Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
You need to pick a current problem or debate happening in New Zealand (like flooding, housing shortages, or conservation issues) and explain what the issue is, who disagrees about how to fix it, and what you think is the best solution. You must use real information and examples to support your thinking, and show why your recommended solution works better than other options.
You describe the issue, show at least two different viewpoints, discuss possible solutions and their pros/cons, and recommend a course of action with a basic reason.
You describe the issue in detail, explain viewpoints using specific examples and information from sources, thoroughly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each solution option, and support your recommendation with detailed reasons.
You fully explain the issue and viewpoints using specific information and geography terms, show insight by linking causes and effects, incorporate what different stakeholders actually believe and value, and demonstrate why your recommended solution is better than the others with detailed reasoning.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.