The Big Social Issues Debates

The Business Roundtable is hosting the Big Social Issues Debates, with top university debaters competing and debating the big issues.

The heats are from 15 to 18 March at various schools, and then two semi-finals and a final.

The first semi-final is Thursday March 18 5.30 pm at Mac’s Brewery on Taranaki Street, Wellington. The topic is “Our Police Ought to Be Armed”

The second semi-final is Tuesday March 23 5.30 pm at the Gus Fisher Gallery, Shortland Street, Auckland. The topic is “Our Liquor Laws are a Licence to Swill“.

The grand final is Wednesday March 24 5.30 pm at the Academy Galleries on Queens Wharf, Wellington. The topic is “We Should Look to the State for Moral Guidance“.

They should all be top debates, and well worth attending. There is no cost to attend but do RSVP by phone 04 471 8203 or e-mail.