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From grass to glass - is the public fully informed about dairy industry practices? For cows to produce milk they have to give birth to a calf every year. Most calves are separated from their mother within a few hours of birth to reduce the risk of disease and most do not stay on the farm for long. The term ‘bobby calves’ refers to newborn calves that are less than 30 days old and not with their mothers. This applies to all male calves and around three quarters of female calves. Essentially, bobby calves are surplus to dairy industry requirements as apart from the few female calves retained, they are not required for the milking herd. According to animal rights organisation SAFE, more than 1.5million bobby calves were sent for slaughter in NZ last year. Many milk drinkers are unaware of these significant numbers. Few are probably also unaware of the added cruelty these calves are... more
How did you spend Easter? To be more specific were you able to spend at Easter or did trading laws impact on your ability to shop and be entertained over the long weekend? In New Zealand there are 3 ½ days each year when almost all sho... more (3 Respondents)
2014 marks 100 years since the outbreak of WWI. In Britain, and many other countries, centenary events are planned. The UK Prime Minister has approved 50 million pounds to celebrate first world war battles such as the Somme, Gallipoli a... more (11 Respondents)
Where do we draw the line between what should and shouldn't be published about a celebrity's private life? Controversy has hit the headlines in the UK after the way the death of L'Wren Scott, long time girlfriend of Rolling Stones front... more (40 Respondents)
Permissive parenting is a kind of lenient parenting style undertaken by the parent. This can effect the child both positively and negative, though i'd like the input of fellow users as to what are these positive and negative effects in y... more
According to David Frankfurter, professor of religious studies and history at the University of New Hampshire, evil does not exist. It is merely an idea people have made up to describe acts they cannot otherwise make sense of. “People h... more (16 Respondents)
UN-Schooling is a different way to teach children. Its very different from home schooling. Home schooling is when you have a schedule and you learn things even if you don't like it. Basically its like school at home. UN-schooling is a di... more (21 Respondents)
What is the most efficient sustainable power, wind, solar or hydro. We believe it is wind but we need your views. Please answer this poll. (15 Respondents)
I just wanted to find out if people actually like school or hate it (21 Respondents)
Some kids hang on to their soft toys because they're attached to them, but some kids throw them away because they got picked on. (25 Respondents)
Technology has improved dramatically. There is so many different types of phones, computers, tablets and much more. But is this technology unnecessary. Is technology taking over the world? Everywhere you go people are using different ty... more (19 Respondents)
You are in your classroom and suddenly you see a man with a gun. He shouts, "Everyone get on the floor!". You start getting butterflies in your tummy. Two of your friends are standing up. He points the gun at them counting down. Would ... more (30 Respondents)
Do renewable energy a e.g. Wind, hydro, solar have benefits if so what are they? (15 Respondents)
Everyone loves a family holiday. A chance to visit the world, and children love them as well. But do you think children should take more than a week of school to go on a holiday? Taking a holiday is much more expensive than taking a hol... more (22 Respondents)
Many educators seek to educate 'the whole person', and some use the idea of 'the holistic student'. But what exactly is an 'holistic education'? And what would an 'holistic student' look like? This survey is short, but designed to help ... more (14 Respondents)