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Started by Anatta, April 17, 2013, 01:28:00 AM

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Anatta

April 17, 2013, 01:28:00 AM
Kia Ora,

Tonight's the night !

in just under two hours NZ is set to become the 13th country to legalise same sex marriage...Supporters  are confident they have the numbers for the bill to be past...

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/new-zealand-set-legalize-gay-marriage160413


http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-17/n-z-set-to-legalize-gay-marriage-in-asia-pacific-first.html

Who would have ever thought this would happen in  little old NZ... Small country with a big heart...

Metta Zenda :)
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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Anatta

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April 17, 2013, 05:41:05 AM
Kia Ora,

The bill passed... 77 to 44 : Same sex couples will be able to 'tie the knot' in August ...

Louisa Wall's speech...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/8560494/MP-confident-marriage-equality-bill-will-pass

Metta Zenda :)
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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justmeinoz

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April 17, 2013, 05:43:48 AM
Great news from across the ditch.  Pity our pollies can't get their finger out, although the  Tasmanian is looking at the reintroduction of a Bill soon.

Karen.
"Don't ask me, it was on fire when I lay down on it"
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Anatta

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April 18, 2013, 01:33:03 AM Last Edit: May 24, 2013, 09:43:17 PM by Kuan Yin
Kia Ora,

A must see video clip the NZ National party's Maurice Williamson speech in support of the Marriage equality bill.... [National is NZ's equivalent to the Republican or Conservative parties]...A very brave speech considering the party he belongs to...It was also amusing...




Metta Zenda :)
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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Anatta

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April 18, 2013, 01:35:14 AM
Quote from: justmeinoz on April 17, 2013, 05:43:48 AM
Great news from across the ditch.  Pity our pollies can't get their finger out, although the  Tasmanian is looking at the reintroduction of a Bill soon.

Karen.

Kia Ora Karen,

Give it time Karen, change is gradually sweeping the globe....

Metta Zenda :)
"The most essential method which includes all other methods is beholding the mind. The mind is the root from which all things grow. If you can understand the mind, everything else is included !"   :icon_yes:
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Comrade Eva

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April 19, 2013, 10:28:29 PM
it was a very happy day.
and i hope that this move inspires other countries to follow our lead.
as a young New Zealander i am very that MPs who i am normally very critical of made a stand against discrimination.
it was also great to see the unity among the youth wings of the respective political parties.
Eva  :)
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Anatta

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April 24, 2013, 10:12:31 PM
Kia Ora,

I forgot to add the special Maori love song that was sung...

With the passing of the bill, supporters stood up and sang this beautiful song of love...Even those who opposed the bill joined in...

Pokarekare Ana is a traditional Maori love song.



Metta Zenda :)
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