"Yes, it's vicious." - Cheyenne Huia, Aramoho School.
"No because the tiger felt threatened." - Paris Lister, Aramoho School.
"I don't think Samantha would have wanted to see him put down because she was very dedicated to protecting animals." - Joshua Haupt, Brunswick School.
"It was mating season and he was probably trying to protect the female and cubs." - Matthew Barron, Brunswick School.
"No - the tiger probably didn't recognise her and that's why he did it." - Cezar Craven, Aramoho School.
"The tigers are an endangered species and it would have cost a lot to bring him here." - Briella Lamont, Brunswick School.
"The tiger doesn't know right from wrong and it wouldn't be fair." - Akshima Marwah, Brunswick School.
Do you think he should be moved from the zoo?
"I have been to the Rotokauri Zoo and the gate on the tigers' cage looked very strong. I don't think another zoo would be better." - Jarna Flintoff, Brunswick School.
"Yes - it might attack other tigers." - Cheyenne Huia, Aramoho School.
"It would cost a lot to move him and too much money has already been spent on the flag." - Joshua Haupt, Brunswick School.
"Yes - it might attack visitors." - Jorja Stout, Aramoho School.
"There are only a few Sumatran tigers left in the world, I think it would be a waste." Akshima Marwah, Brunswick School.
"No - all animals deserve a second chance." - Paris Lister, Aramoho School.
"No I think they should have a guard to keep watch on him." - Denzyl Toimata, Aramoho School.
Do you think New Zealand zoos are equipped to manage wild animals like tigers?
"Physically they are but maybe not mentally." - Cheyenne Huia, Aramoho School.
"Animals killing keepers hasn't come up a lot so they must be doing a pretty good job." - Briella Lamont, Brunswick School.
"I think they could be better equipped and maybe the zoo staff should have Tasers." - Matthew Barron, Brunswick School."
"They could get people who are very experienced with those animals and come from the same country as them." - Cezar Craven, Aramoho School.
"We should help as much as possible and they are safer here because there are no poachers." - Joshua Haupt, Brunswick School.
How important is it for us to help threatened animal species?
"It's important to have tigers here so we can study them. John Key wants to bring a panda here. Why do we need pandas when we have tigers?" - Cezar Craven, Aramoho School.
"It's very important because they could die and not regenerate." - Jarna Flintoff, Brunswick School.
"We could make Stewart Island into an animal sanctuary." - Denzyl Toimata, Aramoho School.
"When animal species die out, it leaves gaps in the food chain and causes problems for other species." - Akshima Marwah, Brunswick School.
"It's important because animals are safer here than in the countries they come from." - Paris Lister, Aramoho School.
Thanks to students of Brunswick and Aramoho for thoughtful effort and answers during the last week of term.
A big thank you to other schools for participation during term three. The Chronicle will take a break from polling during the school holidays and we will catch up with more schools next term.
