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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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