Information for teachers

We've described each of the case studies, how students can learn from them, and where the case studies fit in the New Zealand curriculum and NCEA framework...

	Meeting demand for drinking water Are our water supplies in hot water? This case study briefly explains how drinking water is supplied and how demand is forecast, and describes strategies to meet demand. It looks at what characterises effective management of water supplies. Students can reflect on the challenges that local authorities face and the efficacy and sustainability of strategies to meet water demand. They could go on to explore water-supply management practices in their local area.
	Wānanga inquiry Two sets of cultural values collide in the education sector. This case study gives students the opportunity to discuss ideas such as nepotism versus whanaungatanga (kinship) and the place of customary Māori practices – such as koha and oral transmission of information – in the modern Pākehā-dominated world. The differing expectations of public and private organisations are also relevant, as is the high value placed on competition in the modern business environment.
	Dunedin stadium (includes a prepared teaching unit) A new rugby stadium sparks a community ruckus. This case study helps students to explore why the council came to its decision. They can discuss issues around public funding of sports stadiums, who benefits most from such projects and the use of loans to fund them. The importance of public consultation is also relevant.
	Paraparaumu Aerodrome The sale of a state-owned aerodrome isn’t popular with everyone. This case study covers the options for the aerodrome that the government considered and its approach to balancing its interests with the community's interests. The OAG's findings support students to explore key issues, including the adequacy of the consultation process (in relation to legal and Treaty of Waitangi obligations) and the appropriateness of the sale process. Questions around state versus private ownership of assets form the backdrop to the case study.