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Letters to the editor: 49 topic with 85 posts. 
Last updated by Brett Sanderson on 20-Feb-2012

 

 

LATEST CLASSIFIEDS More...

21-Feb-2012 10:52 AM
Butcher Needed
Rusty's requires a full time Butcher. Please send CV to P.O Box 206
Contact Rusty's: P.O Box 206


03-Feb-2012 10:24 AM
Relay for life 2012
Price:
The Norfolk Island Relay for Life 2012 will be held 24th March 3pm - 25 March 9am Why not put together a team for this event? Please contact Amanda Ellem Ph 23637 Email ellem@ninet.nf for team forms & information. All monies raised go to the Cancer Council for cancer research. The committee members 2012 are Allan Tavener, Local Coordinator Kaye Evans Treasurer Louise Tavener Events Coordinator Amanda Ellem Teams Coordinator More details in the papers over the coming weeks
Contact Amanda Ellem: 23637 Email ellem@ninet.nf

 

 

 

PAST SURVEYS

On this page you can read all the results of our past polls. If you have any ideas for a new poll please contact us.

Do you agree with the Chief Minister, the Hon. David Buffett, who said in parliament this week there was an urgent need to ensure the long term sustainability of the Norfolk Island economy through structural reform to the Islands governance arrangement Yes
No
Don't Know
80%
15%
5%
The Norfolk Island Government is considering a policy to neutralise electricity credits already accumulated by personal solar electricity units? Do you believe this action is justified? Yes
No
Not Sure
8%
89%
4%
Do you feel that the people of Norfolk Island need improved harbours facilities for the dellivery of freight to the island?


If yes what sites should be considered?
Yes
No

Cascade Pier
Kingston Pier
Ball Bay
Headstone
None
87%
13%

49%
19%
20%
10%
1%
Do you support the government's suggestion to prepare a plan, with the community, for Norfolk's future? Yes
No
Don't Know
86%
14%
0%
Do you thik another airling flying the Norfolk- Australian route would be a good thing for Norfolk?

Yes
No
Don't Know

91%
15%
4%
Do you agree with the decision handed down by the Supreme Cournt in the matter between Neville Christian V Rhonda Griffiths? Yes
No
86%
14%
Are you pleased that KAVHA is now World Heritage listed? Yes
No
Don't Know
91%
7%
2%
Would you support an increase in GST in replace of paying health care levy? Yes
No
Maybe
32%
58%
10%
Who do you think shopping caters well for on Norfolk Island? Locals
Visitors
Neither
65%
16%
19%
Do you like the Norfolk Island Tourism advertising campaign? Welcome back to Earth. The World of Norfolk

Yes
No
Don't Know

73
53
9
Are you happy about the Australian Governments direction of changing Norfolk Island? Yes
No
95
45
Now that we have had two cruise ships visit Norfolk, do you believe that they will be good for the Island? Yes
No
98
19
In the light of the serious car accident involving young Norfolk Islanders recently, should we rethink our law on seat belts? Yes
No
167
32
Do you agree that the new electede Legislative Assembly will be a positive force for Norfolk Island? Yes
No
65
102
Do you think Norfolk Island will benefit from having an opposition party? Yes
No
69
98
Should poker machines be allowed for use on Norfolk to generate revenue? Yes
No
24
77
Should the Environment Minister have to sign off on native tree removals in public spaces?
Yes
No
31
7
Do you think that the new proposed governance & electoral changes are Good
Bad
Not Sure

24
6
7

Should the Norfolk Island Government continue to pursue the Australian Government for financial aid? Yes
No
159
49
Should NIDS customers be given equitable access to Norfolk Islands copper network infrastructure? Yes
No
180
78
Should we encourage other airlines to fligh to Norfolk Island? Yes
No
97
38
Should all dog walkers pick up their dogs poo on Norfolk Island? Yes
No
75
38

What do you believe are the three priority areas for the next NI government to focus on from the list below?

Continuing with tourism reform
Public sector reform
Increasing the permanent population
Environmental sustainability
Investing in our culture
Better roads
A new hospital
Upskilling of the community
27
8
14
16
14
15
14
14
Do you believe that Norfolk Labor is a positive force for change in NI? Yes
No
Don't Know
47
56
16
Do you believe the current NI Government has been good for NI? Yes
No
Don't Know
19
68
16
Do we get value from our public service here on Norfolk Island? Yes
No
16
179
Should we have Norfolk Language street signs? Yes
No
130
29
Should we have a proper Norfolk Language welcome on the plane when it arrives on onthe Island? Yes
No
101
35
Should we open the school to fee paying overseas students?<< td> Yes
No
47
75
Given the recent visit of the World Heritage Listing assessor, do you support World Heritage Listing for KAVHA? Yes
No
64
12
Given the opportunities that the SPIN broadband will provide, should we try to establish a virtual university on Norfolk Island? Yes
No
48
25
Do you think cruise ships tourism will be good for Norfolk? Yes
No
118
268
Do you think the Norfolk Island Government should continue to run the Island's airline? Yes
No
82
240
Do you think 34 seat tourist buses should be allowed on Norfolk Island? Yes
No
58
63
Do you think that the 150% increase in postal box rentals is justified? Yes
No
74
60
Do you think the increase in GST has affected families on the Island? Yes
No
67
5
Do you think the increase in GST has affected business on the Island? Yes
No
61
2
Should the Norfolk Island Government privatise the Liquor Bond? Yes
No
15
112
Should Norfolk Island take detainees from Guantanomo Bay? Yes
No
68
185
Do you believe shopping on Norfolk Island caters for the locals? Yes
No
22
54
Do you agree with the 3% increase in GST announced by Neville Christian, Minister for Finance, Wednesday 17th June? Yes
No
50
127
Do you agree with the changes to Norfolk’s governance that were announced by the Norfolk Island and Australian governments? Yes
No
17
21
Do you believe electric cars are the way of the future for Norfolk Island? Yes
No
116
15
Do you agree with the reduction in Norfolk Air services announced recently by Neville Christian? Yes
No
36
127
Do you like the NEW Destination branding for Norfolk Island? Yes
No
27
7
Are you in favour of world heritage listing of the Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area? Yes
No
18
6
Do you think the Norfolk Island pinetree at the airport needed to be cut down? Yes
No
2
31
Do you agree that the play ground equipment at the Norfolk Island Central School should be pulled down? Yes
No
7
48
Would you like toknow more about what the Norfolk Island Government is discussing with Australia regarding the Island's future? Yes
No
78
4
Do you think the Argentinean Ant eradication program has been a success so far? Yes
No
To early to say
2
8
12
Do you think Norfolk Island can cater for 50,000 visitors to the Island per year? Currently we have, 30-35,000 visit per year? Yes
No
34
21
Should the Norfolk Island Government privatise Norfolk Telecom? Yes
No
Undecided
23
43
6



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