I dont get all this substitute foods vegans eat, in a package its a form of processed food, loaded with salt, sugar or some form of preservatives. Wheat, corn, palm oil, soya bean, rice products are also having a detrimental effect on the planet and wild life.
Kind of like those driving around for 10 minutes to try find a close park at the shopping centre, instead of just park at one of the empty spots on entrance lol
Nz is full of âdeeply distressed and traumatised childrenâ! And the â˜system cant even handle these kids. Child poverty was to be primary focus from this government yet they think throwing money at the diabolical parenting helps, and ticks the boxes. Jacinda likes to paint herself as some saint, but is clueless. These poor kids need to be integrated into society that has the resources and funding. Nz clearly doesnt!
In the 70s parents called the police to unruly teenagers. It soon pulled them back in line.. but that was the good ol days of respect being taught by parents.
Get off the couch an get moving, cleaning away mould, cooking nutrients soups and broths (budget food) use heating to take â˜the edge off thats what we do. Buy a wool underlay for the bed. There are a few simple solutions.
Seriously? Are we going backwards in dividing unity of our multicultural country? Its 2018 one government, one country, mixed race, mixed cultures, mixed religions. Better more effective ways for Maori to help Maori, without the anger and resentment of history we cant change.
Personally i dont see what she did was a crime. She, Edward Snowden, Julianne Assange, deserve medals exposing military murder and corruption of the USA government coverups! If your nit doing anything wrong then theres nothing to hide. Get out of bed with the Americans.
Exactly. Now survey the drug and alcohol consumption with the same group. There lies Nzs problem and until that is addressed....not saying all but most.
I had an a ray white property manager take photos every inspection, much to my objection. Then when we moved out these photos, with ALL personal belongings, photos etc were all over the internet advertising the house. Major breach of privacy and very unprofessional.
Homelessness will never end until nz addresses it major alcohol an drug problem! Also the parenting problem! Or lack there of. I know this first hand, volunteer work an a few family members who choose to live on the streets with their regular welfare payments. They have a safe house but will be found on the streets. Its very much case sensitive but my experience its a very large percentage.
While i wish any new mum all the best, why is the media flooding our news and trying to celebritise our head politician? Focus on the beehive please. This is one very overpaid maternity leave.
Maybe lets look into other underlying physical health issues instead of labeling everything mental health now. Just through personal experience, several doctors telling me i have depression, then a good one who listened ran tests to find a virus and hormonal imbalances wearing me down.
So they can still buy land? ..homelessness will keep rising due to nzs increasing drug and alcohol problems and basic economics with the cost of living! Yet the taxes keep coming. These governments never do anything straight forward, yet like to be seen ticking a box.
I have the same problem with AUCKLAND COUNCIL trees. 25 m high dying pines leaning over my home, powerlines and residents road. Several letters, numerous ph calls later its still â˜not within their budget.
Pretty easy to draw the curtains and put the ph on silent, if thats your 1 intentions. I think this family know their political plight is short lived, but will milk it.
Big shout out to all those who've moved from Auckland, sacrificed and adopted a lifestyle/home they can afford. Living in Auckland is simply not an entitlement. And no different from any other city globally. The glass is half full elsewhere.
Didn't see any Marches when USA military were dropping its bombs throughout Middle East over last decade displacing children, killing their parents. Is it different when not at your back door?
Half the world is still starving after bought to our attention in the 80s! When profit is to be made, this will never change. By the way your plant proteins are slowly destroying natural habitat to.
Are you serious? It's far better than any international game, after watching the kiwis earlier, theres no comparison in the speed, skill, and excitement during a game. The Epiphany of league.
These mums that are soooooo busy, but sitting in cafes with the toddlers glued to iPads and iPhones. At the expense of the tax payers. Great parenting skills.
God forbid todays parents making financial sacrifices for their kids they chose to have, early education. Especially the ones who pay $1000s through IVF and expect tax payers to assist in bringing them up.
This money should go straight to charities (kidzcan) that dish out to those genuinely need the hand up, NOT more in the back pocket of the drinking, smoking dead beat parents that have no intention of trying to change their situation. Watch nz's ˜poverty' and homeless rise under this government.
I laugh the number of people i know complain about bills, never getting ahead financially, cant afford stuff for their kids...but they've always got booze in the fridge. That is a problem.
Taxing alcohol will work the same as it did cigarettes. Increase crime. Child poverty you name. Drunks want to get their hands on it they will like any other addiction. And the responsible pay for it!
Travel abroad, spend your money elsewhere, see how good we have it here, take your time, just dont had to the exploitation of cheaper tourists destinations and the expense of others livelihoods.
New mum Jacinda Ardern's families package message from her couch
You cant govern a country from a couch. NZ's future economy will indicate this in due time.
Jacinda Ardern is going to the UN, and she's taking baby Neve
Great, our prime minister now leads our country like its a soap opera!
The (vegan) kids are all right
I dont get all this substitute foods vegans eat, in a package its a form of processed food, loaded with salt, sugar or some form of preservatives. Wheat, corn, palm oil, soya bean, rice products are also having a detrimental effect on the planet and wild life.
Petone cafe owner upset at being attacked by mums with prams
To many handouts to these mums heading out for coffees. Lol
School gate chaos in Wellington forces council to develop plan to get kids out of cars
Kind of like those driving around for 10 minutes to try find a close park at the shopping centre, instead of just park at one of the empty spots on entrance lol
Construction slowdown and weak confidence could see economy enter the doldrums
And so it begins. Thank you Labour.
Housing Minister sets up ministry to advise on house prices and homelessness
Tackle nz's drug and alcohol problem and your sort out most of the homeless problem.
He was 'chronically homeless'. Now Michael Apanui has a home and a job
Finally a positive story on our troubled and vulnerable.
Long-living captive kea loved the pub but was easily distracted by stockings
We must do more to protect these magnificent birds. Lovely story.
Dear Prime Minister, Evacuate the kids off Nauru
Nz is full of âdeeply distressed and traumatised childrenâ! And the â˜system cant even handle these kids. Child poverty was to be primary focus from this government yet they think throwing money at the diabolical parenting helps, and ticks the boxes. Jacinda likes to paint herself as some saint, but is clueless. These poor kids need to be integrated into society that has the resources and funding. Nz clearly doesnt!
Supermarket owners banking super profits, NBR Rich List shows
Another indication of kiwi consumers being ripped off! Have these corporations have no shame.
Prime minister looks to kill the elephant in the room with economic speech
Parents create child poverty.
'Veil of secrecy' fear as trust readies for Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Sure the churches save that a year in taxes they dont pay. Coff up!
Auckland's first KiwiBuild homes completed, ready for families
I smell a political rat.
Movement encourages Argentines to quit Catholic church
And make them pay taxes!
Dear Mary-anne: The police brought home my daughter
In the 70s parents called the police to unruly teenagers. It soon pulled them back in line.. but that was the good ol days of respect being taught by parents.
Ombudsman rescues 'Betty' from outrageous $3290 vacuum deal
That sucks.
Farmers fear lambs being stolen for school calf clubs
How about educate kids on animal welfare!
New Zealanders hungry and cold in their own homes this winter
Get off the couch an get moving, cleaning away mould, cooking nutrients soups and broths (budget food) use heating to take â˜the edge off thats what we do. Buy a wool underlay for the bed. There are a few simple solutions.
Stan Walker shares video encouraging MÄori to choose their electoral roll
Seriously? Are we going backwards in dividing unity of our multicultural country? Its 2018 one government, one country, mixed race, mixed cultures, mixed religions. Better more effective ways for Maori to help Maori, without the anger and resentment of history we cant change.
National wants Chelsea Manning barred from New Zealand
Personally i dont see what she did was a crime. She, Edward Snowden, Julianne Assange, deserve medals exposing military murder and corruption of the USA government coverups! If your nit doing anything wrong then theres nothing to hide. Get out of bed with the Americans.
PM Jacinda Ardern's first night as a mum
Great NZ's finally got its Kardashians. Lol
Bible lessons provoke one mother's wrath and she is not alone
Save it for door knocking. If no one answers, point taken.
Council releases $1.2m cost of library touch wall as Attorney-General demands 'urgent' action over secrecy
Here in Auckland we are used to it.
Supermarkets (mostly) say no to BYO containers to buy meat
Happily sign a disclosures taking full responsibility of any consequences. ..
New Zealanders hungry and cold in their own homes this winter
Exactly. Now survey the drug and alcohol consumption with the same group. There lies Nzs problem and until that is addressed....not saying all but most.
Auckland's first KiwiBuild homes completed, ready for families
Labour didnt win the election!
Auckland Council looks for more cash to get homeless off streets as forecast paints grim picture
While nz has an increasing drug and alcohol problem, there will always be a Homeless problem.
Real estate agent entered property without consent, made tenants beds
I had an a ray white property manager take photos every inspection, much to my objection. Then when we moved out these photos, with ALL personal belongings, photos etc were all over the internet advertising the house. Major breach of privacy and very unprofessional.
Jacinda Ardern faces mounting problem in business confidence on her return
She wasnt elected by majority of nz voters. Shes only there by personal gain of others. Dont forget that!
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un chat over Singapore summit lunch of beef short ribs
An American president constructing peace not war. Theres a turn of the tides. Nice work Mr Trump.
KiwiBuild: Couples earning up to $180k will be able to buy homes
Why flood an already overpopulated congested city with daily traffic problems with more houses=more cars!
Former Vatican envoy says Pope complicit in abuse cover-up
More lived ruined than a civil war through sex abuse. Shut this vile institution down.
Mayor Phil Goff announces Auckland homelessness census in effort to stop ballooning vagrancy problem
Homelessness will never end until nz addresses it major alcohol an drug problem! Also the parenting problem! Or lack there of. I know this first hand, volunteer work an a few family members who choose to live on the streets with their regular welfare payments. They have a safe house but will be found on the streets. Its very much case sensitive but my experience its a very large percentage.
Pet or property: 'Good quality tenants have good quality pets'
Still rather pets than toddlers.
Christchurch protest highlights unresolved insurance claims eight years on
Heads need to start rolling. Those poor people.
Winston Peters in the hot seat as nurses get a step closer to strike
Another non winning election leader in democracy supposedly in the best interest of all kiwis...
We love a BIG scoop of chips, then we throw many of them away
Theres always the seagulls.
PM Jacinda Ardern: Here's who her baby might share a birthday with
While i wish any new mum all the best, why is the media flooding our news and trying to celebritise our head politician? Focus on the beehive please. This is one very overpaid maternity leave.
Pacific Rim countries join forces as tensions rise
Talk about drama from the media!
Council orders removal of 'non-compliant' Dunedin tree house
Auckland Council I'd expect this, but Anywhere else, in NZ?!! What a sad sad story.
More FM's plan 'coming together' as presenter changes start paying off
Seriously??!! Id rather listen to Thingy than this drivel.
He was 'chronically homeless'. Now Michael Apanui has a home and a job
Its a positive story. We dont see enough of them. :)
Mental health: Mother desperate for something better
Maybe lets look into other underlying physical health issues instead of labeling everything mental health now. Just through personal experience, several doctors telling me i have depression, then a good one who listened ran tests to find a virus and hormonal imbalances wearing me down.
Property asking prices return to record high, countering Auckland's dip
Just as the wheels have always turned in the property cycle, no crash sorry debbie downer.
Cafe operator closed down for going dairy-free
Sounds to me like a Storm in a coffee cup.
Labour's bill to curb foreigners buying New Zealand homes becomes law
So they can still buy land? ..homelessness will keep rising due to nzs increasing drug and alcohol problems and basic economics with the cost of living! Yet the taxes keep coming. These governments never do anything straight forward, yet like to be seen ticking a box.
Controversial TV star expects millions to give public access to South Island station
To many loopholes in gaining permanent residency, citizenship only!
Wheelie big question: should you put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?
I tell my neighbors to use my recycling bin if theirs is full. No skin off my nose and better outcome for all.
Avocados worth $100,000 stolen from Far North farm
When produce IS NOT in season its expensive. The entitlement/i want demand pushes the price up.
Poverty causing 'third world' dental problems, Hamilton dentist says
Great story but Antibiotics are to prevent infection they will not help pain.
More Kiwis watch Country Calendar than Dancing With The Stars
Thank goodness. I was getting a little worried about my intellectual fellow kiwis.
A dispute over trees casts an ugly shadow over neighbourly relations
I have the same problem with AUCKLAND COUNCIL trees. 25 m high dying pines leaning over my home, powerlines and residents road. Several letters, numerous ph calls later its still â˜not within their budget.
Splinter group splits from Anglican church over same-sex blessings
Boom. Beat me to it. All of â˜gods people should pay taxes!
Are designer babies more fact than fiction?
Can we sort out the mess on earth before introducing another one!
Making te reo part of everyday life is harder than expected
And its annoying!
Hold her close to your heart: Neil and Liam Finn send lullaby to PMs First Baby
Pretty easy to draw the curtains and put the ph on silent, if thats your 1 intentions. I think this family know their political plight is short lived, but will milk it.
Lets keep New Zealand backpacker friendly
I wonder if countries like India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bali, Peru etc...have the same cry or do they appreciate the dollar being spread around!
New Zealanders hungry and cold in their own homes this winter
And They werent even voted in!
Barack Obamas NZ visit cost the taxpayer more than $30,000
More proof these ex politicians are ever only in it to keep the ego inflated. He achieved nothing while in office.
Trying to house a family of nine in Aucklands rental market
Big shout out to all those who've moved from Auckland, sacrificed and adopted a lifestyle/home they can afford. Living in Auckland is simply not an entitlement. And no different from any other city globally. The glass is half full elsewhere.
Kiwi couple nursing big bank accounts in the US
As a chef i earn more overseas. As a teacher i earn more overseas. Whats your point?
Thousands march across 50 US states to protest Trump's immigration policy
Didn't see any Marches when USA military were dropping its bombs throughout Middle East over last decade displacing children, killing their parents. Is it different when not at your back door?
How 'clean meat' could become the new dairy, according to US scientist
Half the world is still starving after bought to our attention in the 80s! When profit is to be made, this will never change. By the way your plant proteins are slowly destroying natural habitat to.
NSW beat Queensland to win Origin series
Are you serious? It's far better than any international game, after watching the kiwis earlier, theres no comparison in the speed, skill, and excitement during a game. The Epiphany of league.
The Lonely Millennials: Young Kiwis say they struggle to make friends
Clubs, sports and hobbies. Best way to meet people.
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says light rail not primarily for tourists
Love kochi! When was this built?
Mayor Phil Goff announces Auckland homelessness census in effort to stop ballooning vagrancy problem
I know plenty of situations! Re read my post.
Wounded Wallabies to pick up the pieces as All Blacks loom
Oh they care alright!
After departure cards, 5 things at airports that annoy
Two words. Connecting flights.
QV data shows New Zealand house prices falling
Good news, in 6-8 years they will increase again. As the property cycle has always done.
Princess Charlotte might look like Diana - but why do we care?
We dont. Care that is.
Alcohol harm more than triple the cost of all Treaty claims so far - economist
Like it did with plain packaging cigarettes? .... educate people of its 1 long term effects.
Prams in cafes: let's use our common sense
These mums that are soooooo busy, but sitting in cafes with the toddlers glued to iPads and iPhones. At the expense of the tax payers. Great parenting skills.
Melons off supermarket shelves after imports suspended
Why would you buy imports and out of season produce. Sprayed to the hilt above all else. Yuk.
The 13-week rule and how some brands use it to entice you
Same as Earth, Eco store and many others in their plastic bottles. Read the ingredients and do your research.
Supermarket owners banking super profits, NBR Rich List shows
Or staff could choose another line of work. Just saying.
A dispute over trees casts an ugly shadow over neighbourly relations
Auckland Council are un pleasant like this. Im in constant shade and dampness during winter months.
Michelle Duff: Some parents are struggling. Why are we still paying for "free" childcare?
God forbid todays parents making financial sacrifices for their kids they chose to have, early education. Especially the ones who pay $1000s through IVF and expect tax payers to assist in bringing them up.
After departure cards, 5 things at airports that annoy
Nothing annoys me, if im at an airport Im traveling to somewhere awesome!
Priority 'investments' in warmth and wellbeing for renters and homeowners
100% wool does an even better job.
Where do New Zealanders want to work?
Been there done that, saved for a house, no place like home.
'Bear bait': Kiwi kayaker chased down a Canadian river by a grizzly bear
Dont let the truth get in the way of a good story. This is todays journalism.
Cautious optimism as New Zealand families get boost to pay packets
This money should go straight to charities (kidzcan) that dish out to those genuinely need the hand up, NOT more in the back pocket of the drinking, smoking dead beat parents that have no intention of trying to change their situation. Watch nz's ˜poverty' and homeless rise under this government.
House prices have fallen, but don't expect a big downturn
I hear the banks lending is whats making it hard.
New Zealand: Where alcohol is normalised - and that means more drinking
I laugh the number of people i know complain about bills, never getting ahead financially, cant afford stuff for their kids...but they've always got booze in the fridge. That is a problem.
Alcohol harm more than triple the cost of all Treaty claims so far - economist
Taxing alcohol will work the same as it did cigarettes. Increase crime. Child poverty you name. Drunks want to get their hands on it they will like any other addiction. And the responsible pay for it!
Resolution to Auckland Council rift if Goff 'more inclusive', councillor says
Well said.
Real estate agent entered property without consent, made tenants beds
Depends on your relationship with your tenant. After all they are a business partner.
Stranded humpback whale on Northland beach has been euthanised
Mother Nature is the only expert here. Let her do her job.
White House 'clarifies' Trump comment on Russia not targeting US
Are the Americans still targeting Russia?
The big business of baby showers: The mums-to-be spending thousands on Instagram worthy celebrations
The most boring event of any celebration.
Matariki kicks off in Auckland with a dawn haka
Sounds like you need it, arrogance is a heavy burden.
It's crunch time for Queenstown - let tourist numbers double, or shut the gate?
Travel abroad, spend your money elsewhere, see how good we have it here, take your time, just dont had to the exploitation of cheaper tourists destinations and the expense of others livelihoods.
Clevedon mops up after being flooded again amid concerns over new housing plans
Reminds me of the same stupidity alone Brisbanes river and Tweed where houses used to be on poles.
Real estate agent entered property without consent, made tenants beds
Fell on deaf ears.
Tourists and locals stranded at head of Lake Wakatipu - on road between Queenstown and Glenorchy
Was only a matter if time.
Auckland housing market recovering for spring, Barfoot says
âAgency says,â.... of course, its in their best interest.
The 20-hour flight is coming. And it may have a gym and bunks.
A 2hr flight with Qantas is to long.
Church 'white ants' accused of stalling Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Why doesn't the church part with the tax they don't pay to rebuild if it means that much.