systematically wipe out every single Maori. Almost happened by chance, image if theye did the same here as per the out come in the US 2. They could have turned up a few years later and done deals with the local chiefs to extract anything and everything but left well enough alone Actually I think that the temperate climate meant that they were laways going to invade. Excellent points. Yes most of us are a lot closer to those at the bottom of the heap than the top. It only takes a calamity for many of us to need the help of the state that many here bemoan. A mate of mine was only too happy to slam the "nanny state" and bludgers, that is until he lost his wife, his job and his health. I certainly don't support the extent of our welfare system, but I certainly support its core intent. It's also worth reiterating that our planning system also favours the elite at the expense of the majority yet somehow left leaning planners defend it to the grave The components of this very debate is being played out in the US right now. First China has a CGT rate of 20%. Second, USA has a CGT rate of 15%. Third AU has a CGT rate of 20%, Fourth, NZ has a CGT rate of 0%. Warren Buffet pays 15% tax while his secretary pays 30%. Mitt Romney paid 14% in 2010 and 2011. The answer is both Buffet