Heh. To honour Independence Day in the US, the NPR tweeted the Declaration of Independence. Trumpkins lose their shit, thinking NPR is hating on their beloved King Donald the Doll-Handed.
Judith Collins says – Oh no, there weren’t any dodgy trusts registering in NZ before law change; now the amount of paper work is just too difficult for large numbers of said “Trusts”.
And arch-spinner (dis)honourable Mr Key, nowhere to be seen.
I don’t think it is “where IN Motueka” will Winnie be speaking that is important.
For anyone reading this who comes from North of the Bombay hills the question is going to be “where IS Motueka”.
Or even “What is Motueka”.
Or possibly I am judging the residents of Auckland a bit harshly.
marty mars
Yes not many speakers say mor-too-eka. The 21st century and it’s improved education is coming, sometime. (Have I got the sound right of the pronunciation.)
motu – an island, in this case, “on land” island, like an oasis or a grove
weka (eka) – well, they’re birds, ain’t they.
Must have been, back in the day, an distinct areain which weka were readily found, I reckon, that Motueka.
Alwyn if any aren’t sure where Motueka is, am sure they would not have been able to make there in time.
But for any who are unsure…
Motueka is a small seaside town located in the Tasman Bay. We’ve a population of around 7k, 11k including the surrounding areas, such as the Motueka Valley etc. We are rich in horticulture especially pip fruit, Talleys Fisheries HQ is located here, it’s the second largest town in the Tasman District and one of NZ’s Top Towns.
Tis the gateway town to the Abel Tasman National Park, around 15 mins drive to either Kaiteriteri Beach or Marahau where the park entrance is.
We’re on the other side of the Nelson boundary, West Coast/Tasman electorate would be gutted if Dr Custard was our MP.
Are lucky enough to have one of the hardest working most approachable MP’s in the country representing us. Damien O’Connor, he’s awesome, seriously everyone here rates him highly from the hippies to the millionaires.
This bit of independent investigative journalism, using Freedom of Info documents obtained from US intelligence services, gives an indication of the widespread influence these services have on Hollywood movies and TV.
This is not terribly surprising to anyone who has watched a lot of US movies and TV.
Alongside the massive scale of these operations, our new book National Security Cinema details how US government involvement also includes script rewrites on some of the biggest and most popular films, including James Bond, the Transformers franchise, and movies from the Marvel and DC cinematic universes.
A similar influence is exerted over military-supported TV, which ranges from Hawaii Five-O to America’s Got Talent, Oprah and Jay Leno to Cupcake Wars, along with numerous documentaries by PBS, the History Channel and the BBC.
Very interesting and important. The depth and range of their influence is surprising. I wonder what other government groups censor stuff – like CC for instance. Not many movies made about that other than ‘grim umm I’d rather not think about it’ ones.
Another round of serious disquiet in Southland involving the National Party
“Prominent Southlanders have appealed to the associate finance minister to urgently investigate the Community Trust of Southland and the treatment of its now former chief executive John Prendergast.
A copy of a letter addressed to minister Amy Adams, obtained by Stuff, asks her to investigate the current happenings at the Community Trust of Southland “which are causing us grave concern for the integrity of the trust and for the impact on, and implications for, the wider Southland community”.
However, Adams has indicated she would not be investigating, saying on Tuesday evening that the information provided to her has so far not met the high threshold needed to begin an investigation.”
Gnats will give 5 million to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and CUT the funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre.
The Auckland Women’s Centre, which has provided support services to tens of thousands of women since 1975, has been forced to turn to the community for support after a massive cut to its funding.
It supports about 4000 women including those suffering abuse, eating disorders, health issues and those needing parenting support.
It was receiving $100,000 from government a year but as of this month it will not get anything.
but look the gnats are going to blame another group for this
The Ministry of Social Development last year began transferring about $11.3 million in funding from some community organisations to programmes meeting Whānau Ora outcomes, which target the most vulnerable communities including Māori and Pasifika.
It said contracts that did not meet this requirement would not be renewed – and the Auckland Women’s Centre has missed out as result.
Is 5 million being given to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and Government funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre been cut?
The link is that it’s government funding. the link is that 5 million is being given to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and Government funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre has been cut.
I don’t have to try make it sound they’re linked, there is a link.
Totally different budget pools – and if you read they give the reason –
“The Ministry of Social Development last year began transferring about $11.3 million in funding from some community organisations to programmes meeting Whānau Ora outcomes, which target the most vulnerable communities including Māori and Pasifika.
It said contracts that did not meet this requirement would not be renewed – and the Auckland Women’s Centre has missed out as result.”
Its a stupid logic jump that this is linked to the America cup.
For starters – the funding for the cup has just happened – and this has been ongoing for a while.
The government makes a choice on where funding is allocated.
The government has chosen to grant $5 million to the America’s Cup.
The government has decided to not continue the $100,000/annum funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre. As you say, this has been achieved by the oft-used mechanism of requiring changes to administration and focus for continued funding. (Shouldn’t withdrawal of funds from established programmes relate to fraud, failure to be effective?)
This familiar technique is often used to withdraw from programmes with established processes and results, and transfer to new untested ones. When some of those new programmes fall over (which is often the case) that funding is then withdrawn completely.
It’s a long dishonest game, but National is world-class player.
“And that reason that the Nats gave speaks of Billshit. The Women’s Centre obviously also targeted the most vulnerable.”
Another aspect of this type of “reason” is that supporters, workers, volunteers and recipients of programmes like this are conditioned to link their withdrawal of funds to Maaori and Pasifika advocacy.
A quiet foment of dog-whistling provided by the Nats once again.
Are you being obtuse or dumb james? I can’t tell. The whole point of political economy is to decide where money goes, not what is in a funding stream or other such spin.
A jump in logic would be to imply you have a love of violence, and that is extending to women because you won’t support the agencies which protect them. But, then again, in your case that might not be too big a jump.
“A jump in logic would be to imply you have a love of violence, and that is extending to women because you won’t support the agencies which protect them. But, then again, in your case that might not be too big a jump.”
I find that people who make comments like that are normally the most likely to engage in that kind of behaviour themselves.
We obviously went to different logic schools. You went to the same one as Bill English the results of which have been on display for all to see with the Barclay shambles.
It’s taxpayers’ money doled out by the Government. Just like the payout in the Barclay situation, just like the payout to the Saudi sheep man …
Quite right.
To put it more simply, James, it is all water, and quibbling about which puddle – sorry – pool it comes from is truly asinine. The Government has clearly shown its priorities. Live with it.
The comments still are valid. As marty mars says, Susan Devoy seems to have learnt a lot over the last few years and kudos to her for that.
However, there is likely to have been many people who had that knowledge at the time of her appointment, and would have been a better advocate right from the outset.
The point remains: is the RRC role a set of training wheels for one person to work through their prejudices and issues, or is it a place where an experienced and knowledgeable commissioner can be relied upon to deal with convoluted issues?
I’m glad that she is stepping up to the plate now. I’m not persuaded that those who criticised her appointment were wrong to do so.
Anyone heard anything out of the All Blacks this week? Any cheery pop ups on ZM stations for a bit of joucular bro talk and some reinforcing of stereotypes? No? infotainment bits on the news about new players or milestones? No?
There is a deep, black and angry silence this week. I hope the Zambuks have got extra supplies for Saturday, cos dem Lions, they gonna be made to pay.
Haven’t looked forward to a matchup like this since Tetraites the Myrmillo, hero of the camp of Compendium, took on the Gallo-Briton Brexic back in 74AD…
And how about you try and learn to enjoy yourself, you know, not to be an insufferably boring person with no off switch and apparently no ability to think about more than one issue at a time?
I, for one, am looking forward to kicking back with some suitably partisan friends and watching a big rugby game on Saturday. And what is more, I’ll not have some dreary fellow with an enormous chip on his shoulder dictate the conversation in something called “open mike”, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it maaate.
I, for one, am looking forward to kicking back with some suitably partisan friends and watching a big rugby game on Saturday.
That’s the bit I really found hilarious about blinglish’s “I am hu-mon. Hu-mons like sports, jump up and say ‘yes’ when their team wins. I will do this for the America’s Cup. Hu-mons will recognise me as one of them” tweet: the camera went around the room, and it was empty.
The only people he was watching the race with was the person who filmed him being excited, and they were so carried away by the result that they were concentrating on filming his reaction.
Agree. I’ve been impressed by their articles on suicide – they have been putting some strong and multiple articles up. This is another good one. Thanks for highlighting it SM.
thanks from me too, stunned.
i agree with the former coroner.
i reckon the silent approach is largely flawed nowadays.
the prevalence of devices, and cyber places for youngsters to ‘congrgate’ could lead to lots of disinformation.
if there were honest discussions in the public forum, youth and others would have something to compare to what they experience from the ether.
The Nats will change the law to make irrigation possible wherever they want it to go. No wonder they are intent on denuding the Environment Court and the RMA.
Not dead in the water yet as they are looking at changing the law so the swap can go ahead.
They only see the land to be swapped in monetary terms. But the problem is the land value has never been a monetary one. While the monetary value of the land might be lower, its importance to the vulnerable species that live there is extremely high.
I must say that I’ve been thoroughly underwhelmed by Little. The only way he’s dealt with parasites like Robertson and Mallard has been to pander to them.
Yep, Labour has never been a social party. It has always supported and strengthened capitalism. Even now when it’s obvious that capitalism simply doesn’t work.
Why is he saying that Little hasn’t put a lid on Labour ructions? I’d say that it’s one of his strengths over previous leaders: the ones who expect promotion without putting in the work are slowly trickling down the list and pissing off to the tories.
Most politicians have a tendency towards self promotion, but the “levelling down” of infighting and undermining seems to have a decent lid on it. The tories like to talk about barbeques and Ardern’s puff pieces, but the fact is the number of leakers in caucus seems to have dwindled more than a Canterbury aquifer.
Being a newcomer to the Hawkes Bay I was warned not to buy out along the coast around Clifton as erosion and sea level rise is likely to see a lot of land disappear. Sure enough, yesterday saw the sea come 2 metres closer to homes, roads and power lines. This was not caused by some big storm, just a good swell.
Affected locals call for financial compensation from the council or that it build sea walls for about 5 km.
This scenario will be replicated at many other locations as sea level rise by about 3mm per annum. What should we be doing? Build defences, retreat, compensate, relocate infrastructure, leave land owners to sort out their own problem? I am not sure, but one thing we should do today is stop making the problem bigger by allowing more development below the 10m or 20m contour.
The FO option is one that has some merit, but on the other hand we do socialise risk for earthquakes and slips.
I am waiting for all those holiday suburbs like Pawanui to come to the realisation that their sea views will only increase: to the point that the water is lapping the door step. The political power these people can bring will see it rapidly become a central government problem and you just know that they will want to have their losses socialised. For me, paying a cent from the public purse for a holiday home is totally wrong.
Draco T Bastard is correct, the problem of erosion in Huamoana/Clifton has been known for years, the coast has been going backwards there every since I was a little ‘un.
The council is guilty of continuing to allow people to buy – even being 30m back from the beach isn’t safe – but caveat emptor kicks in somewhere and they shouldn’t bleat for ratepayers money when they took a calculated risk on purchase that hasn’t paid off.
Experience in other places (e.g. Waihi Beach) would tend to reinforce a view that protective works are carried out based, mainly, on who owns the property that may be affected.
DTB and Gistle
It is time for Councils to make these moves and refuse building permits so people don’t feel they are safe from risks, that it is just a bunch of old moaners worrying over nothing. Open them up to camping grounds with some reasonable sewerage, allow trailer parks and then they can drive away when the sea hits the sand.
Seems apart from Standard readers who want him banned from the airwaves – Mike Hosking is doing very well and grew his market share of listeners in Auckland.
Of course some people on here will call him all sorts of names – but I just think this shows the disconnect between the general public and some of the commenters on here (who of course think they know better).
“…who want him banned from the airwaves
Link to this? Most comments seem to be about not wanting our state broadcaster to employ him because of his inaccuracies and rants.
He can retain his private employ and continue his inanities for ever as far as I am concerned. He is a good example for media studies.
Some questions for James: you say you don’t listen to Hoskings. Those here who do, dislike what he says and does. Why do you feel the need to post in favour of someone you haven’t (you say) listened too? Are you just trying to wind-up people here?
How is that not trolling?
I dont listen to him. I posted it as an opposing position to the people who seem to call him all sorts of names and want him off radio. Im just pointing out that a lot of normal people listen to him – so perhaps they should look at their biases.
Why does a lot of people listening mean that he shouldn’t be called names?
and the opinions expressed were that he is too partisan to be funded by the state broadcaster, not that he shouldn’t be allowed to be broadcast at all. Sorry to burst your delusions.
I hope you are fine with people doing it about you and your family in real life also.
Unlike with Hosking, I haven’t noticed McFlock pointlessly making a cunt of himself over and over again in the media, so it’s unlikely he’d be called the kinds of names Hosking is. In any case: don’t think of them as “names,” think of them as “reasonably accurate descriptions.” Someone who makes a career out of publicly broadcasting loathesome opinions should expect a fair amount of loathing as a result.
fair call on the banning thing, although I think you’re emphasising a less-common attitude for convenience.
As for calling people names – yeah, I don’t take it personal. That’s how I managed to do venue security for a decade without getting complaints agin me. I didn’t give a shit if someone called me a cunt because I refused them entry. None of it’s personal. None of the hoons calling names as they pass by at night mean it – if they don’t give it a second thought, why should I?
But on the odd occasion someone has called me a name and it did bother me. Because I reflected on why they called me names, and realised they had grounds to do it, and I was in the wrong. I wasn’t upset at them, I was upset at myself. I deserved it, I’d made a stupid move.
Only a fucking idiot gets upset if someone calls them names without cause. The name-caller’s opinion on the matter is obviously worthless. But maybe that’s an insight one only acquires after being screamed at by a drunk fuck for a constant 45 minutes before your offsider takes his turn on the door. And the following night the same drunk fuck thinks he’s your best mate.
I still stand by calling names on people because of your views (if they differ from yours) – and Im referring to others on here not so much you – is wrong.
Yet many on this forum think its reasonable and right.
But (and this is aimed at nobody at all) – lets say your wife / daughter had a view on something – lets say they agree with Hoskins, or liked Trump, or were pro abortion – or whatever.
They have their reasons (whatever they may be). Is it really right that others call them a stupid cunt for their position. Or a fucken baby murderer? What about racist? What about telling people they are racist because they like Trump (the two are not necessarily linked).
Lets call them that to their face, in front of people – write it on public forums so when people searching for them can see the abuse that is leveled at them.
Would you stand by and watch that happen to them and think its OK? IS it OK for people to just let it slide – because they agree with abuser?
NZ Has a suicide problem – on that we can all agree.
Yet many seem happy to ply abuse on people because their views differ – and to me thats never right.
You cannot say its bad to bully and name call a kid, or a transgendered person, or a woman, and then go do it to somebody else because they happen to differ in political views to you.
Well, I try to avoid calling people words like “cunt”, but I’ve definitely called people baby-killers. Anti-vaxxers and/or tories, if I recall correctly.
The thing is, I can and did provide reasons to back it up. It’s not because their opinions differ from mine, it’s because I think that the views they express, and in some cases the very expression of those views, will indirectly cause the deaths of babies.
I think that’s part of the miscommunication: you say it’s because Hosking expresses different views that he is called names. I think that most of the people here who call him names do so because they honestly believe his propaganda validates the very real suffering and hardship, and occasional deaths, of thousands of NZers. And they have reasonable grounds to believe that. That’s one difference between abusing tories and abusing minorities.
The main difference between name-calling someone like Hosking or an advocate for the mismanagement of this government on the one hand, and children/women/minorities on the other, is like the difference between slaves calling a slaveholder a slaveholder and slaveholders calling a slave a slave. There’s a massive power imbalance that your comparison fails to acknowledge. One is a reasonable description that confronts the situation, the other attempts to reinforce the situation.
James said:
“I still stand by calling names on people because of your views (if they differ from yours) – and Im referring to others on here not so much you – is wrong.”
It is possible that Garibaldi meant Public (ie, state-owned) TV when he made his comment. That I would agree with, unless immediate right of reply is given after each rant.
Calling people names, James? James, James, James – who here repeatedly calls Andrew Little, “Angry Andy”, James? James, that’s who.
The stench of hypocrisy wafts from you, James, like … a stench.
Hi James,
another thing that is wrong is being deliberately disingenuous.
I reckon some points of pedantry argued on here, while deliberately avoiding the main thrust is also wrong.
You know, derailling behaviour.
Notice that the dominance of RNZ is not mentioned. I believe Morning Report out-guns little Mike by a hundred thousand or so.
Edit: So true Bearded Git.
By crikey… was wondering why I don’t tune into… but according to their frequency list I’d have to warm up my valve radio, only AM frequency in Nelson region.
With that in mind, not many if any people in the Nelson region listen to Hosking on the radio.
“Quality healthcare is important to all of us and this Government is continuing to deliver a world-class healthcare system with proper mental health support for all Southlanders.”
Southlanders respond:
Cousin aged 55 waited six months , was in pain and was ignored, , finally paid private and is now back full time at work We will remember this election.
5 hours ago
Just think
I know of Southlander’s who have died, because by the time they met the criteria to be seen, it was too late to help them.
7 hours ago
Ruz
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A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 14, 2024 thru Sat, April 20, 2024. Story of the week Our story of the week hinges on these words from the abstract of a fresh academic ...
The ability of the private sector to quickly establish major new projects making use of the urban and natural environment is to be supercharged by the new National-led Government. Yesterday it introduced to Parliament one of its most significant reforms, the Fast Track Approvals Bill. The Government says this will ...
This is a column to say thank you. So many of have been in touch since Mum died to say so many kind and thoughtful things. You’re wonderful, all of you. You’ve asked how we’re doing, how Dad’s doing. A little more realisation each day, of the irretrievable finality of ...
Identifying the engine type in your car is crucial for various reasons, including maintenance, repairs, and performance upgrades. Knowing the specific engine model allows you to access detailed technical information, locate compatible parts, and make informed decisions about modifications. This comprehensive guide will provide you with a step-by-step approach to ...
Introduction: The allure of racing is undeniable. The thrill of speed, the roar of engines, and the exhilaration of competition all contribute to the allure of this adrenaline-driven sport. For those who yearn to experience the pinnacle of racing, becoming a race car driver is the ultimate dream. However, the ...
Introduction Automobiles have become ubiquitous in modern society, serving as a primary mode of transportation and a symbol of economic growth and personal mobility. With countless vehicles traversing roads and highways worldwide, it begs the question: how many cars are there in the world? Determining the precise number is a ...
Maintaining a safe and reliable vehicle requires regular inspections. Whether it’s a routine maintenance checkup or a safety inspection, knowing how long the process will take can help you plan your day accordingly. This article delves into the factors that influence the duration of a car inspection and provides an ...
Mazda Motor Corporation, commonly known as Mazda, is a Japanese multinational automaker headquartered in Fuchu, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The company was founded in 1920 as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., and began producing vehicles in 1931. Mazda is primarily known for its production of passenger cars, but ...
Your car battery is an essential component that provides power to start your engine, operate your electrical systems, and store energy. Over time, batteries can weaken and lose their ability to hold a charge, which can lead to starting problems, power failures, and other issues. Replacing your battery before it ...
In most states, you cannot register a car without a valid driver’s license. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Exceptions to the RuleIf you are under 18 years old: In some states, you can register a car in your name even if you do not ...
Mazda, a Japanese automotive manufacturer with a rich history of innovation and engineering excellence, has emerged as a formidable player in the global car market. Known for its reputation of producing high-quality, fuel-efficient, and driver-oriented vehicles, Mazda has consistently garnered praise from industry experts and consumers alike. In this article, ...
Struts are an essential part of a car’s suspension system. They are responsible for supporting the weight of the car and damping the oscillations of the springs. Struts are typically made of steel or aluminum and are filled with hydraulic fluid. How Do Struts Work? Struts work by transferring the ...
Car registration is a mandatory process that all vehicle owners must complete annually. This process involves registering your car with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and paying an associated fee. The registration process ensures that your vehicle is properly licensed and insured, and helps law enforcement and other authorities ...
Zoom is a video conferencing service that allows you to share your screen, webcam, and audio with other participants. In addition to sharing your own audio, you can also share the audio from your computer with other participants. This can be useful for playing music, sharing presentations with audio, or ...
Building your own computer can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to get a high-performance machine tailored to your specific needs. However, it also requires careful planning and execution, and one of the most important factors to consider is the time it will take. The exact time it takes to ...
Sleep mode is a power-saving state that allows your computer to quickly resume operation without having to boot up from scratch. This can be useful if you need to step away from your computer for a short period of time but don’t want to shut it down completely. There are ...
Introduction Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) has revolutionized the field of translation by harnessing the power of technology to assist human translators in their work. This innovative approach combines specialized software with human expertise to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of translations. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the ...
In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Among the vast array of portable computing options available, iPads and tablet computers stand out as two prominent contenders. While both offer similar functionalities, there are subtle yet significant differences between these two devices. This ...
A computer is an electronic device that can be programmed to carry out a set of instructions. The basic components of a computer are the processor, memory, storage, input devices, and output devices. The Processor The processor, also known as the central processing unit (CPU), is the brain of the ...
Voice Memos is a convenient app on your iPhone that allows you to quickly record and store audio snippets. These recordings can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as taking notes, capturing ideas, or recording interviews. While you can listen to your voice memos on your iPhone, you ...
Laptop screens are essential for interacting with our devices and accessing information. However, when lines appear on the screen, it can be frustrating and disrupt productivity. Understanding the underlying causes of these lines is crucial for finding effective solutions. Types of Screen Lines Horizontal lines: Also known as scan ...
Right-clicking is a common and essential computer operation that allows users to access additional options and settings. While most desktop computers have dedicated right-click buttons on their mice, laptops often do not have these buttons due to space limitations. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to right-click ...
Powering up and shutting down your ASUS laptop is an essential task for any laptop user. Locating the power button can sometimes be a hassle, especially if you’re new to ASUS laptops. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on where to find the power button on different ASUS laptop ...
Dell laptops are renowned for their reliability, performance, and versatility. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just someone who needs a reliable computing device, a Dell laptop can meet your needs. However, if you’re new to Dell laptops, you may be wondering how to get started. In this comprehensive ...
Te Pāti Māori are demanding the New Zealand Government support an international independent investigation into mass graves that have been uncovered at two hospitals on the Gaza strip, following weeks of assault by Israeli troops. Among the 392 bodies that have been recovered, are children and elderly civilians. Many of ...
Our two-tiered system for veterans’ support is out of step with our closest partners, and all parties in Parliament should work together to fix it, Labour veterans’ affairs spokesperson Greg O’Connor said. ...
Stripping two Ministers of their portfolios just six months into the job shows Christopher Luxon’s management style is lacking, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. ...
Tonight’s court decision to overturn the summons of the Children’s Minister has enabled the Crown to continue making decisions about Māori without evidence, says Te Pāti Māori spokesperson for Children, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. “The judicial system has this evening told the nation that this government can do whatever they want when ...
It appears Nicola Willis is about to pull the rug out from under the feet of local communities still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s severe weather, and local councils relying on funding to build back from these disasters. ...
The Government is making short-sighted changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that will take away environmental protection in favour of short-term profits, Labour’s environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said today. ...
Labour welcomes the release of the report into the North Island weather events and looks forward to working with the Government to ensure that New Zealand is as prepared as it can be for the next natural disaster. ...
The Labour Party has called for the New Zealand Government to recognise Palestine, as a material step towards progressing the two-State solution needed to achieve a lasting peace in the region. ...
Some of our country’s most important work, stopping the sexual exploitation of children and violent extremism could go along with staff on the frontline at ports and airports. ...
The Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill will give projects such as new coal mines a ‘get out of jail free’ card to wreak havoc on the environment, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said today. ...
The government's decision to reintroduce Three Strikes is a destructive and ineffective piece of law-making that will only exacerbate an inherently biased and racist criminal justice system, said Te Pāti Māori Justice Spokesperson, Tākuta Ferris, today. During the time Three Strikes was in place in Aotearoa, Māori and Pasifika received ...
Cuts to frontline hospital staff are not only a broken election promise, it shows the reckless tax cuts have well and truly hit the frontline of the health system, says Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall. ...
The Green Party has joined the call for public submissions on the fast-track legislation to be extended after the Ombudsman forced the Government to release the list of organisations invited to apply just hours before submissions close. ...
New Zealand’s good work at reducing climate emissions for three years in a row will be undone by the National government’s lack of ambition and scrapping programmes that were making a difference, Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said today. ...
More essential jobs could be on the chopping block, this time Ministry of Education staff on the school lunches team are set to find out whether they're in line to lose their jobs. ...
Te Pāti Māori is disgusted at the confirmation that hundreds are set to lose their jobs at Oranga Tamariki, and the disestablishment of the Treaty Response Unit. “This act of absolute carelessness and out of touch decision making is committing tamariki to state abuse.” Said Te Pāti Māori Oranga Tamariki ...
The Government is trying to bring in a law that will allow Ministers to cut corners and kill off native species, Labour environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said. ...
Cancelling urgently needed new Cook Strait ferries and hiking the cost of public transport for many Kiwis so that National can announce the prospect of another tunnel for Wellington is not making good choices, Labour Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. ...
A laundry list of additional costs for Tāmaki Makarau Auckland shows the Minister for the city is not delivering for the people who live there, says Labour Auckland Issues spokesperson Shanan Halbert. ...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi, and Mema Paremata mō Tāmaki-Makaurau, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, will travel to the Gold Coast to strengthen ties with Māori in Australia next week (15-21 April). The visit, in the lead-up to the 9th Australian National Kapa haka Festival, will be an opportunity for both ...
The Green Party has today launched a step-by-step guide to help New Zealanders make their voice heard on the Government’s democracy dodging and anti-environment fast track legislation. ...
The National Government’s proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will mean tenants can be turfed from their homes by landlords with little notice, Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. ...
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is calling on all parties to support a common-sense change that’s great for the planet and great for consumers after her member’s bill was drawn from the ballot today. ...
A significant milestone has been reached in the fight to strike an anti-Pasifika and unfair law from the country’s books after Teanau Tuiono’s members’ bill passed its first reading. ...
New Zealand has today missed the opportunity to uphold the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, says James Shaw after his member’s bill was voted down in its first reading. ...
Today’s advice from the Climate Change Commission paints a sobering reality of the challenge we face in combating climate change, especially in light of recent Government policy announcements. ...
Minister for Disability Issues Penny Simmonds appears to have delayed a report back to Cabinet on the progress New Zealand is making against international obligations for disabled New Zealanders. ...
Ambassador Millar, Burgemeester, Vandepitte, Excellencies, military representatives, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – good morning and welcome to this sacred Anzac Day dawn service. It is an honour to be here on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood – a deeply ...
Distinguished guests - It is an honour to return once again to this site which, as the resting place for so many of our war-dead, has become a sacred place for generations of New Zealanders. Our presence here and at the other special spaces of Gallipoli is made ...
Mai ia tawhiti pamamao, te moana nui a Kiwa, kua tae whakaiti mai matou, ki to koutou papa whenua. No koutou te tapuwae, no matou te tapuwae, kua honoa pumautia. Ko nga toa kua hinga nei, o te Waipounamu, o te Ika a Maui, he okioki tahi me o ...
Paul Goldsmith will take on responsibility for the Media and Communications portfolio, while Louise Upston will pick up the Disability Issues portfolio, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today. “Our Government is relentlessly focused on getting New Zealand back on track. As issues change in prominence, I plan to adjust Ministerial ...
Recreational catch limits will be reduced in areas of Fiordland and the Chatham Islands to help keep those fisheries healthy and sustainable, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. The lower recreational daily catch limits for a range of finfish and shellfish species caught in the Fiordland Marine Area and ...
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has welcomed an important milestone in New Zealand’s hydrogen future, with the opening of the country’s first network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Wiri. “I want to congratulate the team at Hiringa Energy and its partners K one W one (K1W1), Mitsui & Co New Zealand ...
The coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to improve resource management laws and give greater certainty to consent applicants, with a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) expected to be introduced to Parliament next month. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has today outlined the first RMA Amendment ...
Overseas models for regulating the oil and gas sector, including their decommissioning regimes, are being carefully scrutinised as a potential template for New Zealand’s own sector, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. The Coalition Government is focused on rebuilding investor confidence in New Zealand’s energy sector as it looks to strengthen ...
Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has today released the Report of the Government Inquiry into the response to the North Island Severe Weather Events. “The report shows that New Zealand’s emergency management system is not fit-for-purpose and there are some significant gaps we need to address,” Mr Mitchell ...
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is today travelling to Europe where he’ll update the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Government’s work to restore law and order. “Attending the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva provides us with an opportunity to present New Zealand’s human rights progress, priorities, and challenges, while ...
Associate Agriculture Minister, Mark Patterson, formally reopened the world’s largest wool processing facility today in Awatoto, Napier, following a $50 million rebuild and refurbishment project. “The reopening of this facility will significantly lift the economic opportunities available to New Zealand’s wool sector, which already accounts for 20 per cent of ...
Hon Andrew Bayly, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing At the Southland Otago Regional Engineering Collective (SOREC) Summit, 18 April, Dunedin Ngā mihi nui, Ko Andrew Bayly aho, Ko Whanganui aho Good Afternoon and thank you for inviting me to open your summit today. I am delighted ...
The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious violent or sexual offending is not ...
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has today announced four new diplomatic appointments for New Zealand’s overseas missions. “Our diplomats have a vital role in maintaining and protecting New Zealand’s interests around the world,” Mr Peters says. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of these senior diplomats from the ...
New Zealand is contributing NZ$7 million to support communities affected by severe food insecurity and other urgent humanitarian needs in Ethiopia and Somalia, Foreign Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters announced today. “Over 21 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across Ethiopia, with a further 6.9 million people ...
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith is congratulating Mataaho Collective for winning the Golden Lion for best participant in the main exhibition at the Venice Biennale. "Congratulations to the Mataaho Collective for winning one of the world's most prestigious art prizes at the Venice Biennale. “It is good ...
The Government is reforming financial services to improve access to home loans and other lending, and strengthen customer protections, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly and Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced today. “Our coalition Government is committed to rebuilding the economy and making life simpler by cutting red tape. We are ...
“China remains a strong commercial opportunity for Kiwi exporters as Chinese businesses and consumers continue to value our high-quality safe produce,” Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. Mr McClay has returned to New Zealand following visits to Beijing, Harbin and Shanghai where he met ministers, governors and mayors and engaged in trade and agricultural events with the New ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has completed a successful trip to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, deepening relationships and capitalising on opportunities. Mr Luxon was accompanied by a business delegation and says the choice of countries represents the priority the New Zealand Government places on South East Asia, and our relationships in ...
New Zealand is demonstrating its commitment to reducing global greenhouse emissions, and supporting clean energy transition in South East Asia, through a contribution of NZ$41 million (US$25 million) in climate finance to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-led Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM). Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced ...
The Government is today releasing a list of organisations who received letters about the Fast-track applications process, says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. “Recently Ministers and agencies have received a series of OIA requests for a list of organisations to whom I wrote with information on applying to have a ...
Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister David Jonathan Boldt as a Judge of the High Court, and the Honourable Justice Matthew Palmer as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. Justice Boldt graduated with an LLB from Victoria University of Wellington in 1990, and also holds ...
Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead the New Zealand delegation at the 2024 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP) held in Singapore. The delegation includes representatives from the Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) Te Wehengarua and the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) Te Riu Roa. The summit is co-hosted ...
A stopbank upgrade project in Tairawhiti partly funded by the Government has increased flood resilience for around 7000ha of residential and horticultural land so far, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones today attended a dawn service in Gisborne to mark the end of the first stage of the ...
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will represent the Government at Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula next week and engage with senior representatives of the Turkish government in Istanbul. “The Gallipoli campaign is a defining event in our history. It will be a privilege to share the occasion ...
Science, Innovation and Technology and Defence Minister Judith Collins will next week attend the OECD Science and Technology Ministerial conference in Paris and Anzac Day commemorations in Belgium. “Science, innovation and technology have a major role to play in rebuilding our economy and achieving better health, environmental and social outcomes ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the Philippines. During today’s meeting, Prime Minister Luxon and President Marcos Jr discussed opportunities to ...
The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town. This measure will significantly improve the resilience of the community, says Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. “The Westport community has already been allocated almost $3 million ...
The Government is proud to support the first ever Repco Supercars Championship event in Taupō as up to 70,000 motorsport fans attend the Taupō International Motorsport Park this weekend, says Economic Development Minister Melissa Lee. “Anticipation for the ITM Taupō Super400 is huge, with tickets and accommodation selling out weeks ...
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners. “The coalition Government is committed to bringing down the cost of living for New Zealanders. That includes targeted support for those Kiwis who are doing things tough, such ...
The Coalition Government is investing in a project to boost survival rates of New Zealand mussels and grow the industry, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced. “This project seeks to increase the resilience of our mussels and significantly boost the sector’s productivity,” Mr Jones says. “The project - ...
Benefit figures released today underscore the importance of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and have 50,000 fewer people on Jobseeker Support, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Benefit numbers are still significantly higher than when National was last in government, when there was about 70,000 fewer ...
The Government’s commitment to doubling New Zealand’s renewable energy capacity is backed by new data showing that clean energy has helped the country reach its lowest annual gross emissions since 1999, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. New Zealand’s latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2022) published today, shows gross emissions fell ...
The Government is bringing the earthquake-prone building review forward, with work to start immediately, and extending the deadline for remediations by four years, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. “Our Government is focused on rebuilding the economy. A key part of our plan is to cut red tape that ...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, have today agreed that New Zealand and the Kingdom of Thailand will upgrade the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by 2026. “New Zealand and Thailand have a lot to offer each other. We have a strong mutual desire to build ...
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Transport Minister Simeon Brown have today announced the Coalition Government’s intention to extend port coastal permits for a further 20 years, providing port operators with certainty to continue their operations. “The introduction of the Resource Management Act in 1991 required ports to obtain coastal ...
Today’s announcement that inflation is down to 4 per cent is encouraging news for Kiwis, but there is more work to be done - underlining the importance of the Government’s plan to get the economy back on track, acting Finance Minister Chris Bishop says. “Inflation is now at 4 per ...
Refreshed health guidance released today will help parents and schools make informed decisions about whether their child needs to be in school, addressing one of the key issues affecting school attendance, says Associate Education Minister David Seymour. In recent years, consistently across all school terms, short-term illness or medical reasons ...
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is streamlining high-level oceans management while maintaining a focus on supporting the sector’s role in the export-led recovery of the economy. “I am working to realise the untapped potential of our fishing and aquaculture sector. To achieve that we need to be smarter with ...
I was initially resistant to the idea often suggested to me that the Government should deliver an arts strategy. The whole point of the arts and creativity is that people should do whatever the hell they want, unbound by the dictates of politicians in Wellington. Peter Jackson, Kiri Te Kanawa, Eleanor ...
Opinion by Lynley Hood. Forty years on from my 1985 Fulbright Grant, my disquiet over the war in Gaza evoked some troubling questions. The answer to my first question – What is the primary purpose of the Fulbright Programme? – was on the Fulbright NZ website. It says: US Senator, ...
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anastasia Powell, Professor, Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University It has been a particularly distressing start to the year. There is little that can ease the current grief of individuals, families and communities who have needlessly lost a loved one to men’s ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne Lichen, the first described example of symbiosis.AdeJ Artventure/Shutterstock Once known only to those studying biology, the word symbiosis is now widely used. Symbiosis is the intimate ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kim Hemsley, Head, Childhood Dementia Research Group, Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University Olena Ivanova/Shutterstock “Childhood” and “dementia” are two words we wish we didn’t have to use together. But sadly, around 1,400 ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Whiteford, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University The government’s Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has just published its second report. It was set up by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth in 2022 to provide: ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne The Queensland state election will be held in October. A YouGov poll for The Courier Mail, conducted April 9–17 from a sample ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Naeni, PhD candidate at Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University There’s been much talk in recent months about what a possible second Donald Trump presidency in the United States could mean for Europe, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the ...
A brief round-up of submissions on the controversial proposed law. This is an excerpt from our weekly environmental newsletter Future Proof. Sign up here. Last week, submissions on the controversial Fast-track Approvals Bill closed just hours after the government released a list of stakeholder organisations who were sent letters advising how they could ...
A poem from Robin Peace’s new collection Detritus of Empire: feather / grass / rock. Cereal giving I see a woman’s hands, see her curious hands break a stalk as she walks through the tall prairie, the savannah, the steppe, wherever it was. See her idly bite the grass that ...
The only published and available best-selling indie book chart in New Zealand is the top 10 sales list recorded every week at Unity Books’ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis St, Wellington.AUCKLAND1 Hemingway’s Goblet by Dermot Ross (Mary Egan Publishing, $38)A handsomely produced (debossed cover, lovely ...
The Commissioner's decision validates the longstanding efforts of the local community and ensures that Awataha Marae will be managed to serve the needs of the local community, particularly for hosting tangihanga. ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tristan Salles, Associate professor, University of Sydney Examples of Australian landscapes.Unsplash Seventy thousand years ago, the sea level was much lower than today. Australia, along with New Guinea and Tasmania, formed a connected landmass known as Sahul. Around this time – ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Felicity Castagna, Lecturer, Creative Writing, Western Sydney University Day Day Market, ParramattaPhoto: Garry Trinh I live on the edge of Parramatta, Australia’s fastest-growing city, on the kind of old-fashioned suburban street that has 1950s fibros constructed in the post-war housing boom, ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ryan, Teaching Fellow in Economics, University of Waikato GettyImagesfatido/Getty Images There is an ongoing global debate over whether the high inflation seen in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic can be lowered without a recession. New Zealand is not ...
The ‘Wicked Game’ heartthrob is in his late 60s now. That didn’t stop him putting on a lively, goofy and very sparkly show. Apart from ‘Wicked Game’, which graces a sultry playlist of mine simply called 💋, my last sustained Chris Isaak listening session took place when I was about ...
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios in a warning to Cabinet, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition. ...
Tara Ward makes an impassioned plea for some vital pop culture merch. In April 1999, I became obsessed with a new reality television show called Popstars. Every Tuesday night, five strangers transformed into music royalty before my very eyes as Joe, Keri, Carly, Erika and Megan were chosen to form ...
PNG Post-Courier In the early hours of ANZAC Day, aerial photographs captured an impressive gathering of Australians and Papua New Guineans at Isurava in the Northern (Oro) Province. The solemn dawn service yesterday was held at a site steeped in history, where some of the fiercest battles of World War ...
The PSA is shocked that Oranga Tamariki has used the cost cutting drive to downgrade its commitment to Te Ao Māori and remove many specialist Māori roles. ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Kemish, Adjunct Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland There can be no more powerful symbol of the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea than the prime ministers of these neighbouring countries walking together on the ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sharon Robinson, Distinguished Professor and Deputy Director of ARC Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF), University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong Andrew Netherwood Over the last 25 years, the ozone hole which forming over Antarctica each spring has started to shrink. ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Viktoria Kahui, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Economics, University of Otago Getty Images/Amy Toensing Biodiversity is declining at rates unprecedented in human history. This suggests the ways we currently use to manage our natural environment are failing. One emerging concept focuses on ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Colin Bednall, Associate Professor in Management, Swinburne University of Technology marvent/Shutterstock Finding the best person to fill a position can be tough, from drafting a job ad to producing a shortlist of top interview candidates. Employers typically consider information from ...
Wondering where to host your next BYO? Whether its a small gathering or a massive party, we’ve got some recommendations. I was first introduced to the concept of BYOs at Dunedin’s India Gardens, a legendary but sadly defunct establishment, which purveyed enormous quantities of mango chicken to Aotearoa’s drunkest future ...
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julien Cooper, Honorary Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, Macquarie University Julien Cooper The hyper-arid desert of Eastern Sudan, the Atbai Desert, seems like an unlikely place to find evidence of ancient cattle herders. But in this dry environment, my new ...
The sector says it’s hopeful her replacement Paul Goldsmith will be able to throw it a lifeline, after six months with a minister deemed missing in action, writes Catherine McGregor in this excerpt from The Bulletin, The Spinoff’s morning news round-up. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign ...
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank. ...
Rock The Vote NZ, known for its advocacy for minor party unity and its role within the Freedoms NZ Coalition during the 2023 General Election, celebrates this merger as a strategic enhancement of its operational strength and outreach. ...
Nearly everyone has experienced the frustration of something you use breaking and being difficult or expensive to fix. Proposed legislation could change that. It’s been raining on and off all Sunday afternoon but people are lining up outside a building in a corner of Gribblehirst Park in Sandringham, Auckland. In ...
What does a forever relationship look like when you don’t believe in marriage? And how do you celebrate it? This essay is part of our Sunday Essay series, made possible thanks to the support of Creative New Zealand.I’m going to do it, right now. I’m going to say ...
The Prime Minister has committed to resuming direct flights to Thailand. But it’s not a promise he will be able to deliver on anytime soon. The post Prime Minister jumps the gun in Thailand appeared first on Newsroom. ...
It’s not that long ago Eliza McCartney was seriously wondering if the Paris Olympics would be her pole vaulting swansong. After years of being hounded by injury after injury, the Rio Olympics bronze medallist was still confident she would compete at her second Olympics in Paris in July, unless something ...
FICTION 1 Take Two by Danielle Hawkins (Allen & Unwin, $36.99) There’s commercial fiction, like this book, and then there’s quality fiction, quality writers, quality literature; the forthcoming Auckland Writers Festival is full of quality, and ReadingRoom has two tickets to give away to the following events: Paul Lynch (Dublin ...
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Heh. To honour Independence Day in the US, the NPR tweeted the Declaration of Independence. Trumpkins lose their shit, thinking NPR is hating on their beloved King Donald the Doll-Handed.
http://www.salon.com/2017/07/05/nprs-declaration-of-independence-tweetstorm-angered-some-trump-supporters/
That was depressing. The cult of ignorance strikes again.
Lab-Green claim win in huge drop in foreign trusts registered in NZ.
Judith Collins says – Oh no, there weren’t any dodgy trusts registering in NZ before law change; now the amount of paper work is just too difficult for large numbers of said “Trusts”.
And arch-spinner (dis)honourable Mr Key, nowhere to be seen.
Yep, saw that. But, IMO, it’s telling that 3000 said that they would withdraw while 5000+ simply, quietly, disappeared.
Morena, Winston Peters will be speaking at the Motueka RSA this morning at 10am if anyone is interested.
Motueka RSA is at the North end of High St, opposite the Top of the Town Dairy.
I don’t think it is “where IN Motueka” will Winnie be speaking that is important.
For anyone reading this who comes from North of the Bombay hills the question is going to be “where IS Motueka”.
Or even “What is Motueka”.
Or possibly I am judging the residents of Auckland a bit harshly.
It ain’t mot chew acre that’s for sure ☺
marty mars
Yes not many speakers say mor-too-eka. The 21st century and it’s improved education is coming, sometime. (Have I got the sound right of the pronunciation.)
motu – an island, in this case, “on land” island, like an oasis or a grove
weka (eka) – well, they’re birds, ain’t they.
Must have been, back in the day, an distinct areain which weka were readily found, I reckon, that Motueka.
+ 1 nice one grey ☺
Alwyn if any aren’t sure where Motueka is, am sure they would not have been able to make there in time.
But for any who are unsure…
Motueka is a small seaside town located in the Tasman Bay. We’ve a population of around 7k, 11k including the surrounding areas, such as the Motueka Valley etc. We are rich in horticulture especially pip fruit, Talleys Fisheries HQ is located here, it’s the second largest town in the Tasman District and one of NZ’s Top Towns.
Tis the gateway town to the Abel Tasman National Park, around 15 mins drive to either Kaiteriteri Beach or Marahau where the park entrance is.
Promotional video…. 😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckF2eNwwHIw
Like the look of the beer,quite a few small breweries around the area. Where was nick in the promo?
Aye Motueka grows hops 😀
We’re on the other side of the Nelson boundary, West Coast/Tasman electorate would be gutted if Dr Custard was our MP.
Are lucky enough to have one of the hardest working most approachable MP’s in the country representing us. Damien O’Connor, he’s awesome, seriously everyone here rates him highly from the hippies to the millionaires.
This bit of independent investigative journalism, using Freedom of Info documents obtained from US intelligence services, gives an indication of the widespread influence these services have on Hollywood movies and TV.
This is not terribly surprising to anyone who has watched a lot of US movies and TV.
Very interesting and important. The depth and range of their influence is surprising. I wonder what other government groups censor stuff – like CC for instance. Not many movies made about that other than ‘grim umm I’d rather not think about it’ ones.
Another round of serious disquiet in Southland involving the National Party
“Prominent Southlanders have appealed to the associate finance minister to urgently investigate the Community Trust of Southland and the treatment of its now former chief executive John Prendergast.
A copy of a letter addressed to minister Amy Adams, obtained by Stuff, asks her to investigate the current happenings at the Community Trust of Southland “which are causing us grave concern for the integrity of the trust and for the impact on, and implications for, the wider Southland community”.
However, Adams has indicated she would not be investigating, saying on Tuesday evening that the information provided to her has so far not met the high threshold needed to begin an investigation.”
https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/94363134/southlanders-ask-minister-to-investigate-community-trust-of-southland
is Question 11 in today’s #nzqt https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/order-paper-questions/list-of-oral-questions/oral-questions-6-july-2017/
Got it, thanks, Sacha.
Gnats will give 5 million to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and CUT the funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre.
but look the gnats are going to blame another group for this
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/334494/women-s-centre-funding-whisked-away
Divide and conquer the old time proven way of oppressing people and the gnats are expert.
Has anybody modeled what specifically these guys do before funding is allocated?
They have to be doing, speaking, to someone and using statistics to be consistently successful yah.
“Gnats will give 5 million to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and CUT the funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre”
Good try at trying to make them sound as if they are linked.
They are linked by money or financial support from the government.
So you can link anything.
Government invest $$$ in XXX and CUT the funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre.
Yes James money is the link – pretty basic stuff. Hint – governments make CHOICES on what they spend money on.
Yes.
That is right. Government spending indicates priorities.
I’d say values are the link.
Is 5 million being given to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and Government funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre been cut?
The link is that it’s government funding. the link is that 5 million is being given to the Emirates Americas Cup Team and Government funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre has been cut.
I don’t have to try make it sound they’re linked, there is a link.
No there isnt.
Totally different budget pools – and if you read they give the reason –
“The Ministry of Social Development last year began transferring about $11.3 million in funding from some community organisations to programmes meeting Whānau Ora outcomes, which target the most vulnerable communities including Māori and Pasifika.
It said contracts that did not meet this requirement would not be renewed – and the Auckland Women’s Centre has missed out as result.”
Its a stupid logic jump that this is linked to the America cup.
For starters – the funding for the cup has just happened – and this has been ongoing for a while.
You have logic issues.
The government makes a choice on where funding is allocated.
The government has chosen to grant $5 million to the America’s Cup.
The government has decided to not continue the $100,000/annum funding to the Auckland Women’s Centre. As you say, this has been achieved by the oft-used mechanism of requiring changes to administration and focus for continued funding. (Shouldn’t withdrawal of funds from established programmes relate to fraud, failure to be effective?)
This familiar technique is often used to withdraw from programmes with established processes and results, and transfer to new untested ones. When some of those new programmes fall over (which is often the case) that funding is then withdrawn completely.
It’s a long dishonest game, but National is world-class player.
So why cut it?
And that reason that the Nats gave speaks of Billshit. The Women’s Centre obviously also targeted the most vulnerable.
“And that reason that the Nats gave speaks of Billshit. The Women’s Centre obviously also targeted the most vulnerable.”
Another aspect of this type of “reason” is that supporters, workers, volunteers and recipients of programmes like this are conditioned to link their withdrawal of funds to Maaori and Pasifika advocacy.
A quiet foment of dog-whistling provided by the Nats once again.
Yep, that too.
Are you being obtuse or dumb james? I can’t tell. The whole point of political economy is to decide where money goes, not what is in a funding stream or other such spin.
A jump in logic would be to imply you have a love of violence, and that is extending to women because you won’t support the agencies which protect them. But, then again, in your case that might not be too big a jump.
“A jump in logic would be to imply you have a love of violence, and that is extending to women because you won’t support the agencies which protect them. But, then again, in your case that might not be too big a jump.”
I find that people who make comments like that are normally the most likely to engage in that kind of behaviour themselves.
I see you are finally admitting you don’t understand the basics of political economy.
We obviously went to different logic schools. You went to the same one as Bill English the results of which have been on display for all to see with the Barclay shambles.
It’s taxpayers’ money doled out by the Government. Just like the payout in the Barclay situation, just like the payout to the Saudi sheep man …
It’s called priorities.
Quite right.
To put it more simply, James, it is all water, and quibbling about which puddle – sorry – pool it comes from is truly asinine. The Government has clearly shown its priorities. Live with it.
I guess you had no issues when Labour was giving money to Team NZ.
I like it when a tory’s poor reading skills results in friendly fire against other tories. 🙂
I bloody did.
Me too.
I thought the effort was more of a contrast.
Women’s Centers are a fraction of the cost and don’t get a look in. Why?
Ups to Dame Susan for her advocacy of those who suffered at the hands of the state.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/201850077/race-relations-commissioner-backs-petitions-call-for-an-inquiry
+ 1
Yep Susan has grown into the role well. I wonder what she thinks of where she was at when she started the role. Massive personal growth is what I see.
Reading some of the comments from around the time Dame Susan was appointed and I reckon there are more than a few apologies due.
The comments still are valid. As marty mars says, Susan Devoy seems to have learnt a lot over the last few years and kudos to her for that.
However, there is likely to have been many people who had that knowledge at the time of her appointment, and would have been a better advocate right from the outset.
The point remains: is the RRC role a set of training wheels for one person to work through their prejudices and issues, or is it a place where an experienced and knowledgeable commissioner can be relied upon to deal with convoluted issues?
I’m glad that she is stepping up to the plate now. I’m not persuaded that those who criticised her appointment were wrong to do so.
Some comments were well beyond criticising the appointment, they were personal attacks on her motives, intellect and ability.
Then those comments were irrelevant to the appointment, and should not have been made.
The comments relating to her experience and knowledge were still valid.
Good discussion. I have posted a sorry to Susan a while ago. Can’t remember what I wrote when she was appointed but I’m sure I was unimpressed.
Anyone heard anything out of the All Blacks this week? Any cheery pop ups on ZM stations for a bit of joucular bro talk and some reinforcing of stereotypes? No? infotainment bits on the news about new players or milestones? No?
There is a deep, black and angry silence this week. I hope the Zambuks have got extra supplies for Saturday, cos dem Lions, they gonna be made to pay.
Haven’t looked forward to a matchup like this since Tetraites the Myrmillo, hero of the camp of Compendium, took on the Gallo-Briton Brexic back in 74AD…
Try radiosport maaate
And how about you try and learn to enjoy yourself, you know, not to be an insufferably boring person with no off switch and apparently no ability to think about more than one issue at a time?
I, for one, am looking forward to kicking back with some suitably partisan friends and watching a big rugby game on Saturday. And what is more, I’ll not have some dreary fellow with an enormous chip on his shoulder dictate the conversation in something called “open mike”, so stick that in your pipe and smoke it maaate.
Or you could try radiosport to get the answers and discussion you want eh dick. ffs.
That’s the bit I really found hilarious about blinglish’s “I am hu-mon. Hu-mons like sports, jump up and say ‘yes’ when their team wins. I will do this for the America’s Cup. Hu-mons will recognise me as one of them” tweet: the camera went around the room, and it was empty.
The only people he was watching the race with was the person who filmed him being excited, and they were so carried away by the result that they were concentrating on filming his reaction.
Well I heard Sonnybill is getting the day off, yay for him!
Why yes… the outgoing PM gave them a mention during his Americas Cup speech
I know right? I was shocked too to hear the name of our national rugby team pass his lips lmfao sarc.
He said something like… if the All Blacks can do as good a job as Team NZ blah blah,
Bill looking for common ground, everyone loves the AB’s give them a mention in an attempt to win some votes, hey it worked for the PM who quit.
Rachel Stewart on twitter:
“How refreshing to hear the ABs got beaten. I love that shit.”
hehe
Best piece I’ve read in the Herald for some time.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11886319
Agree. I’ve been impressed by their articles on suicide – they have been putting some strong and multiple articles up. This is another good one. Thanks for highlighting it SM.
thanks from me too, stunned.
i agree with the former coroner.
i reckon the silent approach is largely flawed nowadays.
the prevalence of devices, and cyber places for youngsters to ‘congrgate’ could lead to lots of disinformation.
if there were honest discussions in the public forum, youth and others would have something to compare to what they experience from the ether.
NPR tweets the Declaration of Independence as part of its regular 4th of July celebration, and followers of the Orangegropenfuhrer freak.
https://www.rawstory.com/2017/07/calling-for-a-revolution-trump-fans-triggered-after-npr-tweets-out-the-declaration-of-independence/
http://americannewsx.com/human-interest/people-take-offense-npr-quoting-declaration-independence/
“Point many missed, re: @NPR DOI hilarity, is not that trump supporters didn’t recognize the doc, but that they DID recognize trump”:
Oh right, Andre at comment 1. Hat tip.
Supreme Court has just held that conservation land cannot be taken to build the Ruataniwha Dam. Nats vanity project dead in the water?
Awesome news!!!
This is massive – a turning point for environmentalists and conservationalists.
+1
Fantastic news. Well done all those groups who have been fighting this for so many years.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11886650
Bill English’s reaction:
“Isaac Davison
@isaac_davison
PM tells @NewstalkZB the law will have to be changed re: land swaps after Supreme Court rules against Ruataniwha dam. @Forest_and_Bird”
We need to change the government.
The Nats will change the law to make irrigation possible wherever they want it to go. No wonder they are intent on denuding the Environment Court and the RMA.
“And we’ve got no Privy Council sob sob……”
Among other things, ag consultant Alison Dewes talks about large scale irrigation pipe dreams.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/201848878/expert-feature-cleaning-up-dairying
Not dead in the water yet as they are looking at changing the law so the swap can go ahead.
They only see the land to be swapped in monetary terms. But the problem is the land value has never been a monetary one. While the monetary value of the land might be lower, its importance to the vulnerable species that live there is extremely high.
Nats quickie legislation on the way?
The Supreme Court has just ruled the land acquisition for the Ruataniwha Dam as unlawful.
Shit will go down.
Any chance you would write a post from that perspective?
Shit will decrease. The two taniwha have twitched.
Dumb arses could have had a nice Forest lake a 170 ha,s more Forest and economic development .
Liking this series by Chris Trotter.
https://bowalleyroad.blogspot.co.nz/2017/07/labour-breaking-bad-second-in-series-of.html
He’s finally noticed?
I must say that I’ve been thoroughly underwhelmed by Little. The only way he’s dealt with parasites like Robertson and Mallard has been to pander to them.
Yep, Labour has never been a social party. It has always supported and strengthened capitalism. Even now when it’s obvious that capitalism simply doesn’t work.
Why is he saying that Little hasn’t put a lid on Labour ructions? I’d say that it’s one of his strengths over previous leaders: the ones who expect promotion without putting in the work are slowly trickling down the list and pissing off to the tories.
Most politicians have a tendency towards self promotion, but the “levelling down” of infighting and undermining seems to have a decent lid on it. The tories like to talk about barbeques and Ardern’s puff pieces, but the fact is the number of leakers in caucus seems to have dwindled more than a Canterbury aquifer.
Not sure why he said that of Little. The Māori caucus? Maybe he knows something.
Maybe. Or maybe he’s just not one to let facts get in the way of his expert opinion.
There is that.
edit: also the fact Chris likes to tease people with information he has.
“Chris likes to tease people with information he has.”
Correction:
Chris likes to pretend he knows stuff when in fact he knows nothing.
Further correction:
Chris likes to weave fiction and fantasy into stuff and then convince himself it’s reality.
Being a newcomer to the Hawkes Bay I was warned not to buy out along the coast around Clifton as erosion and sea level rise is likely to see a lot of land disappear. Sure enough, yesterday saw the sea come 2 metres closer to homes, roads and power lines. This was not caused by some big storm, just a good swell.
Affected locals call for financial compensation from the council or that it build sea walls for about 5 km.
This scenario will be replicated at many other locations as sea level rise by about 3mm per annum. What should we be doing? Build defences, retreat, compensate, relocate infrastructure, leave land owners to sort out their own problem? I am not sure, but one thing we should do today is stop making the problem bigger by allowing more development below the 10m or 20m contour.
They were aware of the risks when they built/bought and so can fuck off.
QFT
The FO option is one that has some merit, but on the other hand we do socialise risk for earthquakes and slips.
I am waiting for all those holiday suburbs like Pawanui to come to the realisation that their sea views will only increase: to the point that the water is lapping the door step. The political power these people can bring will see it rapidly become a central government problem and you just know that they will want to have their losses socialised. For me, paying a cent from the public purse for a holiday home is totally wrong.
Draco T Bastard is correct, the problem of erosion in Huamoana/Clifton has been known for years, the coast has been going backwards there every since I was a little ‘un.
The council is guilty of continuing to allow people to buy – even being 30m back from the beach isn’t safe – but caveat emptor kicks in somewhere and they shouldn’t bleat for ratepayers money when they took a calculated risk on purchase that hasn’t paid off.
Experience in other places (e.g. Waihi Beach) would tend to reinforce a view that protective works are carried out based, mainly, on who owns the property that may be affected.
… and therein lies another risk, that protective works carried out in one location often increase the damage done to neighbouring areas or properties.
DTB and Gistle
It is time for Councils to make these moves and refuse building permits so people don’t feel they are safe from risks, that it is just a bunch of old moaners worrying over nothing. Open them up to camping grounds with some reasonable sewerage, allow trailer parks and then they can drive away when the sea hits the sand.
Seems apart from Standard readers who want him banned from the airwaves – Mike Hosking is doing very well and grew his market share of listeners in Auckland.
Of course some people on here will call him all sorts of names – but I just think this shows the disconnect between the general public and some of the commenters on here (who of course think they know better).
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11886776
I think he could be in for a nice wee bonus.
Oh dear. Proof that Dorkland really is full of dorks.
yes but we take comfort in the fact that our houses are worth zillions
“…who want him banned from the airwaves
Link to this? Most comments seem to be about not wanting our state broadcaster to employ him because of his inaccuracies and rants.
He can retain his private employ and continue his inanities for ever as far as I am concerned. He is a good example for media studies.
Doesn’t NZME also still employ partner-basher Veitch? Fitting company.
Some questions for James: you say you don’t listen to Hoskings. Those here who do, dislike what he says and does. Why do you feel the need to post in favour of someone you haven’t (you say) listened too? Are you just trying to wind-up people here?
How is that not trolling?
I dont listen to him. I posted it as an opposing position to the people who seem to call him all sorts of names and want him off radio. Im just pointing out that a lot of normal people listen to him – so perhaps they should look at their biases.
opposition for the sake of opposition, then.
Why does a lot of people listening mean that he shouldn’t be called names?
and the opinions expressed were that he is too partisan to be funded by the state broadcaster, not that he shouldn’t be allowed to be broadcast at all. Sorry to burst your delusions.
Sorry to burst your lies – but some wanted him pulled from all TV. As in banning.
“garibaldi 2.2
5 July 2017 at 8:10 am
He should be permanently pulled from all public exposure full stop.”
As for calling someone names – if you cannot work that out – I hope you are fine with people doing it about you and your family in real life also.
I hope you are fine with people doing it about you and your family in real life also.
Unlike with Hosking, I haven’t noticed McFlock pointlessly making a cunt of himself over and over again in the media, so it’s unlikely he’d be called the kinds of names Hosking is. In any case: don’t think of them as “names,” think of them as “reasonably accurate descriptions.” Someone who makes a career out of publicly broadcasting loathesome opinions should expect a fair amount of loathing as a result.
no, not so much in the media… 🙂
“loathesome opinions” in your mighty opinion that is.
fair call on the banning thing, although I think you’re emphasising a less-common attitude for convenience.
As for calling people names – yeah, I don’t take it personal. That’s how I managed to do venue security for a decade without getting complaints agin me. I didn’t give a shit if someone called me a cunt because I refused them entry. None of it’s personal. None of the hoons calling names as they pass by at night mean it – if they don’t give it a second thought, why should I?
But on the odd occasion someone has called me a name and it did bother me. Because I reflected on why they called me names, and realised they had grounds to do it, and I was in the wrong. I wasn’t upset at them, I was upset at myself. I deserved it, I’d made a stupid move.
Only a fucking idiot gets upset if someone calls them names without cause. The name-caller’s opinion on the matter is obviously worthless. But maybe that’s an insight one only acquires after being screamed at by a drunk fuck for a constant 45 minutes before your offsider takes his turn on the door. And the following night the same drunk fuck thinks he’s your best mate.
Thanks for the very reasoned reply.
I still stand by calling names on people because of your views (if they differ from yours) – and Im referring to others on here not so much you – is wrong.
Yet many on this forum think its reasonable and right.
But (and this is aimed at nobody at all) – lets say your wife / daughter had a view on something – lets say they agree with Hoskins, or liked Trump, or were pro abortion – or whatever.
They have their reasons (whatever they may be). Is it really right that others call them a stupid cunt for their position. Or a fucken baby murderer? What about racist? What about telling people they are racist because they like Trump (the two are not necessarily linked).
Lets call them that to their face, in front of people – write it on public forums so when people searching for them can see the abuse that is leveled at them.
Would you stand by and watch that happen to them and think its OK? IS it OK for people to just let it slide – because they agree with abuser?
NZ Has a suicide problem – on that we can all agree.
Yet many seem happy to ply abuse on people because their views differ – and to me thats never right.
You cannot say its bad to bully and name call a kid, or a transgendered person, or a woman, and then go do it to somebody else because they happen to differ in political views to you.
Well, I try to avoid calling people words like “cunt”, but I’ve definitely called people baby-killers. Anti-vaxxers and/or tories, if I recall correctly.
The thing is, I can and did provide reasons to back it up. It’s not because their opinions differ from mine, it’s because I think that the views they express, and in some cases the very expression of those views, will indirectly cause the deaths of babies.
I think that’s part of the miscommunication: you say it’s because Hosking expresses different views that he is called names. I think that most of the people here who call him names do so because they honestly believe his propaganda validates the very real suffering and hardship, and occasional deaths, of thousands of NZers. And they have reasonable grounds to believe that. That’s one difference between abusing tories and abusing minorities.
The main difference between name-calling someone like Hosking or an advocate for the mismanagement of this government on the one hand, and children/women/minorities on the other, is like the difference between slaves calling a slaveholder a slaveholder and slaveholders calling a slave a slave. There’s a massive power imbalance that your comparison fails to acknowledge. One is a reasonable description that confronts the situation, the other attempts to reinforce the situation.
Hear, hear. McFlock.
James said:
“I still stand by calling names on people because of your views (if they differ from yours) – and Im referring to others on here not so much you – is wrong.”
QFT
It is possible that Garibaldi meant Public (ie, state-owned) TV when he made his comment. That I would agree with, unless immediate right of reply is given after each rant.
Calling people names, James? James, James, James – who here repeatedly calls Andrew Little, “Angry Andy”, James? James, that’s who.
The stench of hypocrisy wafts from you, James, like … a stench.
Fair point – I do say that.
Hi James,
another thing that is wrong is being deliberately disingenuous.
I reckon some points of pedantry argued on here, while deliberately avoiding the main thrust is also wrong.
You know, derailling behaviour.
Radio NZ Morning Report 430,000 listeners (April) Mike Hoskin 325,000 listeners (July).
Looks like there are a few discerning listeners out there.
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2017/05/11/26463/the-rise-and-rise-of-rnz
Notice that the dominance of RNZ is not mentioned. I believe Morning Report out-guns little Mike by a hundred thousand or so.
Edit: So true Bearded Git.
It’s cos people think he’s Jeremy Wells.
By crikey… was wondering why I don’t tune into… but according to their frequency list I’d have to warm up my valve radio, only AM frequency in Nelson region.
With that in mind, not many if any people in the Nelson region listen to Hosking on the radio.
Invercargill MP, Sarah Dowie, National, writes in The Southland Times:
https://i.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/opinion/94397621/healthcare-a-top-priority
Healthcare a top priority
“Quality healthcare is important to all of us and this Government is continuing to deliver a world-class healthcare system with proper mental health support for all Southlanders.”
Southlanders respond:
Cousin aged 55 waited six months , was in pain and was ignored, , finally paid private and is now back full time at work We will remember this election.
5 hours ago
Just think
I know of Southlander’s who have died, because by the time they met the criteria to be seen, it was too late to help them.
7 hours ago
Ruz
This is a political broadcast from the National Party written and authorised by the Office of the Prime Minister.
Admirably clear accessible web design advice from the UK govt: https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility
thanks, that was very interesting.
cheers