💭 Motion Statistics
Round 1

THBT it is in the National Party's best interest to replace Christopher Luxon as leader before the 2026 election. (Dr Eggman)

8%
1 Aff win 0 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
38%
17%
9 Aff vetoes 4 Neg vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

THR the stratification of NZ's MMP system. (MMP)

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17%
25%
2 Aff wins 3 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
8%
21%
2 Aff vetoes 5 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive

TH prefers a world where reparations to Māori were primarily through the return of land rather than financial reparations (Wakatū)

33%
17%
4 Aff wins 2 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
13%
1 Aff veto 3 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 2

THBT it is in the interest of Formula 1 to significantly ease technical constraints. (Ka-Chow!)

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8%
17%
1 Aff win 2 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
25%
21%
6 Aff vetoes 5 Neg vetoes
probably balanced

THBT the greatest sports stories are those that end in defeat, not victory (stories)

8%
33%
1 Aff win 4 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
25%
13%
6 Aff vetoes 3 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive

THW accept the fight ((not) Like Mike)

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17%
17%
2 Aff wins 2 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
17%
0 Aff vetoes 4 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 3

THP a world where the lottery exists (Lotto NZ)

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8%
8%
1 Aff win 1 Neg win
balance inconclusive
13%
33%
3 Aff vetoes 8 Neg vetoes
imbalanced at 50% level

THW return home. (Take me Home)

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17%
0 Aff wins 2 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
33%
8 Aff vetoes 1 Neg veto
balance inconclusive

THW sail stormy seas (Life of Pi)

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25%
42%
3 Aff wins 5 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
8%
1 Aff veto 2 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 4

TH, as the European Union, would significantly militarise (e.g. create and substantially fund a unified army, undertake joint espionage) (EU 2.0)

17%
33%
2 Aff wins 4 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
1 Aff veto 1 Neg veto
balance inconclusive

THO the adoption of the Eco. (Eco)

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8%
8%
1 Aff win 1 Neg win
balance inconclusive
29%
25%
7 Aff vetoes 6 Neg vetoes
probably balanced

This House Predicts that, by the end of the century, democracy will no longer be the dominant global political system. (Predicts)

17%
17%
2 Aff wins 2 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
13%
17%
3 Aff vetoes 4 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 5

THR the expectation that placing women in corporate leadership positions will benefit women in corporate spaces (Girlboss)

25%
33%
3 Aff wins 4 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
8%
2 Aff vetoes 1 Neg veto
balance inconclusive

THBT social movements should prioritise protests over celebrations (Social Movements)

17%
25%
2 Aff wins 3 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
17%
21%
4 Aff vetoes 5 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Round 6

THR the continued focus of Catholicism on Original Sin (OG sin)

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17%
8%
2 Aff wins 1 Neg win
balance inconclusive
13%
25%
3 Aff vetoes 6 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive

This House believes that it is in the interests of the Catholic Church to elect Cardinal Tagle over Cardinal Erdö as the next Pope. (Conclave)

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33%
4 Aff wins 0 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
8%
25%
2 Aff vetoes 6 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive

THR the decline of religion and religious service attendance in New Zealand. (Go to church)

17%
25%
2 Aff wins 3 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
29%
7 Aff vetoes 0 Neg vetoes
balance inconclusive
Semifinals

THS the rise of Litigation Funding (Litigation funding)

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50%
1 Aff win 0 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion

THW give Iwi significant autonomy to set local regulations (eg taxes, permitting) on their land (Iwi)

50%
0 Aff wins 1 Neg win
balance inconclusive
25%
0 Aff vetoes 1 Neg veto
balance inconclusive
Grand Final

THBT we should not engage in scientific research aiming to resurrect extinct species (Jurassic Park)

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100%
1 Aff win 0 Neg wins
balance inconclusive
No teams vetoed this motion