The refugees accepted after the war where more aligned with the NZ culture and thus didnt pose as many integration issues, the majority of refugees today may as well be from a different planet such is the cultural void
I believe that this would be against the will of the vast majority of NZers therefore the answer should be NO and the offer should be removed from the table permanently, the last thing we need is dodgy aid agencies telling us how to run our foreign affairs, we should be putting our efforts into something more useful like saving the Kea
Some good points raised, China is definitely a bigger threat than climate change but you cant put that in a document to create warm fuzzies and create a Unicorn Princess PR moment
I suggest you get acquainted with history , NZ was under attack from German mine laying ships in WW2 and as a result several ships were sunk, German and Japanese submarines also frequented NZ waters and fired torpedos as coastal shipping, during the Cold War there was substantial submarine activity in the waters around NZ
I think most sources will agree it was closer to 20,000 although spread over a number of years, possibly close to 20% of the Maori population being killed by internecine warfare, this was one of the reasons for the Maori to seek the protection of the Crown
just because someone has an opposing view doesnt automatically make them a National supporter as you seem to believe a lot of people are actually quite politically fluid but will stand up to dumb ideas
How much tax does she owe ?, sounds like an unlikely story, should have put a clause in her contract restricting her share selling rights so as not to panic the market, the board must be a bunch of amateurs
Certain individuals have a vested interest in continually reinterpreting this document that was signed nearly 170 years ago, the âcrownâ is no longer some overseas wealthy colonial power that can through some money around, it is the entity that all current NZers contribute too. How come Iwi that suffered at the hands of other Iwi during the Musket Wars and before( and suffered the indignity of being enslaved or eaten) dont try and gain compensation for those crimes, as they were surely worse than enacted by the relatively benevolent colonial forces.
Yes didnt the treaty serve its purpose then, although you could argue that the NZ wars were really a continuation of the inter tribal wars of the early 19th C with the inclusion of the British and settlers as many Maori fought with the Crown forces against other tribes in part to settle old scores
I would be surprised if there is a net economic benefit, there have been many studies done around the world were this has been determined, they often have extensive health issues which can easily cost way more than any economic input they contribute, off course there will be exceptions but that is irrelevant in the bigger picture
Generation Zero possibly one of the most annoying self entitled lobby groups in existence, not sure why anyone gives them airtime, should be titled how to turn Auckland into a nasty slum
So she was drawing attention to the issue of illegal people smuggling by organised European groups picking up people in Libya and shuttling them to European ports, how is this any different to what Greenpeace used to do (before it was overtaken by the left) to protect whales or stop French nuclear testing in the Pacific, also why dont you reference the primary source rather than another ânews reportâ, sorry opinion piece.
Have had potential tenants say they have one small dog then find out independently they have two very large Rottweilers, from a landlords perspective important to meet the tenants animals prior to agreeing tenancy, but should still be at the descretion of the owner, some properties may simply not be suitable for animals
How often does this really happen in this day and age ? very rarely I suspect, its not like it is a societal norm for men more a fringe behaviour from a bunch of losers who are self identifiying that you shouldnt consider them as future partners, although apparently it doesnt work in all situations as we still have women ending up with drop kick men and having their children
Nonsense , you are crediting the Russians with supernatural skills of manipulation, they just simply arent that good, especially in 1987 they had more pressing domestic issues to deal with
Anti Islam which is an opposition to an ideology is quite different to being Anti Muslim, best not confuse the two, remember it is a choice if someone wishes to follow the teachings of a 7th century warlord and barbarian.
Its actually about embracing one culture, the New Zealand culture, multiculturalism actually promotes separatism, the Maori seats are an anachronism from the 19th century time to move on
This is the convenient line being run by the government, spin much, she could have taken one of the new Beech 350s at a fraction of the cost, just would have taken a few hours longer, and not as impressive an arrival
Joel you are like a broken record, the statistics are open to misinterpretation , ever consider the fact that the âMaoriâ arrested might have been carrying more than a couple of joints , perhaps volumes associated with distribution and just maybe gang affiliation
I dont think so , I believe ours are US spec, the Indians went with the MAD as they were denied some of the very secret detection tech that isnt mentioned in Stuff articles
The difference was that his prison sentence was less than the 5 year threshold so quite consistent, bit different to a 35 year sentence even if it was later commuted (but not pardoned)
And actually NZ was still supplying information to the US throughout the ânuclear banâ in support of their Ballistic missile submarine fleet, Lange probably didnt read the defence briefings, a bombastic fool of a man
Some of the waters off our coast are very good hiding places for submarines due to the sub surface terrain, in fact NZ conducted hydrographic mapping of these areas for the US Navy during the Cold War, ironically during David Lange time in office
Many of the latest targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer patients are not funded by Pharmac, the DHBs cant deliver that which isnt funded, this is the reason people have private medical insurance, Pharmac coverage lags way behind that of Australia
I believe the plan in this stage is to get to 90,000ft which would be very impressive, new transonic wings will be required for the next stage which is to achieve 100,000ft where the margin between stall and max speed is very tight, the SR71 was rumoured to be capable of reaching 100,000ft although not officially
My experience is that Anaesthetic Techs work a lot harder in theatre than do nurses (other than the scrub nurse) and are a very important part of the procedure, Anaesthetists actually dont do much after induction unless something goes wrong, the AT are doing most of the work in routine cases
The future is in Thorium salt reactors, safe plentiful nuclear power for the next 1000years, this tech could be practical within 20 years , fusion systems still have a long way to go
There is no need for this government interference to force change, when electric vehicles have the range of designs and equivalent range to current ICE vehicles then people will make their own decision to switch (especially with the increasing of tax on fuel) , at this stage there is still development work required to provide the market with 1 replacement vehicles in EV configuration , in reality those market options will probably be with us in 5 years, no need to hold a gun to peoples heads in the meantime and no the planet will not turn into a fiery inferno by then either, do we really need a productivity commission ?
Strange how none of these âclimate alarmistsâ are proposing for the widespread adoption of next generation nuclear power, as this is the only realistic way of reducing CO2 emissions, cars only account for around 10% of GHG emissions so the widespread switching to driving Nissan Leafs isnt really going to change much, but I guess it has a feel good factor
It is a legal issue and the law is quite clear, overturning the law would require a pretty convincing case, allowing a convicted traitor to profit from their crimes is not in my book a convincing case, someone has the right of free speech if they are allowed to enter the country in a lawful manner , otherwise do a Web presentation
I have seen several family groups recently driving up One Tree Hill, using a disability access now it is closed to normal traffic, and at the top jump gleefully out of the vehicle with no one left in the car/minivan, this really is a wrought and the victims are the real disabled people
Yep the bridge is fast approaching the end of its natural life , it needs replacing better to incorporate this type of thing in the replacement, it is liable to cause structural issues
The vast majority of CO2 emissions are from electricity generation and industry , air transport accounts for less than 5%, NZ is already 80+ renewable electricity , the problem countries are those such as Germany
I can imagine lots of H&S issues with carrying a deceased passenger down an aisle to a storage area, one solution would be to load them on top of the drinks trolley, instant gurney !
Mostly I would say they would be a substitute for pedestrian journeys and as such are unlikely to have much impact on congestion, people are not going to travel any great distance on them.
No reason for Jacinda Ardern to stay home from Pacific Forum
Winston has it in hand, unfortunately I dont think Jacinda trusts him by himself
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
Pretty sure you are part of the âminorityâ
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
It has been established that this is not a real thing, the sea level isnt actually changing much at all
Labour raised expectations on refugee quota. It should deliver
The refugees accepted after the war where more aligned with the NZ culture and thus didnt pose as many integration issues, the majority of refugees today may as well be from a different planet such is the cultural void
Joel Maxwell: Let's hear it for Davidson's c-word and Brash's M-words
New flash Joel you are every bit (and possibly more) âPakehaâ than you are Maori, why are you so ashamed of part of your ancestry
UN gathering puts further distance between Ardern's NZ and Trump's America
Trump is a man of action Ardern is a woman of âconversationsâ
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
Stop talking nonsense
Will she, won't she? PM Jacinda Ardern's political gamble with teachers
Maybe if they hadnt blown Billions on election bribes for tertiary students they could have afforded to pay the teachers more
Taking the Nauru kids makes moral and political sense
I believe that this would be against the will of the vast majority of NZers therefore the answer should be NO and the offer should be removed from the table permanently, the last thing we need is dodgy aid agencies telling us how to run our foreign affairs, we should be putting our efforts into something more useful like saving the Kea
Jacinda Ardern: NZ can't save kids detained on Nauru
Yes but she is the one who keeps bringing it up all the time
Pacific needs hard hats, not silly shirts
Some good points raised, China is definitely a bigger threat than climate change but you cant put that in a document to create warm fuzzies and create a Unicorn Princess PR moment
New sub-killer planes may never fire in anger but Govt wants the option
I suggest you get acquainted with history , NZ was under attack from German mine laying ships in WW2 and as a result several ships were sunk, German and Japanese submarines also frequented NZ waters and fired torpedos as coastal shipping, during the Cold War there was substantial submarine activity in the waters around NZ
A mature nation owns its history - the good and the bad
I think most sources will agree it was closer to 20,000 although spread over a number of years, possibly close to 20% of the Maori population being killed by internecine warfare, this was one of the reasons for the Maori to seek the protection of the Crown
Coalition trying to defy history with backing of wind-up merchants
Nice bit of racism / ageism / misandry expressed there, is that you Julie Anne ?
Alison Mau: Voices of ordinary Kiwi women are being shut down online
The thing is most of the trolling was more than likely by other women
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Her previous business experience is having served in a Fish n Chip shop, says it all really
Joel Maxwell: Let's hear it for Davidson's c-word and Brash's M-words
Yes it is good to see that the taxpayer is funding these idiots to support the really important issues that we face
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
just because someone has an opposing view doesnt automatically make them a National supporter as you seem to believe a lot of people are actually quite politically fluid but will stand up to dumb ideas
Ministers spent $1.49m on travel and accommodation in last quarter - less than last Government for same period
And Ron Mark also uses alternative non-charged transport options
A2 market value plunges $450m in wake of CEO share sell-off
How much tax does she owe ?, sounds like an unlikely story, should have put a clause in her contract restricting her share selling rights so as not to panic the market, the board must be a bunch of amateurs
The Treaty and Me: What the Treaty of Waitangi means to New Zealanders
Certain individuals have a vested interest in continually reinterpreting this document that was signed nearly 170 years ago, the âcrownâ is no longer some overseas wealthy colonial power that can through some money around, it is the entity that all current NZers contribute too. How come Iwi that suffered at the hands of other Iwi during the Musket Wars and before( and suffered the indignity of being enslaved or eaten) dont try and gain compensation for those crimes, as they were surely worse than enacted by the relatively benevolent colonial forces.
Jacinda Ardern: NZ can't save kids detained on Nauru
I havent seen any racism in the comments, opposition to people who have broken the law yes
Student challenges school's smokefree vaping policy, or lack of it
Actually its not
A mature nation owns its history - the good and the bad
Yes didnt the treaty serve its purpose then, although you could argue that the NZ wars were really a continuation of the inter tribal wars of the early 19th C with the inclusion of the British and settlers as many Maori fought with the Crown forces against other tribes in part to settle old scores
What lies behind Jacinda Ardern's appeal in the US? To her followers, it's hope
Most of those decisions revolved around setting up yet another âworking groupâ
The cost and value of refugees: are we ready to take on more from troubled lands?
I would be surprised if there is a net economic benefit, there have been many studies done around the world were this has been determined, they often have extensive health issues which can easily cost way more than any economic input they contribute, off course there will be exceptions but that is irrelevant in the bigger picture
Southern and Molyneux good test for our free speech tolerance
Did Hillary Clinton and Obama pay for police presence ?
Jacinda Ardern: NZ can't save kids detained on Nauru
Wait a couple of years and it is the kids that are the problem, as Trump said, just look at Sweden
Nothing is sacred when it comes to identifying Auckland's wasted spaces
Generation Zero possibly one of the most annoying self entitled lobby groups in existence, not sure why anyone gives them airtime, should be titled how to turn Auckland into a nasty slum
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
So she was drawing attention to the issue of illegal people smuggling by organised European groups picking up people in Libya and shuttling them to European ports, how is this any different to what Greenpeace used to do (before it was overtaken by the left) to protect whales or stop French nuclear testing in the Pacific, also why dont you reference the primary source rather than another ânews reportâ, sorry opinion piece.
Five ways NZ has changed beyond recognition – and changed for the better
Maybe he either belonged to a union or was a generous contributor to the Labour Party
What lies behind Jacinda Ardern's appeal in the US? To her followers, it's hope
No that was Obama
Taking the Nauru kids makes moral and political sense
Yep that worked out pretty well didnt it
Time for weak Ardern to show them who's boss
I think the term is âall mouth no trouserâ
Editorial: Massey must come clean about Brash ban
I dont believe Dr Brash is the one telling the porky pies in this instance
Spark gives staff a week to consider new job contracts
just a buzzword
Ministers spent $1.49m on travel and accommodation in last quarter - less than last Government for same period
Using regular commercial flights not fairy princess unicorn airlines
Pet or property: 'Good quality tenants have good quality pets'
Have had potential tenants say they have one small dog then find out independently they have two very large Rottweilers, from a landlords perspective important to meet the tenants animals prior to agreeing tenancy, but should still be at the descretion of the owner, some properties may simply not be suitable for animals
Verity Johnson: Why do men bond over catcalling women?
How often does this really happen in this day and age ? very rarely I suspect, its not like it is a societal norm for men more a fringe behaviour from a bunch of losers who are self identifiying that you shouldnt consider them as future partners, although apparently it doesnt work in all situations as we still have women ending up with drop kick men and having their children
PM Jacinda Ardern leader steals limelight in Nauru
Proof ?
Editorial: The media is not the enemy
Nonsense , you are crediting the Russians with supernatural skills of manipulation, they just simply arent that good, especially in 1987 they had more pressing domestic issues to deal with
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
Anti Islam which is an opposition to an ideology is quite different to being Anti Muslim, best not confuse the two, remember it is a choice if someone wishes to follow the teachings of a 7th century warlord and barbarian.
The most common words used in PM speeches during the first 319 days in office
Sociopaths dont really care they just appear to
National Party continues with Simon Bridges expenses leak inquiry
They presumably used a âburner phoneâ unless they were total idiots
Politicians muzzling MÄori - a tradition older than MÄori seats themselves
Its actually about embracing one culture, the New Zealand culture, multiculturalism actually promotes separatism, the Maori seats are an anachronism from the 19th century time to move on
Travel expense 'scandal' made most of us tune out during its twists and turns
Like Jacinda using an RNZAF 757 to visit her father in Niue
The cost and value of refugees: are we ready to take on more from troubled lands?
So would you be prepared to personally sponsor some, and be responsible for their successful integration into NZ society ?
Ministers spent $1.49m on travel and accommodation in last quarter - less than last Government for same period
This is the convenient line being run by the government, spin much, she could have taken one of the new Beech 350s at a fraction of the cost, just would have taken a few hours longer, and not as impressive an arrival
Coalition trying to defy history with backing of wind-up merchants
Yes the same Person who used his right of free speech to insult returning Vietnam veterans in the early 1970s
Five ways NZ has changed beyond recognition – and changed for the better
Interesting that you revert straight into a racist sexist paradigm and start judging and labelling people
"Making marijuana legal would have an immediate effect on MÄori lives",
Joel you are like a broken record, the statistics are open to misinterpretation , ever consider the fact that the âMaoriâ arrested might have been carrying more than a couple of joints , perhaps volumes associated with distribution and just maybe gang affiliation
Calls for PM to bring Nauru refugee kids to NZ
No it is due to Syria having a disfunctional culture, no luck involved
New sub-killer planes may never fire in anger but Govt wants the option
I dont think so , I believe ours are US spec, the Indians went with the MAD as they were denied some of the very secret detection tech that isnt mentioned in Stuff articles
Editorial: Manning visit an open and shut free speech case
But not pardoned, quite a difference
Chelsea Manning granted special direction to apply for visa
The difference was that his prison sentence was less than the 5 year threshold so quite consistent, bit different to a 35 year sentence even if it was later commuted (but not pardoned)
Earthquake Commission funds new research to better understand Auckland's volcanic surges
Best place to be is close to an existing volcanic cone as the field tends to produce new vents rather than cyclic eruptions from existing vents
Travel expense 'scandal' made most of us tune out during its twists and turns
And especially if it is someone from the CoL trying to create a diversion
Why self-proclaimed 'free speech champions' aren't helping the cause
Hitler was not right wing , he represented a version of socialism, just a German version of Stalin with better uniforms
Chelsea Manning granted special direction to apply for visa
Not for want of trying, if they could have they would that was clear from comments from various people in government
Collateral damage from cruel politics
These people should be resettled in the same region rather than shipped to the other side of the world
"Peter Griffin on climate change: Without geo-engineering, we are imperiled",
I can do you a very good deal on tinfoil hats
Editorial: The media is not the enemy
Ronald Reagan was one of the best POTUS ever, and he had a great sense of humour
Coalition trying to defy history with backing of wind-up merchants
There are several named eyewitness accounts of this that can be found bye a quick search
Dear Rob: Thatcher's archive reveals how Kiwi friendship turned to nuclear fury
And actually NZ was still supplying information to the US throughout the ânuclear banâ in support of their Ballistic missile submarine fleet, Lange probably didnt read the defence briefings, a bombastic fool of a man
Typhoons, tropical storms and hurricanes are sweeping across the tropics
The data doesnt support that notion
Failing West Auckland bowling club 'needs' booze sales
If you have such a problem why dont you try another country then
New sub-killer planes may never fire in anger but Govt wants the option
Some of the waters off our coast are very good hiding places for submarines due to the sub surface terrain, in fact NZ conducted hydrographic mapping of these areas for the US Navy during the Cold War, ironically during David Lange time in office
Kiwis dying from stage 4 breast cancer twice as fast as those in similar countries
Many of the latest targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer patients are not funded by Pharmac, the DHBs cant deliver that which isnt funded, this is the reason people have private medical insurance, Pharmac coverage lags way behind that of Australia
Glider soars to record heights
I believe the plan in this stage is to get to 90,000ft which would be very impressive, new transonic wings will be required for the next stage which is to achieve 100,000ft where the margin between stall and max speed is very tight, the SR71 was rumoured to be capable of reaching 100,000ft although not officially
New sub-killer planes may never fire in anger but Govt wants the option
unfortunately the Greens would literally have kittens if Ron Mark ordered a Drone fleet
Surgeries cancelled as shortage of anaesthetic technicians leads to a 'recurring nightmare'
My experience is that Anaesthetic Techs work a lot harder in theatre than do nurses (other than the scrub nurse) and are a very important part of the procedure, Anaesthetists actually dont do much after induction unless something goes wrong, the AT are doing most of the work in routine cases
Productivity Commission offers a peek into our net zero carbon future
True because their biomass growth rate is quite significant
"Making marijuana legal would have an immediate effect on MÄori lives",
They are treated the same as anyone else who committed the same crimes with the same criminal history
Editorial: Manning visit an open and shut free speech case
Nelson Mandela was an ex-terrorist and probably shouldnt have been allowed in
Dear Rob: Thatcher's archive reveals how Kiwi friendship turned to nuclear fury
Lange was a superficial PM in much the same manner as Obama , good orators but thats about it
$5.50 lettuces if fertile Pukekohe land turned into houses
Auckland is big enough time to stop the sprawl, now that the government has capped the immigration levels there shouldnt be a problem
Productivity Commission offers a peek into our net zero carbon future
The future is in Thorium salt reactors, safe plentiful nuclear power for the next 1000years, this tech could be practical within 20 years , fusion systems still have a long way to go
"Air New Zealand does deal for autonomous air taxis",
Probably quite a bit more as you have multiple electric motors employing rare earth metals in the mix
What the Productivity Commission's 'feebate' could mean for car prices
There is no need for this government interference to force change, when electric vehicles have the range of designs and equivalent range to current ICE vehicles then people will make their own decision to switch (especially with the increasing of tax on fuel) , at this stage there is still development work required to provide the market with 1 replacement vehicles in EV configuration , in reality those market options will probably be with us in 5 years, no need to hold a gun to peoples heads in the meantime and no the planet will not turn into a fiery inferno by then either, do we really need a productivity commission ?
New sub-killer planes may never fire in anger but Govt wants the option
There is detection technology on the P8 which is not in the public domain, do you think ASW technology has stood still for the last 50 years ?
'Open the kimono', and other things male chief executives should never say
Exactly , that is just idiot business speak by people who have done too many MBA type programs
"Peter Griffin on climate change: Without geo-engineering, we are imperiled",
Strange how none of these âclimate alarmistsâ are proposing for the widespread adoption of next generation nuclear power, as this is the only realistic way of reducing CO2 emissions, cars only account for around 10% of GHG emissions so the widespread switching to driving Nissan Leafs isnt really going to change much, but I guess it has a feel good factor
Editorial: Manning visit an open and shut free speech case
It is a legal issue and the law is quite clear, overturning the law would require a pretty convincing case, allowing a convicted traitor to profit from their crimes is not in my book a convincing case, someone has the right of free speech if they are allowed to enter the country in a lawful manner , otherwise do a Web presentation
'It disgusts me': The thieves taking disabled parking permits and selling them online
I have seen several family groups recently driving up One Tree Hill, using a disability access now it is closed to normal traffic, and at the top jump gleefully out of the vehicle with no one left in the car/minivan, this really is a wrought and the victims are the real disabled people
War of words erupts over Auckland's controversial and unprecedented SkyPath plan
Yep the bridge is fast approaching the end of its natural life , it needs replacing better to incorporate this type of thing in the replacement, it is liable to cause structural issues
Five ways NZ has changed beyond recognition – and changed for the better
These type of statistics have been disproved when you look at the situation holistically
Health insurer Southern Cross makes loss, premiums rise for policyholders
6% is likely an average many would be hit by increases due to age, which is likely to represent a higher value for some individuals
"Peter Griffin on climate change: Without geo-engineering, we are imperiled",
Water vapour might be a Green house gas
Editorial: Manning visit an open and shut free speech case
How do you know this information ?
"Peter Griffin on climate change: Without geo-engineering, we are imperiled",
The vast majority of CO2 emissions are from electricity generation and industry , air transport accounts for less than 5%, NZ is already 80+ renewable electricity , the problem countries are those such as Germany
Editorial: Manning visit an open and shut free speech case
Jordan Belfort was only given a 4 year sentence, so under the legal threshold
Power partially restored after outage in Ponsonby and Grey Lynn, Auckland
Thank god , imagine if the lovies hadnt been able to get their morning soy latte
What the Productivity Commission's 'feebate' could mean for car prices
Yes the wind strength drops off substantially overnight particularly during summer months , have you not realised this ?
Experts conclude there's no 'safe' level of alcohol consumption after global study
Alcohol doesnt do any damage to families that is very much the fault of the individuals concerned, you cant use alcohol as an excuse for bad behaviour
Kim Crossman reveals what happened when a passenger died on her flight
I can imagine lots of H&S issues with carrying a deceased passenger down an aisle to a storage area, one solution would be to load them on top of the drinks trolley, instant gurney !
Forget the climate doom and gloom - its time to be positive
Ask Helen Clark Im sure she consumed a good amount when she was at the mighty UN trough !
E-scooter injury claims and near misses spark safety fears
Mostly I would say they would be a substitute for pedestrian journeys and as such are unlikely to have much impact on congestion, people are not going to travel any great distance on them.
"Air New Zealand does deal for autonomous air taxis",
With frequent âbrown outsâ due to supply issues
National Party continues with Simon Bridges expenses leak inquiry
Exactly they must still be massaging the numbers, even then it doesnt capture all the spend
Saudi agribusiness hub stalled after neighbour objects to abattoir
McCully needs to stand trial for this absolute cluster