BSA603 W7 : Some Documentation from the Q&A

Ideas

Main topics

Heating/ Housing & Fuel

Merging of SIT with other polytechnics

Invercargil attractions

International student concerns

Questions for candidates (live questions asked by MC)

Heating/ housing & fuel

Are there plans are there to make housing more affordable for students?

Are there plans to help students with the cost of fuel and the cost of heating?

Merging of SIT with other polytechnics

What do you think of the merging of polytechnics? Do you support this, oppose it, or feel there are both pros and cons?

How would you support SIT in keeping our 0 Fees Scheme?

Invercargil attractions

Do you have plans to bring back main attractions of Invercargil like the art gallery, tuataras, and museum?

Would you plan to bring venues and stores to Invercargill that would benefit students?

How would you support Invercargill’s growing arts culture?

International student concerns

What up coming policies do you have for international students who want to immigrate permanently?

What ideas do you have for supporting international students and promoting an inclusive environment in Invercargill?

Questions for the crowd

Natasha: Are there any plans to help students whose flat are damp and can't get underfloor insulation?

Jerry: Are there plans to support emerging artists launch their careers?

Kylie: Would you plan to bring an arcade & Tec store to Invercargill?

Bethany: Are there plans to build more student flats for rent?

Oshin: Are there plans to boost the number of jobs for IT graduates?

Extra Questions for Jacqui

Jacqui: What are the main policies of your campaign?