The thing about offence. What if I found this article offensive? Would you remove it? Thats the problem. Theres no simple right or wrong answer. When we receive information we dont agree with we have to learn how to tackle it and form a well reasoned response. If we start taking offence seriously you start heading towards ideas resembling blasphemy laws. (Which I realise we still have).
So what are we going to do if we run out of teachers in the future? Just magic some up? We currently have 40% fewer teachers in training than previous years. How do you attract potential new teachers away from the private sector. Well, you have to compete.
If you dont offer pay which affords the chance to own a home and have a life then you will struggle to find teachers in main centres. Its that simple. Do you want teachers there or not? Altruism doesnt pay bills.
All spot on. Better yet - get rid of donations altogether. A small amount of money used to inform us of your policies at election time is enough. We dont need emotive advertising of giant politician faces plastered everywhere. Simon Bridges accepting a donation and promising entrance into the National party in exchange is little more than a bribe and frankly the most disgusting thing I have seen in politics for a long time. Its the most obvious case for removing it.
I wouldnt ask a friend to be a surrogate. Deep down there is a connection when you give birth to a child even if its not genetically yours. You can pretend to yourself it doesnt affect you and that youre fine but that bond is going to rear its head one day when you cant pretend anymore. Lots of ongoing therapy will be required.
Yes but in NZ we are only interested in sports where we can win. Rugby. Americas Cup. Cricket sometimes. Used to be netball. And anyone who gets a gold or silver in some random sport at the Olympics.
You know what grinds my gears? When people complain about the amount of traffic or lack of teacher pay or lack of cancer treatment subsidises but complain about tax in the same breath. Apparently they are meant to run on magic.
The All Blacks have been the best rugby team in the world for years. They have earned every bit of that success and deserve the recognition and accolades accordingly. Has their continued dominance damaged interest in rugby internationally? Yes.
Try again. Dealer B will already likely match or better the price of dealer A so as not to lose business in the first place. Therefore you dont need to threaten to leave to ensure you are receiving a good deal. Great work Labour.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
So is security and public safety the out card for any conversation that you wish to censor?
"Chinese businessman Yikun Zhang 'disappointed' in being named in Jami-Lee Ross scandal",
Its a disgrace. Get rid of donations altogether. They are undemocratic.
When a person with extreme views defends free speech someone gets hurt
The thing about offence. What if I found this article offensive? Would you remove it? Thats the problem. Theres no simple right or wrong answer. When we receive information we dont agree with we have to learn how to tackle it and form a well reasoned response. If we start taking offence seriously you start heading towards ideas resembling blasphemy laws. (Which I realise we still have).
Bank predicts foreign buyer ban will add further chill to property market
But I thought foreign buyers had no affect on house prices.
Shane Jones attacks Air NZs hip hop safety video as trivialising safety
They are all terrible. Please - just a normal video.
‘Serious storm clouds’ threaten NZ democracy - report
National was importing as many voters as possible. Hence record immigration numbers.
Foreign buyers snap up homes in central Auckland
They dont rent it.
Vince Whare is barred from his sport for a decade, because he smoked dope
Thanks for sharing. Please dont let us know if you need help with an issue you cant solve on your own.
Stoush over Bible lessons in state schools heads to the High Court
No.
Chinese voters call for more Howick by-election information in their language
They should have learnt a local language by now. Otherwise how are they getting by with every other application or read only information?
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
So what are we going to do if we run out of teachers in the future? Just magic some up? We currently have 40% fewer teachers in training than previous years. How do you attract potential new teachers away from the private sector. Well, you have to compete.
$35K to install fibre in Auckland suburb just 15 minutes from business centre
Yeah its not much faster.
Defence Minister Ron Mark one step closer to replacing old military planes
I dont know much about this so I am in no place to comment.
ANZ warns the threat to activity 'is real' as business confidence stays in the doldrums
Very accurate.
Falling Australian house prices a warning for NZ: commentator
Incoherent.
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
If the hospitality industry has a shortage they will have to pay more to attract workers.
The All Blacks are entitled to a bit of praise for seeing off tough Pumas side
I think the Pumas would have beaten any other rugby team last night. Very well played.
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
If you dont offer pay which affords the chance to own a home and have a life then you will struggle to find teachers in main centres. Its that simple. Do you want teachers there or not? Altruism doesnt pay bills.
Foreign buyers snap up homes in central Auckland
But National told us otherwise. How unusual.
New Zealand's famous pottery tells a story of unrequited love
Good poem. Very Seuss ish.
Shane Jones attacks Air NZs hip hop safety video as trivialising safety
You dont really though. I mean honestly.
Why should I settle for men with beer bellies and man boobs?
The word you are looking for is honest.
Inside school balls: Confetti cannons, special effects and hundreds of dollars in costs
Yes.
Stranded humpback whale on Northland beach has been euthanised
They are trying to evolve.
Why should I settle for men with beer bellies and man boobs?
Im so sorry. The pain eases with time.
"'Landmark' Aro Valley house back on market 'as is'",
Yes. V.
New Zealand to ban single-use plastic bags
Good.
Lily Allen reveals she slept with female escorts during her Sheezus tour in 2014
Yeah.
Lotto draw as odd as you can get as 40 win First Division and take home just $25,000 each
No they are referring to large powerball prizes.
‘Serious storm clouds’ threaten NZ democracy - report
All spot on. Better yet - get rid of donations altogether. A small amount of money used to inform us of your policies at election time is enough. We dont need emotive advertising of giant politician faces plastered everywhere. Simon Bridges accepting a donation and promising entrance into the National party in exchange is little more than a bribe and frankly the most disgusting thing I have seen in politics for a long time. Its the most obvious case for removing it.
Here's why New Zealand isn't ready for a share market downturn
Classic.
The (vegan) kids are all right
Once meat is lab grown none of this will be an issue.
Toni Street's surrogate Sophie Braggins says: 'He feels like my best friend's child'
I wouldnt ask a friend to be a surrogate. Deep down there is a connection when you give birth to a child even if its not genetically yours. You can pretend to yourself it doesnt affect you and that youre fine but that bond is going to rear its head one day when you cant pretend anymore. Lots of ongoing therapy will be required.
Award stickers can make you think the wine tastes better
Just stick to a goon bag.
"Surfer taken to hospital after 'great white shark' attack in Northland",
Okay. Jump in.
Toni Street's surrogate Sophie Braggins says: 'He feels like my best friend's child'
Thats how it should be.
Diego Maradona claims Colombia were victims of 'monumental theft' in loss to England
Yes but in NZ we are only interested in sports where we can win. Rugby. Americas Cup. Cricket sometimes. Used to be netball. And anyone who gets a gold or silver in some random sport at the Olympics.
"Tax-free internet shopping to end next October",
You know what grinds my gears? When people complain about the amount of traffic or lack of teacher pay or lack of cancer treatment subsidises but complain about tax in the same breath. Apparently they are meant to run on magic.
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
The All Blacks have been the best rugby team in the world for years. They have earned every bit of that success and deserve the recognition and accolades accordingly. Has their continued dominance damaged interest in rugby internationally? Yes.
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
No its pay.
All Blacks' dominance not damaging test rugby – but their rivals' inertia is
Plenty of evidence. Stadium numbers for rugby games overseas have plummeted while numbers for other sports like Aussie rules have taken off.
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
Sure it affects everyone in main centres.
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
Correct.
"'We won't stop until they listen': Auckland truckies drive in convoy to protest fuel tax
Exactly. This is the strangest protest.
Air New Zealands Koru Club: Its time to kick the freeloaders out
Im very sorry to hear you might have to sit near a crying baby.
Kevin McCloud: Grand Designs UK will keep pushing for better architecture
You could imagine the comments now.
Electricity reforms will take pressure off monthly power bill, Government promises
Try again. Dealer B will already likely match or better the price of dealer A so as not to lose business in the first place. Therefore you dont need to threaten to leave to ensure you are receiving a good deal. Great work Labour.
In a hole? Modern-life pressures force golf clubs to adapt to avoid financial hazards
Exactly.
Rio Tinto to review future of aluminium smelter in Bluff
You realise no one has been stealing your electricity so far.
"Surfer taken to hospital after 'great white shark' attack in Northland",
Curse the some!
Striking teachers have lost the war, even if they win a small pay battle
This opinion piece convinced you of that?
New Zealand to ban single-use plastic bags
Yes it will.
NZ Rugby offers to broker deal between Auckland schools warring over player poaching
Play a NRL game and see how you go.
Burberry criticised for burning clothes instead of discounting them
Sorry it looks like you missed the point of the article too.
Harcourts agent racks up $1b in sales over almost 30 years
You are good at your job.
Sri Lankans boycott Anchor butter after Fonterra refuses to include Tamil language on packaging
Oh sure.
Eden Park Trust to meet on whether it can 'justify' $750,000 concert costs
You realise its a sport venue only?
Burberry criticised for burning clothes instead of discounting them
You may have missed the point.
"Tax-free internet shopping to end next October",
Why should I have to pay for roads, schools and hospitals!!
Michael Schumacher to continue recovery in $52 million mansion in Spain
You think?