Summary: A TVNZ poll conclluded that 61% of NZs which participated were for the bill to be passed whereas 31% opposed
Summary: Statistics regarding same sex marriage polls, ratios to for and against.
Summary: "...it is quite likely Christians will just have to
accept gay marriage." Many Christian churches have opposed same sex marriages. This shows that the government isnt the one opposed to it.
Summary: Pros and cons about same sex marriages; cons include a sense of confusing children about gender roles - sexism.
Summary: Petition online which is against same sex marriage. Also brings up the "concern" about the same sex couples adopting.
Summary: "A conservative group within the Presbyterian Church has urged Parliamentarians to reject the same sex marriage bill next week" Church's are planning on fighting for the bill not to be passed.
Summary: "Labour's Mangere MP Sua William Sio has basically called for a divorce
from the bill, saying it should be withdrawn - because it could cost the
party the next election." Labour gets the majority of its votes from the Pacific Island communities and there are fears this bill being passed could make labour lose all those votes.
Summary: More pros and cons for gay marriages.
Summary: A total of 9 countries worldwide have legalized gay marriage. Certain states in USA have also made same sex marriages legal.
Summary: Hate crimes which have occured due to ones sexual orientation.
