I feel for Sala. She shouldnt have to be going thru this. Why are the police not doing their job? no one should be living in fear. The mayors comments dont seem to inspire confidence in him
what is this country coming to? kids dictating to schools and media promoting it. No wonder this new generation have no manners or respect for elders and authority
Haumaha was instrumental in increased resources for Maori wardens under a Labour government with NZ First as the confidence and supply partner from 2005. NZ First always claim this as their policy victory. Theres no doubt that Haumaha and Peters were close. Haumaha only stood down from the nz first candidate selection at the last minute due to his wife facing criminal charges. Martin does have a conflict of interest. Her mother was secretary and still is of the nz first board that selected Haumaha in 2005.
Tapanui is a town that has seen much adversity and has turned itself around. Very picturesque little town that has even hosted a movie which the entire town got on board.
good to read the other side of the story. Both have valid points. Hitting plums over the fence is a bit naughty though and the children should have got a growling for that. If it were my property I would have thrown the plums back over the fence (or the pip depending on how ripe and sweet the plums were)
Greens are more powerful than they give themselves credit for. All they need to do is walk away from the coalition and its all over for Winnie. Go and see desperate simon and only hand him the reigns if he agrees to pass their legislation.
so soon we will be paying 3 taxes on fuel. 1 for auckland. 2 current fuel taxes. 3 regional fuel taxes. I thought labour represented the working class, poor and down and out. Keep taxing the poor to make them poorer. lets do this
The greens need to pull out of this government now and go with National to create a stable government. The greens are more powerful in this coalition then they give themselves credit for. Winston is trying to prevent rogue mps from jumping ship with the waka jumping bill. The cracks are starting to show.
Totally unfair that Sam won considering every tv3 show was promoting and marketing her. The others did not have this luxury and were far better dancers.
Your impression is wrong. National is the largest party in New Zealand. More constituents support National than any other individual party.The electorate map is mostly blue with a few specs of red. The rest are made up of list mps with only a couple of electorate mps.
Issues such as this were not a problem under Mr Finlaysons watch. Little Andrew best be carefu and proceed with caution as he tries to force ngapuhi to sign a deal
Dave Cull has culled any growth in dunedin. the large employers have all left. employment opportunities have been culled by the council. The largest employer is now the university and the prison
Very 1. I see this alot in the public sector. Many UK senior managers at the top with kiws never getting a sniff at the top jobs. The UK manager then hire other people from the uk. Similar situations are happening with south africans coming to New Zealand.
We were extemely fortunate to have a whale in Wellington Harbour recently. I love how we cancelled the fireworks just for the whale. Nobody whinged or moaned about it. It is great that we as a city really cared about this magnificant mammal and were all in awe and privilleged by its majestical presence.
Essentially Quigly wants only 4 direct reports as he has a large university to run as well as complex other issues. He doesnt need the added pressure of another department reporting to him. I dont see the problem with these changes. The Maori department will remain the same. The dean of Maori keeps their job and reports to the pro vice chancellor. Whats the issue?
once the electric car can charge itself like a hybrid does, then the i3 or leaf will be much better. Whay havnt car makers combined the hybrid technology with electric to make a car that never actually needs charging by plugging into a charge bank? Hybrids use the cars brakes to re-charge.
One year since Jacinda Ardern saved the Labour Party
Winston made her the prime minister. Without him she would be in opposition. Her party is not even the largest party in parliament.
The Neighbourhood Support volunteer fighting to clean up one of NZ's toughest streets
I feel for Sala. She shouldnt have to be going thru this. Why are the police not doing their job? no one should be living in fear. The mayors comments dont seem to inspire confidence in him
Green Party members revolt over water bottling decision
uh oh. the cracks are starting to show
Student challenges school's smokefree vaping policy, or lack of it
what is this country coming to? kids dictating to schools and media promoting it. No wonder this new generation have no manners or respect for elders and authority
What it's like being a young mother in today's Parliament
next thing you know, police woman, female prison officer and female sodiers will be taking their babies to work with them. Yeah right
Winston Peters wants affordable homes for those on living wage
no way ill be selling my house for peanuts
Labour hosts business and lobbyists at $600-a-head dinners in exclusive private clubs
When national did it, labour jumped up and down about it saying it was wrong. Now labour are doing the exact same thing.
From bouncer to the All Blacks, the remarkable rise of Karl Tu'inukuafe
wow. Amazing. inspirational. Go Karl
Nats leader Simon Bridges talks about ties between NZ First and top cop
Haumaha was instrumental in increased resources for Maori wardens under a Labour government with NZ First as the confidence and supply partner from 2005. NZ First always claim this as their policy victory. Theres no doubt that Haumaha and Peters were close. Haumaha only stood down from the nz first candidate selection at the last minute due to his wife facing criminal charges. Martin does have a conflict of interest. Her mother was secretary and still is of the nz first board that selected Haumaha in 2005.
One year since Jacinda Ardern saved the Labour Party
she has done so much? as in taxing the backside out of hardworking kiwis?
Priority 'investments' in warmth and wellbeing for renters and homeowners
The old coal ranges were great. heats the house, cooks the food, boils the jug, and heats the hot water.
From odd jobs to rural GP: how Martin Mikaere became a doctor
Awesome article. all the best Dr. Mikaere. A 1 role model to all.
Clive Stirling is an outlier in a constantly changing job market
Your a legend Clive. Enjoy your well earned retirement and thank for your contribution to New Zealand.
Five underrated small New Zealand towns
Tapanui is a town that has seen much adversity and has turned itself around. Very picturesque little town that has even hosted a movie which the entire town got on board.
Dunedin tree house neighbours have past bad blood
good to read the other side of the story. Both have valid points. Hitting plums over the fence is a bit naughty though and the children should have got a growling for that. If it were my property I would have thrown the plums back over the fence (or the pip depending on how ripe and sweet the plums were)
Waka Jumping: Former MPs hope Greens conference will make party pull support
Greens are more powerful than they give themselves credit for. All they need to do is walk away from the coalition and its all over for Winnie. Go and see desperate simon and only hand him the reigns if he agrees to pass their legislation.
14 councils are considering introducing a regional fuel tax
so soon we will be paying 3 taxes on fuel. 1 for auckland. 2 current fuel taxes. 3 regional fuel taxes. I thought labour represented the working class, poor and down and out. Keep taxing the poor to make them poorer. lets do this
Pink loves Dunedin's pies, flowers and sense of style
I hope Pink got to try the famous Dunedin mutton pies
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
The greens need to pull out of this government now and go with National to create a stable government. The greens are more powerful in this coalition then they give themselves credit for. Winston is trying to prevent rogue mps from jumping ship with the waka jumping bill. The cracks are starting to show.
Dancing With The Stars NZ: Samantha Hayes wins finale
Totally unfair that Sam won considering every tv3 show was promoting and marketing her. The others did not have this luxury and were far better dancers.
Nats leader Simon Bridges talks about ties between NZ First and top cop
Your impression is wrong. National is the largest party in New Zealand. More constituents support National than any other individual party.The electorate map is mostly blue with a few specs of red. The rest are made up of list mps with only a couple of electorate mps.
The truth about living in Dubai according to Kiwis who live there
whats wrong with having a fat bank account?
Protests kick off at Parliament over Hauraki treaty settlement signing
Issues such as this were not a problem under Mr Finlaysons watch. Little Andrew best be carefu and proceed with caution as he tries to force ngapuhi to sign a deal
First-home buyers - and investors - look to Dunedin
totally agree. Otago and southland people are the most freindly people in New Zealand
Wellington's Transmission Gully motorway project hits halfway mark
stop moaning. its a better route than the previous one.
Queen gives Meghan royal perk ahead of Harry, Kate
awesome. good stuff Megan and Her Majesty.
Dancing With The Stars NZ: Samantha Hayes wins finale
Get your facts right. it was not a tvnz show. Media works owns tv3 and is a private company
Kapiti Expressway: more cracks and still waiting for repairs to leaky surface
I love the expressway. I think it should be 110km.
Transmission Gully motorway looks likely to be user-pays after Labour shifts gears on tolling
Just tax everything why dont you labour
First-home buyers - and investors - look to Dunedin
Dave Cull has culled any growth in dunedin. the large employers have all left. employment opportunities have been culled by the council. The largest employer is now the university and the prison
The Auckland fuel tax always looked doomed, just not quite this quickly
spot on cdguy. totally agree
You need a firm hand on the tiller, but isn't it time we look a little closer to home?
Very 1. I see this alot in the public sector. Many UK senior managers at the top with kiws never getting a sniff at the top jobs. The UK manager then hire other people from the uk. Similar situations are happening with south africans coming to New Zealand.
Opinion divided as British heavyweight hotshots weigh in on Joseph Parker's future
we another David Tua who is slightly taller
The E word: when, if ever, is it acceptable to call someone elderly?
yes. Let people decide their own age, much like choosing which gender youd prefer to be. Id like to be a 1000 year old neutral
'Sudden increase' in blue whales spotted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf
We were extemely fortunate to have a whale in Wellington Harbour recently. I love how we cancelled the fireworks just for the whale. Nobody whinged or moaned about it. It is great that we as a city really cared about this magnificant mammal and were all in awe and privilleged by its majestical presence.
Waikato University proposal for Faculty of MÄori and Indigenous Studies draws protest
Essentially Quigly wants only 4 direct reports as he has a large university to run as well as complex other issues. He doesnt need the added pressure of another department reporting to him. I dont see the problem with these changes. The Maori department will remain the same. The dean of Maori keeps their job and reports to the pro vice chancellor. Whats the issue?
'Great job mate': Auckland recycling truck dumps bin on parked taxi
The silver lining is that the taxi driver will be pleased that he can now buy a new camry hybrid with his insurance payout
Dancing With The Stars NZ: Samantha Hayes wins finale
too 1
Wellington's Transmission Gully motorway project hits halfway mark
No tolls. There will just be an extra petrol tax
Wellington commuter told not to use public transport if she wants to be on time
stop moaning and catch an earlier service. expect delays no matter what mode of transport you use
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
totally agree, why are teachers and nurses striking now and not over the last 9 years. They are being greedy
Family pays price for Mark Richardson's baby spat with Jacinda Ardern
I like him. he speaks his mind
Can you drive an EV from Auckland to Wellington in one day stress-free?
once the electric car can charge itself like a hybrid does, then the i3 or leaf will be much better. Whay havnt car makers combined the hybrid technology with electric to make a car that never actually needs charging by plugging into a charge bank? Hybrids use the cars brakes to re-charge.