Auckland Vs Tehran

After reading 'A Country Like Mine' by Robin Robilliard the Justice compared life in Auckland, New Zealand and life in Tehran, Iran 

Being a citizen of Auckland and New Zealand means we have many rules, rights and responsibilities. While there may be some similarities to living in Tehran, Iran there are also many differences.

Traffic - Rhea

In Auckland and Tehran we both have lots of traffic. In Auckland we have traffic mostly before school, after school or around 5 o’clock when adults come back home from work. In Tehran the streets of the city are always busy. That is why the boys of the family are not allowed on the roads on their bikes. I think that Auckland is safer for children as they can cycle on the roads and there is also less traffic.

Boys and Girls School - Joshua G

In Tehran boys and girls go to separate schools. There are no mixed schools in Tehran so you basically have no choice which school you go to in the area. I think New Zealand schools are better because mixed schools help with socialisation. Mixed schools also help with

Rules and Laws - Kaelem

In Tehran and Auckland both citizens follow rules and laws. The difference is that certain people choose the rules and laws. In Tehran the religious leaders choose the rules and laws of the country such as women covering their heads when out in public. In New Zealand religious leaders do not have power over choosing laws. It is the New Zealand government who chooses the rules and laws such as If your under 18 you cannot do things under the age rating like enter the lottery. New Zealand has a fairer system because civilians vote on who they want to choose the rules and laws

School testing - Heila

In Auckland and Tehran we both have school tests but we have different ways of testing. In Tehran they have annual tests at the school. If they fail one time they will get another chance in the summer holidays but if they fail again they have to start the whole year again. In Auckland schools we don’t have annual tests, schools only have tests and if they fail they don’t get another chance or they don’t start the whole year again they go to the next year. I think New Zealand is a better place to go to school because when we do the tests and a child fails they won’t be sad that they will start the year again, the next year they may just have to try harder.

Values and Citizenship - Dineesh and Caleb

Both Auckland and Tehran children learn about citizenship and values. Being a citizen of Tehran means that your opinion doesn’t change a thing. Religious leaders and parents make all the decisions. Children in Tehran get taught citizenship and values by their parents. Whereas in New Zealand we get taught citizenship by our teachers. We are also encouraged to ask questions and challenge existing ideas.

Conclusion - Sara

Overall I think New Zealand is a better place to live in because in Tehran there are no traffic signals so there could be a lot of accidents because people won’t know when to stop or go and the people that are crossing the road could easily get crushed. New Zealand is a country where you have rights and you can make your own choices, but in Tehran religious leaders have a lot of control over people so you  can’t really make there own choices and you have to go to a school with only one gender. Another thing is in New Zealand girls and boys can play together but in Tehran you can’t which I think isn’t really fair. Last of all in Tehran you cannot vote for who’s in charge and you basically can’t have your own opinions because the religious leaders have most control. However in New Zealand you can have your own opinion and vote. I think New Zealand is a safer, happier and free place to live in.