What did Adern achieve as an MP before being gifted the role of PM, by Winston?Simple really. Nothing.She authored a couple of bills that were so badly written, they had to be sent back to be redone.Seems thats all you need to do, to make it to the top of the heap in the Labour party.
Curran has lucked out and got a top paying job. Exactly the aim of any good Socialist.Trouble is, she cant do the job and has been found out, rather badly.
But where is the political meat you would expect from sit-down interviews with an international leader?There isnt any to discover. She was thrust into the role to rescue a floundering Labour party and still cant believe Winston picked her.
No need for a research project.Fish & chip wrapper - Uni - party backstaffer - politician - PM.No world experience there.The country suffers as a result.
I don't think the public is interested in tit-for-tat squabbles.Actually David, some of us do care when Ministers of the Crown are caught out lying!Luckily for you, Jacinda is too weak to fire you.
...Ardern said she hoped a woman having a baby and a career would soon no longer be a novelty.Its not a novelty, and hasnt been for a long time.Unless youre trying to push a particular agenda...
A quick search of Scoop shows on 82 occasions a release or speech from Labour or the Greens has âJohn Keyâ and âweakâ in it.Fact checking on the internet is awful for poor journalists.
Cullen has to go down as the worst finance minister in NZ history.Destroyed the economy and ran NZ into a recession a full 6 months BEFORE the GFC hit.Left National with a decade of deficits and then they had to navigate the GFC and 2x EQs.Sir John and Sir Bill deserved their knighthoods. Cullens was bought and paid for by net taxpayers. All 50% of us.The other 50% are freeloaders and still moan they are not handed enough of someone elses money!
Of course hes being paid!He is managing to generate some serious clickbait articles and increasing traffic to Stuff.Notice how comments are always open and allowed to run, as compared to actual articles.
Absolutely un1 but dont let facts get in the way.Sroubek did not apply for and was not granted residency under National.Lees-Galloway is the only minister to have seen the residency application.
Have yet to meet a Labour supporter that can point to which benefits they wanted national to stop paying, in order to reduce borrowing. Right after Cullen crippled the economy and spent every last cent in order to effectively bankrupt the incoming government.
Just looking at the Hard Left members of this welfare panel makes my wallet shudder.The Socialists are coming for our money, to distribute it to those they deem worthy.
Youre right about the mama bears. Watched as 9yr olds were running around at school pickup time, chasing each other and squirting water bottles (summer - hot day), when one of the boys accidentally hit a baby buggy. Sleeping baby awoke, startled, and started crying. 3 mama bears ran over to the baby, who was already being comforted by the boy who bumped the buggy, and started berating the boy for his carelessness.Picture this - three large adult women, standing over and yelling at a 9yr old boy - who actually stuck around to make sure the baby was alright! Imagine the outcry if 3 adult males had done the same to a 9yr old girl!The mama bears were incensed, when a teacher arrived to see what was going on, and I promptly nominated the boy for a Caught Being Good award at the next school assembly.He got his award.
You really want Adern to reduce beneficiary payments! Really!? John Key and National RAISED benefits, for the first time in 25 years.Do you really want Adern to reduce benefits to Helen Clark levels?The contempt that some on the Left have for those on benefits is incomprehensible.Truth hurts.
Labour use mayoraltys as a retirement village for has been politicians.Is it that National politicians are sought after in the business sector post-politics, and Labour politicians have hung on so long at the trough, that they are only ready for the glue factory?
Anyone whos employed anyone before would know the frustration of not having the information we need to make the decision in a timely way and an appropriate way, said Ardern.What - you mean like business owners waiting for never ending conversations to conclude?
Headline - I caught scabies at an Auckland theatre, moviegoer saysReality - ...I may have caught it at the movies.The MSM wonders why people dont believe in them anymore.Heres why.
To the best of my recollection, um, ah, ah, I havent, um, I havent used my, um Ive answered um OIA, ah, ah, OIA responsesThe standard of debate from Labour does not seem to be a high bar to aspire to.
Sadly there are not other capable Labour Mps waiting in line...This is why Curran was not summarily dismissed, as she should have been.There is no one else to fill the gaps, even the smallest ones.
All three were elected. Shipley first, Clark second, and now Adern third.NZ does not vote for a PM, we vote for a party. Once a government is formed, that parties caucus decides their leader, who becomes PM.
We always get a recession under Labour, so nothing new here.The last Labour govt left us in a recession a full 6 months before the GFC even began!That must have taken some doing, even by Labours low standards.
The prisons arent filling up with petty transgressions. Currently, to enter prison, the offender must be sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. All transgressions with less than a 2 year sentence must be, firstly halved (18mths becomes 9mths), and then possibly served as home detention.
Had a parcel stuck at NZ Post for customs charges. Chased the package and constantly told there was a backlog and I would have to pay GST. Seemed like they were happy to have caught me, despite the fact I was ready to pay there and then. Couldnt take the payment as they hadnt figured out how much it was going to cost.Ended up getting the package sent again, by DHL, who simply emailed and charged the GST/Duty on the same day. DHL package arrived 1 day before the NZ Post one, despite being sent from USA 15 days later.
...the party had begun the hunt for the leaker - who may suffer mental health issues...Or they may not and are just using it as a PC smokescreen.Only one way to find out. Thats the point.
Socialists love spending money. How else would they be able to buy the votes they need.Trouble is, Socialists dont know how to make money (see Cullen, Venezuela, Zimbabwe etc) so they have to take it from those who do know how to make it.
Name the last Labour govt that has not left the economy in recession when leaving office?Hint: How many years do you have to go back to find a Labour govt that didnt Tax, Spend and Bust?Answer: The last New Zealand Labour Government to be voted out of office, when there was not a recession wasâ¦1960.
Thats quite some feat and disproves the old theory that men cant do two things at the same time.Its not really a theory though, is it?More like casual misandry perpetuated by the media.
Try Feebie.Not really sure if the parents are too stupid to spell Phoebe or are trying too hard to give their precious a special name. One that requires correction and spelling every time.
Started under Helen Clark and Labour, with the financial genius of Decade of deficits Cullen. Continued under National.No memory loss here (or selective memory loss as usually occurs to Socialists).
AT spokesman Mark Hannan said the number of ticketed offences have stayed consistent at 200 offences per month since 2015.That just shows that At arent even trying. Station a warden near a Mobility Park for a week, and they will collect 200 tickets per week, easy. Imagine the money that could be collected if AT did that to all Mobility Parks!
Sons without fathers are a growing problem in NZ, only a large section of society thinks it is normal.Couple of years ago, I was in charge of a football club and we struggled to get people to coach teams. Same story at every club, in every sport.I had a number of women who were keen to learn and to coach. Problem was, I would get complaints from mothers who enrolled their boys so they could have a male role model as coach. Cant win.
Their facilities must be paved (asphalt, concrete or tiled, but no more crushed hardfill or gravel) and parking spaces marked, they must be properly lit so that the area is safe at night, they must be landscaped.Theyll also need resource consent.Hands down, this is the best thing I have seen written to solve this problem. Pity the CCC is toothless.
You mean, @Crownbuster, the finance minister that drove NZ into a recession 6 months before the rest of the world, despite being in office during a once in a lifetime economic boom?You mean the finance minister that left NZ with a decade of deficits and a structural deficit (you will need to look that up), meaning that NZ would never be able to pay its bills.Yeah, that finance minister. Genius he is not.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
What did Adern achieve as an MP before being gifted the role of PM, by Winston?Simple really. Nothing.She authored a couple of bills that were so badly written, they had to be sent back to be redone.Seems thats all you need to do, to make it to the top of the heap in the Labour party.
Chair umpire's sexist power play ruins powerful US Open women's final
Wow.What abject misandry masquerading as an opinion piece.Dont believe me? Try replacing every she with he, woman with man - and read it again...
Embattled minister Clare Curran struggles to explain using personal email for Government business
Curran has lucked out and got a top paying job. Exactly the aim of any good Socialist.Trouble is, she cant do the job and has been found out, rather badly.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
But where is the political meat you would expect from sit-down interviews with an international leader?There isnt any to discover. She was thrust into the role to rescue a floundering Labour party and still cant believe Winston picked her.
No-one's forcing you to learn te reo, give it a go though bro
Headline: ...give it a go though broCringe.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
Truth telling not a strong point? National and John Key were the first government to increase benefits in 25 years. Adern hasnt increased benefits.
MSD loan case's Ms F no poster girl for poverty
So good to read a proper analysis of the events, rather than the one-sided media and advocacy beatups.
Man mauled by dog shocked to see pictures on Facebook of dog back home
Dogs are always just like a big drooling baby - until they arent.
No-one's forcing you to learn te reo, give it a go though bro
...and thats the sort of ignorant comment that will put people off.keep it up.
A breed apart? MPs are now birds of a different feather
No need for a research project.Fish & chip wrapper - Uni - party backstaffer - politician - PM.No world experience there.The country suffers as a result.
What is Winston Peters up to in refugee spat?
I was born here. So were my children.
Massey University bans Don Brash from speaking
There is this thing called Google... but there are some of us who have heard of Evelyn Beatrice Hall.
Health Minister David Clark accused of pressuring DHB to zip it over Middlemore woes
I don't think the public is interested in tit-for-tat squabbles.Actually David, some of us do care when Ministers of the Crown are caught out lying!Luckily for you, Jacinda is too weak to fire you.
Karel Sroubek residency decision entirely made by immigration minister
No they wouldnt.Lees-Galloway was the ONLY minister to have reviewed the case.Facts totally destroy your argument. Sorry.
Minister Julie Anne Genter reveals maternity plans
...Ardern said she hoped a woman having a baby and a career would soon no longer be a novelty.Its not a novelty, and hasnt been for a long time.Unless youre trying to push a particular agenda...
My Food Bag says 'nein' to global German giant
Get it right.Its fullas, not fellas, for the total cringe factor.
Nationals deadline approaches for Speaker to respond over remark
That would certainly be some feat by Mallard.Wilson is unquestionably the worst performing Speaker the House has ever had.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
A quick search of Scoop shows on 82 occasions a release or speech from Labour or the Greens has âJohn Keyâ and âweakâ in it.Fact checking on the internet is awful for poor journalists.
"Labour's bach tax will hit voters who don't think they are the problem",
Cullen has to go down as the worst finance minister in NZ history.Destroyed the economy and ran NZ into a recession a full 6 months BEFORE the GFC hit.Left National with a decade of deficits and then they had to navigate the GFC and 2x EQs.Sir John and Sir Bill deserved their knighthoods. Cullens was bought and paid for by net taxpayers. All 50% of us.The other 50% are freeloaders and still moan they are not handed enough of someone elses money!
Aucklander aghast at firework rubbish littering Mission Bay
...Im embarrassed of the human race.These idiots are a sub species.
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Yep. Is she really that stupid? Possibly.
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Because you have been caught out and the only way forward is to lie.
Workplace shake up in Government's sights - Jim Bolger to lead pay working group
Like the oil and gas exploration off Taranaki, you mean?
Days out from tax increase, petrol prices hit fresh record high
Thanks Jax!Lets do this!
Joel Maxwell: The business world doesn't really know any better than the rest of us
Of course hes being paid!He is managing to generate some serious clickbait articles and increasing traffic to Stuff.Notice how comments are always open and allowed to run, as compared to actual articles.
Chicken farmer who cant stay in NZ uses Sroubek decision in legal bid
Absolutely un1 but dont let facts get in the way.Sroubek did not apply for and was not granted residency under National.Lees-Galloway is the only minister to have seen the residency application.
Man flu is real and in need of an image makeover
Nope. Tell a woman that shes just Chick Sick and watch the feathers fly!
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
She wasnt confused. She didnt know the difference.
BNZ says Government should focus on investment as it warns fiscal target 'won't be met'
Have yet to meet a Labour supporter that can point to which benefits they wanted national to stop paying, in order to reduce borrowing. Right after Cullen crippled the economy and spent every last cent in order to effectively bankrupt the incoming government.
PM says her agenda works 'hand in hand' with business, but can she explain it?
Labours front bench have never worked in private sector jobs.Not a business brain between them. Positions 1-9.No clues.
Tax Working Group may prove a frustration for Labour
Because hes the best theyve got.Scary, isnt it.
Government's three strikes repeal killed by NZ First
Actually, its about keep recidivist, violent, offenders away from the public. But do go on...
"Labour's bach tax will hit voters who don't think they are the problem",
Then you really dont know what you are talking about.The top 10% of earners pay 87% of all income tax.We are sick of paying for freeloaders.
Government appoints 11-strong advisory panel to overhaul welfare system
Just looking at the Hard Left members of this welfare panel makes my wallet shudder.The Socialists are coming for our money, to distribute it to those they deem worthy.
Five-year-old nearly hit by car during school gate pick up chaos
Youre right about the mama bears. Watched as 9yr olds were running around at school pickup time, chasing each other and squirting water bottles (summer - hot day), when one of the boys accidentally hit a baby buggy. Sleeping baby awoke, startled, and started crying. 3 mama bears ran over to the baby, who was already being comforted by the boy who bumped the buggy, and started berating the boy for his carelessness.Picture this - three large adult women, standing over and yelling at a 9yr old boy - who actually stuck around to make sure the baby was alright! Imagine the outcry if 3 adult males had done the same to a 9yr old girl!The mama bears were incensed, when a teacher arrived to see what was going on, and I promptly nominated the boy for a Caught Being Good award at the next school assembly.He got his award.
Hospital questions child on pregnancy status
Because it had already been asked and answered, then recorded in notes.
Point of order: scrap Question Time or make it matter
Hahahahaha! LOL!That one was so good I actually split a little coffee on my keyboard!
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
You really want Adern to reduce beneficiary payments! Really!? John Key and National RAISED benefits, for the first time in 25 years.Do you really want Adern to reduce benefits to Helen Clark levels?The contempt that some on the Left have for those on benefits is incomprehensible.Truth hurts.
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Because its easier to lie about it and hope that no one will notice.
Prime Minister's office admits mistake over Ardern's economic growth 'hint' claim
let me save Bert some time:more neo-liberal angst from national...
The Auckland fuel tax always looked doomed, just not quite this quickly
Never underestimate the arrogance of Socialists to tell you how best to spend your money.
Chief technology officer fiasco a spectacular own goal
Dunedin South would vote for Red coloured road kill.Mind you, given Currans performance, perhaps they did?
Auckland mayoralty: National Party yet to decide on fighting Phil Goff for region's top job
Labour use mayoraltys as a retirement village for has been politicians.Is it that National politicians are sought after in the business sector post-politics, and Labour politicians have hung on so long at the trough, that they are only ready for the glue factory?
US announces it will leave UN human rights council
The hypocrisy is strong with the UN.....
Cullens capital gains tax comments could turn the tax into a game for business
Oh dear. Couldnt be more wrong.Labour gave Bill English his knighthood. not National.Facts. You dont get to make yours up.
Prime Minister's mix-up could have led to a much more brutal economics lesson
Its a Uni of Waikato degree (?), for whatever thats worth.Probably about as much as Free Speech info pack from Massey.
Police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha could be replaced, Jacinda Ardern says
Anyone whos employed anyone before would know the frustration of not having the information we need to make the decision in a timely way and an appropriate way, said Ardern.What - you mean like business owners waiting for never ending conversations to conclude?
I caught scabies at an Auckland theatre, moviegoer says
Headline - I caught scabies at an Auckland theatre, moviegoer saysReality - ...I may have caught it at the movies.The MSM wonders why people dont believe in them anymore.Heres why.
The Auckland fuel tax always looked doomed, just not quite this quickly
Socialists finding out they are children in a grown up world.
Stacey Kirk: Three ring circus with one ringmaster at the centre - buckle in for a wild ride
Labour want to borrow more. So what is your point?
Silver Ferns star shooter Maria Folau to base herself permanently in Sydney
NZ netball doesnt have the depth. They cannot afford to be precious.
Dash cam footage captures car narrowly miss oncoming truck in West Auckland
Yellow lines doesnt fix stupid.
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
To the best of my recollection, um, ah, ah, I havent, um, I havent used my, um Ive answered um OIA, ah, ah, OIA responsesThe standard of debate from Labour does not seem to be a high bar to aspire to.
US announces it will leave UN human rights council
Yep. Lets leave it to Russia and China...
Why National insists on calling Jacinda Ardern 'weak'
Oh yes she is.
Simon Bridges says inquiry into Meka Whaitiri is unnecessary
Sadly there are not other capable Labour Mps waiting in line...This is why Curran was not summarily dismissed, as she should have been.There is no one else to fill the gaps, even the smallest ones.
'Toothless' councils call for law change to make it easier to punish people for littering
Nope. Ferals only want a free option. Oh - and an easy option.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
Great to see you support Don Brash, Josephine.
Landlords: How tough do they have it, really?
Tenants want, tenants pay. What is so hard to understand?
Global hype continues to paint Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as a cliche
All three were elected. Shipley first, Clark second, and now Adern third.NZ does not vote for a PM, we vote for a party. Once a government is formed, that parties caucus decides their leader, who becomes PM.
PM says her agenda works 'hand in hand' with business, but can she explain it?
No tories here - I think you are thinking of the UK?
Shane Jones $10m Westland dairy loan could turn out to be costly for New Zealand
South Canterbury Finance bailout.Thanks Labour.
Auckland bus drivers cycle across city to up empathy levels
Drivers need to stop using phones.
Construction slowdown and weak confidence could see economy enter the doldrums
We always get a recession under Labour, so nothing new here.The last Labour govt left us in a recession a full 6 months before the GFC even began!That must have taken some doing, even by Labours low standards.
"Politics is a dirty game and the National Party is losing",
Stop spelling losing correctly.People wont be able to cope.
Rental agency suggests upping rents by $6 a week to recoup lost letting fees
If someone wants the house, they can turn up when the viewing is held.
Alison Mau: New Zealand needs to shut down its prisons – or blow them up
The prisons arent filling up with petty transgressions. Currently, to enter prison, the offender must be sentenced to more than 2 years in prison. All transgressions with less than a 2 year sentence must be, firstly halved (18mths becomes 9mths), and then possibly served as home detention.
"Internet shopping tax change unites politicians but divides consumers",
Had a parcel stuck at NZ Post for customs charges. Chased the package and constantly told there was a backlog and I would have to pay GST. Seemed like they were happy to have caught me, despite the fact I was ready to pay there and then. Couldnt take the payment as they hadnt figured out how much it was going to cost.Ended up getting the package sent again, by DHL, who simply emailed and charged the GST/Duty on the same day. DHL package arrived 1 day before the NZ Post one, despite being sent from USA 15 days later.
National begins own inquiry to search for Bridges leaker
...the party had begun the hunt for the leaker - who may suffer mental health issues...Or they may not and are just using it as a PC smokescreen.Only one way to find out. Thats the point.
Construction slowdown and weak confidence could see economy enter the doldrums
Labour always leaves the country in recession. Nothing new here.
The PM's made mistakes, but they've got nothing to do with gender
Watch Question Time.Bridges has been mopping the floor with Jax all week.She was grateful to finally be out of the country, at weeks end.
Damien Grant: Air NZ CEO Christopher Luxon does not represent me
Watch Question Time at parliament...hes too busy feeding the answers to those too stupid to answer for themselves!
Tax Working Group reaches consensus on introducing capital gains tax
Socialists love spending money. How else would they be able to buy the votes they need.Trouble is, Socialists dont know how to make money (see Cullen, Venezuela, Zimbabwe etc) so they have to take it from those who do know how to make it.
Labour may be preparing to shelve major tax reform, but is it really last chance saloon?
Correct. Thanks National.
World Cup predictions: Germany to win, Brazil to entertain and England to crumble
Haha! Nice troll.No one cares about the Rugby WC, whereas the whole world is watching the Football WC.
Auckland limer says school hoarding e-scooters for students to use
Nope. My kids will all be 17 for their Y13. Wont turn 18 until start uni.
PM says her agenda works 'hand in hand' with business, but can she explain it?
Name the last Labour govt that has not left the economy in recession when leaving office?Hint: How many years do you have to go back to find a Labour govt that didnt Tax, Spend and Bust?Answer: The last New Zealand Labour Government to be voted out of office, when there was not a recession wasâ¦1960.
Limits on rent increases and an end to rental bidding as Government reviews rental rules
Great, no real change for me then.Just need to write in a clause increasing rents substantially if pets are brought onto property.
David Pocock shows the juggling skills that help make him the most balanced man in international rugby
Thats quite some feat and disproves the old theory that men cant do two things at the same time.Its not really a theory though, is it?More like casual misandry perpetuated by the media.
Mother wants to change four-year-old daughter's name
Try Feebie.Not really sure if the parents are too stupid to spell Phoebe or are trying too hard to give their precious a special name. One that requires correction and spelling every time.
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Started under Helen Clark and Labour, with the financial genius of Decade of deficits Cullen. Continued under National.No memory loss here (or selective memory loss as usually occurs to Socialists).
Heres why you need $2m saved for a comfortable retirement
Believable, ordinary & civilized
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Labour are still allowing the same numbers.Nothing has changed.But its OK when Socialists do it.
Schoolyard bullies: Farmer says tourists and visitors dont understand farming
Every other article about Dirty Dairy on Stuff.
Mobility car park users are being abused by those without a permit
AT spokesman Mark Hannan said the number of ticketed offences have stayed consistent at 200 offences per month since 2015.That just shows that At arent even trying. Station a warden near a Mobility Park for a week, and they will collect 200 tickets per week, easy. Imagine the money that could be collected if AT did that to all Mobility Parks!
Shifting petrol prices putting Auckland motorists under the pump
Z just looks to take advantage of all the rental cars in the area, that need to be returned with a full tank of gas.
More than a moral dilemma: The religious and community views on euthanasia
My life. My choice.
Heres why you need $2m saved for a comfortable retirement
Quick!Change the record, its stuck again.The same old track, over and over and over and over and over..
It's not the justice system that's broken, it's the people
Sons without fathers are a growing problem in NZ, only a large section of society thinks it is normal.Couple of years ago, I was in charge of a football club and we struggled to get people to coach teams. Same story at every club, in every sport.I had a number of women who were keen to learn and to coach. Problem was, I would get complaints from mothers who enrolled their boys so they could have a male role model as coach. Cant win.
How a capital gains tax could affect you
Pay tax on residential property business profit now.I do.We all do.End of story.
Auckland Mayor orders urgent scooter safety probe after councillor almost hit
Ban the bus!
Time for council to drop carrot and pick up stick
Their facilities must be paved (asphalt, concrete or tiled, but no more crushed hardfill or gravel) and parking spaces marked, they must be properly lit so that the area is safe at night, they must be landscaped.Theyll also need resource consent.Hands down, this is the best thing I have seen written to solve this problem. Pity the CCC is toothless.
How a capital gains tax could affect you
So if you bought a batch (sic) for $300,000...Bought a batch of what, exactly?
National Party continues with Simon Bridges expenses leak inquiry
Good. We need to know who is trying to undermine democracy in this country. Usually its a Socialist.
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Tories?Youre thinking of England.Its the other side of the planet, about 12000kms away.And 200 years ago.Socialists are always backwards looking.
Tax Working Group may prove a frustration for Labour
You mean, @Crownbuster, the finance minister that drove NZ into a recession 6 months before the rest of the world, despite being in office during a once in a lifetime economic boom?You mean the finance minister that left NZ with a decade of deficits and a structural deficit (you will need to look that up), meaning that NZ would never be able to pay its bills.Yeah, that finance minister. Genius he is not.
Auckland bus drivers cycle across city to up empathy levels
They do. Simple. Probably a little too simple for you to understand.
Heres why you need $2m saved for a comfortable retirement
Dont have 5 kids.Live within your means.Dont expect others to fund your lifestyle choices.
'Let it go', global thinker tells Christchurch
They wanted too. They were stopped by know-it-all busy bodies.
Nationals deadline approaches for Speaker to respond over remark
Easy. Only the Speaker claims to have heard it. Now we all know about it. Ergo...