For the past decade New Zealand has been governed by political parties, reluctant to inform the public on matters of national importance, making decisions in secret and without the knowledge and acceptance of the public. Politicians seem unapproachable. Personal letters to individual Members of Parliament receive acknowledgement but no replies. The media has been complicit by not publishing these undemocratic unilateral political decisions they know exist but fail to report, preferring more sensational fare.

The present United Nations' Global Contract that the Government has been asked to sign would have horrendous and permanent consequences for the present and future generations, resulting in the loss of national control and national identity. One needs only to review the voting members of the UN to realise their agenda. Western democracies beware!

It is the professional and moral responsibility of the media to see that the public is fully informed on the imminent threat and it is essential the Government informs the population and accepts their wishes.

Petitions on the matter are being circulated. Read them and decide.

B Johnson, Omokoroa.