Motions

Grand Final

  • 1
    THP a restoration approach to art conservation as opposed to a preservation approach
  • 2
    THS art for no one.
  • 3
    THBT we should not engage in scientific research aiming to resurrect extinct species

    • Semifinals

  • 1
    THS the rise of Litigation Funding
  • 2
    THS the actions of Luigi Mangione
  • 3
    THW give Iwi significant autonomy to set local regulations (eg taxes, permitting) on their land

    • Round 6

  • 1
    THR the continued focus of Catholicism on Original Sin
  • 2
    This House believes that it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to elect Cardinal Tagle over Cardinal Erdö as the next Pope.
  • 3
    THR the decline of religion and religious service attendance in New Zealand.

    • Round 5

  • 1
    THR the glorification of 'Brat culture'.
  • 2
    THR the expectation that placing women in corporate leadership positions will benefit women in corporate spaces
  • 3
    THBT social movements should prioritise protests over celebrations

    • Round 4

  • 1
    TH, as the European Union, would significantly militarise (e.g. create and substantially fund a unified army, undertake joint espionage)
  • 2
    THO the adoption of the Eco.
  • 3
    This House Predicts that, by the end of the century, democracy will no longer be the dominant global political system.

    • Round 3

  • 1
    THP a world where the lottery exists
  • 2
    THW return home.
  • 3
    THW sail stormy seas

    • Round 2

  • 1
    THBT it is in the interest of Formula 1 to significantly ease technical constraints.
  • 2
    THBT the greatest sports stories are those that end in defeat, not victory
  • 3
    THW accept the fight

    • Round 1

  • 1
    THBT it is in the National Party's best interest to replace Christopher Luxon as leader before the 2026 election.
  • 2
    THR the stratification of NZ's MMP system.
  • 3
    TH prefers a world where reparations to Māori were primarily through the return of land rather than financial reparations