Everyone needs to grow up and stop being so pathetic about everything.Yes. Some horrible things have happened in our history, on both sides, but this tit for tat but europeans did this...well maori did this nonsense is childish and only serves to boost peoples own sense of self righteousness.The focus should be on teaching our kids the truth. And by that i dont mean what fits your narrative best.
I find it absolutely laughable that there are people out there actually trying to tell the rest of us that someone like Bob Woodward has no credibility because ....Washington Post Take a look at his career. Then use whats left of your brain to ask who has more credibility. An investigative journalist with a glittering career, many pulitzers to his name and unfettered access to some of the most powerful people in the worldOr a depraved property magnate who assaults women, lies daily, and seems determined to plunge the entire world into chaos.
100%. If you dont believe this, check out the article directly under this one about one of our richest men avoiding answering questions in court about his companys tax avoidance (to the tune of $59 million) because hes holidaying in Europe.
We had one and both of us were involved in the decision - which i suspect happens more often than not anyway. Despite anti-abortionists seeming to believe couples never talk about these things because the woman has all the power - which is just typical religious/conservative fear of women with power thinking. Never once regretted it.
Oh here we go. Why am I not surprised that one of the two biggest supporters of the National Party (Farmers and Big business respectively) are once again wheeling out the threats and running fear-mongering campaigns when they dont get their own way. This isnt about whats best for NZ (despite what theyll have you believe, most SME owners like myself are doing just fine thank you very much), its about whats best for their pockets - as weve seen time and time and time again.
No. Secularism is not a religion. Its a political principal that says youre free to practise any religion you choose, but dont expect any privileges because of it.
Bob Woodward has exposed some of the most corrupt dealings by people in power over a very long career. Ever heard of Watergate? Or do you think that was fake news too? I saw a dead bird the other day that had more of a grip on reality than Trump.
Imagine youre in a clinic and a fire starts.In one room, theres a 5 year old childIn the other theres a container with 1000 viable embryosYou only have time to save one...What do you do?
I can not stand Bridges, but i think this sexism thing is a pretty (read: petty) long bow to draw, especially as none of his comments have been directly sexist. Saying shes struggling isnt sexist. Its just what he as the opposition leader has to say. If Bridges was PM hed be struggling too and wed all be calling him on it. But lets face it, hes struggling enough as leader of the opposition. Stop trying to be offended by everything.
No matter how you look at it, using the suffering of 50, 100, or even 3000 people for your own political posturing is about as despicable as it gets. If anyone gave two hoots about the people of puerto rico they would have received the aid they so desperately needed. Instead, it was held back (and is still sitting there) because of policy discussions. So sure, blame democrats if you must, but they arent in power, but the fact that this aid did not come (not counting the 5 packs of paper towels trump threw at people in a press conference) falls squarely on the current government.
Funny that Hansen thinks its disgusting to sit down during the anthem, but that its ok to give this kid a kick. Then again, Hansen is a nobody and needs all the help she can get to stay relevant.
Trumps supporters will hate this. But lets remember that these are the same people who are currently calling for a Navajo congressman to prove he isnt in America illegally...Yep.
Actually - the nationalist army of Chiang Kai-Shek and the peoples army of Mao did that. China was essentially a quagmire that forced Japan to squander vast amounts of resources. That put them on a collision course with the Allied powers and undermined their Pacific War effort. To secure the resources it needed to win the war in China, Japan attacked resource-rich Western colonies in Southeast Asia and fatefully, the U.S. at Pearl Harbour.
Or just control your dogs when you see them eating dead things. If you cant see them eating dead things you arent controlling them. Dogs are one of the most destructive predators to NZ birdlife - especially kiwi.
I had a car that got clamped years ago. The cost for getting it unclamped was more than the car was worth so i just left it there. They tried to get me to remove it. I said take the clamp off and i will but they didnt. So i left it. Eventually they stopped calling.
Of course it isnt. Some business leaders are just continuing their year long whinge. Weve had business NZ, and ANZ decrying it. These people are nothing more than lobbyists for the national party.But thats all they have, ever. Doom and gloom. Its like living in the old testament.
Heres an idea. Stop following these charlatans and start following actual influencers. The ones who inspire you through their art, words or values to love and be 1 to yourself, look after your health, following your passions, treat people with dignity, throw off outdated social constructs, and never compromise your own happiness.
Or the police could just do their job and target the groups of people we all know are the ones dealing and manufacturing it. Kicking people out of their homes because some test says so is nothing more than an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
weeeelllllll....i meannnnn......it is heavy on actual facts. People are deserting trump in droves. A large number of his former aids and employees have pled or been found guilty of crimes....I mean, by saying its alt left opinion piece, youre basically saying that none of those things have happened (when they most certainly have)
Problem is that most kiwis think the likes of Dai Henwood and his awful mates with their low brow toilet humour are the marker for what is funny and what isnt. Anything with actual wit gets passed over.
Lately Ive started seeing more and more people walking around watching actual TV shows on their phones. Id say i physically bump into at least 1 or 2 people a day, and have to dodge many more.It might sound harsh, but if you die (or kill someone) because youre texting and driving, or you step out in front of a bus because you just couldnt wait to watch the new episode of the block, you deserve everything you get. Wake up.
While I applaud him for doing this (although with the new bezos bill in the house, the timing of it is very interesting), its a bit of an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff solution when he couldve simply helped out thousands of people and their families by paying his staff a living wage.
Real Estate Agents are basically on the same level as Used Car Salespeople. Slippery, basic, talentless crooks who think theyre much smarter than the clients who have no other choice but to engage with them.
Of course...National know that their support base are the terrified middle - a large portion of the population who are perpetually afraid of everything. From god, progress, leftists and criminals to feminists, beneficiaries and foreigners. You name it, theyre scared of it.
Get rid of all cars (except service vehicles and public transport) in the central city and make sure theres a good park and ride system so people can come in from the outer suburbs. I lived in Wellington for 15 years. You do not need to drive there.
Hate to break it to you, but in an accident where a plane gets more than 10 meters off the ground your chances are pretty slim anyway. No matter what the body scanner says.
Reading the comments from the time by men who didnt want to see women vote, and many of the comments on stuff today im almost convinced time travel is a thing.
They dont Tetawa. They do one, monitor it, then move on if its been effective. As for you Keithy. The immediate aftermath is irrelevant and could be because of any number of things. You go back a few months later and the birds are at full voice.
The beauty of kids is that theyre small. So you dont actually need a giant vehicle to cart them about in. Ive got two kids and a VW Golf. No dramas at all. If youve got so much gear you do need a giant SUV - either downsize (because you do not need a whole boot full of stuff every time you take the kids out) or put it in the boot where its easy to get to - because ya know...its at the back of the car.
They had one of these on Grand Designs. Basically they constructed a concrete pool first, then built the house inside it. When water floods in the whole house raises up on stakes. Unbelievable the way it works. A brilliant (but somewhat costly) solution.
I think the majority of NZ are able to deal with their emotions in an adult way. The problem with a lot of these protesters is that theyve lost the capacity for rational thought. DOC dropping 1080 is not some conspiracy theory. Its an effective weapon (far more effective than trapping - especially in hard to reach places) in the fight against pest species and as has already been said - the majority of kiwis simply want our native flora and fauna protected.
New Zealand's school-taught colonial history is racist and needs changing, say teachers
Everyone needs to grow up and stop being so pathetic about everything.Yes. Some horrible things have happened in our history, on both sides, but this tit for tat but europeans did this...well maori did this nonsense is childish and only serves to boost peoples own sense of self righteousness.The focus should be on teaching our kids the truth. And by that i dont mean what fits your narrative best.
President Trump is unfit for office - Bob Woodward's 'Fear' confirms it
I find it absolutely laughable that there are people out there actually trying to tell the rest of us that someone like Bob Woodward has no credibility because ....Washington Post Take a look at his career. Then use whats left of your brain to ask who has more credibility. An investigative journalist with a glittering career, many pulitzers to his name and unfettered access to some of the most powerful people in the worldOr a depraved property magnate who assaults women, lies daily, and seems determined to plunge the entire world into chaos.
Sri Lankans boycott Anchor butter after Fonterra refuses to include Tamil language on packaging
Fonterra cant afford to make new packaging anyway, they spent all their money on their CEO(s).
Fonterra loss reminiscent of a failed All Blacks World Cup campaign
Big business has your best interests at heart Said no one with a brain, ever.
BusinessNZ admits error in business confidence survey that 'lacked validity'
Disgraceful? Yes.Surprising? No.
BusinessNZ considering an international challenge to labour law changes
100%. If you dont believe this, check out the article directly under this one about one of our richest men avoiding answering questions in court about his companys tax avoidance (to the tune of $59 million) because hes holidaying in Europe.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
We had one and both of us were involved in the decision - which i suspect happens more often than not anyway. Despite anti-abortionists seeming to believe couples never talk about these things because the woman has all the power - which is just typical religious/conservative fear of women with power thinking. Never once regretted it.
President Trump is unfit for office - Bob Woodward's 'Fear' confirms it
I dont think he is.
BusinessNZ considering an international challenge to labour law changes
Oh here we go. Why am I not surprised that one of the two biggest supporters of the National Party (Farmers and Big business respectively) are once again wheeling out the threats and running fear-mongering campaigns when they dont get their own way. This isnt about whats best for NZ (despite what theyll have you believe, most SME owners like myself are doing just fine thank you very much), its about whats best for their pockets - as weve seen time and time and time again.
Religious instruction finds its way into 600 secular primary schools
No. Secularism is not a religion. Its a political principal that says youre free to practise any religion you choose, but dont expect any privileges because of it.
Don't let Heather du Plessis-Allan's 'Pacific leeches' ideas take us back to the 1970s
Either way, the real victims are the ones who miss out on much needed aid because of whatever reason.
US President Donald Trump 'livid' at staffer's claims of a 'resistance' against him
You know things are bad when youd almost put more faith in the Sensing Murder team than you would in the President of the United States.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
If its dependent, it can not be independent.
Secret White House 'resistance': Official blasts Donald Trump in New York Times
Anyone else still waiting for the failing NY Times to actually fail?
President Trump is unfit for office - Bob Woodward's 'Fear' confirms it
Bob Woodward has exposed some of the most corrupt dealings by people in power over a very long career. Ever heard of Watergate? Or do you think that was fake news too? I saw a dead bird the other day that had more of a grip on reality than Trump.
President Trump is unfit for office - Bob Woodward's 'Fear' confirms it
How is that wall going by the way? hahahahaha
Religious instruction finds its way into 600 secular primary schools
Indoctrinate your kids if you must. But do it yourselves, at home.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
Imagine youre in a clinic and a fire starts.In one room, theres a 5 year old childIn the other theres a container with 1000 viable embryosYou only have time to save one...What do you do?
Religious instruction finds its way into 600 secular primary schools
You mean teaching kids to think for themselves and express their individuality? Terrible.
Simon Bridges says criticism of PM Jacinda Ardern not sexist
I can not stand Bridges, but i think this sexism thing is a pretty (read: petty) long bow to draw, especially as none of his comments have been directly sexist. Saying shes struggling isnt sexist. Its just what he as the opposition leader has to say. If Bridges was PM hed be struggling too and wed all be calling him on it. But lets face it, hes struggling enough as leader of the opposition. Stop trying to be offended by everything.
Donald Trump and the NZ media: A one-sided story?
What do vegans have to do with anything?
Donald Trump falsely says Democrats inflated Puerto Rico death toll
No matter how you look at it, using the suffering of 50, 100, or even 3000 people for your own political posturing is about as despicable as it gets. If anyone gave two hoots about the people of puerto rico they would have received the aid they so desperately needed. Instead, it was held back (and is still sitting there) because of policy discussions. So sure, blame democrats if you must, but they arent in power, but the fact that this aid did not come (not counting the 5 packs of paper towels trump threw at people in a press conference) falls squarely on the current government.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
It only becomes entirely separate after birth. So...
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
as nature intended Markod? I dont think so. In nature, mum does everything. Take lions for example.
Secret White House 'resistance': Official blasts Donald Trump in New York Times
Id suggest we get Michael Jacksons chimp Bubbles out of retirement and put him in a suit.
Jane Bowron: We should stand up for the right to sit down
Funny that Hansen thinks its disgusting to sit down during the anthem, but that its ok to give this kid a kick. Then again, Hansen is a nobody and needs all the help she can get to stay relevant.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
Because they cant help themselves. Theyre incapable of staying out of business that isnt their own.
President Trump is unfit for office - Bob Woodward's 'Fear' confirms it
Kim Jong Un and Putin stick it to everybody too.
Abortion: I've never regretted my decision
What baby? what body? In the womb, an embryo is totally dependent on another body for survival.
Fonterra weighs up whether to build processing plants in China
Fonterra seem to be doing a pretty good job of destroying Fonterra themselves.
Failed politician Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen for $144m, claims extreme emotional distress
Why doesnt Roy just do the adult thing and take responsibility for his actions. Cohen didnt MAKE him do or say anything.
Overseas billionaire's anonymity necessary 'to protect his commercial position'
$$$
Technology has advanced, but our judgment hasn't
Trumps supporters will hate this. But lets remember that these are the same people who are currently calling for a Navajo congressman to prove he isnt in America illegally...Yep.
Bank predicts foreign buyer ban will add further chill to property market
Another win from the coalition.
Starbucks still has chance to become Kiwis' cup of tea
I think a starbucks long black might have burned all your tastebuds off?
Donald Trump steps up trade war with US$200 billion tariffs on Chinese goods
Actually - the nationalist army of Chiang Kai-Shek and the peoples army of Mao did that. China was essentially a quagmire that forced Japan to squander vast amounts of resources. That put them on a collision course with the Allied powers and undermined their Pacific War effort. To secure the resources it needed to win the war in China, Japan attacked resource-rich Western colonies in Southeast Asia and fatefully, the U.S. at Pearl Harbour.
BusinessNZ admits error in business confidence survey that 'lacked validity'
Spin Doctor is right. Business NZ admits rigging a survey against labour and somehow its Labours fault? What is wrong with you people?
Sri Lankans boycott Anchor butter after Fonterra refuses to include Tamil language on packaging
Agreed. Literally all theyd have to do is make a sticker to slap on the shipment when it arrives. Job done.
Sri Lankans boycott Anchor butter after Fonterra refuses to include Tamil language on packaging
Whats the sign for udder?
Religious instruction finds its way into 600 secular primary schools
The problem is that all the religious folk are on such high horses we cant hear them, even when they scream and yell.
Council declines 'living wage' policy for staff
As if it wasnt depressing enough working for a local council.
BusinessNZ considering an international challenge to labour law changes
Wow, thought provoking and original...
Eight cattle dead after 1080 drop in Waikato
Or just control your dogs when you see them eating dead things. If you cant see them eating dead things you arent controlling them. Dogs are one of the most destructive predators to NZ birdlife - especially kiwi.
New cycle lane confounds drivers who are parking across driveways
98% of people get it. We shouldnt have to pander to the minority of idiots who cant figure it out
Technology has advanced, but our judgment hasn't
Its a joke innit. We should make Trump supporters prove their families have been in the USA for longer than the Navajo.
Technology has advanced, but our judgment hasn't
Because stuff prints news. And the only news trump supporters believe is fact free rants about gay frogs and biased algorithms.
Government announces new measures to crack down on 'unscrupulous' wheel clampers
I had a car that got clamped years ago. The cost for getting it unclamped was more than the car was worth so i just left it there. They tried to get me to remove it. I said take the clamp off and i will but they didnt. So i left it. Eventually they stopped calling.
NZ economy may not be as slow as business confidence suggests - for now
Of course it isnt. Some business leaders are just continuing their year long whinge. Weve had business NZ, and ANZ decrying it. These people are nothing more than lobbyists for the national party.But thats all they have, ever. Doom and gloom. Its like living in the old testament.
New cycle lane confounds drivers who are parking across driveways
Doesnt take much to confuse drivers these days.
Sri Lankans boycott Anchor butter after Fonterra refuses to include Tamil language on packaging
Humourless arent ya.
Instashams: the influencers who make a living from sponsored posts
Heres an idea. Stop following these charlatans and start following actual influencers. The ones who inspire you through their art, words or values to love and be 1 to yourself, look after your health, following your passions, treat people with dignity, throw off outdated social constructs, and never compromise your own happiness.
The meth panic was always political
Or the police could just do their job and target the groups of people we all know are the ones dealing and manufacturing it. Kicking people out of their homes because some test says so is nothing more than an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
Secret White House 'resistance': Official blasts Donald Trump in New York Times
Theres a moth in a puddle outside my place that probably has more political nous than Trump
Technology has advanced, but our judgment hasn't
weeeelllllll....i meannnnn......it is heavy on actual facts. People are deserting trump in droves. A large number of his former aids and employees have pled or been found guilty of crimes....I mean, by saying its alt left opinion piece, youre basically saying that none of those things have happened (when they most certainly have)
Comedy Pilot Week: Is this really the way to commission a Kiwi sitcom?
Problem is that most kiwis think the likes of Dai Henwood and his awful mates with their low brow toilet humour are the marker for what is funny and what isnt. Anything with actual wit gets passed over.
Probe into harsher penalties for texting drivers backed by son of dead motorist
Lately Ive started seeing more and more people walking around watching actual TV shows on their phones. Id say i physically bump into at least 1 or 2 people a day, and have to dodge many more.It might sound harsh, but if you die (or kill someone) because youre texting and driving, or you step out in front of a bus because you just couldnt wait to watch the new episode of the block, you deserve everything you get. Wake up.
Jane Bowron: We should stand up for the right to sit down
Yeah. Huge conspiracy theory eh. A single kid aiming to take down the constitution of Australia. Might need to stock up on tin foil pal.
CTU blasts campaign by 'vested interests', as NZ economic growth surprises
Im a small business owner and i share your sentiments. Were going great guns.
New cycle lane confounds drivers who are parking across driveways
Roads dont kill motorists, other idiot motorists kill motorists....and cyclists, and pedestrians
Godzone: Is New Zealand really heaven on Earth?
It was a poem before it was a song...
Trump attacks union leader on Labour Day
Well. Trump has been 1 to his word. He said Ill hire the best people! and he has...the best people at being convicted of multiple felonys.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos launches US$2b charity fund
While I applaud him for doing this (although with the new bezos bill in the house, the timing of it is very interesting), its a bit of an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff solution when he couldve simply helped out thousands of people and their families by paying his staff a living wage.
Refugees in the Sahara Desert blame New Zealand for perpetuating a conflict
Go there and experience their lives. You wouldnt last 2 minutes.
CTU blasts campaign by 'vested interests', as NZ economic growth surprises
No. They dont. They (like every other sensible New Zealander) hate dairy farmers who dont farm responsibly.
Jane Bowron: We should stand up for the right to sit down
Yeah god forbid we teach kids to think for themselves. We should control them at all times so they become good little sheep.
'Way too many agents for Auckland': Real estate jobs dry up
Real Estate Agents are basically on the same level as Used Car Salespeople. Slippery, basic, talentless crooks who think theyre much smarter than the clients who have no other choice but to engage with them.
Fonterra loss reminiscent of a failed All Blacks World Cup campaign
Haha thanks for proving my point.
NZ economy may not be as slow as business confidence suggests - for now
I did and my business is ticking along just fine. Its the same for pretty much every other SME owner i know.
Complaints of churchgoers' cars obstructing Auckland cycle path
Why dont they put some of their millions of dollars and tax free status to good work for once and build themselves a car park?
The meth panic was always political
Of course...National know that their support base are the terrified middle - a large portion of the population who are perpetually afraid of everything. From god, progress, leftists and criminals to feminists, beneficiaries and foreigners. You name it, theyre scared of it.
Wellington, it's bikes or cars, but not both
Get rid of all cars (except service vehicles and public transport) in the central city and make sure theres a good park and ride system so people can come in from the outer suburbs. I lived in Wellington for 15 years. You do not need to drive there.
The difference between travelling and taking a holiday
I do as I please, how I please, when I please - without a single care for how others choose to define it.
Judith 'Crusher' Collins wants to crush boy racers' cars after weekend rampage
How many did national crush? The boyracer problem just got worse and worse under them.
New Zealand's divide over women's rights to vote led to a historic world moment
This is the sort of thing that makes me proud to be a Kiwi.
From $6.4b to $171m: EQC's disaster fund forecast to run out next year
Sorry which government spent it all? Wasnt the current lot.
BusinessNZ admits error in business confidence survey that 'lacked validity'
anti lemming - Your mates were caught in a lie and youre still taking the moral high ground...lol
Eight cattle dead after 1080 drop in Waikato
That would not surprise me at all
Government's $19.3m tourism grants go big on toilets and parking
Oh yeah, you only need to open your wallet and consultants start circling like vultures over a carcass.
Expect delays: full body x-ray scanners coming to New Zealand airports
Hate to break it to you, but in an accident where a plane gets more than 10 meters off the ground your chances are pretty slim anyway. No matter what the body scanner says.
BusinessNZ admits error in business confidence survey that 'lacked validity'
A right winger admitting theyre wrong? highly unlikely.
'Sexist' call as female tennis player given code violation for changing shirt on-court
Theres a certain type of tennis loving person this would offend. And their other hobbies do not usually include gender equality, or rational thinking.
Churches lose out in close vote that ended Wellington's free weekend parking
Correction - taxing people with cars more
Trump attacks union leader on Labour Day
They dont celebrate it because thatd mean admitting Obama did great work.
Trump attacks union leader on Labour Day
What would we do without your voice of truth to guide us.
Secret White House 'resistance': Official blasts Donald Trump in New York Times
Haha even Nixon knew Nixon was guilty. Anyone suggesting he wasnt is clearly off their meds
New Zealand's divide over women's rights to vote led to a historic world moment
Reading the comments from the time by men who didnt want to see women vote, and many of the comments on stuff today im almost convinced time travel is a thing.
Donald Trump falsely says Democrats inflated Puerto Rico death toll
Maybe if theyd spent more than an hour there they would have had time to assess the actual damage.
New Zealand's divide over women's rights to vote led to a historic world moment
hahaha i wish i could give this more than one thumbs up
CTU blasts campaign by 'vested interests', as NZ economic growth surprises
No, they arent.
Eight cattle dead after 1080 drop in Waikato
They dont Tetawa. They do one, monitor it, then move on if its been effective. As for you Keithy. The immediate aftermath is irrelevant and could be because of any number of things. You go back a few months later and the birds are at full voice.
National wants Chelsea Manning barred from New Zealand
What? When has your freedom of speech been stopped by a lefty?? Never. Is the answer.
Tight parking spaces see families struggle to get kids out of cars
The beauty of kids is that theyre small. So you dont actually need a giant vehicle to cart them about in. Ive got two kids and a VW Golf. No dramas at all. If youve got so much gear you do need a giant SUV - either downsize (because you do not need a whole boot full of stuff every time you take the kids out) or put it in the boot where its easy to get to - because ya know...its at the back of the car.
Pitched as a solution for sea level rise, questions remain over floating houses' affordability
They had one of these on Grand Designs. Basically they constructed a concrete pool first, then built the house inside it. When water floods in the whole house raises up on stakes. Unbelievable the way it works. A brilliant (but somewhat costly) solution.
Failed politician Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen for $144m, claims extreme emotional distress
If you really think Cohen is the bad guy out of the two you should check your moral compass.
CTU blasts campaign by 'vested interests', as NZ economic growth surprises
Yeah. 500 more people is going to bankrupt us. Youre welcome to join the rest of us back here in reality any time you like...
Judith 'Crusher' Collins wants to crush boy racers' cars after weekend rampage
Sit down Collins, you had your chance and chose to crush what, three cars? Wow. What an outstanding effort. Well done you.
New Zealand's divide over women's rights to vote led to a historic world moment
Its 125 years since we gave women the vote. Of course its everywhere. Take your attitude and go elsewhere if you dont like it.
Eight cattle dead after 1080 drop in Waikato
anti-crow. Try reading the comments before commenting.
Eight cattle dead after 1080 drop in Waikato
I think the majority of NZ are able to deal with their emotions in an adult way. The problem with a lot of these protesters is that theyve lost the capacity for rational thought. DOC dropping 1080 is not some conspiracy theory. Its an effective weapon (far more effective than trapping - especially in hard to reach places) in the fight against pest species and as has already been said - the majority of kiwis simply want our native flora and fauna protected.
Animal cruelty worse than bombs and tobacco to KiwiSaver investors
that makes exactly zero sense at all