Others have noted three things 1.more locals coming and going since the end of lockdown, with travel back on 2.the large number of worker migrants 2022-2023 3.and most recently the large number of citizens leaving April 2023- March 2024 to live elsewhere, ...
The previous departure trend was because of end of lockdown - and return to easier travel. The one I referred to was more recent - and is one of citizens leaving to live overseas. The largest net outflow of citizens ever, and the next largest was back in ...
After 9 years of neglect, there was no alternative to "over-reach". And we still need more state housing stock, by building and buying to renovate (for age, disability and group homes). While it involves debt, the assets grow as well. For mine, housing ...
So you took nothing from the 50,000 leaving in the year to March 2024. It could and does relate to only one thing the net loss of 50,000 citizens. It has been news in past week or so.
My figures are the net migration of citizens. A record loss in the year to Sept 2023 of 44,000. The previous record in 2012. https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/record-net-migration-loss-of-new-zealand-citizens/ The story gets even more credible, when the ...
No a GST would hold up inflation and mortgage rates - this lot want an increase in property values.
Something like a low rate of death during the pandemic years and then a lot of people leaving New Zealand after the government fell behind in the polls in early 2023 - 50,000 leaving 2023-2024, then again 2024-2025 and onto 2025-2026. Because everyone ...
The Minister Bishop is quoted on RNZ News saying he wants a more level field for social housing providers ...
At this stage, "The other changes proposed by the review, including moving to a model where the government becomes an active purchaser that takes a social investment approach to cost-effectively improving housing outcomes, will be considered in the coming ...
Is there any analyst who would consider the government budget plans of the coalition as more financially viable than Kainga Ora? Is its debt and cost of debt not also growing etc ...
The difficulty selling lamb in the increasingly protectionist UK market https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517235/backlash-as-uk-supermarket-trials-sale-of-new-zealand-lamb Food miles and food security ...
I am not sure exactly how a dairy co-operative compares to any of these. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestl%C3%A9 (centuries old) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danone (founded in Spain, based in Paris today over a 100 years old) https://en.wikipedia.org/...
It is not Fonterra's job to invest in food science industry research. Our lack of venture capital (and industry R and D to develop brand value) for such is not the fault of a farmers co-op. Their purpose is to identify markets for dairy supply and relate ...
Why is Silver Fern Farms owned 50% by Bright? Why did Synlait get money from Bright to get going - after failing to raise money on the local market? Because we make money speculating on property without a CGT. Synlait has a valuable asset - its right to ...
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/transcript-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-full-party-conference-speech.html
A Bavarian New World Order began in 2020. Red MAGA Cap group think. In 2024, Jesus as saviour and Trump as president, the lets to the reich step again begins.
Those polled - 52-38% think New Zealand is going in the wring direction - which would explain why the coalition would not be re-elected on the party support numbers. https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350281697/public-dismayed-about-economy-government-...
Fonterra plan to sell milk to those who use it to supply it to market as a consumer brand product (by selling off its consumer brand business). They want to realise the value of the brands - over $3B, to reduce debt, over $4B. https://www.newshub.co.nz/...
In the why the 50,000 citizens who left in the past year, will be matched by another 50,000 in the next year, category. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/17/jack-tame-record-numbers-are-leaving-nz-who-could-blame-them/
There are only so many trained teachers who can teach in Maori. And some others who are not fluent enough to teach in the language, but are conversant. Such charter schools can also be a way to bring Maori language speakers into educational roles (teacher ...
Back then less than 25% even did the 7th form year/year 13. NCEA Level 2 equivalent was all that was required for nurse and teacher training. And there is some doubt whether nursing and training at the university improves outcomes (some teachers are ...
Civilian casualties ... because of the lack of health care services ... https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2024/05/luxon-promises-more-money-for-healthcare-in-general-in-response-to-calls-for-better-access-to-gender-affirming-surgery.html
Back in the day ... 50% passed SC (some did a repeat year), 50% passed UE (and some did a repeat year) - note the impact of the repeat year on first year student pass rates (perseverance, even in the days of full employment was important). And only half ...
It is sort of obvious why, Gallant as southern commander of the IDF was part of applying the dahiya doctrine in Gaza and now is again as Defence Minister. Neither was Gallant's message to the Israeli public this week particularly new. Over two months ago, ...
link https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350276178/school-business-counting-cost-slashed-lunch-budget For a government that claims to support more funding to local areas centralising supply (for those 11-18) it is is wrong on so many levels. Lower quality food...
The birth rate - now around 1.5 per woman (we had been around 2 in recent decades - after the c1960 peak of 4). Freedom of choice related to poverty during fertility years (land - housing cost). We've done WFF tax credits, parental leave, pre school care ...
There is already the option of a specialist (day) school within the state system. https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/ https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/specialist-schools-for-students...
There is the question of mainstreaming and school choice. Some Maori may want a post Kohanga Reo option. They may value a bi-lingual education environment. If based on parent choice, it creates a family and community base. This is one aspect to charter ...
At least we are free of the spectre of the hounder being in the role. Taking someone out trying to realise change when it was needed and having nothing to offer when in the job ... And I still do not know if Michael Wood's speech in the House in 2022 was a...
Salt has an impact on blood pressure - kidneys and the brain. Often it is the lowest cost food in supermarkets (noodles, soups, canned foods) that has the most salt additive. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/14/government-rejects-plea-to-reduce-salt-in-food...
Maori involved in primary health organisation delivery question process taken to end MHA. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/15/challenge-mounted-to-govts-moves-on-maori-health-agency/
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