That the recent partial sale of state assets by New Zealand is regrettable

Thanks for my opponent's amazing arguments.Rebuttals:ContextDue to a large degree to the fact that most of our big companies are owned by Aussies, and they don't like reinvesting back here, coupled with a strong Australian mining boom, wages in New Zealand are incredibly low compared to Australia right now. As a result, many New Zealanders are currently flocking to Australia to seek their fortunes there.New Zealand has a market economy that is greatly dependent on international trade, mainly with Australia. That's one of the reasons why some New Zealanders seek their fortunes there. And here's another, as following:The 1973 Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement has allowed Australian and New Zealand citizens to enter each other's country to visit, live and work, without the need to apply for authority to enter the other country before travelling.The movement of New Zealand citizens to and from Australia depends mostly on the economic conditions of both countries. The number of New Zealand citizens in Australia increases in good economic times in Australia relative to New Zealand, and decreases when the economic conditions slow.What encourages New Zealanders to move also relys on the Austrilan economy. Screwing over taxpayersCompared to other countries, New Zealand offers a favourable tax environment for investors’ earnings and assets. As said here:While it is no tax haven, New Zealand has comparatively simple tax laws with a focus on minimising loopholes. It has the major attractions of simplicity, fairness and predictability. Arguments:Good for New ZealandersThe mixed ownership model, created by a partial float of shares in SOEs, would broaden investments available to New Zealanders. It would only go ahead if the government retained a majority stake and NZ investors would be in front of the queue. The partial sales would have to provide good oppotunities investors, the free-up capitals would be used to fund new public assets and they would have to be satisfied that industry-specific regulations would protect consumers. As explained here:Mr Key says the government will keep the majority of shares in the companies, which represent 3% of state assets, but that 85% to 90% of shares sold will remain in New Zealand: “It gives mum and dad something to invest in.” With the promise of the government, the partial sale of state assets will benefit New Zealanders most. Good for countrySelling shares in state assets will allow New Zealand to get out of debt, without risking a situation such as Spain or Greece. As said here:"New Zealand as a whole needs to save more, spend less and reduce our reliance on foreign debt. "The Government would consider further changes to the tax system, to KiwiSaver and investment products suggested by the Savings Working Group.What happens when you load up with debt is you lose control of your country. So it's appropriate to take the partial sale of state assets in the long run. The Budget reflected a balance that needed to be struck between ensuring New Zealand was "whiter than white" in debt markets where it was still one of the most indebted countries to foreigners in the world and on the other hand laying the platform to take advantage of the opportunities of being on the doorstep of the fastest growing economies in the world.Sourceshttp://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz...http://www.immi.gov.au...SMALL, VERNON . John Key reveals plan for asset sales. 2011. Print. Gray, Nick. Debate in a state over sale of assets. 2011. Print.