The scenario you talk about here is such a typical one. I am outraged at the attitude of this tax group. so many bach owners are just your average hard working kiwis who have kept the bach in their families with absolutely no monetary benefit, in fact they are usually costly to keep. I bought a bach years ago when my parents both died. It is not the sort of house that someone would live in permanently. I bought it for the holidays we could have as a family and also in a way as a memory of my parents who always dreamt of having a holiday home. All its done is cost us money but weve had so many wonderful holidays there. So now we are deemed to be wealthy and greedy in Labours eyes and must pay for it...This attitude of tax the rich, give to the poor is no inducement for people to grow their businesses, which in turn provides jobs and more income which generates more taxes (sorry Im on another rant not just about baches here).
I saw a huge new development out in the middle of nowhere when staying with a friend on the Sunshine Coast. All the houses had water tanks to catch rainwater- I think to use for bathrooms etc, not sure whether for drinking, buit still, this absolutely should be a requirement when building these days, along with double glazing, and probably solar water a great idea too.
I was born in the 60s when evry 2nd girl was called Susan, or so it seemed. At high school 4 Susans sat in the back row of our maths class. At uni Id invariably hear someone call out Sue as I walked across campus; usually calling one of the other many Sues. It didnt traumatise me for life ffs!!!! And Esmee is a beautiful name!
Our dog is wonderful at training our horses; he leaps out from anywhere- dogs dont faze them at all. Agree of course the dogs need to be under control, but its very hard finding leash- free areas to dog walk too.
Please if you can do anything to help your Grandson gain confidence so he isnt the sort of kid who gets bullied, it would be awesome- my kids were bullied to an extent, they werent confident enough to cope/ deflect it. My niece was bullied, moved schools, was bullied, and so on. Im not blaming the vicitims AT aLL but some kids would really benefit from some help with confidence so they dont attract bullies. Im trying to be helpful and constructive here, as I say my kids were bullied probably because they were sweet natured types. Look for a kidpower course or similar.
Why? I have a rental with those extras - admittedly in there when I bought it, but if I had to add insulation and heat I would NOT be putting rent up because my priority would be to have a warm healthy house for my tenants. Not their problem if the house didnt have insulation, they should have it there without question- or extra cost. BTW my tenant moved to my place because her kid kept getting sick in her old rental and she told me that they have been totally healthy this winter now they are in a warm house. You will get your money back eventually when you sell your house and its gone up in value. Why make tenants pay for you putting your house into a liveable state?? I bet your own home is insulated without the Government authorising you to do so.
A lot of people put a wanted with details about themselves on their local fb page, and it often (not always) seems that someone replies with something available.
A whole lot of this wasnt about power. Sponge bath, ewww. You manage to foarge for wood. A lot of cities have clamped down on fires. You scrounge a free coffee once in a while. Sounds like you are expert scroungers. BTW why keep the TV and oven switched on all the time? You could save more!
Get police involved when its just a brat thinking its funny to kick girls in the back of their legs? Garys approach worked, and didnt waste police time
WHAAAAT? Actually, its the scrimping and saving to be able to pay the deposit on an investment property from HARD WORK and careful spending. Thats how most of the investors have to got to where they are.
So well said, Lyn. Actually in many countries where they have this tax it doesnt work. It can cost as much to run as the tax gained. A number of respected economists whom I have listened to have said it is not a good idea.
As my daughter reminds me, I am not the worlds most pc/ empathetic/ sensitive person, but even I was appalled at this story line (picked up only from ads, I never watch that awful programme)
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
The scenario you talk about here is such a typical one. I am outraged at the attitude of this tax group. so many bach owners are just your average hard working kiwis who have kept the bach in their families with absolutely no monetary benefit, in fact they are usually costly to keep. I bought a bach years ago when my parents both died. It is not the sort of house that someone would live in permanently. I bought it for the holidays we could have as a family and also in a way as a memory of my parents who always dreamt of having a holiday home. All its done is cost us money but weve had so many wonderful holidays there. So now we are deemed to be wealthy and greedy in Labours eyes and must pay for it...This attitude of tax the rich, give to the poor is no inducement for people to grow their businesses, which in turn provides jobs and more income which generates more taxes (sorry Im on another rant not just about baches here).
Students launch petition after being flummoxed by word trivial in NZQA exam
Yes wowplants, it is a sad indictment isnt it. I hope you do really well in your exams- you deserve to by the sound of it :-)
Tasman councillors vote against proceeding with Waimea dam
I saw a huge new development out in the middle of nowhere when staying with a friend on the Sunshine Coast. All the houses had water tanks to catch rainwater- I think to use for bathrooms etc, not sure whether for drinking, buit still, this absolutely should be a requirement when building these days, along with double glazing, and probably solar water a great idea too.
"Tax Working Group plan for baches a wealth tax that will rob Kiwis of their dream",
They will find a way
Mother wants to change four-year-old daughter's name
I was born in the 60s when evry 2nd girl was called Susan, or so it seemed. At high school 4 Susans sat in the back row of our maths class. At uni Id invariably hear someone call out Sue as I walked across campus; usually calling one of the other many Sues. It didnt traumatise me for life ffs!!!! And Esmee is a beautiful name!
Woman rider suffers spinal injuries after being flung from horse startled by dog
Our dog is wonderful at training our horses; he leaps out from anywhere- dogs dont faze them at all. Agree of course the dogs need to be under control, but its very hard finding leash- free areas to dog walk too.
Students launch petition after being flummoxed by word trivial in NZQA exam
The idea of an exam is to challenge, get you to think, not necessarily just be able to write down verbatim(tricky word sorry) what you have learnt
More FM radio host Gary McCormick took on his daughter's bully
Please if you can do anything to help your Grandson gain confidence so he isnt the sort of kid who gets bullied, it would be awesome- my kids were bullied to an extent, they werent confident enough to cope/ deflect it. My niece was bullied, moved schools, was bullied, and so on. Im not blaming the vicitims AT aLL but some kids would really benefit from some help with confidence so they dont attract bullies. Im trying to be helpful and constructive here, as I say my kids were bullied probably because they were sweet natured types. Look for a kidpower course or similar.
Capital gains tax valuation day will cost Kiwi businesses billions of dollars
Hes talking about getting the BUSINESS valued not the building!!!! Its ridiculous when people jump to expert conclusions when reading an article.
At 50, powerlifting gave me strength and confidence
A friend lost a huge amount of weight by cutting sugar and going for walks.
Council flats landlord ordered to repay tenants after overcharging for 'dated', 1-bedroom unit
Preying
Harcourts agent racks up $1b in sales over almost 30 years
Crikey yours must be high value house!
Bridges and Ardern in battle of the babies
I have SO enjoyed the last few weeks of not hearing her voice
Police find pilot in relation to school scare at Carterton
Hmm, good thinking Batman, although FYI spoors is spores. Good theory, worth looking into :-)
Meghan bakes banana bread for morning tea with the farmers on Aussie trip
I doubt anyone cares about Pippas news
Council flats landlord ordered to repay tenants after overcharging for 'dated', 1-bedroom unit
Why? I have a rental with those extras - admittedly in there when I bought it, but if I had to add insulation and heat I would NOT be putting rent up because my priority would be to have a warm healthy house for my tenants. Not their problem if the house didnt have insulation, they should have it there without question- or extra cost. BTW my tenant moved to my place because her kid kept getting sick in her old rental and she told me that they have been totally healthy this winter now they are in a warm house. You will get your money back eventually when you sell your house and its gone up in value. Why make tenants pay for you putting your house into a liveable state?? I bet your own home is insulated without the Government authorising you to do so.
Nightmare tenants and unfair laws mean we’ll never rent again
Brave! But well done!
My Food Bag says 'nein' to global German giant
Really? I have many German friends and they have great, normal sense of humour
More FM radio host Gary McCormick took on his daughter's bully
Thats because the parnets probably bully their own kid/ and or violence or name calling is used in their household. Who wants to confront them?
My four kids may have no choice but to live in a car
A lot of people put a wanted with details about themselves on their local fb page, and it often (not always) seems that someone replies with something available.
Our power bill is $70 - and we don't go without
A whole lot of this wasnt about power. Sponge bath, ewww. You manage to foarge for wood. A lot of cities have clamped down on fires. You scrounge a free coffee once in a while. Sounds like you are expert scroungers. BTW why keep the TV and oven switched on all the time? You could save more!
More FM radio host Gary McCormick took on his daughter's bully
Get police involved when its just a brat thinking its funny to kick girls in the back of their legs? Garys approach worked, and didnt waste police time
Capital gains tax punishes hard work
WHAAAAT? Actually, its the scrimping and saving to be able to pay the deposit on an investment property from HARD WORK and careful spending. Thats how most of the investors have to got to where they are.
My Food Bag says 'nein' to global German giant
Otherwise known as Cecilia
Capital gains tax punishes hard work
So well said, Lyn. Actually in many countries where they have this tax it doesnt work. It can cost as much to run as the tax gained. A number of respected economists whom I have listened to have said it is not a good idea.
Heartbreak Island recap: TVNZ gamifies rejection and turns it into entertainment
My son knows Izaac, says he is a legend and bloody nice guy. Close call Izaac, youre the lucky one.
Shortland Street's 'insensitive' Down syndrome baby storyline controversy
As my daughter reminds me, I am not the worlds most pc/ empathetic/ sensitive person, but even I was appalled at this story line (picked up only from ads, I never watch that awful programme)
Tasman councillors vote against proceeding with Waimea dam
Gutless. I own 3 properties in Tasman, none of them will benefit from this dam, but Tasman needs it!!!!! Im happy to pay my share