Reasons why New Zealand isn't part of Australia | coffee.geek.nz

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Australian is a grand nation, with many great moments in their history, and many shameful moments. just like new Zealand. We however should stay seperate.

New Zealand has lead the way in many things I am proud of. Our treaty of Waitangi, now considered a founding document, sets us apart from Australia. the relationship between "The Crown" and maori forms of government has grown into somethign healthy and strong. There's work to be done, and there's some awful history still to be acknowledged, but we're doing better than Australia and i'm proud of this.

We have a nuclear free policy, both for power supply and weapons. This is dispite being tiny, and perhaps vulnerable as we don't have much millitary force (or budget). We lose many of our best military staff to Australia, due to our spending. I'm okay with that if it means more money for healthcare or education.

We have a voice sepearate to the USA. In our history we have often told them no, without any military might to enforce it. This includes trivial things like protocols for digital television we've chosen protocols and frequencies that work well in almost any terrain - while AU has followed the USA. Sadly our small purchasing power and mains frequency voltage means we're stuck with whatever AU chooses, but at least it was said. This also includes big things, like telling the USA they cannot being their vessels into our harbours, and that their invasion of Iraq is wrong.

We stand up for our selves. new Zealanders value their rights enough to stop the draconian copyright act, while Australia now has somethign awful via a free trade agreement. We have public ACTA here in Wellington and 10x more new Zealanders have signed the Public ACTA declaration. We opposed OOXML. Australia supported it. new Zealand looks to lead the world into not allowing software patents, Australia is a long way from that happy place.

We didn't invade Iraq.

This isn't meant to be a "NZ rulez, AU sucks" post, but instead a list of reasons we need to stay different. new Zealand, the tiny island with no strategic value, dares to risk alot politically by calling out wrongs. Australia, either through their size, or a spate of apathy, have not.

Australia's advantages are different. Their average incomes are higher. the cost of living is lower compared to their incomes. I'd earn more for the same job, and have more left over to enjoy. Their healthcare system is more modern. Their public transport is functional, not just decoration. Sydney has the world's best sushi. There are more oppourtunities (which NZers head across the tasman to enjoy). They have darn nice weather in most of the country (if you don't mind running out of water). They have a rich culture and traditions. and damn parts of that country are BEAUTIFUL. There's much to be proud of as an Australian.

But for now, I'd much rather stay the plucky little pacific island nation that isn't afraid to speak up and do what's right.

Now.. .WHY ARE WE MINING NATIONAL PARKS! WHY ARE WE SUPPORTING WHALING?


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