New Zealand used to be a leader in democracy. For example, last month we celebrated New Zealand becoming the world's first nation to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
Now it is high time New Zealand politicians flicked out of the 19th Century and became users of the ‘Age of Communication'.
The grandiose House of Parliament is a waste of time and money. Let politicians work from their offices and have a normal life with their families.
Debate, research and voting can all be conducted electronically at a fraction of the present costs for time and travel.
A Debating Chamber does have some merit, but not when it is used continuously for petty, political point-scoring.
I wonder if there are any politicians willing to support a change to uptaking technology?
Maybe local district and regional councils could start operating on similar lines and saves costs too

David Blakeley, Papamoa.