Been there with this. It is very challenging to get these people working. The pastoral care required is huge. The redacted figure of $12k is highly likely. The suggestion that these outcomes can be achieved for as little as $3-6k is laughable. This proposal looks like something only people with no real world experience of these issues would suggest.
Happy to take family groups with young children for these people are truly in need. The young Islamic men who have bypassed Indonesia the largest Islamic nation in the world are simply pioneers to get their families into Australia or NZ. These people have the simple goal of bypassing our immigration policies.
These people are on the dole for social reasons as much as any lack of skills. These social issues are very challenging to change. Good luck with this.
Hard data must always be based on what is measurable. It is legitimate to fear that imperfect hard measures will be replaced by more arbitrary feel good statements which avoid any 1 accountability. This is after all a huge investment by us all, we are entitled to see some meaningful performance measures and to hold Ministers and Departmental heads accountable for their performance.
Teachers are critical to education. We need to value them such that the profession is attractive to the best in our society. The crisis is now, action to improve the situation needs to be now.
The views of victims deserve more consideration, they are the ones with âskin in the gameâ. The second group is the family of offenders, they have not only the most to loose but also the greatest influence.
Not really new, it was similar I am sure when I graduated 45 years ago. Less than half the students I enrolled with stood with me on graduation day. Many developed other interests or life;on the family farm or in the family business became a more appealing option, than the undoubted slog of developing a professional career.
Absolutely, when a person working hard with a University degree, and a postgraduate qualification can not live a reasonable middle class life in Auckland we have got it wrong. My experience of a corporate career and living in a family of teachers mirrors this experience absolutely.
This stuff is too hard for local Government organisations motivated by parochial interests. Sadly it requires the heavy hand of central government, applied with draconian powers for recidivist offenders.
Sustainable improvement to income and living conditions cannot be created by wishing the problem away with largesse from the taxpayer. Everything returns to its the economy.
In essence the poorest people experience the highest rates of marginal tax. The benefit trap is a well known and studied phenomena. Addressing it requires the kind of balls no Labour government can be expected to have in this age.
The structure of many businesses makes this a challenge. For example in building the prevalence of contracting rather than waged employment makes it poor business to commit to supported trading. The âbuilderâon the site is likely to be a contract hammer hand, charged with only a limited role in the construction and with a corresponding limited skill set and often no formal qualification.
The National Animal Identification and Tracking Scheme would have been a great asset, but it seems this initiative was blunted by farmer resistance. Our rural friends are not without responsibility in this.
Here is a hint, when a 2.5% rate increase just covers the rise in staffing costs, is that not a good place to start? The super city has become a truly desirable employer with wages and conditions unmatched in the wider world.
It is all about the volunteer commitment by parents. Fewer parents are able to participate in modern life, either as volunteers or as customers due the hours they themselves are committed to working life. Another example of how both children and parents loose at this wonderful time in a childs life.
The Southshore is a sandspit. Sandspits are not a permanent geological feature. It would be unfortunate if these home owners were then to demand ratepayer funded mitigation of future erosion which can be seen in many other coastal settlements.
The return on this CBD land earned by POAL is very low. This drives the low valuation. If POAL paid a representative CBD rent for the use of this land things could look very different on the AUCKLAND waterfront.
Of course the CEO is thrilled, his future on the elite sport gravy train is secure on the backs of the athletes. Lisa and her colleagues have earned their accolades many times over, they deserve a much greater share of the rewards.
Shelly Bay looked a good location for high density development in a city dominated by difficult building conditions. It is more economic to make high buildings earthquake resistant than low rise buildings.
I have personal experience of an earlier âMana in Mahiâ scheme based on MSD clients. Reviewing it after 3 years I had 100% failure, despite significant pastoral effort. The issue is not just the individual but the environment in which this person lives. It is much harder and requires a much greater commitment than indicated so far. If it cost $100,000 per successful candidate, after 3 years it would still be a bargain as this is the cost of only 1 year in prison. I can see no evidence that the degree of difficulty is acknowledged by any of the proponents of this scheme.
Quite a conflict with the stated plans of POAL. However the return on this CBD land the port earns for the people of AUCKLAND is so small that the poor commercial return of a stadium will not be much of a change. The challenge lies in the commercial offset of redeveloping Eden Park in the face of the local NIMBYS, and getting consent for the Bledisloe wharf redevelopment.
The Crewe murders are likely to remain a mystery. It may be hasty to condemn DI Hutton over the planted bullet casing. It is plausible this may have been instigated at a higher level in the police command.
Less speed on roads such as Tamaki Drive seems a good idea. More cyclists will live. A 10 km reduction in the speed limit on Auckland roads will not affect point to point travel time because so much time is lost in inner city congestion and parking issues.
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
Been there with this. It is very challenging to get these people working. The pastoral care required is huge. The redacted figure of $12k is highly likely. The suggestion that these outcomes can be achieved for as little as $3-6k is laughable. This proposal looks like something only people with no real world experience of these issues would suggest.
Labour raised expectations on refugee quota. It should deliver
Happy to take family groups with young children for these people are truly in need. The young Islamic men who have bypassed Indonesia the largest Islamic nation in the world are simply pioneers to get their families into Australia or NZ. These people have the simple goal of bypassing our immigration policies.
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
These people are on the dole for social reasons as much as any lack of skills. These social issues are very challenging to change. Good luck with this.
Winston Peters' menu of prawns, porkbarrel and horse meat
Absolutely
Editorial: Clark's return is no help to Ardern
Helen is the best reason to not become a republic, imagine âPresident Helenâ!
Stacey Kirk: Removal of health targets removes power from patients and public
Hard data must always be based on what is measurable. It is legitimate to fear that imperfect hard measures will be replaced by more arbitrary feel good statements which avoid any 1 accountability. This is after all a huge investment by us all, we are entitled to see some meaningful performance measures and to hold Ministers and Departmental heads accountable for their performance.
NZ and overseas companies asked to ramp up prefab ops for Kiwibuild
Six years of Kwibuild but no plan yet? No idea.
Stacey Kirk: Removal of health targets removes power from patients and public
Do share with us all these superior measures.
Think teachers are whingeing? Visit my school, says Auckland decile-1 principal
When a school teacher with 4 years of university study and some years of experience can not live a decent life in Auckland it is a good hint.
400 KiwiBuild homes for large Goverment housing development in Northcote
We all wait with bated breath for news of how the objectives of Kiwibuild will be achieved.
New offer for teachers is misleading, heres the truth
Teachers are critical to education. We need to value them such that the profession is attractive to the best in our society. The crisis is now, action to improve the situation needs to be now.
Alison Mau: New Zealand needs to shut down its prisons – or blow them up
Reducing offending maybe?
Alison Mau: New Zealand needs to shut down its prisons – or blow them up
The views of victims deserve more consideration, they are the ones with âskin in the gameâ. The second group is the family of offenders, they have not only the most to loose but also the greatest influence.
KiwiBuild adds 25 apartments from private developer to its total
The first deadline which is 1% of the promise looks under threat.
"One in three university students aren't completing their degrees",
Not really new, it was similar I am sure when I graduated 45 years ago. Less than half the students I enrolled with stood with me on graduation day. Many developed other interests or life;on the family farm or in the family business became a more appealing option, than the undoubted slog of developing a professional career.
Holiday park owner with six guests a night says freedom camping spots to blame
We the rate payer pay for freedom camping. The freeis a poor joke on ratepayers.
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
Sadly ageism is real.
Ardern remains indispensable to Labours image
Kiwi build was announced by David Shearer in 2012, plenty of time for a coherent plan surely?
'This is why I'm striking': A day in the life of a teacher
Absolutely, when a person working hard with a University degree, and a postgraduate qualification can not live a reasonable middle class life in Auckland we have got it wrong. My experience of a corporate career and living in a family of teachers mirrors this experience absolutely.
Women must make up half of all state sector boards: Govt
A meritocracy or a gender dictatorship? The Greens should concentrate on trying to save the Kauri Trees.
Fonterra loss of $196m its first ever, Spierings gets $8m farewell pay
A CEO from a Belgian dairy cooperative and any one is surprised?
NZ and overseas companies asked to ramp up prefab ops for Kiwibuild
Not much to show in 6years since the announcement of Kiwibuild.
Milking it: The price of dairy should not be dirty rivers
This stuff is too hard for local Government organisations motivated by parochial interests. Sadly it requires the heavy hand of central government, applied with draconian powers for recidivist offenders.
Inheritance tax good economics, and the politics may be better than they seem
Work hard, save, invest wisely, give the result to those who do none of these things? Hardly seems fair in anyway.
Critical report of Wellington social housing says it could generate $160 million shortfall
These people are having a lovely time doing lovely things with other people's money, how lovely.
The shanty town of Wanaka
How is Kiwibuild going then?
West Coast rūnanga aims to make freedom camping user-pays
Freeloading camping would be a more accurate description.
Dear Jennifer: I'm married to a good guy but I'm bored
Wow! That would be way cool!
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
Heres hoping you can be proved right for all our sakes.
"Whether the living wage can deliver depends on where in New Zealand you live
The law of âunexpected consequences â is sure to apply.
New offer for teachers is misleading, heres the truth
600 support staff spread over 2500 schools is less than a game changer.
Damning report into beleaguered $90m health project released
It has to be 1, the lunatics have taken over the asylum. How do these astronomically well paid mangers avoid any meaningful accountability?
Families welcome boost to incomes but Govt will learn that voters bank the wins fast
Sustainable improvement to income and living conditions cannot be created by wishing the problem away with largesse from the taxpayer. Everything returns to its the economy.
NZ Rugby offers to broker deal between Auckland schools warring over player poaching
Nice work, collective strength is a good thing to demonstrate to the young.
When a $16k payrise only gives you $50 a week extra in hand after credits reduced
In essence the poorest people experience the highest rates of marginal tax. The benefit trap is a well known and studied phenomena. Addressing it requires the kind of balls no Labour government can be expected to have in this age.
"'Landmark' Aro Valley house back on market 'as is'",
Engaging the designer to follow through with supervising the detailed construction is one strategy which should be followed with unique designs.
Civil disobedience could be next step for disgruntled Wellington bus commuters
Maybe just another lowest price tender?
Primary teachers and principals confirm nationwide strike after facilitation talks fail
Teachers were given a promise. Now it is time to pay up. Teacher pay is hopelessly uncompetitive, hence the shortage.
Rental properties could end up better than landlords homes
The first Labour Govt built the homes that this Labour Govt says are now inadequate. What went wrong? Or is simply our expectations that have risen?
The gap between what business needs and what is being taught in our institutions
The structure of many businesses makes this a challenge. For example in building the prevalence of contracting rather than waged employment makes it poor business to commit to supported trading. The âbuilderâon the site is likely to be a contract hammer hand, charged with only a limited role in the construction and with a corresponding limited skill set and often no formal qualification.
Capital gains tax debate not over, Grant Robertson suggests
The moment the family home is excluded from CGT, only the badly advised will be paying any additional tax.
Are teachers' salaries falling behind other Kiwi workers?
Good to see NZEI doing some of the heavy lifting rather than coat railing on the PPTA.
Still no school site in sight as business case drags on
Lots of promises but no progress. Sound familiar to anyone?
Where the extra 1800 cops are going
It was much simpler when hustling for votes.
Primary teachers and principals confirm nationwide strike after facilitation talks fail
Spot on
Auckland Council cannot find all online accommodation providers subject to new rates
Is anyone surprised at this admission of incompetence?
Air New Zealand calls for new Central Otago airport to cope with tourist growth
Maybe a ratepayer subsidy like the gift to Singapore Air would help?
What part are banks playing in the construction firm crisis?
Time perhaps for a âDevelopment Finance Corporationâ which invests in development projects and when required takes over ownership to completion.
Jonathan Milne: Join the army, see the world! The police, for better work stories!
The National Animal Identification and Tracking Scheme would have been a great asset, but it seems this initiative was blunted by farmer resistance. Our rural friends are not without responsibility in this.
New Fletcher Building leader must set the tone
The employees of Fletcher Building past and present know this to be 1.
Auckland Council's $700k chief commits to cost-cutting
Here is a hint, when a 2.5% rate increase just covers the rise in staffing costs, is that not a good place to start? The super city has become a truly desirable employer with wages and conditions unmatched in the wider world.
Damien Grant: Hager has received his apology, perhaps he should say sorry, too
Hager is simply an anti-American campaigner. Anyone who thinks the US has been bad needs to think of what might lie ahead with the Chinese.
Shelly Bay height debacle spurs Wellington City councillors to vote 8-7 against special housing areas
Our big cities simply need more housing. There is no painless way to achieve this. We must build.
Where will the children play? Kindergartens are losing out
It is all about the volunteer commitment by parents. Fewer parents are able to participate in modern life, either as volunteers or as customers due the hours they themselves are committed to working life. Another example of how both children and parents loose at this wonderful time in a childs life.
Wellington Hospital plans to raid vending machines after a big earthquake
This is the plan you have when you do not have a plan.
NZ Post and minister agree 880 post outlets 'a minimum' but more may be agents
NZ Post is a sunset business it is all about a gracious decline, as alternatives become more acceptable.
McLeod: Nicholas' role in the Haumaha controversy leaves me uneasy
The Hutton case just might be an example of events being taken out of his hands. Bush may have been tacitly acknowledging this.
"Plans for $1.8 billion Auckland waterfront stadium unveiled",
We a prominent NIMBY in Helen Clark for Mt Eden, has anyone asked her permission for this proposed redevelopment of Eden Park?
Rugby World Cup 2019: Scots accuse All Blacks of undue influence in games cancellation decision
Scotland? Canterbury’s Crusaders would give them a good run.
Wellington Report 2019: Making the most of a capital destination
The airport is a privately owned business. Do not forget the ratepayer subsidy required to lure Air Singapore. Big does not make beautiful.
Labour, PM down in latest poll
Kiwibuild is a simple statement of this Government’s performance that everyone can relate to.
'Fix it honestly, fix it fast' - campaigners ask PM to help solve coastal consents row
The Southshore is a sandspit. Sandspits are not a permanent geological feature. It would be unfortunate if these home owners were then to demand ratepayer funded mitigation of future erosion which can be seen in many other coastal settlements.
Ghost of the 1987 sharemarket crash still stalks the land
Diversification is key to investing and saving. Mary Holm beats this drum relentlessly in her columns for all the reasons above.
Wellington Report 2019: Making the most of a capital destination
If Wellingtonians can not get to the airport how is a visitor to fare? Are you listening Ms Genter?
Electricity reforms will take pressure off monthly power bill, Government promises
Ideological dogma trumps economics 101. The year of delivery indeed.
"Dream on: Downtown stadium and other Auckland mirages
Light rail? The Wynyard Quarter light rail is being ripped up as a failure. A sign of things to come.
"There's no such thing as a free stadium, however iconic its design",
The return on this CBD land earned by POAL is very low. This drives the low valuation. If POAL paid a representative CBD rent for the use of this land things could look very different on the AUCKLAND waterfront.
Air NZ flights circling Nelson before being diverted
So there is life in Nelson after all.
Lisa Carrington set for another Olympic medal haul
Of course the CEO is thrilled, his future on the elite sport gravy train is secure on the backs of the athletes. Lisa and her colleagues have earned their accolades many times over, they deserve a much greater share of the rewards.
Environment Court to hear long-running scrap over $150 million village
NIMBYs rule.
Air New Zealands Koru Club: Its time to kick the freeloaders out
Child free zones are getting harder to find in the age of the helicopter parent. This has to be an unrealised opportunity.
Shelly Bay height debacle spurs Wellington City councillors to vote 8-7 against special housing areas
Shelly Bay looked a good location for high density development in a city dominated by difficult building conditions. It is more economic to make high buildings earthquake resistant than low rise buildings.
"Education funding boost unlikely to sway teachers voting on strike action, union says
Kiwi build was launched by David Shearer in 2012 as Labour Party policy. Adequate time to work out an implementation strategy I would have thought.
Almost 3m cheap airline seats up for grabs after Air New Zealand's big profit
Good stuff, a well managed profitable national carrier benefits us all.
Jeremy Elwood & Michele A'Court: Opposition for the sake of it? Yeah, nah
I have personal experience of an earlier âMana in Mahiâ scheme based on MSD clients. Reviewing it after 3 years I had 100% failure, despite significant pastoral effort. The issue is not just the individual but the environment in which this person lives. It is much harder and requires a much greater commitment than indicated so far. If it cost $100,000 per successful candidate, after 3 years it would still be a bargain as this is the cost of only 1 year in prison. I can see no evidence that the degree of difficulty is acknowledged by any of the proponents of this scheme.
"Plans for $1.8 billion Auckland waterfront stadium unveiled",
Quite a conflict with the stated plans of POAL. However the return on this CBD land the port earns for the people of AUCKLAND is so small that the poor commercial return of a stadium will not be much of a change. The challenge lies in the commercial offset of redeveloping Eden Park in the face of the local NIMBYS, and getting consent for the Bledisloe wharf redevelopment.
Heres why you need $2m saved for a comfortable retirement
After 5 years of retirement living in similar style to my working years. I can confirm that this article is âright on the money.â
Beach clean-ups the new 'onshore activity' craved by cruise ship passengers
The value of cruise shops is hugely over rated, to the extent of POAL wanting the ratepayer to fund berthing facilities.
Homeowners shouldn't think they 'deserve' wealth boost
I am sure most home owners would give up every penny for the knowledge their children could buy in the same street.
Chinese investors spooked by foreign buyer ban, says website
How does any of this produce more houses?
David Yallop, author who fought for Arthur Allan Thomas release, has died
The Crewe murders are likely to remain a mystery. It may be hasty to condemn DI Hutton over the planted bullet casing. It is plausible this may have been instigated at a higher level in the police command.
KÄpiti's new airline takes off: Air Chathams launches new Auckland route
Nice to have $150k subsidy from the rate payers to promote a service in what is now a relatively elderly aeroplane.
Speed limit cuts would be a 'band aid', says husband of Auckland road crash victim
Less speed on roads such as Tamaki Drive seems a good idea. More cyclists will live. A 10 km reduction in the speed limit on Auckland roads will not affect point to point travel time because so much time is lost in inner city congestion and parking issues.