :) see details
Biggest Issues
New Zealand's copyright law is an ass
12 people are facing this, with 3 possible solutions
Section 92a of the Copyright Act allows big music, film and other companies to force ISP's to slow down people's internet connections and then cut them off after only 3 accusations of downloading copyright material - without any of their evidence ... see details
Recession
7 people are facing this, with 23 possible solutions
As everybody is quite aware, we are heading into an economic recession. What can we do, both as individuals and as businesses to work through this for the betterment of our country? see details
Obesity rates in NZ continue to rise
6 people are facing this, with 14 possible solutions
We live in an environment that promotes over consumption and inactivity. Worst of all, most product and service providers in the health and fitness industry appear to be focused on cashing in from the issue, rather then providing genuine solutions. see details
Tourism Facing a 9% decline
5 people are facing this, with 12 possible solutions
Tourism is not only a big money earner for New Zealand, but it's also a really key part of building brand New Zealand which supports our export efforts. If tourism takes a hit, all industries take a hit! see details
New Zealand is potentially facing a dementia epidemic
4 people are facing this, with 0 possible solutions
A report estimates that in 2008 there were an estimated 40,746 New Zealanders with dementia. Of these 12,333 were newly diagnosed in 2008. “By 2026, the number of New Zealanders with dementia is projected to increase to 74,821. By 2050, there ... see details
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