I couldnt disagree with this article more, what momentum has this government got apart from making terrible decision after terrible decision? Look at last week Ardern showing zero leadership by not stripping Curran of all of her ministerial duties and Mallard calling for an inquiry into the leaking and then changing his mind the next day. Today they decide to persuade most landlords to convert their rentals into Air BnBs. This is the worse government I can remember and business leaders can recognise this.
How is Curran still a minister? She is completely incompetent and is totally out of her depth. The problem for labour is they dont seem to have anyone better to replace her with.
Great article and sums up the situation very well. Ardern doesnt have the skills or the pragmatism to be PM and also a major factor is she has a very weak and fragmented government supporting her. Peters clearly has all the control in this government.
Another disgraceful decision by labour, this sounds like a great idea. Obviously the fiscal hole is starting to appear for them if they are worried about 8 million !
She is either lying or doesnt know what GDP means! She asking Hosking to repeat the question so she knew what he was asking her. She is so clearly out of her depth.
Fail, you cant say we have a homeless problem and then bring in refugees that are going to probably add to housing issues. A very stupid decision and one that is designed to add to arderns brand when she goes to the UN
Im in business to business services and have approx 1000 clients and this is a real issue. Business are worried the changes to the ERA and the increases of running their company. There is also the lack of faith in this governments ability to manage the economy. This lack of faith is directly related to the lack of private sector experience they have.
Its not about race, prisoners have on usual numerous convictions before they are sent to prison. This means they dont respect society or contribute to it, they should not be allowed to vote while in prison.
Nothing that Ardern said in that article gives me any confidence. The economy is where it is due to the national government, it is going to tank under labours watch. Im predicting higher unemployment and a rise in inflation under Arderns lack of leadership.
You have got to be kidding me Andrea, when does criticism of a female automatically be made out to be sexist? As a country we are seeing more and more women in more âpowerfulâ roles. I actually think these articles do more damage than good. You have to have the best person doing the job not a quota.
This government is a total joke and it is only going to get worse. What happened with review into the sexual assaults at the youth camp? So much for transparency!
Totally believable from the Greens, they have been a total disappointment in this government. When is a 1 environmental party going to be formed, these guys are a bunch of nutters living in another planet. Disgraceful!
Lets be honest labour has no idea what they are doing, they are learning the hard way that being in opposition is easier than being in government. I cant believe Im saying this but Peters needs to roll ardern and become PM as at least he has some experience and political nous!
Lipstick on a pig! It should be about policy and making the right responsible decisions in government. Something that labour doesnt to be able to do, Im not surprised though they dont have any capable people in their caucus.
Sounds like he went on holiday anyway and then got recalled back by the Labour party. Lots of people cancel holiday during a crisis, I dont think this government realise they are the government and have to be there when required. They still act like the opposition. The sad thing here is that Clark was seen as one of their rising stars but is more like a shooting star that is burning out and falling back to earth to crash and burn!
Clark needs to resign pure and simple, he has been totally caught out and there is evidence to prove it. I bet Ardern shows zero leadership and lets him stay, Helen Clark would have sacked him straight away. The Labour party seem to have gone mad with power and are demonstrating third term arrogance in less than a year!
Good balanced article. That was a terrible speech from ardern and was aimed at school children rather than successful adults. What worries me is she is constantly saying it is certainty that business wants, all she is saying is that she will not be listening and will push on with labours disastrous changes to the ERA.
I heard Thomas trying to defend her decision, she did it because she doesnt like Brash. She needs to resign, this wasnt done for the good of the university it was done because of her personal politics. I wouldnt categorise Brash as a hate speech merchant and neither would the rest of NZ. As for the two Canadians, they sounded like a couple of total Aholes but received a lot of publicity due to Goffs personal dislike of them. Ifhe hadnt made a big deal about them no one in NZ would have known they were in the country.
Labour just dont connect the dots - increased fuel tax equals an increase in all products and service associated with freight i.e. everything! We run nearly 25 vehicles in my company, what do you do to offset it? Increase prices just like every other business will have to do. Labour is completely screwing their voter base, hopefully people are starting to get the fairy dust out of their eyes to see it! This government wobbles from one bad decision to a worst decision on a weekly basis!
Ardern isnt the solution she is the problem, she is the weak leader of the most anti-business government in living memory. If labour pushes ahead with its it employment law changes it is only going to get worse.
The greens have been very disappointing in this government. They need to drop the social engineering and go back to environmental issues. They are making so many bad decisions I think they are going to really struggle to get back into parliament at theNext election, especially if a real environmentally focused party is formed. It is disgraceful that Turei hasnt been charged.
Ardern is losing credibility in her role as PM and it is starting to get more and more obvious she has no practical experience in a leadership/ senior management role. Her strategy is to smile and see aspirational nice happy things and that will make everything better. Labours haphazard policies are starting to have a serious effect on this country!
This will cost Labour votes, I bet they wish they hadnt wasted the $2.5 billion dollars on getting an extra 0.3% increase of first year students to tertiary education now! This is a new tax.
Bridges is right, why is it going to take weeks when it should take days? If the allegations are 1 then Whaitiri needs to be sacked and removed from Parliament.
So its been a waste of time and taxpayer money! I bet we say the same thing about the other working groups. At least ex labour mps had a good time back at the trough
All she did was lie to voters and sell out to Peters! She is a weak leader in charge of the worst government I have seen in my lifetime. Definitely a one term government and the only silver lining is that we wont see a labour government for another generation.
Very accurate article, labour has a weak inexperienced leader and a complete lack of talent. It is scary the amount damage they could do until the next election. Nz elections are won by the female vote and this was clearly demonstrated at the last election. Will be interesting to see if those swing voters still have any faith in ardern.
Ardern needs to be listening to you because you have summed up the situation perfectly. I cant believe his government doesnt understand basic economics.
Nope get harder on crime not softer, make prison so horrible they dont want to go back. Im tired of hearing guys thinking that doing lag is a good opportunity to catch up with family and is a joke.
So this government is going to set up another working group to see if they should these tax digital marketing platforms? So Labour ministers (or were they in their role of just being people?) attend a very exclusive and expensive night with a global corporate and then dont tell the taxpayer (Their boss) what was said or what could happen as a result? So much for honest and transparent government! Seriously this government is getting more embarrassing by the day! How do lefties keep defending this type of hypocritical behaviour? If these were National MPs doing this there would be a massive uproar.
They need to publish the report as Ardern campaigned on being the most open and transparent government ever. Im hearing that this is all a massive cover up to protect senior Labour Party members
What a shambles! Dodgy behaviour from nz first and a pm who isnt strong enough to make the decision to axe haumaha. Im sick of Ardern saying how âfustratedâ she is about this balls up
This is a terrible idea, the 90 day trial meant that you would take a chance on an employee that you werent sure about. Certain members of society are now going to find it very hard to get a job. As for unions, good workers dont need them as a good employer always looks after good staff. This is purely payback from labour to the unions who funded their election campaign. I would be interested to see what nz first voters think of this bill.
The greens need to focus on environmental issues not this social engineering BS. Davidson represents the hard fringe lunatic left that will see them lose support from their traditional support base. I sincerely hoped the greens might be able to do some good in government but they are completely failing.
Well written, balanced article. Short answer is ardern doesnt have the leadership skills to succeed because she doesnt have any relevant real life experience. Added to that she doesnt have any decent ministers in her cabinet.
Couldnt agree more, this government is a total disaster and we still have two years to endure! Hopefully they havent bankrupted the country by then. The only silver lining is that we wont have another labour government for another generation.
I dont really care if they both have kids or not, Im interested in them being strong leaders with a good team behind them and good policies that lead to better outcomes for New Zealand. Jacinta definitely isnt and Im still not sure about Simon. But labour is incompetent that anyone in charge is better than them.
I feel for the lady in this article but sick leave should be taken, not an extra leave entitlement. My wife and I had this happen at the 12 week scan and it was one of the worst moments of my life but it happens to a lot of people. We just had to get on with life and be grateful we already had a child.
Im in business to business services with over a 1000 clients and no business owner or senior manager I have spoken to has any faith in this current government at all.
Great comment, she is already setting herself up for a role with the UN, hence the mega expensive trip with the family to New York which Peters should be going to
Peters has been in politics for 40 years, he should know what is doing by now. I heard his train wreck of an interview with Hosking the other morning - he literately had no idea how one of the governments policies worked!
I cant believe Ardern is dismissing this, one of her major weaknesses is following her communist ideology rather than listening to the electorate. The left hated John key but he knew when to change direction based on what he was hearing. Labour are facing less tax income from PAYE and most benefit costs due to unemployment if she continues on this path.
This has been a complete joke from day one, Cullen was bullied as a school boy at Christ college and has hated ârich pricksâ ever since. This is his way to get back at them
The Greens are performing terribly, they need to focus on the environment not social engineering. Where is Shaw? Is he still alive? I havent seen him for months. Genter has a shocker every time she opens her mouth, Sage is getting blindsided by the coalition partners constantly. Davidson is showing 1 fringe loony left form and dont get me started on old golly gosh. I seriously think the Greens are gone next election as they are no longer an environmental party!
Prisons are not a fiscal and moral failure, they are a requirement. It takes on average 7 convictions before you are locked up, ardern is showing her nativity and stupidity once again with this statement.
Well written article about a poorly thought out policy that will do more damage than good for the people it is trying to help. A good employer will always look after good employees, we dont need to be dictate by an incompetent government that is clearly out of its depth.
I agree with some of this article that opposition should support good ideas. But there is the major problem, this current hasnt had any good ideas! They arent changing the country they are wrecking it! So national does need to oppose them and try and stop them. You have a very short memory regarding labour in opposition they whinged about everything that national did. I did agree that this mana mahi does have some merit.
What a terrible article that is so far from the truth the writer is delusional! Ardern is a weak leader in charge of an inexperienced, incompetent cabinet. This will be the worse government in our history!
This sets a very dangerous precedent for future natural disasters, these people should have had house insurance like the majority of New Zealanders. This government just keeps throwing money around like there is no tomorrow.
Peters handled himself well, I wouldnt vote for him but much prefer him to Ardern. At least Peters makes some sense when his speaks compared to the mindless waffle you get from Ardern
Waste of money setting up a labour electorate office there when Ron mark is going to stand again. We all know nz first are running this joke of a government, they wont do a deal
There have already been job losses due to uncertainty around what this government if going to do. Lee-Galloway is another minister that has no private sector experience and isnt listening to what the electorate is telling him. It is 1 business doesnt like Labour but these changes will lead to more job losses.
I dont condone domestic violence and think abusers are gutless cowards. If the government wants to bring this into law then they should be paying for it not businesses. How do the victims prove they have been abused? Police records? This would have to be the most anti-business government I have experienced in my lifetime. I think there are good intentions behind this bill but in reality it will affect the employment prospects of the people they are trying to help.
Im amazed ardern answered when she clearly had no idea what she was talking about! Regardless of whether or not you like hoskings, you have to respect that the fact that he is a self made man from humble beginnings.
Business confidence is only going to get worse with this government. Labour particularly are coming across as being very anti business. It is very similar with the rental crisis - they have made it too hard to have a rental property, they are doing the same with running a business.
When are the lefties going to wake up to the fact its all about ardern not nz? She is taking her baby overseas for a PR tour for herself when she should be staying home with her daughter. This is all about her future job with the UN when she is booted out at the next election with a record defeat for labour.
That was a shocking performance from both Kim hill and Peters. She is a terrible interviewer but we also got a glimpse of the real Peters. That rally from the govt yesterday was weak and pointless
A typically deluded union view of the evil greedy rich business owners Good businesses look after good staff. Believe me business confidence is a major issues as it is the difference between employing staff or getting rid of them. A massive indicator is whether or not companies are paying their bills on time
Talk to any business owner or senior manager and they will tell you that the issue of business confidence is real. We are already noticing an increase in the amount of time that customers are taking to pay us. Business is worried because they dont know what this government is going to do. It is becoming more and more apparent that Ardern has no leadership skills and that this will be a one term government. They know it and are trying to implement as many radical changes as possible.
Ardern hasnt been listening and will continue to not listen and do whatever the unions want. This new working group is just a waste of money, time and is more pointless virtue signalling from an inexperienced, out of her depth, one term PM.
that was a terrible speech by Ardern to the teachers, what was all the hand gestures about? She made too many promises during the election and now cant pay for them. Total amateur! Keep striking until you get what you want from this weak government teachers, Im quite happy to stay home and look after the kids while you get what you deserve.
No worries Jacinda I havent able to get any young kiwis to turn up for an interview or induction if they get the job but know you want business to take responsibility for young people Ill do it. If they dont turn up for work or are lazy there is always the 90 day trial to get rid of them oh wait not anymore... Sorry not worth the risk
The changes to the ERA are to payback the unions for keeping the Labour party afloat financially. National awards for entire industries wont work and will cause less jobs. The bulk of NZ businesses are under 20 employees, this government is making it too hard for these smaller companies to keep going.
What a joke, he claims he wants to help the provinces, talks about how critical farming is to our economy and this government is shutting down funding for irrigation schemes which would be the best thing they could do for the regions.
I cant understand what the boks didnt go for a droppy at the end. That was definitely a penalty and at least a yellow for Farrells shoulder charge. I cant believe they werent penalised!
The health portfolio is one the hardest ones to be the minister of, you are never going to make everyone happy. Clark was seen as one of the potential stars of this government but is struggling. I think he has made some really bad decisions and unfortunately it will only get worse. Im struggling to write some positive about him, I just hope they getting rid of things just because national set them up but it looks that way.
No to the inheritance tax, people shouldnt be penalised because they made sacrifices to save money. Inter generational wealth is what helps allow the next generation into home ownership.
No surprises there! This government is so out of its depth it would be funny if they werent running our country. Ardern is staying to get exposed as a weak leader who can only handle the nice, fluffy, warm fuzzy issues. The next election cant come soon enough!
History will show Ardern as being as most inept, useless Prime Minister. She has no management experience or leadership and is aided by a complicit media. A one term PM.
Im in business to business services and no business owner or senior manage I have spoken to has any faith in this current government. The proposed changes to the ERA will definitely see an increase in unemployment.
But did National leak it? If they did it was a very sloppy job, remember a lot of people dont like Peters and someone with access to this information could have decided to leak it on their own.
Prime minister looks to kill the elephant in the room with economic speech
I couldnt disagree with this article more, what momentum has this government got apart from making terrible decision after terrible decision? Look at last week Ardern showing zero leadership by not stripping Curran of all of her ministerial duties and Mallard calling for an inquiry into the leaking and then changing his mind the next day. Today they decide to persuade most landlords to convert their rentals into Air BnBs. This is the worse government I can remember and business leaders can recognise this.
Embattled minister Clare Curran struggles to explain using personal email for Government business
How is Curran still a minister? She is completely incompetent and is totally out of her depth. The problem for labour is they dont seem to have anyone better to replace her with.
Wounded Clare Curran had no choice but to quit
Should have been sacked two weeks ago, ardern is a weak leader
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
Totally agree, its only a free speech issue if she doesnt agree with it. She is a total hypocrite.
Time for weak Ardern to show them who's boss
Great article and sums up the situation very well. Ardern doesnt have the skills or the pragmatism to be PM and also a major factor is she has a very weak and fragmented government supporting her. Peters clearly has all the control in this government.
Police mental health plan victim of funding cuts under new Government
Another disgraceful decision by labour, this sounds like a great idea. Obviously the fiscal hole is starting to appear for them if they are worried about 8 million !
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
She is either lying or doesnt know what GDP means! She asking Hosking to repeat the question so she knew what he was asking her. She is so clearly out of her depth.
Refugee dilemma resolved in the nick of time for Jacinda Ardern
Fail, you cant say we have a homeless problem and then bring in refugees that are going to probably add to housing issues. A very stupid decision and one that is designed to add to arderns brand when she goes to the UN
Should we care that business confidence is so low?
Im in business to business services and have approx 1000 clients and this is a real issue. Business are worried the changes to the ERA and the increases of running their company. There is also the lack of faith in this governments ability to manage the economy. This lack of faith is directly related to the lack of private sector experience they have.
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
I agree with Peters, looks like nz first has trumped labour again.
Voting ban on prisoners hits disenfranchised MÄori hardest
Its not about race, prisoners have on usual numerous convictions before they are sent to prison. This means they dont respect society or contribute to it, they should not be allowed to vote while in prison.
Jacinda Ardern faces mounting problem in business confidence on her return
Nothing that Ardern said in that article gives me any confidence. The economy is where it is due to the national government, it is going to tank under labours watch. Im predicting higher unemployment and a rise in inflation under Arderns lack of leadership.
Government's three strikes repeal killed by NZ First
Sanity prevails! It would have been madness to repeal the three strikes law, it is working.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
You have got to be kidding me Andrea, when does criticism of a female automatically be made out to be sexist? As a country we are seeing more and more women in more âpowerfulâ roles. I actually think these articles do more damage than good. You have to have the best person doing the job not a quota.
Jacinda Ardern returning to prime ministerial duties
Peters did better than I expected, I would rather he stayed rather then have Ardern back
Duncan Garner: Mum, the misfit kids need you back in a hurry
This government is a total joke and it is only going to get worse. What happened with review into the sexual assaults at the youth camp? So much for transparency!
Greens will vote for waka jumping at third reading - but aren't happy about it
Totally believable from the Greens, they have been a total disappointment in this government. When is a 1 environmental party going to be formed, these guys are a bunch of nutters living in another planet. Disgraceful!
Labour's reform of tax and electricity may be destined to underwhelm supporters
Lets be honest labour has no idea what they are doing, they are learning the hard way that being in opposition is easier than being in government. I cant believe Im saying this but Peters needs to roll ardern and become PM as at least he has some experience and political nous!
Primary teachers and principals strike for first time since 1994
This is what happens when you make campaign promises you cant keep, this government is a joke
Labour brings in "gender intelligence" consultants
Lipstick on a pig! It should be about policy and making the right responsible decisions in government. Something that labour doesnt to be able to do, Im not surprised though they dont have any capable people in their caucus.
When the Minister of Education sets a low bar for rudeness
I thought Bridges comment was spot on regarding Robertson, Hipkins made himself look like a silly little schoolboy.
Health minister out of country before nurses strike
Sounds like he went on holiday anyway and then got recalled back by the Labour party. Lots of people cancel holiday during a crisis, I dont think this government realise they are the government and have to be there when required. They still act like the opposition. The sad thing here is that Clark was seen as one of their rising stars but is more like a shooting star that is burning out and falling back to earth to crash and burn!
Health Minister David Clark accused of pressuring DHB to zip it over Middlemore woes
Clark needs to resign pure and simple, he has been totally caught out and there is evidence to prove it. I bet Ardern shows zero leadership and lets him stay, Helen Clark would have sacked him straight away. The Labour party seem to have gone mad with power and are demonstrating third term arrogance in less than a year!
Magnifying the elephant in the boardroom
Good balanced article. That was a terrible speech from ardern and was aimed at school children rather than successful adults. What worries me is she is constantly saying it is certainty that business wants, all she is saying is that she will not be listening and will push on with labours disastrous changes to the ERA.
Massey University's suppression of free speech can't go uncontested
I heard Thomas trying to defend her decision, she did it because she doesnt like Brash. She needs to resign, this wasnt done for the good of the university it was done because of her personal politics. I wouldnt categorise Brash as a hate speech merchant and neither would the rest of NZ. As for the two Canadians, they sounded like a couple of total Aholes but received a lot of publicity due to Goffs personal dislike of them. Ifhe hadnt made a big deal about them no one in NZ would have known they were in the country.
Transmission Gully motorway looks likely to be user-pays after Labour shifts gears on tolling
Twyford is the gift that keeps on giving to the National party, totally out of his depth but is to arrogant to realise.
Transport Minister reveals the impact of new fuel taxes, critics dismiss his figures
Labour just dont connect the dots - increased fuel tax equals an increase in all products and service associated with freight i.e. everything! We run nearly 25 vehicles in my company, what do you do to offset it? Increase prices just like every other business will have to do. Labour is completely screwing their voter base, hopefully people are starting to get the fairy dust out of their eyes to see it! This government wobbles from one bad decision to a worst decision on a weekly basis!
Pike River victim's father signs up to be part of re-entry mission
Gladly, as long as he keeps his word about being one of the first in.
It's been fun Peters, but now Ardern's back it's time to get down to business
Ardern isnt the solution she is the problem, she is the weak leader of the most anti-business government in living memory. If labour pushes ahead with its it employment law changes it is only going to get worse.
Henry Cooke: The Greens are winning the war, but losing battles along the way
The greens have been very disappointing in this government. They need to drop the social engineering and go back to environmental issues. They are making so many bad decisions I think they are going to really struggle to get back into parliament at theNext election, especially if a real environmentally focused party is formed. It is disgraceful that Turei hasnt been charged.
PM says her agenda works 'hand in hand' with business, but can she explain it?
Ardern is losing credibility in her role as PM and it is starting to get more and more obvious she has no practical experience in a leadership/ senior management role. Her strategy is to smile and see aspirational nice happy things and that will make everything better. Labours haphazard policies are starting to have a serious effect on this country!
Government upping transport investment, but Aucklanders face fuel tax double-whammy
This will cost Labour votes, I bet they wish they hadnt wasted the $2.5 billion dollars on getting an extra 0.3% increase of first year students to tertiary education now! This is a new tax.
Simon Bridges says inquiry into Meka Whaitiri is unnecessary
Bridges is right, why is it going to take weeks when it should take days? If the allegations are 1 then Whaitiri needs to be sacked and removed from Parliament.
Ministers issue fresh request to Tax Working Group to 'consider inequality'
So its been a waste of time and taxpayer money! I bet we say the same thing about the other working groups. At least ex labour mps had a good time back at the trough
One year since Jacinda Ardern saved the Labour Party
All she did was lie to voters and sell out to Peters! She is a weak leader in charge of the worst government I have seen in my lifetime. Definitely a one term government and the only silver lining is that we wont see a labour government for another generation.
Public can have no confidence in broadcast minister – and neither can Prime Minister
Curran should have gone the first time, ardern is weak. The inquiry should continue, mallard has got that wrong as well
Stacey Kirk: Labour's issues come back to one word - credibility
Very accurate article, labour has a weak inexperienced leader and a complete lack of talent. It is scary the amount damage they could do until the next election. Nz elections are won by the female vote and this was clearly demonstrated at the last election. Will be interesting to see if those swing voters still have any faith in ardern.
Air NZ boss to lead newly launched Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council
Ardern needs to be listening to you because you have summed up the situation perfectly. I cant believe his government doesnt understand basic economics.
Is New Zealand's attitude towards law and order changing?
Nope get harder on crime not softer, make prison so horrible they dont want to go back. Im tired of hearing guys thinking that doing lag is a good opportunity to catch up with family and is a joke.
National blasts ministers over secretive dinner with Google at exclusive club
So this government is going to set up another working group to see if they should these tax digital marketing platforms? So Labour ministers (or were they in their role of just being people?) attend a very exclusive and expensive night with a global corporate and then dont tell the taxpayer (Their boss) what was said or what could happen as a result? So much for honest and transparent government! Seriously this government is getting more embarrassing by the day! How do lefties keep defending this type of hypocritical behaviour? If these were National MPs doing this there would be a massive uproar.
Editorial: Labour's lessons from summer camp saga
They need to publish the report as Ardern campaigned on being the most open and transparent government ever. Im hearing that this is all a massive cover up to protect senior Labour Party members
Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha could be replaced, Jacinda Ardern says
What a shambles! Dodgy behaviour from nz first and a pm who isnt strong enough to make the decision to axe haumaha. Im sick of Ardern saying how âfustratedâ she is about this balls up
Workplace relations law finally passed after tortured journey
This is a terrible idea, the 90 day trial meant that you would take a chance on an employee that you werent sure about. Certain members of society are now going to find it very hard to get a job. As for unions, good workers dont need them as a good employer always looks after good staff. This is purely payback from labour to the unions who funded their election campaign. I would be interested to see what nz first voters think of this bill.
Green Party starts new push for compulsory te reo
The greens need to focus on environmental issues not this social engineering BS. Davidson represents the hard fringe lunatic left that will see them lose support from their traditional support base. I sincerely hoped the greens might be able to do some good in government but they are completely failing.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's ability to lead dependent on coalition partners
Well written, balanced article. Short answer is ardern doesnt have the leadership skills to succeed because she doesnt have any relevant real life experience. Added to that she doesnt have any decent ministers in her cabinet.
Damien Grant: Governments forget that people have choices
Couldnt agree more, this government is a total disaster and we still have two years to endure! Hopefully they havent bankrupted the country by then. The only silver lining is that we wont have another labour government for another generation.
Stacey Kirk: Labour's issues come back to one word - credibility
Couldnt agree more
Bridges and Ardern in battle of the babies
I dont really care if they both have kids or not, Im interested in them being strong leaders with a good team behind them and good policies that lead to better outcomes for New Zealand. Jacinta definitely isnt and Im still not sure about Simon. But labour is incompetent that anyone in charge is better than them.
Woman who miscarried 'stunned' to learn she did not qualify for bereavement leave
I feel for the lady in this article but sick leave should be taken, not an extra leave entitlement. My wife and I had this happen at the 12 week scan and it was one of the worst moments of my life but it happens to a lot of people. We just had to get on with life and be grateful we already had a child.
Construction slowdown and weak confidence could see economy enter the doldrums
Im in business to business services with over a 1000 clients and no business owner or senior manager I have spoken to has any faith in this current government at all.
Calls for PM to bring Nauru refugee kids to NZ
Great comment, she is already setting herself up for a role with the UN, hence the mega expensive trip with the family to New York which Peters should be going to
Should Winston Peters get a fair go?
Peters has been in politics for 40 years, he should know what is doing by now. I heard his train wreck of an interview with Hosking the other morning - he literately had no idea how one of the governments policies worked!
What lies behind Jacinda Ardern's appeal in the US? To her followers, it's hope
Didnt you mean arderns voice is hopeless?
Prime Minister doubles down on business confidence, says 'no grounds' for uncertainty
I cant believe Ardern is dismissing this, one of her major weaknesses is following her communist ideology rather than listening to the electorate. The left hated John key but he knew when to change direction based on what he was hearing. Labour are facing less tax income from PAYE and most benefit costs due to unemployment if she continues on this path.
Capital gains tax debate not over, Grant Robertson suggests
This has been a complete joke from day one, Cullen was bullied as a school boy at Christ college and has hated ârich pricksâ ever since. This is his way to get back at them
Green Party's first conference in Government a chance to show why its worth them being there
The Greens are performing terribly, they need to focus on the environment not social engineering. Where is Shaw? Is he still alive? I havent seen him for months. Genter has a shocker every time she opens her mouth, Sage is getting blindsided by the coalition partners constantly. Davidson is showing 1 fringe loony left form and dont get me started on old golly gosh. I seriously think the Greens are gone next election as they are no longer an environmental party!
Govt's criminal justice summit launched with promise of long-term reform
Prisons are not a fiscal and moral failure, they are a requirement. It takes on average 7 convictions before you are locked up, ardern is showing her nativity and stupidity once again with this statement.
Damien Grant: We'll collect your taxes, but we won't cure society's ills for you
Well written article about a poorly thought out policy that will do more damage than good for the people it is trying to help. A good employer will always look after good employees, we dont need to be dictate by an incompetent government that is clearly out of its depth.
Jeremy Elwood & Michele A'Court: Opposition for the sake of it? Yeah, nah
I agree with some of this article that opposition should support good ideas. But there is the major problem, this current hasnt had any good ideas! They arent changing the country they are wrecking it! So national does need to oppose them and try and stop them. You have a very short memory regarding labour in opposition they whinged about everything that national did. I did agree that this mana mahi does have some merit.
Coalition government proving sceptics wrong
What a terrible article that is so far from the truth the writer is delusional! Ardern is a weak leader in charge of an inexperienced, incompetent cabinet. This will be the worse government in our history!
Red-zoned 'Quake Outcasts' to be paid - but not all will go
This sets a very dangerous precedent for future natural disasters, these people should have had house insurance like the majority of New Zealanders. This government just keeps throwing money around like there is no tomorrow.
Social media can prove a minefield for politicians
That Labour Party is long gone, Annette king was the last decent labour mp.
Politicians rate Winston Peters' time as PM
Peters handled himself well, I wouldnt vote for him but much prefer him to Ardern. At least Peters makes some sense when his speaks compared to the mindless waffle you get from Ardern
Babies, bread and boomers on PM's first regional visit back
Waste of money setting up a labour electorate office there when Ron mark is going to stand again. We all know nz first are running this joke of a government, they wont do a deal
Minister says campaign against labour law reform is 'deliberately misleading'
There have already been job losses due to uncertainty around what this government if going to do. Lee-Galloway is another minister that has no private sector experience and isnt listening to what the electorate is telling him. It is 1 business doesnt like Labour but these changes will lead to more job losses.
Domestic violence victims able to take a new form of leave
I dont condone domestic violence and think abusers are gutless cowards. If the government wants to bring this into law then they should be paying for it not businesses. How do the victims prove they have been abused? Police records? This would have to be the most anti-business government I have experienced in my lifetime. I think there are good intentions behind this bill but in reality it will affect the employment prospects of the people they are trying to help.
Prime Minister's business confidence push back: 'I'm interested in the reality'
No surprise there, unfortunately we have a bunch of student politician wannabes running the country! Or is that ruining the country?
Time for weak Ardern to show them who's boss
Great comment which sums up the situation very well. This government needs to go into damage control and tighten up the spending.
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
Im amazed ardern answered when she clearly had no idea what she was talking about! Regardless of whether or not you like hoskings, you have to respect that the fact that he is a self made man from humble beginnings.
Govt's criminal justice summit launched with promise of long-term reform
You can see into the future
Confidence falls with most companies warning of falling profit and investment plans
Business confidence is only going to get worse with this government. Labour particularly are coming across as being very anti business. It is very similar with the rental crisis - they have made it too hard to have a rental property, they are doing the same with running a business.
Jacinda Ardern to appear on Stephen Colbert's TV show
When are the lefties going to wake up to the fact its all about ardern not nz? She is taking her baby overseas for a PR tour for herself when she should be staying home with her daughter. This is all about her future job with the UN when she is booted out at the next election with a record defeat for labour.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
Ha ha that is brilliant
Lack of change to employment bill deeply disappointing
I totally agree
Coalition government is working as it should, says Winston Peters
That was a shocking performance from both Kim hill and Peters. She is a terrible interviewer but we also got a glimpse of the real Peters. That rally from the govt yesterday was weak and pointless
The views of business matter, but they are not a magic guide to the economy
A typically deluded union view of the evil greedy rich business owners Good businesses look after good staff. Believe me business confidence is a major issues as it is the difference between employing staff or getting rid of them. A massive indicator is whether or not companies are paying their bills on time
To inspire confidence, Grant Robertson must do more than repeat the message
Talk to any business owner or senior manager and they will tell you that the issue of business confidence is real. We are already noticing an increase in the amount of time that customers are taking to pay us. Business is worried because they dont know what this government is going to do. It is becoming more and more apparent that Ardern has no leadership skills and that this will be a one term government. They know it and are trying to implement as many radical changes as possible.
Limits on rent increases and an end to rental bidding as Government reviews rental rules
Twyford has no idea, watch the amount of current rental properties decrease and get turned into Air BnBs
PM says her agenda works 'hand in hand' with business, but can she explain it?
I agree it should be a hand up but not a hand out
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's plan to bring the boardroom into the Beehive
Ardern hasnt been listening and will continue to not listen and do whatever the unions want. This new working group is just a waste of money, time and is more pointless virtue signalling from an inexperienced, out of her depth, one term PM.
Editorial: Lessons from the teachers' strike
that was a terrible speech by Ardern to the teachers, what was all the hand gestures about? She made too many promises during the election and now cant pay for them. Total amateur! Keep striking until you get what you want from this weak government teachers, Im quite happy to stay home and look after the kids while you get what you deserve.
Government introduces scheme to encourage employers to hire unemployed youth
No worries Jacinda I havent able to get any young kiwis to turn up for an interview or induction if they get the job but know you want business to take responsibility for young people Ill do it. If they dont turn up for work or are lazy there is always the 90 day trial to get rid of them oh wait not anymore... Sorry not worth the risk
Solutions to workforce problems need to clearly fix the problem
The changes to the ERA are to payback the unions for keeping the Labour party afloat financially. National awards for entire industries wont work and will cause less jobs. The bulk of NZ businesses are under 20 employees, this government is making it too hard for these smaller companies to keep going.
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters backs New Zealand's provincial cities
What a joke, he claims he wants to help the provinces, talks about how critical farming is to our economy and this government is shutting down funding for irrigation schemes which would be the best thing they could do for the regions.
Government's offer to nurses is generous - but they have a right to strike
There was money until this government blew it on terrible decisions such as funding the first year of tertiary education.
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
I cant understand what the boks didnt go for a droppy at the end. That was definitely a penalty and at least a yellow for Farrells shoulder charge. I cant believe they werent penalised!
Stacey Kirk: Stealth in health undermining Government – politics the overriding protocol
The health portfolio is one the hardest ones to be the minister of, you are never going to make everyone happy. Clark was seen as one of the potential stars of this government but is struggling. I think he has made some really bad decisions and unfortunately it will only get worse. Im struggling to write some positive about him, I just hope they getting rid of things just because national set them up but it looks that way.
To inspire confidence, Grant Robertson must do more than repeat the message
Has Grant ever run a business in the private sector or been employed in the private sector?
Submarine-hunting planes to replace ageing Orions
Good job, we need to be able to police our maritime areas as well be able to enforce it.
Inheritance tax good economics, and the politics may be better than they seem
No to the inheritance tax, people shouldnt be penalised because they made sacrifices to save money. Inter generational wealth is what helps allow the next generation into home ownership.
ANZ warns the threat to activity 'is real' as business confidence stays in the doldrums
No surprises there! This government is so out of its depth it would be funny if they werent running our country. Ardern is staying to get exposed as a weak leader who can only handle the nice, fluffy, warm fuzzy issues. The next election cant come soon enough!
Jacinda Arderns message to the party faithful - we cant do it all
Well you can always donate to charity, how much of your income do you donate?
"One year on for Jacinda Ardern's coalition government",
History will show Ardern as being as most inept, useless Prime Minister. She has no management experience or leadership and is aided by a complicit media. A one term PM.
Tax Working Group warned off recommending new environmental taxes
No more new taxes, stop wasting our money Ardern
Government needs to make moves to increase small business confidence
Im in business to business services and no business owner or senior manage I have spoken to has any faith in this current government. The proposed changes to the ERA will definitely see an increase in unemployment.
Lily Allen reveals she slept with female escorts during her Sheezus tour in 2014
That is awesome
Prime Minister says fair pay agreement development 'has left a bit of a vacuum'
Kiwis are immigrant labour in Oz and they also have an oil, gas and mining industry. Labour has killed these industries in New Zealand
'God of Thunder' to face All Blacks as Boks negotiate release of Duane Vermeulen
The springboks have so many issues at the moment that one guy wont make a difference. His big frame means he does struggle with 80 minutes
PM says Winston Peters would recuse himself from any lawsuit decisions
But did National leak it? If they did it was a very sloppy job, remember a lot of people dont like Peters and someone with access to this information could have decided to leak it on their own.
Prime Minister doubles down on business confidence, says 'no grounds' for uncertainty
Scary but completely 1