Think of the carbon emissions from your special flight after all you did say global warming is my generations biggest issue Does that statement only apply to the rest of us? Waiting how all your supporters spin these facts.
Greg OConnor is 100% right about the Claire Curran affair, the PM handled it badly, in fact she hardly managed it at all. Poor leadership from the PM and Ive heard all sorts of excuses this week for her. Just do the job youre paid for PM and I dont mean Winston.
Always thought the Green party were wacky but principled. But it seems now only when it suits them. The solo 737 flight was so unnecessary and not a word about the associated carbon emissions.
A lot of comments about Keys security detail lately. Tell me honestly does Jacinda not have a security detail? Not sure what your point is as all PMs have a security detail.
Wont give up control of the country until she reaches hospital. I think you will start heading to hospital when you go into labour and that would be a more appropriate time. Talk about holding onto power until the last minute.
No surprises here. More arrogance from the man who cant answer a straight question with a straight answer. Probably all his racing mates get good answers straight from the horses mouth.
Any idiot knows it will cost billions and cause more carbon emissions overall. The photo shows Shane Jones knows this and the decision is a feel good for Jacinda. Ill never vote for Labour again.
So let me get this right, she showed decisive leadership on the oil and gas decision presumably because of climate change and carbon emissions then takes a solo flight in a 737 while everyone else travelled together on a separate flight. A very bad look and the Green party silence is deafening. Hypocrites the lot of them.
Clare Curren the Minister for Open Government. Wasnt she the one caught out having a secret meeting with RNZ. And Little is just out of his depth on everything. Shambles of a government.
They really are the Coalition of Losers, so how can they do a back room deal like this. This us when MMP is out of kilter with tails wagging the dog. Very disappointed in Winston in politics for himself Peters.
The problem with ideas like this is ultimately they create more disenfranchised people. The ethos of this government is, the less you do for yourself the more help you get While people doing all the right things to get a job maybe overlooked for the subsidised option.
$2:for every $1 invested in them. Thats good. I reckon Im returning about $15,000 a year in tax and after 35 years paying tax I havent seen the inside of a hospital, prison, police station, winz office etc so Im returning $15,000 for no dollars invested. Just like a lot of other kiwis.
look at the packed motorways every morning. People going to work to pay bills, mortgages, rent, tax etc etc. All these homeless have made choices along the way in their lives that have put them on the street. Went up Albert Street on Friday and people sleeping on seats while everybody around them works. Yes after 35 years of paying tax Im losing sympathy for all the excuses like drug addiction and mental health issues. Just saying.
Agreed, except they are not stealing from the rich and giving to the poor but stealing from the working and muddle class and giving to the lazy and party backers.
I thought the baby would secure a second term for the PM as her policies wouldnt. Now I think people are so over news about her and her baby that the only way to get the story out of the media is to boot her out of government.
We know how to vote in the next Auckland City Council elections. We dont need big rate increases every year if we got rid of the millions going to endless consultants. Just like the current government is doing , paying other people to do what council staff are already paid to do, their jobs.
Qatar Airways boss says his job can only be done by a man and their is gasps and groans from the audience. Theresa Gattung says Fletcher Construction wouldnt be in a poor financial state if a woman had been in charge and she gets applause. Nothing subtle about the sexism displayed here.
Havent we been paying high prices for years to build infrastructure to cater for the future like now. That was the line a few years ago the power companies trotted out.
This is a great way to lose respect for woman appointed to boards in the future. They will be tainted by people not knowing if theyre appointed on merit or token representatives. Not a good look for woman. Is the Womans Minister pushed up the list on merit or on her gender. I suspect that it is the latter after some of her past comments.
Tail gaters galore in NZ. As if following closely behind the car in front is going to make you get somewhere quicker. Often it actually has the reserve effect.
The problem is after less than one year in government no one trusts what anyone in this government says and the PM is at the top if the list of the untrustworthy.
How do you think Curren plans all her secret meetings outside the scope of the OIA. And not being available to answer questions today, spineless too as well as incompetent.
Calm down Rex. According to this government, child poverty is a major problem but we are all glad we get a story about the Prime Minister getting her shoe laces tied by her father.
Always harping back go the last government, its getting tiring. Labour is in government now and theyre the ones making a mess of things not the last government. Do you actually understand that?
A lot of refugee success stories out there. On the flipside I know one refugee family out Mt Roskill way, good quality state house provided, one of the later brick and tile 3-4 bedroom houses. House trashed, rubbish all over the place and when Ive visited no one is out at work.
I dont think Jacinda could tell the difference. Andrew Little may write a good letter but he cant add up votes for his 3 strikes disaster. Anyway son kids may have better policy advice than her cabinet.
Why didnt they just stay over 500 metres to the side of the ship and they could have legally protested for weeks or months. They made a decision to get in front of the vessel and commit an offence and put themselves at risk and the ships crew. What if one of the Greenpeace boats broke down and couldnt retrieve them from the water? By the way the Greenpeace vessels, 4 in total would have used hundreds of litres of fuel on their anti oil excursion.
I think he is a politician that puts the UK first. A bit like that party the Greens are in coalition with called New Zealand First. Think about it. Power at all costs.
Why do we want a politician as PM that cant answer a straight question with a straight answer. He treats the NZ tax paying public as idiots, and I can see why as who in their right mind would want him in this position.
No reason for Jacinda Ardern to stay home from Pacific Forum
Think of the carbon emissions from your special flight after all you did say global warming is my generations biggest issue Does that statement only apply to the rest of us? Waiting how all your supporters spin these facts.
The Winston and Jacinda show - it's time for Ardern to push back
Greg OConnor is 100% right about the Claire Curran affair, the PM handled it badly, in fact she hardly managed it at all. Poor leadership from the PM and Ive heard all sorts of excuses this week for her. Just do the job youre paid for PM and I dont mean Winston.
Dead-beat dads more likely to be arrested at airport
Sounds like Simon is running away to me. Earning $10 a day working in a bar in Cambodia does not equate with staying around to pay off your debts.
PM denies misleading Parliament about correspondence with Derek Handley
This is your classic jobs for the boys situation, and from this PM and this government its appalling. Transparent government my ar....
Jacinda Ardern to remain in charge of NZ until she gets to hospital
You want privacy after the birth? Great, keep it as secret as the coalition agreement.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
How did she become an MP. Ticks a lot of the right boxes but no substance, like a lot of the left.
Rising fuel prices are not the only thing making life in New Zealand more expensive
Big time.
Phil Twyford duplicating bureaucracy in Urban Development Authority move
Twyford making a mess of Auckland and Labour making a mess of New Zealand - thanks Winston.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
Always thought the Green party were wacky but principled. But it seems now only when it suits them. The solo 737 flight was so unnecessary and not a word about the associated carbon emissions.
Days out from tax increase, petrol prices hit fresh record high
Everytime I fill up at the petrol station I think of Jacinda and how she will never ever get my vote.
Offshore oil ban will cost Crown billions with little climate impact, officials warn
Did Jacinda fly to New York on the back of a buzzy bee?
PM Jacinda Ardern leader steals limelight in Nauru
A lot of comments about Keys security detail lately. Tell me honestly does Jacinda not have a security detail? Not sure what your point is as all PMs have a security detail.
Jacinda Ardern to remain in charge of NZ until she gets to hospital
Wont give up control of the country until she reaches hospital. I think you will start heading to hospital when you go into labour and that would be a more appropriate time. Talk about holding onto power until the last minute.
Free speech group raises $50k to challenge Auckland Council over far-Right speaker ban
You entitled to give your opinion as long as it agrees with mine
Rising fuel prices are not the only thing making life in New Zealand more expensive
Yeah now everyone will suffer.
Winston Peters gives racing donors inside running on plans at $600-a-head dinner
No surprises here. More arrogance from the man who cant answer a straight question with a straight answer. Probably all his racing mates get good answers straight from the horses mouth.
Offshore oil ban will cost Crown billions with little climate impact, officials warn
Any idiot knows it will cost billions and cause more carbon emissions overall. The photo shows Shane Jones knows this and the decision is a feel good for Jacinda. Ill never vote for Labour again.
Embattled minister Clare Curran struggles to explain using personal email for Government business
This MP is the tip of the iceberg. PM feed the baby then roll up your sleeves and sort some out some of your other infants.
Shane Jones tears strips off Fonterra and says the chairman should catch the next cab out of town
Seen any good movies lately Shane?
Time for weak Ardern to show them who's boss
So let me get this right, she showed decisive leadership on the oil and gas decision presumably because of climate change and carbon emissions then takes a solo flight in a 737 while everyone else travelled together on a separate flight. A very bad look and the Green party silence is deafening. Hypocrites the lot of them.
National blasts ministers over secretive dinner with Google at exclusive club
Clare Curren the Minister for Open Government. Wasnt she the one caught out having a secret meeting with RNZ. And Little is just out of his depth on everything. Shambles of a government.
When a person with extreme views defends free speech someone gets hurt
A lot of the views being debated are hardly extreme. The use of the the word extreme itself has become political.
Jacinda Ardern faces mounting problem in business confidence on her return
Remember our PM has never had a real job or run a business. Positive thoughts only go so far but they wont keep the wheels on.
No Cabinet paper written, no Cabinet decision made, in political decision to ban new oil exploration
They really are the Coalition of Losers, so how can they do a back room deal like this. This us when MMP is out of kilter with tails wagging the dog. Very disappointed in Winston in politics for himself Peters.
Let's listen to controversial Canadian, then judge
Unlawful activity? Ever heard of Safe or Greenpeace?
Dear Mary-anne: The police brought home my daughter
Mum self righteous, daughter well trained.
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
The problem with ideas like this is ultimately they create more disenfranchised people. The ethos of this government is, the less you do for yourself the more help you get While people doing all the right things to get a job maybe overlooked for the subsidised option.
Karel Sroubek residency decision entirely made by immigration minister
Assassination, really??? he went back on business and wasnt worried. Should be gone by lunchtime.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
She doesnt have an electorate to worry about. She couldnt win an electorate to save herself.
Jacinda Ardern to remain in charge of NZ until she gets to hospital
Why? who are National in a coalition agreement with?
Auckland City Rail Link engineering firm goes into administration
Auckland council administered project has costs spiralling out of control. Who would have guessed???? No problem when you have no accountability.
Duncan Garner: Mum, the misfit kids need you back in a hurry
Cant any if you lefties admit that this government has had egg on its face too many times in 9 months of being in power.
Unsuccessful female candidate told store opted for physically strong male
The job requires strength so one candidate we assume was strongerthan the other, if the woman was stronger would their be a problem?
Don Brash slams protesters exercising free speech at Auckland University debate
How many protesters were the usual rent a mob that protest everything under the sun they dont agree with.
The cost and value of refugees: are we ready to take on more from troubled lands?
$2:for every $1 invested in them. Thats good. I reckon Im returning about $15,000 a year in tax and after 35 years paying tax I havent seen the inside of a hospital, prison, police station, winz office etc so Im returning $15,000 for no dollars invested. Just like a lot of other kiwis.
Auckland Council looks for more cash to get homeless off streets as forecast paints grim picture
look at the packed motorways every morning. People going to work to pay bills, mortgages, rent, tax etc etc. All these homeless have made choices along the way in their lives that have put them on the street. Went up Albert Street on Friday and people sleeping on seats while everybody around them works. Yes after 35 years of paying tax Im losing sympathy for all the excuses like drug addiction and mental health issues. Just saying.
The Winston and Jacinda show - it's time for Ardern to push back
Just saying Norway is into oil and gas in a big way. Helps pay the bills.
Stacey Kirk: Labour's issues come back to one word - credibility
Agreed, except they are not stealing from the rich and giving to the poor but stealing from the working and muddle class and giving to the lazy and party backers.
Watkins: Is Winston Peters Labour's dud Lotto win?
Accidental Government, accidental PM equals accident.
CTO fiasco makes it 'hard to trust' Jacinda Ardern, Simon Bridges says
Was he an old flatmate of Ardern and Curran, nothing surprises me anymore about this lot of chumps.
Hold her close to your heart: Neil and Liam Finn send lullaby to PMs First Baby
I thought the baby would secure a second term for the PM as her policies wouldnt. Now I think people are so over news about her and her baby that the only way to get the story out of the media is to boot her out of government.
Jacinda Ardern returning to prime ministerial duties
Theyre grown ups taking on important roles. I think they can handle it.
Auckland councillors send letter of 'no confidence' to Mayor Phil Goff
We know how to vote in the next Auckland City Council elections. We dont need big rate increases every year if we got rid of the millions going to endless consultants. Just like the current government is doing , paying other people to do what council staff are already paid to do, their jobs.
Jacinda Ardern can't keep away from Mt Albert electorate office - one day after baby due
Getting a benefit you are not entitled to receive. Put it down to quirky ways? Must remember that one.
Younger kids facing exclusion and suspension from school
A combination of things in no particular order. Diet, exercise, outdoor activity, electronics, discipline, home environment, expectation.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Fuel tax up.
Subtle sexism a platform for blatant discrimination
Qatar Airways boss says his job can only be done by a man and their is gasps and groans from the audience. Theresa Gattung says Fletcher Construction wouldnt be in a poor financial state if a woman had been in charge and she gets applause. Nothing subtle about the sexism displayed here.
Unsuccessful female candidate told store opted for physically strong male
How is it sexist? Take gender out of it. What is stupid is the company being slammed for bring honest.
Magnifying the elephant in the boardroom
The same businesses that employ the majority of kiwis.
Government appoints 11-strong advisory panel to overhaul welfare system
Just how did people get on in the 1920s before a welfare state existed. I dont know but Im thinking people were more self reliable.
"'Creaking and groaning' New Zealand energy system poses risk to economy",
Havent we been paying high prices for years to build infrastructure to cater for the future like now. That was the line a few years ago the power companies trotted out.
Number of race tracks look set to reduce as Winston Peters releases the Messara report
Winnie the horse you never want to back
What lies behind Jacinda Ardern's appeal in the US? To her followers, it's hope
I see you have listed all her achievements to support your argument.
Government warned oil decision could have 'chilling effect' in investment in Taranaki
Should have told the voters before election day. But could as almost no policy before the election and not much more since the election.
Women must make up half of all state sector boards: Govt
This is a great way to lose respect for woman appointed to boards in the future. They will be tainted by people not knowing if theyre appointed on merit or token representatives. Not a good look for woman. Is the Womans Minister pushed up the list on merit or on her gender. I suspect that it is the latter after some of her past comments.
The solution to Aucklands traffic problems is already here
Tail gaters galore in NZ. As if following closely behind the car in front is going to make you get somewhere quicker. Often it actually has the reserve effect.
Jacinda Ardern to remain in charge of NZ until she gets to hospital
Try 10 seconds.
PM Jacinda Ardern's first night as a mum
If 2 days is standard its a well kept secret.
"Foreign billionaire sells Lilydale Station, gifts Wairoa Bike Park to Crown",
Great.
Power of Auckland mayor's office curbed after lashing by ombudsman
Goff acts like a king in the 5th century. All power and no responsibility.
CTO fiasco makes it 'hard to trust' Jacinda Ardern, Simon Bridges says
The problem is after less than one year in government no one trusts what anyone in this government says and the PM is at the top if the list of the untrustworthy.
Greens almost out in new poll, Budget does not give Labour a boost
One reason NZF should be gone is Winston has no credibility and disproportionate power.
Clarke Gayford gears up for stay-at-home dad role with the perfect cardigan
Im sure they will make good parents. Role models I dont know.
Henry Cooke: The Greens are winning the war, but losing battles along the way
Green ah, do you honestly not use LPG or oil based products in your day to day life? Its really a rhetorical question because I know you do.
CTO fiasco makes it 'hard to trust' Jacinda Ardern, Simon Bridges says
Right to her face, if shes willing to show it.
PM Jacinda Ardern's first night as a mum
Two days is not standard.
Jacinda Ardern can't keep away from Mt Albert electorate office - one day after baby due
Because its politics not plunket.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
How do you think Curren plans all her secret meetings outside the scope of the OIA. And not being available to answer questions today, spineless too as well as incompetent.
Stuart Barnes' scathing take on John Mitchell's England job
I think Jones grabbed him before Cheika snapped him up as a scapegoat.
Pregnant Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gets a helping hand from dad
Calm down Rex. According to this government, child poverty is a major problem but we are all glad we get a story about the Prime Minister getting her shoe laces tied by her father.
Why a happy photo of Ivanka Trump with her child provoked rage
Fake outrage.
The cost and value of refugees: are we ready to take on more from troubled lands?
And look at all the problems refugees are causing in those countries.
Massive Google price rise off the rails, Metlink complains
How much tax will Google pay in NZ on this?
Auckland Council looks for more cash to get homeless off streets as forecast paints grim picture
Knock, knock, National arent in power and havent been all year.
Curran's email blunder highlights perils of using personal email for work
Always harping back go the last government, its getting tiring. Labour is in government now and theyre the ones making a mess of things not the last government. Do you actually understand that?
CTO fiasco makes it 'hard to trust' Jacinda Ardern, Simon Bridges says
The outright lies are coming from the current PM, dont you read the news.
The cost and value of refugees: are we ready to take on more from troubled lands?
A lot of refugee success stories out there. On the flipside I know one refugee family out Mt Roskill way, good quality state house provided, one of the later brick and tile 3-4 bedroom houses. House trashed, rubbish all over the place and when Ive visited no one is out at work.
Chinese owner fights access to NZ farm, says would harm NZ image
Winston not long ago in China for trade talks. What will happen to the Chinese owners. Nothing.
PM says Winston Peters would recuse himself from any lawsuit decisions
What a country. Instead of being charged with benefit fraud he is going to be acting PM. Isnt this what happens in some corrupt Banana Republic ?
Environment Canterbury orders China-based firm to stop water bottling after it breached consent
Now thats a surprise.
Auckland councillors face election-year horror of setting own salaries
I think a 5% pay decrease is about what these guys deserve.
Politicians' pay around the world: How our MPs' salaries stack up
Didnt Key donate his salary to charity.
Did you really just say that? Julie Bishop to Winston Peters
Another bleeding heart. Put them up at your own house.
Stacey Kirk: Labour's issues come back to one word - credibility
Legitimate thanks to the NZ First board decision but credible, I dont think so.
Auckland Council looks for more cash to get homeless off streets as forecast paints grim picture
Goff is an idiot. Not a city council issue.
Simon Bridges says inquiry into Meka Whaitiri is unnecessary
I think they are to scared of the answer.
Police system might make crims think they're 'likely to get off', judge says
Some desk jockey cop would have been promoted because of this dumb system. Im speaking from past experience of the police management.
Hold her close to your heart: Neil and Liam Finn send lullaby to PMs First Baby
Its past bordering on embarrassing.
Henry Cooke: The Greens are winning the war, but losing battles along the way
A poll of my friends puts them at zero percent.
Green Party members revolt over water bottling decision
None of the near 100 working groups looking at this? Time to form another one.
Kelvin Davis says he let himself down when he called National MP hysterical
Form a working group to find out why the first working group isnt working.
Duncan Garner: Stay calm, everyone, Winstons got this
Enlighten us. Bribe a specific group like pensioners with a gold card so he can keep power? This will be the last of Winston first.
Jacinda Ardern can't keep away from Mt Albert electorate office - one day after baby due
I dont think Jacinda could tell the difference. Andrew Little may write a good letter but he cant add up votes for his 3 strikes disaster. Anyway son kids may have better policy advice than her cabinet.
Greenpeace activists oil ship protest was just 'low level disobedience'
Why didnt they just stay over 500 metres to the side of the ship and they could have legally protested for weeks or months. They made a decision to get in front of the vessel and commit an offence and put themselves at risk and the ships crew. What if one of the Greenpeace boats broke down and couldnt retrieve them from the water? By the way the Greenpeace vessels, 4 in total would have used hundreds of litres of fuel on their anti oil excursion.
Let's listen to controversial Canadian, then judge
Council venues are for anyone. To say that all users are council endorsed is ridiculous.
CTO fiasco makes it 'hard to trust' Jacinda Ardern, Simon Bridges says
Dreamer
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
I think he is a politician that puts the UK first. A bit like that party the Greens are in coalition with called New Zealand First. Think about it. Power at all costs.
Duncan Garner: Stay calm, everyone, Winstons got this
Why do we want a politician as PM that cant answer a straight question with a straight answer. He treats the NZ tax paying public as idiots, and I can see why as who in their right mind would want him in this position.
What it's like being a young mother in today's Parliament
Can I bring my PS4 into work.
Extra prisoners are nearly all gang members - thats hardly a crisis
Lock up more not less.