three families want this to happen....thats 12 million each family....and what about the families who dont want this to happen???it was and still is a tragic event..but what is 36m going to prove??the decision is purely political and labour knows it cannot back out now...in short - it will throw money at it regardless of the consequences which is sad for the rest of the country.
and i want a private jet...yet i cant have one because i am too busy paying off my loans - its called prioritise and sacrifice. we have to make trade offs if we want to get debt free.
and just how did they do that?? surely you dont mean selling 2-3% of state assets...give me a break - that hardly classifies as selling nz down the drain
firstly...a baseless accusation about otganised trolling...talk about wild conspiracies - that in itself is shameful stuffthen came the whole more for kiwis in 1 yr than national in 9 seriously?? i invite you to name 1 thing that hasnt caused more damage than good for the country.also...Labour doesnt want justice...it wants to save face. they made wild accusations and bold promises - now it has to deliver. they will throw money at this until such point that even you would think ridiculous....and thats while they tell teachers and nurses that there isnt any more money. unbelievable!oh and...i didnt vote labour.....seriously???
because admitting that yet another minister was so wrong that he needs to be fired would look bad.looking after their image is obviously more important than all else....plain and simple
this comment crops up on every single political article...the blue brigade and young nats are out in force etc etc. if you call anyone who supports national the blue brigade...then you better believe we are out in force.by now surely you realise that people are just sick of this govt?? or are you in denial that anyone could dislike the colition muppets?
you clearly dont get out and about much....or you live in your own little insupar world.the greatest coalition in the world?? really? its definitely not the worst in the world...but to say its the best is slightly delusional and far fetched
no...its called reality and fact.are you denying that GDP is based on what is past or already happened, and business confidence is based on what is to come?
oh yes...you have to be right, because it couldnt possibly be that the govt is doing a bad job! honestly - conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory because you dont like what someone says about the govt. the fact is - people out there dont like this shambles.
they did for the prior 3 elections so i think that proves you wrong...but thank goodness they didnt in this case. winston peters is toxic and will destroy the COL by election time!!
how do you think they got to be a property invester? by sitting on their backside all their life?No - the majority of them would have started out as the humble worker or at least have had to work hard to get to where they are.
you have clearly never owned a business. you cant even appreciate the difficulties that occur on a daily basis. as a business owner you are responsible for the livelihoods of all your staff...one bad policy could endanger 1 or more jobs. let alone not knowing whats coming. thats enough to get anyone nervous. clarity from the govt would end this whole argument. if there is a tax hike coming...tell us what it is and get on with it. if there are changes to the employment laws...just make it clear. business may not like it but at least they will know and can get on with it. govt has an obligation to lay out its agenda clearly and precisely. instead we get working groups who will report back who knows when, and ministers who flip flop on a daily basis
yeah...thats 9...i think jacinda and labour are well into double digits when it comes to stuff ups. you can quote all the scandals you like from the last govt. at least key took charge and asked for resignations as a consequence of the ministers actions. Jacinda hasnt and wont ask for resignations because the whole setup is too fragile.
question time is a chance for the opposition to hold ministers/govt to account. take the curran saga for instance. proved to be rather effective in that case.secondly - they dont make decisions based on question time. the real decisions are made behind the scenes and then debated in the house AFTER question time. if you watch those debates you fall asleep from boredom pretty quick - because believe it or not its the same people actually debating real things that shape the laws of this country...and mostly without insults or yelling across the house.
its not all just about the family home....what about the small business that you decide to start up. pour all your effort and time into it for years to get it growing and then sell for a profit (goodwill asset)?would you be willing to pay tax on that? because that is a capital gain.
except that her work as you put it, is to impact on everyones lives in the country. kind of needs to have a bit of extra scrutiny and attention, given the consequences there could be.
its proving to be pretty accurate if the govt keeps on the way it is!! where do they think all the money is going to come from huh?? oh...and dont say the good economy in nz...because then you will be saying that national did a good job...cant have it both ways!!
no relevance to what the article is talking about at all. stay on topic. febke attempt at changing the subject. this is about claire curran and her stuff up(s)...and the PM not taking all her portfolios like she should have.
dont kid yourself that labour would not do the same. nick smith and collins got slammed by labour in the house over the scandals they were involved in. and one was only sending a letter on a ministerial letterhead. either way...it is not good enough for ministers to be sloppy in their activities...who uses a gmail address for business anyway...let alone government business
if what you say is correct about national being rudderless (and thats a big if) it means that Labour is even worse than we thought. by your rudderless comment you are saying there isnt an effective opposition in the beehive....and yet Labour is making mistake after mistake and fighting fires within their own ranks on a more frequent basis....and that must mean they have no idea on how to run a govt! they are useless!!!
so basically you are saying do something and its all good? its better to do something and cause chaos than do nothing and let the council sort it out? fantastic thinking
highly unlikely being that most of the reason someone rents is because they cant afford to buy. they will sell to someone who can and therefore reduce the number of rentals on the market which will push prices up because of high demand.
just look at the borrowings as a stand alone thing aye? and convieniently forget about the circumstances that surround the borrowing. the whole world suffered during that time and National was praised around the globe for the way nz pulled through the GFC...not to mention the earthquakes!
its doing bad. but it takes time for a govt to start having an impact so up until recently it has been still riding on the policies of national. labour are undermining these every day with confused statements and flip flops and bad policy...and that is the reason business confidence is down and the economy is slowing
nice try. look - you labour supporters are saying that the nats and their supporters are struggling to accept that they lost the election. if that is the case then i would say labour and its supporters are stuggling to accept that they won.labour are in govt and therefore they are the focus of attention...so suck it up and move on or get out of the way. no anount of trying to deflect with nationals issues is going to alter the scrutiny on labour.you wanted it....you got it.
how are the ethical and moral questions going to be answered by walking in as far as the rockfall?? or do you think we should keep throwing money at it until they can walk right in to the end of the mine...you have to draw a line somewhere...and that should have been 23million ago.
Andrew and hero in the same sentence....wow...never thought i would ever see that. (and never thought i would have to)he wasnt a hero...either way he was going to lose the leadership he decided to do it before the election to hand the can to someone else to sort out. dont try and tell me he knew Jacinda could win it when he handed over to her. he was just saving himself from humiliation
on one hand the labour supporters say its early days....give them a chance to get going....cant fix everything in one year...and then they go and post a comment like this - claiming credit for growing the economy etc. come off it.you cant have it both ways.
at least they had a reason...namely rebuilding a city and easing nz through the gfc. labour were handed a growing economy, surpluses forcast for the next 10 years or so....and now where has it all gone? economy is on the brink of stalling and there is no money left...they are absolutely hopeless!!
the same thing passed thru my mind. but who cares. it is any prime ministers role to represent NZ in all different ways. JK did it well (although a little awkward at times) and JA probably will as well...along with pretty awkward moments...they are afterall politicians not comedians so its a bit of a big ask to expect them to fit into any role that comes along.i guess we will have to wait and see.
i agree and disagree...if national perfected the what i can say phrase, i would say this current govt is equally sucessful in changing that to what i will say followed by a heap of verbal BS.i sort of agree on the speaker. never liked parker but mallard isnt too bad considering.
they look far far stronger than the govt just now. at least they are organised and focused. just watch question time - they have ministers squirming in their seats within minute because of their questions cutting straight to the heart of issues...and the ministers can barely answer because they dont know whats going on!
and the whole fundraise to get to wellington idea. bernie monk is not short on cash in any way, shape, or form. in fact, he is what some labour supporters might call a typical nat... got money, got a good business...etc..etc.
wrong on both sorry...since when has collecting signatures forced a govt to resign or forced an early election. your suggestion is really just a waste of time, and the so called angry nats fans know it. thats why they dont do it - not because they are lazy or worried about getting support...it just wont change anything.
bury the truth....please explain? do you know something the rest of us dont?? you have no idea what is down there so forget the hand wringing and self righteous anger and focus on just how much this thing is costing. the 29 men are tragically dead but nothing is going to change that fact. nothing is going to be gained by spending all this money...it is the wish of only a few of the affected families and a political party that cannot back down because they made so much of it in opposition.
i dont like the current mob in power but seriously....not everything that happens in politics is a conspiracy. dont make baseless claims...just wait for it to play out.to me it looks like one guy spitting the dummy over not getting promoted and is determined to cause as much damage as possible on his way out as revenge.
exactly...so what will all the families do if that is the case? realise that it was their loved ones that helped this tragedy to happen? that should be a comfort to them...not.just leave the whole place alone.
another shallow statement with no example or fact to back it up. put your money where your mouth is and provide some substance to your comments.and no - i dont care if you think national did nothing in 9 years...but at least back up your viewpoint with some reasons to help the debate.
so basically...you lost your job because someone could do it better and faster even if it was at a larger cost? if you make yourself valuable to your employer they will think twice before taking your job away in the first place.
so just because they block your comments they are bias against the govt. just to make you feel better they dont publish some of my comments either and im not a fan of this govt at all!so take that handkerchief thats been offered to you and carry on.win some lose some....sounds Iike a level playing field to me.
and who pays the workers?? its a fine line that any govt has to balance. go down your track of just ranp up taxes on companies and the rich...pretty soon wages will stall and jobs will dry up.
oh give it up. do you have any facts behind your sold us out comment? i suspect not because all it is is hand wringing and BS.on another note - i think this advisory group is the first one that will do any good. give credit where its due.
you blind? or just cant get what the comment was about? it is actually a dig at us as the NZ public for voting to keep MMP again....its our fault in other words. we deserve being held to ransom by minority parties in an election. we voted for it now suck it up.
yup...and how many did labour submit when booted out of office??i think you will find its a common tactic used against all incoming govts to put them under pressure and test their mettle
thats beside the point and totally irrelevant. if this govt wants to close it down they have the power to do it. nothing national could have done would change that fact. it was a nice try at making it seem like nationals fault tho. top marks.
not a good comparison sorry...charge out rates for servicemen are their wages + holiday pay + acc levies + kiwi saver + sick leave + fuel + phone bills + asset depreciation etc etc combined. if they have got anything left over after paying tax its only a small amount. so wages vs. charge out rates are like comparing apples and oranges.
stable and sucessful....almost choked when i read that. im yet to see sucess from this bunch....and how many ministers have been removed in this first year?? hardly stable
no you dont have it right. this only shows the members who are not ministers. the article states this in its opening paragraphs.ministers usually spend a whole lot more due to their portfolio responsibilities. this spending will be reported soon i think.
just because kiwibank is nz owned doesnt mean they arent also blood sucking leeches...they are just as bad! and they also dont have branches in small towns
yeah...that would turn them into slums in no time...why on earth would you renevate or spend any money on it at all if you were only going to get the same amount back?the whole policy and idea around these homes is a waste of time. a select few get houses at a price that is below market rates. then they can do whatever they want...very poorly thought through. it could have been good but clearly while in opposition they didnt really get past coming up with the name they would call it
on your point about opinion writers....sort of an own goal there. you answered yourself....they are opinion writers...your opinion is that they need a clean out...their opinion clearly is the opposite. hardly rocket science.
most small businesses...you must have been busy doing some polling of your own? or more likely you are making a massively exaggerated claim to justify your opinion...which is the most likely reason for your claim. not everyone thinks like you. i am a small business owner that wishes national were in power...but they arent and i am still carrying on because i have to, to make a living...its just getting a bit harder to be positive and have certainty to make future plans and investments because i dont know whats coming from this govt.
its not so much the proportion of the screw ups...its what they expose in the govt...i.e. the left hand not talking to the right. etc etc.thats the problem...not a good look
oh so life is cheaper there than in auckland or chch or any other main centre? try putting yourself in their shoes huh? then see if you would like it. you cannot put a price on a life!!!
yes...anyone could have posted surpluses in the period that clarke was PM. it was the best time for business and living in recent history. then it tumbled down. try and find another country who came out of the recession as well as NZ did. you will struggle...and thats because JK and Bill English had a good plan that worked!
umm...im not a fan of jacinda or this govt...far from it in fact - but she is due to have a baby and it is fair enough that clarke is there with her. i would think most people would see it that way?
so spitting the dummy over a promotion and being bent on causing as much damage as possible as you are kicked out gives you credence?i mean...he has only just learnt what bridges is really like? cant of been as close to him in the past as he says he was. but now hes been denied something he wants...bridges is the bad guy etc etc. sounds like a guy in american politicsnot convinced of bridges being the opposition leader myself so far, but what did JLR expect after going rogue?
a bit contradictory...? saying you rather jacinda, clarke and then painting all of them with the current bunch self serving.. which includes this govt.
Pike River mine re-entry to take longer than expected
and so it begins....the great backdown....then the final it cant be done
Editorial: Pike River decision is a victory for justice
three families want this to happen....thats 12 million each family....and what about the families who dont want this to happen???it was and still is a tragic event..but what is 36m going to prove??the decision is purely political and labour knows it cannot back out now...in short - it will throw money at it regardless of the consequences which is sad for the rest of the country.
Dead-beat dads more likely to be arrested at airport
and i want a private jet...yet i cant have one because i am too busy paying off my loans - its called prioritise and sacrifice. we have to make trade offs if we want to get debt free.
Winston Peters signals agreement on labour law, as National put up amendments
and just how did they do that?? surely you dont mean selling 2-3% of state assets...give me a break - that hardly classifies as selling nz down the drain
Home birth, cloth nappies on the horizon for Greens' Julie Anne Genter
youve clearly been living under a rock for the last 9 months or so.
Editorial: Pike River decision is a victory for justice
firstly...a baseless accusation about otganised trolling...talk about wild conspiracies - that in itself is shameful stuffthen came the whole more for kiwis in 1 yr than national in 9 seriously?? i invite you to name 1 thing that hasnt caused more damage than good for the country.also...Labour doesnt want justice...it wants to save face. they made wild accusations and bold promises - now it has to deliver. they will throw money at this until such point that even you would think ridiculous....and thats while they tell teachers and nurses that there isnt any more money. unbelievable!oh and...i didnt vote labour.....seriously???
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway staying put
because admitting that yet another minister was so wrong that he needs to be fired would look bad.looking after their image is obviously more important than all else....plain and simple
National's Chris Bishop accuses Police Minister Stuart Nash of "paranoid behaviour"
this comment crops up on every single political article...the blue brigade and young nats are out in force etc etc. if you call anyone who supports national the blue brigade...then you better believe we are out in force.by now surely you realise that people are just sick of this govt?? or are you in denial that anyone could dislike the colition muppets?
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
you clearly dont get out and about much....or you live in your own little insupar world.the greatest coalition in the world?? really? its definitely not the worst in the world...but to say its the best is slightly delusional and far fetched
Growth figures question the confidence story, but don't settle the argument
no...its called reality and fact.are you denying that GDP is based on what is past or already happened, and business confidence is based on what is to come?
And they thought being in Opposition was hard
oh yes...you have to be right, because it couldnt possibly be that the govt is doing a bad job! honestly - conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory because you dont like what someone says about the govt. the fact is - people out there dont like this shambles.
Winston Peters in the hot seat as nurses get a step closer to strike
they did for the prior 3 elections so i think that proves you wrong...but thank goodness they didnt in this case. winston peters is toxic and will destroy the COL by election time!!
Police mental health plan victim of funding cuts under new Government
yup...a report is gonna fix it. hit the nail on the head there buddy.
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters backs New Zealand's provincial cities
winston doesnt call the shots .... you wanna bet?
How a capital gains tax could affect you
how do you think they got to be a property invester? by sitting on their backside all their life?No - the majority of them would have started out as the humble worker or at least have had to work hard to get to where they are.
It's a business as usual return for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
you have clearly never owned a business. you cant even appreciate the difficulties that occur on a daily basis. as a business owner you are responsible for the livelihoods of all your staff...one bad policy could endanger 1 or more jobs. let alone not knowing whats coming. thats enough to get anyone nervous. clarity from the govt would end this whole argument. if there is a tax hike coming...tell us what it is and get on with it. if there are changes to the employment laws...just make it clear. business may not like it but at least they will know and can get on with it. govt has an obligation to lay out its agenda clearly and precisely. instead we get working groups who will report back who knows when, and ministers who flip flop on a daily basis
Winston Peters in the hot seat as nurses get a step closer to strike
what new money?? oh...surely you dont mean the stuff that they are going to take out of our other hand through more taxes etc?? thats not new
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
yeah...thats 9...i think jacinda and labour are well into double digits when it comes to stuff ups. you can quote all the scandals you like from the last govt. at least key took charge and asked for resignations as a consequence of the ministers actions. Jacinda hasnt and wont ask for resignations because the whole setup is too fragile.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
question time is a chance for the opposition to hold ministers/govt to account. take the curran saga for instance. proved to be rather effective in that case.secondly - they dont make decisions based on question time. the real decisions are made behind the scenes and then debated in the house AFTER question time. if you watch those debates you fall asleep from boredom pretty quick - because believe it or not its the same people actually debating real things that shape the laws of this country...and mostly without insults or yelling across the house.
How a capital gains tax could affect you
its not all just about the family home....what about the small business that you decide to start up. pour all your effort and time into it for years to get it growing and then sell for a profit (goodwill asset)?would you be willing to pay tax on that? because that is a capital gain.
It's a business as usual return for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
except that her work as you put it, is to impact on everyones lives in the country. kind of needs to have a bit of extra scrutiny and attention, given the consequences there could be.
Winston Peters in the hot seat as nurses get a step closer to strike
its proving to be pretty accurate if the govt keeps on the way it is!! where do they think all the money is going to come from huh?? oh...and dont say the good economy in nz...because then you will be saying that national did a good job...cant have it both ways!!
Public can have no confidence in broadcast minister – and neither can Prime Minister
no relevance to what the article is talking about at all. stay on topic. febke attempt at changing the subject. this is about claire curran and her stuff up(s)...and the PM not taking all her portfolios like she should have.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
dont kid yourself that labour would not do the same. nick smith and collins got slammed by labour in the house over the scandals they were involved in. and one was only sending a letter on a ministerial letterhead. either way...it is not good enough for ministers to be sloppy in their activities...who uses a gmail address for business anyway...let alone government business
Phil Twyford duplicating bureaucracy in Urban Development Authority move
if what you say is correct about national being rudderless (and thats a big if) it means that Labour is even worse than we thought. by your rudderless comment you are saying there isnt an effective opposition in the beehive....and yet Labour is making mistake after mistake and fighting fires within their own ranks on a more frequent basis....and that must mean they have no idea on how to run a govt! they are useless!!!
Defence Minister Ron Mark one step closer to replacing old military planes
it is better than what we have currently got...nothing!!
Phil Twyford duplicating bureaucracy in Urban Development Authority move
so basically you are saying do something and its all good? its better to do something and cause chaos than do nothing and let the council sort it out? fantastic thinking
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
you tell us then....or are you just implying without facts to back it up again?
Phil Twyford duplicating bureaucracy in Urban Development Authority move
your last sentence....send that to jacinda please. hits the nail on 5he head with this current bunch
Primary teachers' union attacks new Ministry of Education pay offer
Hard to compare with other jobs, the annual leave must be worth a bit in itself.
Housing Minister Phil Twyford's reforms likely to raise rents, officials warn
highly unlikely being that most of the reason someone rents is because they cant afford to buy. they will sell to someone who can and therefore reduce the number of rentals on the market which will push prices up because of high demand.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
just look at the borrowings as a stand alone thing aye? and convieniently forget about the circumstances that surround the borrowing. the whole world suffered during that time and National was praised around the globe for the way nz pulled through the GFC...not to mention the earthquakes!
Prime Minister's business confidence push back: 'I'm interested in the reality'
its doing bad. but it takes time for a govt to start having an impact so up until recently it has been still riding on the policies of national. labour are undermining these every day with confused statements and flip flops and bad policy...and that is the reason business confidence is down and the economy is slowing
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
nice try. look - you labour supporters are saying that the nats and their supporters are struggling to accept that they lost the election. if that is the case then i would say labour and its supporters are stuggling to accept that they won.labour are in govt and therefore they are the focus of attention...so suck it up and move on or get out of the way. no anount of trying to deflect with nationals issues is going to alter the scrutiny on labour.you wanted it....you got it.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
would you like to back that up with some fact??? or shall we just keep trotting out statements for the sake of it?
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
buying a house for way under what it is worth is lottery though.
It's been fun Peters, but now Ardern's back it's time to get down to business
oh i think most have got over that...there is not much we can do about it. its now a reality that this govt needs to go and the sooner the better!
Greens almost out in new poll, Budget does not give Labour a boost
of course it doesnt. its only purpose is to provide a snapshot at a certain point in time. no one is arguing any different
It's been fun Peters, but now Ardern's back it's time to get down to business
hes made a couple of comments...how long has old helen been meddling with all this stuff with her unwanted opinions?
Editorial: Bringing truth to light
how are the ethical and moral questions going to be answered by walking in as far as the rockfall?? or do you think we should keep throwing money at it until they can walk right in to the end of the mine...you have to draw a line somewhere...and that should have been 23million ago.
"Iain Lees-Galloway reflects on his first year in Cabinet",
Andrew and hero in the same sentence....wow...never thought i would ever see that. (and never thought i would have to)he wasnt a hero...either way he was going to lose the leadership he decided to do it before the election to hand the can to someone else to sort out. dont try and tell me he knew Jacinda could win it when he handed over to her. he was just saving himself from humiliation
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
on one hand the labour supporters say its early days....give them a chance to get going....cant fix everything in one year...and then they go and post a comment like this - claiming credit for growing the economy etc. come off it.you cant have it both ways.
Capital gains tax debate not over, Grant Robertson suggests
you need to look at the meaning of capital gains. got nothing to do with the transfer of wealth.
Prime Minister's business confidence push back: 'I'm interested in the reality'
at least they had a reason...namely rebuilding a city and easing nz through the gfc. labour were handed a growing economy, surpluses forcast for the next 10 years or so....and now where has it all gone? economy is on the brink of stalling and there is no money left...they are absolutely hopeless!!
Jacinda Ardern to appear on Stephen Colbert's TV show
the same thing passed thru my mind. but who cares. it is any prime ministers role to represent NZ in all different ways. JK did it well (although a little awkward at times) and JA probably will as well...along with pretty awkward moments...they are afterall politicians not comedians so its a bit of a big ask to expect them to fit into any role that comes along.i guess we will have to wait and see.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
i agree and disagree...if national perfected the what i can say phrase, i would say this current govt is equally sucessful in changing that to what i will say followed by a heap of verbal BS.i sort of agree on the speaker. never liked parker but mallard isnt too bad considering.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
they look far far stronger than the govt just now. at least they are organised and focused. just watch question time - they have ministers squirming in their seats within minute because of their questions cutting straight to the heart of issues...and the ministers can barely answer because they dont know whats going on!
Winston Peters in the hot seat as nurses get a step closer to strike
you could try using the thing in your head. pretty easy to see the word one is supposed to be wonder....predictive typing is annoying sometimes :)
Police mental health plan victim of funding cuts under new Government
and the whole fundraise to get to wellington idea. bernie monk is not short on cash in any way, shape, or form. in fact, he is what some labour supporters might call a typical nat... got money, got a good business...etc..etc.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
wrong on both sorry...since when has collecting signatures forced a govt to resign or forced an early election. your suggestion is really just a waste of time, and the so called angry nats fans know it. thats why they dont do it - not because they are lazy or worried about getting support...it just wont change anything.
"Iain Lees-Galloway reflects on his first year in Cabinet",
correction...there is one person in opposition who is in spectacular meltdown mode. the rest are doing just fine
Jacinda Ardern to speak in Christchurch at 125th anniversary celebration of women’s suffrage
and whos money was Jacinda using? get with it. they all use tax payer money to travel.
Editorial: Bringing truth to light
bury the truth....please explain? do you know something the rest of us dont?? you have no idea what is down there so forget the hand wringing and self righteous anger and focus on just how much this thing is costing. the 29 men are tragically dead but nothing is going to change that fact. nothing is going to be gained by spending all this money...it is the wish of only a few of the affected families and a political party that cannot back down because they made so much of it in opposition.
" After a horrendous day, Nats leader Simon Bridges is still standing - for now",
i dont like the current mob in power but seriously....not everything that happens in politics is a conspiracy. dont make baseless claims...just wait for it to play out.to me it looks like one guy spitting the dummy over not getting promoted and is determined to cause as much damage as possible on his way out as revenge.
Editorial: Bringing truth to light
exactly...so what will all the families do if that is the case? realise that it was their loved ones that helped this tragedy to happen? that should be a comfort to them...not.just leave the whole place alone.
NZ soft underbelly for China infiltration of intelligence network - Canadian report
its all about jacindas pure intentions right? everything will be fine because she means well....youve got to be joking.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
another shallow statement with no example or fact to back it up. put your money where your mouth is and provide some substance to your comments.and no - i dont care if you think national did nothing in 9 years...but at least back up your viewpoint with some reasons to help the debate.
Cap on public servants saw spending on consultants almost double to $550m a year
so basically...you lost your job because someone could do it better and faster even if it was at a larger cost? if you make yourself valuable to your employer they will think twice before taking your job away in the first place.
Defence Minister Ron Mark one step closer to replacing old military planes
and the relevance of your comment??? GST is paid to the govt so who cares if they pay it or not. makes no difference
"Iain Lees-Galloway reflects on his first year in Cabinet",
empty words.there are a lot of these comments but NONE of them are backed up with facts. its all just sentiment.
Jacinda Ardern to speak in Christchurch at 125th anniversary celebration of women’s suffrage
so just because they block your comments they are bias against the govt. just to make you feel better they dont publish some of my comments either and im not a fan of this govt at all!so take that handkerchief thats been offered to you and carry on.win some lose some....sounds Iike a level playing field to me.
Capital gains tax debate not over, Grant Robertson suggests
and who pays the workers?? its a fine line that any govt has to balance. go down your track of just ranp up taxes on companies and the rich...pretty soon wages will stall and jobs will dry up.
"Jacinda Ardern names Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council members",
oh give it up. do you have any facts behind your sold us out comment? i suspect not because all it is is hand wringing and BS.on another note - i think this advisory group is the first one that will do any good. give credit where its due.
John Key delivers stark warning on the economy, endorses Simon Bridges as leader
you blind? or just cant get what the comment was about? it is actually a dig at us as the NZ public for voting to keep MMP again....its our fault in other words. we deserve being held to ransom by minority parties in an election. we voted for it now suck it up.
Is UDA three letters you should worry about in Auckland?
thats because the 100000 houses in 10 years is a joke... :)
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
yup...and how many did labour submit when booted out of office??i think you will find its a common tactic used against all incoming govts to put them under pressure and test their mettle
Walker tables Lumsden Maternity Centre petition with select committee
thats beside the point and totally irrelevant. if this govt wants to close it down they have the power to do it. nothing national could have done would change that fact. it was a nice try at making it seem like nationals fault tho. top marks.
Nurses' union to announce result of latest pay offer from DHBs
not a good comparison sorry...charge out rates for servicemen are their wages + holiday pay + acc levies + kiwi saver + sick leave + fuel + phone bills + asset depreciation etc etc combined. if they have got anything left over after paying tax its only a small amount. so wages vs. charge out rates are like comparing apples and oranges.
Jacinda Ardern to speak in Christchurch at 125th anniversary celebration of women’s suffrage
feeling sorry for yourself by any chance? get over it...not everyone is going to agree with your opinion - no matter how right you think you are.
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
stable and sucessful....almost choked when i read that. im yet to see sucess from this bunch....and how many ministers have been removed in this first year?? hardly stable
Full list of MPs expenses shows spending topped $2.1 million
no you dont have it right. this only shows the members who are not ministers. the article states this in its opening paragraphs.ministers usually spend a whole lot more due to their portfolio responsibilities. this spending will be reported soon i think.
Shane Jones asks Reserve Bank governor to consider new rules for regional banks
just because kiwibank is nz owned doesnt mean they arent also blood sucking leeches...they are just as bad! and they also dont have branches in small towns
Auckland mayoralty: National Party yet to decide on fighting Phil Goff for region's top job
economic health?? evidence shows its slowing down...how is that a good thing?
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
yeah...that would turn them into slums in no time...why on earth would you renevate or spend any money on it at all if you were only going to get the same amount back?the whole policy and idea around these homes is a waste of time. a select few get houses at a price that is below market rates. then they can do whatever they want...very poorly thought through. it could have been good but clearly while in opposition they didnt really get past coming up with the name they would call it
"Iain Lees-Galloway reflects on his first year in Cabinet",
on your point about opinion writers....sort of an own goal there. you answered yourself....they are opinion writers...your opinion is that they need a clean out...their opinion clearly is the opposite. hardly rocket science.
It's been fun Peters, but now Ardern's back it's time to get down to business
most small businesses...you must have been busy doing some polling of your own? or more likely you are making a massively exaggerated claim to justify your opinion...which is the most likely reason for your claim. not everyone thinks like you. i am a small business owner that wishes national were in power...but they arent and i am still carrying on because i have to, to make a living...its just getting a bit harder to be positive and have certainty to make future plans and investments because i dont know whats coming from this govt.
It's been fun Peters, but now Ardern's back it's time to get down to business
so if you dont like this govt you lack a depth of knowledge? some free advice - go and look in the mirror
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
its not so much the proportion of the screw ups...its what they expose in the govt...i.e. the left hand not talking to the right. etc etc.thats the problem...not a good look
Walker tables Lumsden Maternity Centre petition with select committee
oh so life is cheaper there than in auckland or chch or any other main centre? try putting yourself in their shoes huh? then see if you would like it. you cannot put a price on a life!!!
NRL bunker under fire again after Sharks 'no try' decision against Broncos
And if they gave the try we would still have the same complaint from the other side !?
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
that would still make NZ 3rd...which is still quite bad considering the size of the country
NZ soft underbelly for China infiltration of intelligence network - Canadian report
yep...we won the world wars single handedly. didnt need the usa at all
Greens push for 'water test' on foreign land sales in bid to stop bottling plants
under MMP they have never been in govt until this time. what makes you so sure they will return?
NZ Ambassador to Trump's Washington recalled
funniest comment yet!!
Growth figures question the confidence story, but don't settle the argument
yes...anyone could have posted surpluses in the period that clarke was PM. it was the best time for business and living in recent history. then it tumbled down. try and find another country who came out of the recession as well as NZ did. you will struggle...and thats because JK and Bill English had a good plan that worked!
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
umm...im not a fan of jacinda or this govt...far from it in fact - but she is due to have a baby and it is fair enough that clarke is there with her. i would think most people would see it that way?
" After a horrendous day, Nats leader Simon Bridges is still standing - for now",
so spitting the dummy over a promotion and being bent on causing as much damage as possible as you are kicked out gives you credence?i mean...he has only just learnt what bridges is really like? cant of been as close to him in the past as he says he was. but now hes been denied something he wants...bridges is the bad guy etc etc. sounds like a guy in american politicsnot convinced of bridges being the opposition leader myself so far, but what did JLR expect after going rogue?
" After a horrendous day, Nats leader Simon Bridges is still standing - for now",
a bit contradictory...? saying you rather jacinda, clarke and then painting all of them with the current bunch self serving.. which includes this govt.