What a fantastic point of view that Im sure a lot of us outside the education sector suspected all along. I personally know of teachers that have been in the profession under 5 years out striking today. They knew what they were getting themselves into! Im sure that teachers do work hard including working outside of their core hours. But so do the majority of us in the private sector.
There are multiple legitimate reasons why someone, where price is not an issue, would want to rent. They could be on an assignment at work for six months, might need to rent while your house is being built, using as a base for travel etc
Life is for loving, you cant take your money to the grave. Go out, spend a few dollars on making some lasting memories which you cant do at home - see and experience the world.
I disagree. Reining in the property managers industry should leave more money in the landlords pocket by ensuring the PMs arent charging excessive rates on rent for practically nothing. Plus the rorting of landlords when a tradie is used.
Then dont plan to work in the private sector too.Most people (granted, not all) work more than 9-5 and a lot of people who want to move up the ranks put in MANY more unpaid hours than their 40hr contract states - and theres no extended breaks throughout the year or at Christmas. Said people also need to factor in childcare during school holidays, teacher-only days and of course teacher strikes. Quite a lot in the private sector didnt even get inflation-based pay rises, let alone rises of 16%!
Safety issues aside....EECA Energywise says they both use about the same amount of energy to deliver the same amount of heat.Fire and Emergency New Zealand produce more heat, more cheaplyBit of a conflict there that seems to be ignored by the writer.
With the way immigration is going, Auckland house prices will continue to climb and climb. A $650k mortgage with 95% lending - on an already subsidised Kiwibuild house - will reap huge rewards in 5-10+ years.
How ridiculous Mr Sensible. Of course, I work hard and spend my hard earned money on having a nice life. Its too short not to enjoy. In saying that Im not overly frivolous either. Do you really think people only work to find a lifestyle?
You didnt earn your vast increases in property value over the last 5-10 years, they were a result of immigrants flooding in, not any work on your part. Given the cost of land in AKL, a young family cant even afford a do-up.
It is (partly) going towards roading projects. Plus just imagine how much $ Glen will save with all those commuters using the cycleway thus less congestion for his trucks.
What a silly statement. Im someone in a similar position to you having never qualified for any govt assistance, despite having a child. Although it seems Im younger given Im in my mid-30s. Im certainly not well-off and watch what I spend. However, I dont pay taxes with the assumption that one day what I pay will equal what should be given back to me in government-funded benefits. Taxes pay for, amongst other things, health, education, law and order and helping those in our society that are less fortunate. So your taxes have gone somewhere, not just to a pot for you to get when youre 65.I dont believe that my taxes are a saving-scheme for my retirement and neither should you.
Perhaps if all landlords sold their properties it might reduce house prices to a reasonable level. This means those tennents that had no choice to rent will now be able to purchase a first home. Less demand on rentals, more people in home ownership, greedy property mangers out the door. That would be a very nice economic cycle.
Spot on but all the National supporters, still bitter about the election result, really do believe its a loser policy! Even if it was to rain gold coins theyd complain unless Simon was at the helm
Dear CaptainNationalSupporter, you do realise the tax wasnt implemented by central government?You do also remember that you had to pay the tax increase (GST) that the central government implemented under National to mow your lawns? Or did you trim that from your memory? Bring back John right?
Education time: The billions of dollars being used is a self refilling fund. It is used to gaurantee the sale of properties by a developer and is paid back to the government once the property is sold( yes there are still administration costs that will be at the tax payers expense).Basically if a developer is having trouble getting investment (therefore unable to build any homes) he can go to the government who will gaurantee to buy a portion,provided they meet kiwibuild rules. This allows the developer to obtain funding from a bank or investor based on them already having presold these houses. Once the houses are built, the government sells at cost getting the money back to invest in the next development. This incentivizes the building cheaper homes ( something the SHAs did the opposite of and so made suitable first homesmore scarce and less affordable) and allows more homes(not kiwibuild) to be built that the developer makes most of his profit on.
My point is who pays for those perks?? We as customers do.What other job gives you discounts of over 50% including free upgrades for years after you leave the company.
I understand there are some real costs to end users of fuel tax but surely its scaremongering to say that well all need to pay more. Take the example from the article above, the trucking companys costs are increasing $7k a week. That only works out to be less than 8c PER YEAR for every New Zealander. I know there are more companies out there but if they all radically put their prices up it seems like theyre using this tax as an excuse for a price increase.
Fame still doesn't pay enough for Matilda Rice to buy an Auckland house
Yep, Im sure they could afford papakura or Henderson?
Head scratching in Marlborough as spare jobs spark survey
Pretty simple really, a classic case of supply and demand. If you need more staff, youll have to pay a higher wage/salary.
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
What a fantastic point of view that Im sure a lot of us outside the education sector suspected all along. I personally know of teachers that have been in the profession under 5 years out striking today. They knew what they were getting themselves into! Im sure that teachers do work hard including working outside of their core hours. But so do the majority of us in the private sector.
Donald Trump supporters troll Auckland brewery over Dump the Trump beer
Alas he doesnt have better things to do. He continues to spend a LOT of his time preaching about the fake news.
Students launch petition after being flummoxed by word trivial in NZQA exam
Why do you think that byod has attributed to the failure. BYOD has been around for generations (pens and exercise books are also devices)
More FM radio host Gary McCormick took on his daughter's bully
No one should have to cope with a bully
High-end properties more work for property managers
There are multiple legitimate reasons why someone, where price is not an issue, would want to rent. They could be on an assignment at work for six months, might need to rent while your house is being built, using as a base for travel etc
Review: Katy Perry at Spark Arena
Katy perry is hardly rock and roll. More an over processed star whose goal is to take as much money from the tweens as possible
Our power bill is $70 - and we don't go without
Life is for loving, you cant take your money to the grave. Go out, spend a few dollars on making some lasting memories which you cant do at home - see and experience the world.
What do property managers do?
One thing we do know, change is coming.Sooner rather than later I hope. Property Managers have it too good for too long - money for jam!
ACCs undocumented blank cheque letters could number into tens of thousands, lawyer says
And replace it with what?
What do property managers do?
I disagree. Reining in the property managers industry should leave more money in the landlords pocket by ensuring the PMs arent charging excessive rates on rent for practically nothing. Plus the rorting of landlords when a tradie is used.
The solution to Aucklands traffic problems is already here
The problem in Auckland is that if you leave the appropriate gap, other cars swoop in and take that place.
Teaching is a 'sweet gig' - there's no reason to strike, says deputy principal
Then dont plan to work in the private sector too.Most people (granted, not all) work more than 9-5 and a lot of people who want to move up the ranks put in MANY more unpaid hours than their 40hr contract states - and theres no extended breaks throughout the year or at Christmas. Said people also need to factor in childcare during school holidays, teacher-only days and of course teacher strikes. Quite a lot in the private sector didnt even get inflation-based pay rises, let alone rises of 16%!
"NZ's luckiest woman? Aucklander wins lotto jackpot twice in just months",
Well win you win $11m you can give $1m to ten other people if you like. Bet you wont though!
ASB offers KiwiBuild buyers a 95 per cent mortgage
Overtime you would expect incomes to rise while repayments stay the same (depending on what happens with interest rates)
Your oven is about as expensive to run as a heater - and a lot less safe
Safety issues aside....EECA Energywise says they both use about the same amount of energy to deliver the same amount of heat.Fire and Emergency New Zealand produce more heat, more cheaplyBit of a conflict there that seems to be ignored by the writer.
ASB offers KiwiBuild buyers a 95 per cent mortgage
With the way immigration is going, Auckland house prices will continue to climb and climb. A $650k mortgage with 95% lending - on an already subsidised Kiwibuild house - will reap huge rewards in 5-10+ years.
Hamilton woman seriously ill in Bali as insurance declines cover
Youre going to run out of insurance companies on your whitelist soon based on that logic, they all decline claims at some point.
Our power bill is $70 - and we don't go without
How ridiculous Mr Sensible. Of course, I work hard and spend my hard earned money on having a nice life. Its too short not to enjoy. In saying that Im not overly frivolous either. Do you really think people only work to find a lifestyle?
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
You didnt earn your vast increases in property value over the last 5-10 years, they were a result of immigrants flooding in, not any work on your part. Given the cost of land in AKL, a young family cant even afford a do-up.
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Boring? The young family struggling to get a foot on the ladder would beg to differ.
Why Sky TV needs to be prepared for more threats to its subscriber base
Can you really record Tv1, TV2 and TV3 all at the same time with a DVD recorder?
'Fill up outside Auckland' to escape fuel tax, truckies told
It is (partly) going towards roading projects. Plus just imagine how much $ Glen will save with all those commuters using the cycleway thus less congestion for his trucks.
Call to link NZ Super age to health expectancy could mean working until 70
What a silly statement. Im someone in a similar position to you having never qualified for any govt assistance, despite having a child. Although it seems Im younger given Im in my mid-30s. Im certainly not well-off and watch what I spend. However, I dont pay taxes with the assumption that one day what I pay will equal what should be given back to me in government-funded benefits. Taxes pay for, amongst other things, health, education, law and order and helping those in our society that are less fortunate. So your taxes have gone somewhere, not just to a pot for you to get when youre 65.I dont believe that my taxes are a saving-scheme for my retirement and neither should you.
Tenancy fees for landlords replace banned letting fees
Perhaps if all landlords sold their properties it might reduce house prices to a reasonable level. This means those tennents that had no choice to rent will now be able to purchase a first home. Less demand on rentals, more people in home ownership, greedy property mangers out the door. That would be a very nice economic cycle.
Daily petrol thefts cause Christchurch station owners to take elaborate measures
Record profits? Source please
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Spot on but all the National supporters, still bitter about the election result, really do believe its a loser policy! Even if it was to rain gold coins theyd complain unless Simon was at the helm
When flying was glamorous: The life of a 1970s 747 jumbo jet flight attendant
No, you dont get upgrades for looking smart, thats a myth
'Fill up outside Auckland' to escape fuel tax, truckies told
Dear CaptainNationalSupporter, you do realise the tax wasnt implemented by central government?You do also remember that you had to pay the tax increase (GST) that the central government implemented under National to mow your lawns? Or did you trim that from your memory? Bring back John right?
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Education time: The billions of dollars being used is a self refilling fund. It is used to gaurantee the sale of properties by a developer and is paid back to the government once the property is sold( yes there are still administration costs that will be at the tax payers expense).Basically if a developer is having trouble getting investment (therefore unable to build any homes) he can go to the government who will gaurantee to buy a portion,provided they meet kiwibuild rules. This allows the developer to obtain funding from a bank or investor based on them already having presold these houses. Once the houses are built, the government sells at cost getting the money back to invest in the next development. This incentivizes the building cheaper homes ( something the SHAs did the opposite of and so made suitable first homesmore scarce and less affordable) and allows more homes(not kiwibuild) to be built that the developer makes most of his profit on.
When flying was glamorous: The life of a 1970s 747 jumbo jet flight attendant
My point is who pays for those perks?? We as customers do.What other job gives you discounts of over 50% including free upgrades for years after you leave the company.
ACCs undocumented blank cheque letters could number into tens of thousands, lawyer says
Would be interested to hear the other side of the story
'Fill up outside Auckland' to escape fuel tax, truckies told
I understand there are some real costs to end users of fuel tax but surely its scaremongering to say that well all need to pay more. Take the example from the article above, the trucking companys costs are increasing $7k a week. That only works out to be less than 8c PER YEAR for every New Zealander. I know there are more companies out there but if they all radically put their prices up it seems like theyre using this tax as an excuse for a price increase.
When flying was glamorous: The life of a 1970s 747 jumbo jet flight attendant
No doubt still collects the amazing travel perks airlines offer/offered to retired crew
Warning to journalists who take unauthorised photos of returning Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve
Protecting the child which is fair enough
Grassroots vs MPs over 2019 Auckland mayoral race
Helen for Mayor?? Well if I cant have her as my PM Id surely have her as my mayor - get her on the ticket!
Teens told to sleep at airport after flight cancelled as Air NZ holds 'no obligation'
If it was my kid/s I would have driven up to pick them up, not let my minor fend for themselves at an airline check in desk