Council once again putting itself above the law. The law states insulation must be installed in all rentals by 1 July 2019. She has proved it can be done so council will have to get rest done or those tenants are within their rights to go to Tenancy Tribunal. Dont sign anything until you have sought professional advice.
All departments have a log in system whereby anybody accessing records has their code which is able to be looked up and a list of people accessing Winstons records should leave a trail. These are the people who should be questioned. It is illegal for anyone working with WINZ, ACC, Hospitals and so on to look at a file they are not entitled to and they should be traceable.
We walked 2k to school and there are still raincoats and gumboots sold today so parents should let them walk more. I've been the granny doing the nightmare school run with entry at the end of a blind cul-de-sac. Bigger children could help accompany younger ones like they used to do.
You are asking us, the people who have worked and saved to pay for all these profit making ventures for CCC. These benefit many more people than the rate payers and some of us never watch sport either live or on TV. I strongly resent being used as a cash cow
What kind of lawyer tries to deny liability- one trusts them to do conveyancing correctly. Are they now saying that one needs a lawyer oversee ones own lawyer?
I am an able bodied Grandma and found picking up my grandaughters at their school at the end of a cul-de-sac very stressful and dangerous. You have to walk in to get a 5 year old. Backing, parking, design of pickup area dreadful and their school is not the only one built like this. So many mothers with SUV's. So glad those days over and I and my daughters car got thru it unscathed
You can understand the council dilemma- and that of the Gibson Group but when you provide a service to a public institution like CCC surely you realise money has to be accounted for. Tough one.
The people making these no eviction rules need to be made to be the neighbours before they make such sweeping laws. Nobody should have to be forced to live next door or in the same street as them. How many people live in these houses, who are they rented to and are they on subsidised rents? HNZ should ask these questions first and deal with them by the book.
Get him a companion to keep him happy - he is lonely so barking for attention. Also get him neutered. You are not attending to your dogs needs so perhaps rehome him to where he has a happier life. Condemning him to a life of loneliness is just cruel. Why get such a beautiful dog if you are not around to enjoy him.
To ensure insurance was obtained our insurance company insisted inspections be 3 monthly & an inspection sheet signed. I used this time to check that no repairs needed doing and that they were happy.
I believe these âassessorsâ were given a few hrs training in Dunedin to enable them to qualify. Bet none had ant building experience. Just like the EQC assessors set loose on unsuspecting Christchurch victims. Give them an IPad or a clipboard and Bobs your Uncle.
You are lucky not to have foetal alchol syndrome with how your mother carried on. Wishing you well and glad you have your own child to love and make sure she has a good life with you and the cycle is broken.
I cannot summon any enthusiasm with this awful line up of judges sadly. Not one with the caliber of Paul Mercurio or Brendan Cole & front people like Candy Lane and Jason Gunn are missed too. I used to love this series
Exactly - plenty of thermal underwear with long sleeves & other underwear for elseware. Parents cannot give into their kids whims and wish to follow fashion & wear what they like. A uniform is a uniform and they realise that when they enroll
What could NZF do if they dont sign? Nothing because it was not part of the coalition agreements. They promised to support other of Winstons demands but not this one. Greens should listen to their more experienced former leaders or risk being voted out altogether.
Could our PM contemplate having to travel 4 hrs to nearest birthing centre is Lumsden should be closed down. Some already travel 1 he which is a long time of contractions coming every 2-5 minutes. In a rocking car it would be unbearable plus the worry of birthing either in the car or on side of road or the expense of an ambulance having to travel to meet them
What gives David Parker the right to play God? Real people from real families are dying because of broken promises. How did they miss out in those First One Hundred Days of supposed action. Saving one foolish Aussie could have saved 15 working Kiwis
This young man will bear the scars of this attack all his life, reconstruction of his teeth and a possible TBI which can have life altering consequences. Bullies need to be dealt with by the courts for life altering consequences for them. Shame that Borstals were done away with
Someone should help sort his flat so he does not lose it. He is overwhelmed and cannot cope enough to do it himself. Losing his home would be the last straw
Bring back Jason Gunn = humour in spades and worked so well with Candy Lane, made the show magic. Voting is not transparent, would like to see if my vote was wasted or not. Marama had high judges scores, not near bottom but biffed off by Camilla in a dance off. Hardly fair
If women have to insinuate their mental state is an issue and it is recorded in a Doctors notes, who knows in the future where this could surface and have life changing results - think insurance companies wishing to refuse a medical claim etc. the mind boggles at the implications. Should not be a crime
NZ cannot make foreign countries collect tax and pay it to them. Why would they bother with the compliance costs and paperwork. Are our tax collectors going to pace this?
I cannot see any value in public votes if they are not counted in the final choice which seems to be Camilla's personal choice. Voting is a waste of money it seems. It is not the bottom 2 which dance off and the public votes are cast aside and count for nothing.
Conscious votes do not reflect the wishes of the electorates in which they reside, they are the personal choices of the elected MP. It should be up to the people, like Ireland did. Open vote and I'll bet that most of those against would be men. Women should be trusted to look after their own bodies and mental health.
To perform as she does would have to be 100% which she clearly isnt. Last thing she would want if to disappoint her fans. Very sad for her and those who have travelled so far to see her
Smiley Face. Have you ever been to Riccarton races when ChCh Anglicans have a special day out. They had a great time and those who wanted to have a small bet did and those who wanted to abstain did but neither forced their view on the other which is as it should be. Not all are narrow minded
It happens all too frequently when benefits are cut immediately when an aggrieved partner is believed (without proof) that their former partner is doing wrong
So thrilled that he can have a job where the script can alter on a daily basis so he can integrate back into a meaning full job which he knows already. After watching his struggle in documentary he has come a long way after his TBI. Super to read
One of mine did this one time. Her sister arrived home alone & when asked said she didnt know where her sister was. Was awful. Got a ring from the childs best friends mother to say my girl had come home on her friends bus, did I know? So sorted thankfully as she had to be on one of the school buses
Because decent contraception is expensive - all forms should be free to all women who require it and I mean ALL FORMS. Poorer women are forced to take a cheaper form which may not suit their bodies, they should have access to all forms
Maybe ACT & National but remember the Maori Party were part of the Government and BOTH Dame Turiana & Sir Toby support Charter Schools, particularly for their people
I thought the costs of a 70 day meet and greet around NZ with his staff a reasonable cost overall. It was a very successful journey and let people see the real man, the leader of the National Party. His venues were packed every where he went so very worthwhile
Just love them, they are right up there with the Topp Twins - Billy T James and so on. Nothing like great NZ humour, people who can make a joke against themselves and be polically incorrect without people throwing their hands in the air.
Very sad, why are they not raising their voices as 75% of charter schools are Maori and they are succeeding and participating and getting an education. All of these children including the other 25% are enjoying school in a way that they didnt in a mainstream school. Who is Chris Hipkins to know what is best for these children than Sir Toby who received his award for Maori Education. Has Hipkins even consulted with Sir Toby in any capacity?
Simon is a man and there for should not be commenting as would have no idea of feelings of a woman faced with an unwanted pregnancy. So easy for men to walk away - they donâ't have to give birth or look after the baby
Equal pay for women is alive and well in the costs as above. Look at the renumeration paid to female chairpersons compared to their male counterparts. Women earning near on half what men earning. I thought this government was saying equal pay for equal work.
Very sad week for all MPs. All must wonder if their conversations are being recorded by others? Who is genuine? Who is not? Can this person be trusted? This goes for all MPâs of every party. How low can JLR go? Destabilising a Government and therefore our country - there are no words to describe it. Can any party be confident that their day to day conversations are not being recorded by someone wishing to harm them? Sad and shameful
She insulated her Christchurch council flat - now she says she'll be asked to remove it when she goes
Council once again putting itself above the law. The law states insulation must be installed in all rentals by 1 July 2019. She has proved it can be done so council will have to get rest done or those tenants are within their rights to go to Tenancy Tribunal. Dont sign anything until you have sought professional advice.
With Winston Peters in charge, it seems everything could be up for grabs
All departments have a log in system whereby anybody accessing records has their code which is able to be looked up and a list of people accessing Winstons records should leave a trail. These are the people who should be questioned. It is illegal for anyone working with WINZ, ACC, Hospitals and so on to look at a file they are not entitled to and they should be traceable.
Long-lived kea die after visit from DOC, long-term carers blame the department for their death
Shameful. Whats wrong with these people
Environment Canterbury orders China-based firm to stop water bottling after it breached consent
Shut them down. Our water belongs to our city
School gate chaos in Wellington forces council to develop plan to get kids out of cars
We walked 2k to school and there are still raincoats and gumboots sold today so parents should let them walk more. I've been the granny doing the nightmare school run with entry at the end of a blind cul-de-sac. Bigger children could help accompany younger ones like they used to do.
Public housing waiting list surges: 8108 awaiting homes in April
And the PM wants to bring in refugees! Where are they going to live. Jump the queue of desperate New Zealanders?
Christchurch City Council recommending fast-tracking cash for stadium, water upgrades and cycleways
You are asking us, the people who have worked and saved to pay for all these profit making ventures for CCC. These benefit many more people than the rate payers and some of us never watch sport either live or on TV. I strongly resent being used as a cash cow
Jacinda Ardern: NZ can't save kids detained on Nauru
If they are being programmed for USA then let things lie. It is not up to NZ to thwart that decision to interfere
Masterton man buys house only to find out five years later he doesnt own it
What kind of lawyer tries to deny liability- one trusts them to do conveyancing correctly. Are they now saying that one needs a lawyer oversee ones own lawyer?
Shane Jones attacks Air NZs hip hop safety video as trivialising safety
Absolutely awful video. How much would hiring all those people cost. Waste of money
Council to charge derelict property owners for using public spaces
Don't forget your own buildings like Sockburn Service centre and so on. Clean up your own derelict places first
Disabled mum abused by other parents for parking close to school
I am an able bodied Grandma and found picking up my grandaughters at their school at the end of a cul-de-sac very stressful and dangerous. You have to walk in to get a 5 year old. Backing, parking, design of pickup area dreadful and their school is not the only one built like this. So many mothers with SUV's. So glad those days over and I and my daughters car got thru it unscathed
Environment Canterbury orders China-based firm to stop water bottling after it breached consent
Yes we are charged - the infrastructure is paid for by the ratepayers
Ombudsman asks Attorney-General to take action against Christchurch council for touch wall cost secrecy
You can understand the council dilemma- and that of the Gibson Group but when you provide a service to a public institution like CCC surely you realise money has to be accounted for. Tough one.
Council tried to keep multimillion-dollar Christchurch Town Hall budget blowout quiet
How much for consultants in this blowout. Ratepayers deserve to know
Cameras, charges and minders after private well targeted by commercial users
what a darn shame that people would presume on this mans generosity and ruin it for all
HNZ tenants intimidating Northland residents
The people making these no eviction rules need to be made to be the neighbours before they make such sweeping laws. Nobody should have to be forced to live next door or in the same street as them. How many people live in these houses, who are they rented to and are they on subsidised rents? HNZ should ask these questions first and deal with them by the book.
Nine-year-old boy kicked off Wellington bus and made to get into car with stranger
Learning to be independent
House arrest for Soprano as Christchurch City councillors move to quell disruption
Get him a companion to keep him happy - he is lonely so barking for attention. Also get him neutered. You are not attending to your dogs needs so perhaps rehome him to where he has a happier life. Condemning him to a life of loneliness is just cruel. Why get such a beautiful dog if you are not around to enjoy him.
"Troublesome social housing tenants frustrate image-conscious neighbours
To ensure insurance was obtained our insurance company insisted inspections be 3 monthly & an inspection sheet signed. I used this time to check that no repairs needed doing and that they were happy.
PM Jacinda Ardern gets firsthand experience of 'value' of healthcare workforce
Maybe she will have a quiet word to her Minister of Health and the nurses will get their pay rise.
Christchurch council said it couldn't insulate its flat - so Lynda McKenzie got it done herself
I believe these âassessorsâ were given a few hrs training in Dunedin to enable them to qualify. Bet none had ant building experience. Just like the EQC assessors set loose on unsuspecting Christchurch victims. Give them an IPad or a clipboard and Bobs your Uncle.
My mother abandoned me, and I still don't know where I belong
You are lucky not to have foetal alchol syndrome with how your mother carried on. Wishing you well and glad you have your own child to love and make sure she has a good life with you and the cycle is broken.
Who will take home the almighty Dancing With The Stars glitterball?
I cannot summon any enthusiasm with this awful line up of judges sadly. Not one with the caliber of Paul Mercurio or Brendan Cole & front people like Candy Lane and Jason Gunn are missed too. I used to love this series
Petition calls on Auckland school to allow students to wear warmer clothing
Exactly - plenty of thermal underwear with long sleeves & other underwear for elseware. Parents cannot give into their kids whims and wish to follow fashion & wear what they like. A uniform is a uniform and they realise that when they enroll
Waka Jumping: Former MPs hope Greens conference will make party pull support
What could NZF do if they dont sign? Nothing because it was not part of the coalition agreements. They promised to support other of Winstons demands but not this one. Greens should listen to their more experienced former leaders or risk being voted out altogether.
Dancing With The Stars: Social media producer who helped Sam Hayes in own time
Her dancing was exquisite- she is so fluid and flexible- an absolute natural who was choreographed by a master
Advertisers withdrawing from TVNZ's Naked Attraction
I mute adverts too. Will be great to watch a whole programme without adverts
Paraparaumu says 'thanks, but no thanks' to sculpture of children riding flying kiwi
Hear hear, this is beautifully crafted and loaned free.
'Dear Jacinda: please keep our maternity centre open'
Could our PM contemplate having to travel 4 hrs to nearest birthing centre is Lumsden should be closed down. Some already travel 1 he which is a long time of contractions coming every 2-5 minutes. In a rocking car it would be unbearable plus the worry of birthing either in the car or on side of road or the expense of an ambulance having to travel to meet them
Duncan Garner: Dr Clark, this is life or death, please help
What gives David Parker the right to play God? Real people from real families are dying because of broken promises. How did they miss out in those First One Hundred Days of supposed action. Saving one foolish Aussie could have saved 15 working Kiwis
'My son doesn't feel safe there' - mother of boy assaulted at south Auckland school
This young man will bear the scars of this attack all his life, reconstruction of his teeth and a possible TBI which can have life altering consequences. Bullies need to be dealt with by the courts for life altering consequences for them. Shame that Borstals were done away with
Disabled Wellington man spirals into poverty, depression after ACC axes support
Someone should help sort his flat so he does not lose it. He is overwhelmed and cannot cope enough to do it himself. Losing his home would be the last straw
Southern MP's slam Air New Zealand's meat-free burger option
Hope they have an alternative meal for those who donâ't wish to eat synthetic food.
Christchurch council said it couldn't insulate its flat - so Lynda McKenzie got it done herself
It is called living skills - lacking in young people today.
Dancing With The Stars NZ: Salsa night falls flat, leaves weird taste
Bring back Jason Gunn = humour in spades and worked so well with Candy Lane, made the show magic. Voting is not transparent, would like to see if my vote was wasted or not. Marama had high judges scores, not near bottom but biffed off by Camilla in a dance off. Hardly fair
AM Show Host Duncan Garner calls for end to cats being kept as pets
Duncan - you will be losing viewers with these views. All cat lovers love their cats. They should be confined at night tho.
"Management failings left council and public in the dark for months over unsafe wells",
Sad, these managers are paid nearly 3 times more than our mayor who ends up the scapegoat for their decisions. Not right
Simon Bridges abortion views questioned by beauty pageant winner
If women have to insinuate their mental state is an issue and it is recorded in a Doctors notes, who knows in the future where this could surface and have life changing results - think insurance companies wishing to refuse a medical claim etc. the mind boggles at the implications. Should not be a crime
Motueka community concerned about public display of gang patches
And they get exported to NZ. Reciprocal rights should apply
Celia: A timely, clear-eyed and necessary Kiwi documentary
Ceilia = you went too soon, your commonsense approach should be a compulsory read
"Tax-free internet shopping to end next October",
NZ cannot make foreign countries collect tax and pay it to them. Why would they bother with the compliance costs and paperwork. Are our tax collectors going to pace this?
Human rights complaint laid after teacher sacked following HIV disclosure
In this day and age people are still ignorant? Is that surprising? Sad
Dancing With The Stars' Sharyn Casey shares the inside scoop
I cannot see any value in public votes if they are not counted in the final choice which seems to be Camilla's personal choice. Voting is a waste of money it seems. It is not the bottom 2 which dance off and the public votes are cast aside and count for nothing.
Vote on abortion law reform could happen in NZ Parliament next year
Conscious votes do not reflect the wishes of the electorates in which they reside, they are the personal choices of the elected MP. It should be up to the people, like Ireland did. Open vote and I'll bet that most of those against would be men. Women should be trusted to look after their own bodies and mental health.
Shortland St: James Rolleston set to make debut next month
James has had a life changing injury to his brain. Give him a chance - a lead roll would most likely be too much. A shorter roll will be a good start.
Simon Bridges abortion views questioned by beauty pageant winner
Contraception should be free then there may be less mistakes and less abortions
New show dates announced as Pink reveals she was 'rushed to hospital'
To perform as she does would have to be 100% which she clearly isnt. Last thing she would want if to disappoint her fans. Very sad for her and those who have travelled so far to see her
Lotteries money committed to Christ Church Cathedral restoration
Smiley Face. Have you ever been to Riccarton races when ChCh Anglicans have a special day out. They had a great time and those who wanted to have a small bet did and those who wanted to abstain did but neither forced their view on the other which is as it should be. Not all are narrow minded
MSD loan case's Ms F no poster girl for poverty
It happens all too frequently when benefits are cut immediately when an aggrieved partner is believed (without proof) that their former partner is doing wrong
Shortland St: James Rolleston set to make debut next month
So thrilled that he can have a job where the script can alter on a daily basis so he can integrate back into a meaning full job which he knows already. After watching his struggle in documentary he has come a long way after his TBI. Super to read
Zara and Mike Tindall name daughter Lena Elizabeth in nod to the Queen
Why are you using and old photo of Zara & Mike. He has had his nose straightened now
"Mother's school pickup panic after child, 5, boarded bus with new friend",
One of mine did this one time. Her sister arrived home alone & when asked said she didnt know where her sister was. Was awful. Got a ring from the childs best friends mother to say my girl had come home on her friends bus, did I know? So sorted thankfully as she had to be on one of the school buses
Vote on abortion law reform could happen in NZ Parliament next year
Because decent contraception is expensive - all forms should be free to all women who require it and I mean ALL FORMS. Poorer women are forced to take a cheaper form which may not suit their bodies, they should have access to all forms
Educator pleads for MÄori MPs to speak up over charter school closures
Maybe ACT & National but remember the Maori Party were part of the Government and BOTH Dame Turiana & Sir Toby support Charter Schools, particularly for their people
Caravan residents are being forced to move to make way for tourists
Is there an Abbeyfield in the area - this is a great concept. My uncle moved into one and was very comfortable
New Zealanders hungry and cold in their own homes this winter
These heaters are being put in bedrooms
Stacey Kirk: Searching for the silver linings in Simon Bridges' playbook
I thought the costs of a 70 day meet and greet around NZ with his staff a reasonable cost overall. It was a very successful journey and let people see the real man, the leader of the National Party. His venues were packed every where he went so very worthwhile
Flight of the Conchords don kilts as they reflect on fame, fortune and NZ during sell-out UK tour
Just love them, they are right up there with the Topp Twins - Billy T James and so on. Nothing like great NZ humour, people who can make a joke against themselves and be polically incorrect without people throwing their hands in the air.
Transmission Gully motorway looks likely to be user-pays after Labour shifts gears on tolling
The train will never suffer as people will still use is because of lack of and cost of parking in Wellington
Who will take home the almighty Dancing With The Stars glitterball?
Glad it is audience only votes
Thomas Markle ended last conversation with "rude" Prince Harry by hanging up on him
Meghan should divorce him perhaps
Party for more than 100 teens at rented home angers owner
This is an interesting question. In this day & age of Ins Companies fine print, can someone answer this please?
Health review should consider making doctors' visits free to all
Should be free - would be cheaper in the long run, especially if ailments were serious. Treating before they become so has to be better
Educator pleads for MÄori MPs to speak up over charter school closures
Very sad, why are they not raising their voices as 75% of charter schools are Maori and they are succeeding and participating and getting an education. All of these children including the other 25% are enjoying school in a way that they didnt in a mainstream school. Who is Chris Hipkins to know what is best for these children than Sir Toby who received his award for Maori Education. Has Hipkins even consulted with Sir Toby in any capacity?
Flight of the Conchords don kilts as they reflect on fame, fortune and NZ during sell-out UK tour
Sporran does not sound as funny as a kilt purse I guess and they are comediennes
Christchurch council said it couldn't insulate its flat - so Lynda McKenzie got it done herself
Heat pumps are essential - panel heaters expensive to run. All council flats should have them.
Simon Bridges abortion views questioned by beauty pageant winner
Simon is a man and there for should not be commenting as would have no idea of feelings of a woman faced with an unwanted pregnancy. So easy for men to walk away - they donâ't have to give birth or look after the baby
Simon Bridges abortion views questioned by beauty pageant winner
And how many fathers would be willing to go solo with the child instead of foisting it on to an unwilling mother forced to carry it
Outsourcing Government: The $55m cost of reviews
Equal pay for women is alive and well in the costs as above. Look at the renumeration paid to female chairpersons compared to their male counterparts. Women earning near on half what men earning. I thought this government was saying equal pay for equal work.
"Can National drain the swamp?",
Very sad week for all MPs. All must wonder if their conversations are being recorded by others? Who is genuine? Who is not? Can this person be trusted? This goes for all MPâs of every party. How low can JLR go? Destabilising a Government and therefore our country - there are no words to describe it. Can any party be confident that their day to day conversations are not being recorded by someone wishing to harm them? Sad and shameful
"Secret tape recording embarrasses Simon Bridges, but it's not incriminating",
Only one name for JLR trying to destabilise the country, would it begin with T?