That would agree with one of the watch services. It shows the site going offline at 1706 last night. It reads the desktop front page. Problem is that I don’t have an alarm on that (I’d better pay for that I think).
The one I have an alarm on a different service didn’t go off. My internal check was also ok. Both of those look if the server is functioning properly and serving up a test page. So it must have been. I’ll add the front page and a selection of recent pages to the check.
The mobile version was working fine for me. I changed the top post at 0630 and was reading comments last night on it.
Quite weird. It is a pity that I didn’t restart the memcache service to isolate it as the issue before rebooting. I’d already restarted apache2 and php-fpm.
It could be a trifle difficult. I live in an apartment block with 60 other one bedroom apartments in three story building, with very limited land areas and shared roofs. It makes our rates look ridiculously small because the land area per apartment is so small.
I’ve been thinking about solar for the roof, which would have to be a communal resource like our water system, comms systems, power core, building insurance, walls and roof. There is a lot of roof and a lot of sunlight in central Auckland, so the power generation would probably be pretty good. However it’d requiring wiring down to the switchboard and putting in something like a lithium battery farm to be useful. The capital cost would be high and the returns not so high. Worth waiting a few more years.
But it is in the periphery of the CBD and our power grid was heavily upgraded after the blackouts of 1998/9 so the power is pretty damn reliable. And I have about 4-5 hours of stored power in UPS.
Because National lost remakably litlle support over 9 years in office and still commands high level support for a party no longer in power in the first part of a new government. The only people wanting them to apologies and repent of supposed bad policies are those that would never support them in the first place. Given these facts there is simply no need for a mea culpa to win back support.
The only people wanting them to apologies and repent of supposed bad policies are those that would never support them in the first place. Given these facts…
Facts? When did you conduct this voter intention survey? Do you have your margin of error at hand? What was your method?
Or are you couching YOUR opinion as a FACT?
So now they get to have the fun argument of whether they move towards the government side in order to get votes (which is what they did in 2008), or whether they bet that there’s a “missing million” of voters for whom National are too left wing and ACT are too… nothing.
Does FPP when applied to the Opposition refer to some kind of munted political party? Our Simon is determined to establish his brand. It seems like it is heavily law’n’order based with his attacks on people wrongfully turfed out of state housing, and now wanting to crank up the war on drugs.
Typical right wing memes and in contrast to the liberal and compassionate approach which says that addiction and drug taking is a social and medical problem.
The war on drugs was well critiqued by Michael Moore in his recent film where he contrasted the Portuguese approach to the American war on drugs. Moore made the point that the American war on drugs was actually a war on blacks which was used to oppress and jail black males especially when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the 60’s. The war on drugs disenfranchised black voters by removing voting rights from convicted drug users to the extent that Presidential election outcomes were influenced as in Florida.
Authoritarian politicians need enemies abroad and at home in order to frighten the voters and influence events. You can hear the beating of that drum in Bridges’ rhetoric. After the drumbeat comes the battle smoke. The naming of the ‘war on drugs’ is deliberate use of language.
Much more likely that he was focusing on the fact that over 120 nations have agreed with the Trump statement on drugs. New Zealand not being part of that rather large group is a little unusual.
The PM has chosen to use the drugs issue to put distance between herself and Trump. It is quite pointed toward Trump, and therefore reinforces New Zealand’s independent foreign policy.
It is probably a cost free position, but it may not be. Given Trump’s enthusiasm for trade sanctions, he could easily do that here. For instance a tariff on lamb or diary products, kiwifruit or something. Who knows. For instance if he has widespread sanctions on something such as steel, there won’t be an exemption for NZ.
For instance a tariff on lamb or diary products, kiwifruit or something.
From memory, there are already low tariffs on lamb and dairy to the US that are under a very low quota. And then excessive ones because they tariff everything at high rates above the quota. We mostly get the latter.
For a country that was supposably a free-trade supporter, they have always look to me like one of the worlds most over-regulated barrier and tariff economies. I suspect that their commitment to free trade was always more aspirational for them and nearly compulsory for others like us.
And wasn’t Zespri saying that the TPP would drop tariffs on exports of kiwifruit to the US if they’d stayed in it?
Possibly 2.8c/kg on special tariff 1. However I also see that zespri was only just starting to market there in the last couple of years because of the issues of travel time.
Certainly the US was one of the most expensive export markets that I have ever had to deal with. Just jumping through and paying for the legal hoops of setting a business there was an awesome Kafka quest, and only matched by the similar bureaucracy in India. The only reason for doing it was the relative wealth and size of the market. Different now – there is more available wealth in more countries with less stupid legal systems.
And we didn’t have any duties or tariffs on tech goods. Perhaps we should just concentrate on those kinds of goods rather than low profit margin fodder like no processed or minimal processed commodity items from our rural producers who do have tariff barriers.
After for a brief period listening to ZB Smith show, there are a select few who live in the 70’s and have a larger than appropriate profile !
Like Labour 07 there is a time for the ex govt to review and reevaluate themselves.
(Labour 99 were fortunate that they and we had a leader that stuck it out post suffering an election lose)
We have had sufficient MMP elections for all parties to have some understanding of what to and not to do post a loss. National obviously have poor consultants who never studied history (I know of a good book or 2 😉 )
The leadership of the Nats IMO has gifted 2020. Friends of mine who Side with the blue team have commented that they have not time for its 4 (un)notables. So the current govt has 2+ terms to establish foundations for NZ going forward. The same opportunity that Helen and John had, but did not take the opportunity. And look at the problems that have resulted :-(. Hopefully the 3rd term will not be as barren and bereft as 05-07 or 14-17 was)
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged other leaders to ensure they had clear goals and actions ready for the upcoming Katowice Climate Change Conference in Poland in December.
Ardern set out New Zealand’s climate change credentials at a Climate Week summit in New York, announcing the Government was topping up a fund for climate change in the Pacific by a further $100 million, taking it to $300 million over the next four years.
She also had a message for other leaders about upcoming climate change talks.
“The rules that are agreed must be robust and credible so that the Paris Agreement is effective and enduring. The world can only reach the Paris goals if we have clarity and confidence about each other’s commitments and action.”
When asked how the Government is going to help the poor (who are expected to be hit the hardest) overcome the cost of new climate related charges and taxes, Grant Robertson pointed to the families package.
Once again, nothing for those who are struggling but don’t have young dependent children.
Moreover, it was my understanding the families package was introduced to help struggling families deal with past and current shortfalls and not new climate related charges.
Working for Families was the biggest component of the Families Package, but accommodation supplement increases, retaining the Independent Earners Tax Credit and, for beneficiaries/superannuitants, the Winter Energy Payment, should have helped the worst off.
Agree that we could have done better, mind, but let’s not pretend Labour did nothing.
Talk about blinking labour – weak – poor wee oil industry – need more time – yeah nah!
“Just hours before announcing a law change to give effect to the new offshore oil exploration ban on Monday, Woods met with oil industry figures to discuss their request for more leniency on the conditions of existing exploration permits.
Woods said she agreed that on a case-by-case basis, she will consider giving the oil companies more time to fulfil their commitments on the permits, describing it as “a little bit of a pause”. ”
Simon Bridges and Mike Sabin
I agree with John Minto whom I am quoting below.
“Instead of denigrating state house tenants Simon Bridges should be calling for an independent inquiry into the meth-testing industry which drove the hysteria about meth contamination.
… How much of the $100 million wasted went through MethCon?
… There must be an inquiry into this unregulated, cowboy industry. We need to know how the National government came to waste over $100 million in taxpayer money.”
Was listening to a political panel via radiolive on Sunday, it was the wonderful Laila and one man band seymour.
They were discussing the bogus meth testing and she mentioned sabines name as someone who might have had a hand in it all. Wonder if I can find the link.
$100 million – what good things good people could do with that? Split it up into $20,000 lots to get some pilot policies going and if they could match their projections follow it up with $50,000 over two years, subject to a review after one year to check outcomes.
Sound realistic and practical for matching money with good outcomes?
Why,why, can’t we, can’t we………………………./ Oh stop this wailing! We know why – certain people in government don’t give a fuck about the damage they have done and continue to do to people’s lives by shutting down the economy so readily, denying fair countervailing measures like affordable housing.
Maybe Trump’s message about looking to home industry and enterprise (even if not completely sincere from him) will get through the skulls and into the brains of our USer-centric decision makers and money-fevered mini-moguls.
The Meth scandal helped the Natz to evict state house tenants and sell off land state assets cheaply to their mates and get millions in consultancy fees. It was engineered by the Natz in the first place, also to take the heat of the immigration which was driving up house prices and rents.
This transferred the housing debate solely on rental property “investors” not owner occupied housing, foreign ownership, immigration, land sell offs or developer quality.
The Meth scandal was pure psychological warfare and dirty politics. No question about it.
Thats right. The expelling of the tenants and the clean up meant in a few months the house was empty and renovated, which is exactly what the landlords want for well placed investment properties.
Yep, but they didn’t sell them to landlords they sold them to developers at the end. They system was redesigned so that only large corporations could buy them because they were sold off as big lots… I seem to remember on one sale the only buyers were between an Chinese company and a Australian one.
They did not want Kiwis to buy the state houses for whatever reason… people can speculate on that. Also many Kiwis even National supporters did not believe in the assets sales, they had to make the state houses, seem problematic, when in fact housing NZ returned a profit!
To reply to Gosman 2.1.1.1 question ; -“what sort of policies would you want to see from a right of center opposition party?”
I want these national Party members that have demonsrated corruption (that was so indemic to their nine years) fully investigated in a Royal commission, and the guilty parties all charged and jailed begiinning with this.
Great link Fireblade, I hope that Jacinda who comes across so well internationally can actually make NZ a better place, because at present (like US) the biggest problems we face are at home not abroad.
From transport to scams to low wages, inability to retain our own best and brightest, growing poor quality in everything from food to housing construction, growing pollution and inability to understand the issues while continuing the Rogernomics lite from the last 30 years is gonna work if you value the above.
Refreshing to have a politician not only talk about paid parental leave policy… but to then go out and give birth on the 9th floor and essentially live out the policy is brilliant.
Makes a change from another one who was fed his paid parental leave lines and basically any human related policies by PR companies.
Unbelievable bureaucracy for the government CTO process, nobody in their right mind would go through that process for the measly salary … seriously it sounds more like government abuse and incompetence than modern recruitment.
Worth reading to find out why IT is so bad in NZ and in government and why they struggle to retain talented people in NZ.
Word to government – sort the shit out before inflicting a long, bizarre and stupid process onto candidates. At lease Handley got a bit of compensation for his troubles (which after seeing what the poor guy went through does not seem enough) but seriously what about the other candidates that wasted hours of their time and the length of time for a crapy role that the government does not even understand what the role is about or what they required in the first place.
Slightly weird too, that it sounded like Handley was the one driving it by texting Clare Curren and sending txts to Jacinda when he put his CV in. (But maybe he was desperate to help, who knows or he really wanted that citizenship back (well that worked, hooray)).
We’ve gone from crony recruitment John Key style over a coffee with no process, to Labour style recruitment of a longwinded process taking over 6 months… that results in nothing but humiliation for the candidates, a pay off from taxpayers for the ministry incompetence and no role at the end of it.
If any senior IT person is waiting 6+ months to be recruited in a warped process of humiliation, multiple meetings, poor communication and time wasting then they probably are not at the top of their game or maybe have a different agenda?
Apparently the recruitment process at Google is even worse- takes months and that too involves ‘change their mind’ situations. That is of course only for ‘permanent’ employees , heaps are just contractors.
Radionz was unable to find a NZ radio journalist to replace John Campbell so had to use an Australian one. Is he cheaper than our own? Or just sounds cheaper? What process didd they go through in making the choice? Has it been documented – it would be good to be a fly on the wall (Harry Potter type perhaps.)
This appointment shows that the present managers ane directors of RNZ have quickly lost touch with what those letters stand for – providing Radio for New Zealanders.
RadioNZ elite are too busy being sophisticated and internationally focussed but with a laser beam focus – on the USA, and trailing behind like the tail on a comet are the other English speakers, mostly white (Indians speak very good English and are a large bloc once British but we don’t hear much information about that large country.) The rest of the world get fitted in if they have interesting money maneuvres? or interesting tragedies or disasters.
You can’t read the content of this entity but the heading is interesting: https://mediaweek.com.au/rnz-alex-perrottet-profile-nz-aussie/
Jun 29, 2018 – Aussie Alex Perrottet is new to New Zealand – and to journalism – but is establishing a profile regularly filling in on two Radio New Zealand …
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Sorry Grey, but your comments – and the little bit from Mediaweek.com.au – are well off beam.
Alex Perottet has been based in Auckland for over eight years – and with RNZ for over six years and before that he worked at AUT for some years.
He is currently Producer of Morning Report in Auckland and is just filling in presenting Checkpoint since John Campbell left 10 days ago, until Lisa Owen takes over in a few weeks’ time.
Here is the blurb on RNZ’s website on Perrottet. Note that he also did three weeks of Summer Report in January 2018. I am pretty sure he has also replaced Guyon Espiner and/or Suzi Ferguson in presenting Morning Report on a number of occasions over the last couple of years.
Ok VV
I am not liking his style – reminds me of Jim Mora, and when I saw that heading from a supposedly informed media comment source it just got me. So he has been with RNZ for six years, and producer for Morning Report.
I wonder if he fits in with the attitude of RNZ that all shootings from USA are to be reported in full, and given probably an accumulated two hours of news, detailed comment, background, report on condition of victims etc. over two days, which we have been receiving.
The mere fact that he has been with Radionz for quite a while doesn’t get him a thumbs up from me. I used to think that Maggie Barry was great and had integrity but since she left and became a National MP on the strength of her image and notoriety, I have found just how loose the nuts can be in some of their sterling employees.
Pacific issues were his big thing for years, and still are; and he has done some excellent reporting from there. Also note the last line in that link. “In his spare time he coordinates volunteer projects in the Pacific as well as far off places like Kenya and Indonesia.”
But each to their own. I have always been impressed with his reporting and understated style of reporting and interviewing. He is not a prima donna. Quite the opposite.
I find your comments above re the amount of time you think RNZ spends on reporting on USA shootings a bit inconsistent, considering the number of comments you make here on TS about RNZ programmes with links etc, covering a wide range of subjects unrelated to shootings in the USA – for example your detailed comments at 8, 9 and 10 below.
I don’t understand why you should be surprised at my comments vv.
I see things and I comment on them. There are very good things on Radionz and I acknowledge that and enable other people to see them and respect the quality of their service, thinking that we need to use it or lose it.
But are you afraid to call attention to things that need improving; that show trends that are alarming. If more people had kept an eye on how NZ was deteriorating after 1984 and not just accepted it, instead looking at what suited themselves and ignoring the rest, then we would not have the extent of almost irreversible downgrading of our society.
Tane Mahuta the tree may be ailing – the Reserve Bank has written a document comparing the strength of the Bank and its systems to that of the tree. https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018664002/what-does-the-reserve-bank-do The Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is on a mission to explain the role of the central bank to New Zealanders.What does it do? why? And why does it matter? Mr Orr became Governor in March this year.
The Reserve Bank’s legislation is currently under review and a period of consultation is about to being.Mr Orr has just published an article in which seeks to explain the role of Te Putea Matua – the Reserve Bank’s Maori name – in a rapidly changing environment.
Business reporting New research from the University of Otago throws doubt on information investors are getting about company earnings and growth. The joint study with the University of California, Davis investigated company reporting results in the US over the last 17 years and revealed a marked increase in “positive earnings surprises”. https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018663830/are-companies-overblowing-their-results
A BRANZ scoping study finds a “macho” and “bullying” culture, intolerant of diversity, significantly contributes to the poor mental health of construction industry workers.
Kathryn Ryan speaks with BRANZ General Manager Industry Research Dr Chris Litten, CEO of construction company Naylor Love Rick Herd and WorkSafe NZ CEO Nicole Rosie.
Could this be a prototype for studying the state of NZ culture and business (lack of) principles, and I consider, a toxic culture of competition and money making that is separated from being a sharing citizen caring about others, and not even themselves, in the madness of it all.
Something to chew on perhaps. https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/367040/potato-virus-found-in-new-zealand-for-first-time The potato mop-top virus, known as PMTV, has been found in tubers from two properties in the Canterbury region.
David Yard of Biosecurity New Zealand, said PMTV was not a food safety issue but, if it became widespread, could cause productivity issues for growers.
PMTV is common in other countries, he said.
Affected potatoes can display symptoms including distortions to the skin, deep cracking, and rust coloured arcs, streaks or flecks in the tuber flesh.
Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating how the virus entered the country.
Noooo. Not my chips! Interesting how our island advantage from the world’s nasties is further eroded under our present political systems, we don’t have enough surveillance on dodgy importers, but as citizens we are being watched at every point it seems, lots of CCTV following UKs policy.
(Who were the lawyers who drew up a contract where a CEO can sell their shares almost immediately, should be 5 years at least to encourage a longer term approach!)
Her experience, not much NZ culture, not much milk maybe more ‘milking it’…
During Jayne Hrdlicka’s reign as CEO – looks like Jetstar fined for misleading prices (price dripping)
Jetstar has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay fines totaling $545,000 for misleading it’s online customers with it’s ‘price dripping’ tactic when purchasing online.
The federal Court deemed the Jetstar tactic of ‘price dripping’, which is were extra unavoidable fees are added to the total price of a fare as you progress through the checkout process, as being in breach of Australian Consumer Law. Basically, Jetstar advertised a price for a fare, but when buying online, the fare could never be that low as compulsory extras were added on. This case was specifically in relation to the credit card and payment fees.
Jetstar was found guilty back in November of 2015 and relates to misrepresentations in advertisements back in 2013 on their website and in 2014 on their mobile website.
Insider trading is generally considered illegal… also massive breach of trust to sell shares after 2 months. Either she let A2 know before taking the role she was going to cash up early in which case they are idiots for allowing her to do it, or they didn’t know and it’s a terrible look…
I know its mere coincidence but what the frick is happening in NZ universities at the moment, seems like its a race to see who can be the most embarrassing
Don’t forget shutting down the specialist libraries at Auckland University, on going screw ups at Unitec and of course the rise in fake universities and polytechs in the private sector…
Thats what happens when tertiary education becomes about faux profiteering instead of education.
As a quote I remember from when they bought in student fees…
“Who are they going to attract, the rich and the thick?”
Much more plausible that it’s a false flag attack by the Globalists and the Clinton Foundation machine to distract the sheeple, while the Illuminati, Vince Foster’s Ghost and the Anunnaki take control of these universities and start dumping floride into waterways to make the gay frogs become postmodernist social Marxists. I’m pretty sure I saw Paul Joseph Watson cover it on infowars, right Chris?
Who do think appointed these neoliberals and thought that business types were best to run universities rather than academics? The government.
It started with government in the 1980’s… we are just seeing more of the side effects to what user pays for education creates and it’s not necessarily a good education or having skills within a country to operate productively.
The woke left work for the rights interests by being so small minded in their thinking that it puts normal people off… Then they get heaps of attention on themselves and an extreme position, which is often so judgemental….
I’m no fan of Brash, but not letting him speak???? He’s an ex political party leader for goodness sake!
Meanwhile the minor things the woke left are fighting for, takeover allowing much worst scenarios to occur later on. It’s like the boy cried wolf, fable for the left.
Think the US Democrats telling everyone how amazing globalism is or Wellington Council telling everyone how great the new bus service is. Shutting down people from having their say and disagreement and faux listening always leads to trouble.
Teachers, judges, journalists, scientists sacked, jailed, sexually assaulted, and tortured…These are the faces of the greatest human purge of the 21st century…from Erdogan’s Turkey #ErdoganOutpic.twitter.com/RRupZj8yNO— HRF (@HRF) September 24, 2018
Everyone can see by this video that who really planned and made the 15th July coupERDOGAN'S REICHSTAG FIRE ||Things in Turkey are really messed up by Erdogan and his ambitions for the last decade. Check this out 👇pic.twitter.com/pklUHKgq5B— 🇹🇷Enes Yasin🇨🇦 (@enesyasingoksu) September 24, 2018
Gonna see so much of this ‘heading to higher/safer ground. It’s gonna be very hard for people.
“Millions of Americans will confront similarly hard choices as climate change conjures up brutal storms, flooding rains, receding coastlines and punishing heat. Many are already opting to shift to less perilous areas of the same city, or to havens in other states. Whole towns from Alaska to Louisiana are looking to relocate, in their entirety, to safer ground.”
Fuckers are wallowing in a sea of pig shit, toxic sludge and dead animals, too.
They are among the 3.4 million chickens confirmed killed in the floods that followed Hurricane Florence. In addition, about 5,500 hogs died, according to the Department of Agriculture, and some of the massive lagoons that hold their excrement are damaged and discharging a fecal soup.
No Paula Bennett for the third day in a row – as she was not there last Weds or Thurs either. And Amy Adams was keeping the Deputy Leader seat warm for the third day. But PB has been doing a few local events etc in Auckland last Friday and over the weekend.
Winston wore a nice tie today – or is that not allowed? I don’t recall having seen that one before.
Oh and the rant that Pete at 20 mentioned presumably was AA’s lead speech in the urgent debate on Meka’s demotion. Seemed more like an audition speech to me – but for Leader or Deputy?
Ha, you’re in the habit of spelling it that way Mickey. Assid Corban….every true Westie has a half bottle of something ancient and fortified in the back of their liquor cabinet with Corban on the label.
Got home, turned the tv on just in time to see Amy Adams ranting about standards.
She went on about Ministers being held to account. Yes, Amy Adams who was Minister of Justice when confidential, sensitive stuff was leaked from her office.
“We will not accept,” she said, then listed the list of characteristics she and her mob showed.
‘There must be an element of schadenfreude for the Opposition. Key was similarly questioned over the extent of his relationship with former GCSB boss Ian Fletcher, after it was claimed he was a childhood friend and had been shoulder-tapped by Key for the role.
That their relationship was one step removed – Key was mates with his older brother – didn’t stop Labour dragging the story out to try to prove that they discussed the job in private.
So don’t expect National to drop this issue any time soon.’
Be interesting to see what else is in those emails
Interesting to know if they shortlisted other candidates too… or was it just cronyism and the belief their friends and acquaintances are the best applicants so no need to run a proper recruitment process…
I thought it was fake news, but the whole things just keeps getting weirder and stranger from the idea that his citizenship issues were sorted out to the fact he it looks like he solicited the job…and sent txts to Jacinda as well as Clare Curren.
Then finding out they ran the poor guy through the mill for months…
Everyone looks bad but sadly although an extreme case, this fuck up is modern recruitment in NZ, totally unprofessional, crony appointments, lengths of times so great that any normal candidate bails out, and the eventual screw ups and pay offs.
Natz can’t crow because they did it too. But of course most Labour voters expect zero cronyism from Labour…
The thing is I don’t have a major problem with what John Key or Jacinda for that matter either. I mean if they know someone and they think they’d be a good fit well why not trust their judgement
As long the applicants get vetted and checked out properly its all good in my book, I mean we trust our leaders with so much, theres so many law changes they can make etc etc yet somehow recommending someone they know for a job is bad?
Nope cronyism is cronyism. Whether it’s in Indonesia, Russia or NZ.
Government appointments should be completely independent and nobody should be aware if they know the PM or not, let alone creating a role that seems not well thought out at all or full of scandal, and for a role that in both cases (Key and Curren interference in the roles) neither of the government preferred candidates had done before. Does not exactly seem to be well considered or fair or creating the best candidate for the role and actually diminishes the role which both areas are increasingly important to get right.
I sort of agree, businesses have headhunted forever. It’s logical… ‘Lets talk to the best person for the job.’
The problem arises for all ministers when ‘Lets get the best’ is tainted with the mere scent of nepotism.
Dumb to get involved with anything that resembles it. A mistake that doesn’t need to be made. The Handley text release egg on Jacinda’s face will wash off. I suspect she has learned a big lesson from the whole sloppy Curran fiasco and hopefully we won’t see anything like it again.
Why did Fletcher last such a short time? Key was mates with his older brother. What were the dealings between the two before and after Fletcher got the job?
Kia ora The Am Show high fuel price’s =less driving I’m walking more now less carbon out put from Aotearoa .
The big picture is this is a WORLD CHANGING moment and movement EQUALITY happening at the minute in New York at the UN.
Why do you think trump is scrapping the Iran deal he want;s to push up OIL price’s Obama new trump is a carbon boy I.E all his move’s are all about pushing up carbon prices and use.
Duncan there is only so much one can do in a day. The electric cars China makes there own cars and has more money than Aotearoa so you can not compare the 2 country’s
on this subject .
Come on any idiot can figure out that if you have a mine full of explosive gas that if you turn on any mechanical equipment I.E the convener belt you will get sparks = big explosion enough said .
We don;t sell fables we have a beautiful country Mark blue eye Penguin’s our unique wild life and environment & cultures are what makes NZ The best country for a holiday In the world + we have no life threatening wild animals.
The America Cup event will be a really big event show the world NZ best .
Ka pai Sir Graham Lowe for selling your jersey on Trade Me ka pai
Ka kite ano
trump wants to scrap our international institution’s the United Nation’s so him and his m8 can carry on sucking the money out of the world .In the process there action’s cause million’s to starve and million’s to die all for his greed and his m8 greed that should not be happening in the year 2018
Kia Kaha to the French President for voicing his concerns about the path that trump is trying to lead the world down .
trump is trying to lead the world down a stupid path of isolation and protecting a country’s own self interest .Weather it cause million’s to starve to death or die in a War that is secretly backed by arm’s manufacturing company’s .
All the 3 world nations are in the situation’s they find them self’s in because of the wealthy exploiting them and there natural resources while mokopunas die in refugee camp’s. This HAS TO BE STOPPED.
Link is below Ka kite ano
trump is trying to suppress China he is playing a game that he won’t WIN .
The reason China is the manufacturing Hub of the world is because the wealthy greedy
Multi national company’s are chasing profit’s instead of looking after there country of origin future they are taking there manufacturing to any country that is cheap to make its products .The company’s charter need’s to be changed to include humane environmentally friendly socially responsibility’s before profit Ka kite ano link below
Kia ora Newshub Many thanks to Phil for taking a lot of stress off % 80 of housing corp tenants by stopping the review to qualify for having a house.
The Koala bear is a cute looking creature ka pai .
Those Auckland gas stations prices are high ????????
.The cost of living going up is a fact of life .
I remember when gas was real expense in the late1980 and early1990 even the Skippers were moaning about the price
Ka kite ano.
Kia ora The Crowd Goes Wild James & Mulls No comment on Billy well one I need a lawyer like his lol.
Yes the Ausses like the hype we need to take a leaf out of there book with event names like State of Origin and Grand Final just the word’s get people hyped up.
The AllBlacks will be getting heaps of protein in Argentina.
More test for the Rugby national team’s is a good thing but it won’t take the shine off the golden cup.
Rock climbing is a cool sport I mite have to practices that sport YEA RIGHT LOL.
Ka kite ano
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Mike Grimshaw writes – The recent announcement of the University Advisory Group, chaired by Sir Peter Gluckman, makes very clear where the Government’s focus and priorities lie. The remit of the Advisory Group is that Group members will consider challenges and opportunities for improvement in the university sector including: ...
Eric Crampton writes – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand desperately wants to find reasons to have workstreams in climate change. It makes little sense. They’ve run another stress test on the banks looking to see if they could find a prudential regulation case. They couldn’t. They ...
Rob MacCullough writes – Pundits from the left and the right are arguing that National’s Fast Track Bill that is designed to speed up infrastructure decisions could end up becoming mired in a cesspool of corruption. Political commentator ...
Looking at the headlines this morning it’s hard to feel anything other than pessimistic about the future of humanity.Note that I’m not speaking about the future of mankind, but the survival of our humanity. The values that we believe in seem to be ebbing away, by the day.Perhaps every generation ...
Swabbing mixed breed baby chicks to test for avian influenzaUh oh. Bird flu – often deadly to humans – is not only being transmitted from infected birds to dairy cows, but is now travelling between dairy cows. As of last Friday, Bloomberg News reports, there were 32 American dairy herds ...
On February 14, 2023 we announced our Rebuttal Update Project. This included an ask for feedback about the added "At a glance" section in the updated basic rebuttal versions. This weekly blog post series highlights this new section of one of the updated basic rebuttal versions and serves as a ...
What is it with the mining industry? Its not enough for them to pillage the earth - they apparently can't even be bothered getting resource consent to do so: The proponent behind a major mine near the Clutha River had already been undertaking activity in the area without a ...
Photo # 1 I am a huge fan of Singapore’s approach to housing, as described here two years ago by copying and pasting from The ConversationWhat Singapore has that Australia does not is a public housing developer, the Housing Development Board, which puts new dwellings on public and reclaimed land, ...
Buzz from the Beehive Reactions to news of the government’s readiness to make urgent changes to “the resource management system” through a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) suggest a balanced approach is being taken. The Taxpayers’ Union says the proposed changes don’t go far enough. Greenpeace says ...
I’m starting to wonder if Anna Burns-Francis might be the best political interviewer we’ve got. That might sound unlikely to you, it came as a bit of a surprise to me.Jack Tame can be excellent, but has some pretty average days. I like Rebecca Wright on Newshub, she asks good ...
Chris Trotter writes – Willie Jackson is said to be planning a “media summit” to discuss “the state of the media and how to protect Fourth Estate Journalism”. Not only does the Editor of The Daily Blog, Martyn Bradbury, think this is a good idea, but he has also ...
Graeme Edgeler writes – This morning [April 21], the Wellington High Court is hearing a judicial review brought by Hon. Karen Chhour, the Minister for Children, against a decision of the Waitangi Tribunal. This is unusual, judicial reviews are much more likely to brought against ministers, rather than ...
Both of Parliament’s watchdogs have now ripped into the Government’s Fast-track Approvals Bill. Photo: Lynn Grieveson / The KākāMy pick of the six newsey things to know from Aotearoa’s political economy and beyond on the morning of Tuesday, April 23 are:The Lead: The Auditor General,John Ryan, has joined the ...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Sarah SpengemanPeople wait to board an electric bus in Pune, India. (Image credit: courtesy of ITDP) Public transportation riders in Pune, India, love the city’s new electric buses so much they will actually skip an older diesel bus that ...
The infrastructure industry yesterday issued a “hurry up” message to the Government, telling it to get cracking on developing a pipeline of infrastructure projects.The hiatus around the change of Government has seen some major projects cancelled and others delayed, and there is uncertainty about what will happen with the new ...
Hi,Over the weekend I revisited a podcast I really adore, Dead Eyes. It’s about a guy who got fired from Band of Brothers over two decades ago because Tom Hanks said he had “dead eyes”.If you don’t recall — 2001’s Band of Brothers was part of the emerging trend of ...
Buzz from the Beehive The 180 or so recipients of letters from the Government telling them how to submit infrastructure projects for “fast track” consideration includes some whose project applications previously have been rejected by the courts. News media were quick to feature these in their reports after RMA Reform Minister Chris ...
It would not be a desirable way to start your holiday by breaking your back, your head, or your wrist, but on our first hour in Singapore I gave it a try.We were chatting, last week, before we started a meeting of Hazel’s Enviro Trust, about the things that can ...
Calling all journalists, academics, planners, lawyers, political activists, environmentalists, and other members of the public who believe that the relationships between vested interests and politicians need to be scrutinised. We need to work together to make sure that the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill – currently being pushed through by the ...
Feel worried. Shane Jones and a couple of his Cabinet colleagues are about to be granted the power to override any and all objections to projects like dams, mines, roads etc even if: said projects will harm biodiversity, increase global warming and cause other environmental harms, and even if ...
Bryce Edwards writes- 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. ...
Michael Bassett writes – If you think there is a move afoot by the radical Maori fringe of New Zealand society to create a parallel system of government to the one that we elect at our triennial elections, you aren’t wrong. Over the last few days we have ...
Without a corresponding drop in interest rates, it’s doubtful any changes to the CCCFA will unleash a massive rush of home buyers. Photo: Lynn GrievesonTL;DR: The six things that stood out to me in Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, poverty and climate on Monday, April 22 included:The Government making a ...
Sunday was a lazy day. I started watching Jack Tame on Q&A, the interviews are usually good for something to write about. Saying the things that the politicians won’t, but are quite possibly thinking. Things that are true and need to be extracted from between the lines.As you might know ...
In our Weekly Roundup last week we covered news from Auckland Transport that the WX1 Western Express is going to get an upgrade next year with double decker electric buses. As part of the announcement, AT also said “Since we introduced the WX1 Western Express last November we have seen ...
TL;DR: The six key events to watch in Aotearoa-NZ’s political economy in the week to April 29 include:PM Christopher Luxon is scheduled to hold a post-Cabinet news conference at 4 pm today. Stats NZ releases its statutory report on Census 2023 tomorrow.Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivers a pre-Budget speech at ...
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 ...
Two-thirds of the country think that “New Zealand’s economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful”. They also believe that “New Zealand needs a strong leader to take the country back from the rich and powerful”. These are just two of a handful of stunning new survey results released ...
In today’s digital world, screenshots have become an indispensable tool for communication and documentation. Whether you need to capture an important email, preserve a website page, or share an error message, screenshots allow you to quickly and easily preserve digital information. If you’re an Asus laptop user, there are several ...
A factory reset restores your Gateway laptop to its original factory settings, erasing all data, apps, and personalizations. This can be necessary to resolve software issues, remove viruses, or prepare your laptop for sale or transfer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to factory reset your Gateway laptop: Method 1: ...
“You talking about me?”The neoliberal denigration of the past was nowhere more unrelenting than in its depiction of the public service. The Post Office and the Railways were held up as being both irremediably inefficient and scandalously over-manned. Playwright Roger Hall’s “Glide Time” caricatures were presented as accurate depictions of ...
Roger Partridge writes – When the Coalition Government took office last October, it inherited a country on a precipice. With persistent inflation, decades of insipid productivity growth and crises in healthcare, education, housing and law and order, it is no exaggeration to suggest New Zealand’s first-world status was ...
Rob MacCulloch writes – In 2022, the Curriculum Centre at the Ministry of Education employed 308 staff, according to an Official Information Request. Earlier this week it was announced 202 of those staff were being cut. When you look up “The New Zealand Curriculum” on the Ministry of ...
Chris Bishop’s bill has stirred up a hornets nest of opposition. Photo: Lynn Grieveson for The KākāTL;DR: The six things that stood out to me in Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, poverty and climate from the last day included:A crescendo of opposition to the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill is ...
Monday left me brokenTuesday, I was through with hopingWednesday, my empty arms were openThursday, waiting for love, waiting for loveThe end of another week that left many of us asking WTF? What on earth has NZ gotten itself into and how on earth could people have voluntarily signed up for ...
Hello! Here comes the Saturday edition of More Than A Feilding, catching you up on the past week’s editions.State of humanity, 20242024, it feels, keeps presenting us with ever more challenges, ever more dismay.Do you give up yet? It seems to ask.No? How about this? Or this?How about this?Full story Share ...
Determining the hardest sport in the world is a subjective matter, as the difficulty level can vary depending on individual abilities, physical attributes, and experience. However, based on various factors including physical demands, technical skills, mental fortitude, and overall accomplishment, here is an exploration of some of the most challenging ...
The allure of sport transcends age, culture, and geographical boundaries. It captivates hearts, ignites passions, and provides unparalleled entertainment. Behind the spectacle, however, lies a fascinating world of financial investment and expenditure. Among the vast array of competitive pursuits, one question looms large: which sport carries the hefty title of ...
Introduction Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport, has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. Its blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis elements has made it a favorite among players of all ages and skill levels. As the sport’s popularity continues to surge, the question on ...
Abstract: Soccer, the global phenomenon captivating millions worldwide, has a rich history that spans centuries. Its origins trace back to ancient civilizations, but the modern version we know and love emerged through a complex interplay of cultural influences and innovations. This article delves into the fascinating journey of soccer’s evolution, ...
Tinting car windows offers numerous benefits, including enhanced privacy, reduced glare, UV protection, and a more stylish look for your vehicle. However, the cost of window tinting can vary significantly depending on several factors. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you understand how much you can expect to ...
The pungent smell of gasoline in your car can be an alarming and potentially dangerous problem. Not only is the odor unpleasant, but it can also indicate a serious issue with your vehicle’s fuel system. In this article, we will explore the various reasons why your car may smell like ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
The Government’s newly announced review of methane emissions reduction targets hints at its desire to delay Aotearoa New Zealand’s urgent transition to a climate safe future, the Green Party said. ...
The Government must commit to the Maitai School building project for students with high and complex needs, to ensure disabled students from the top of the South Island have somewhere to learn. ...
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and his Government colleagues have made a meal of their mental health commitments, showing how flimsy their efforts to champion the issue truly are, says Labour Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary. ...
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 ...
Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is speaking at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress in Adelaide, promoting New Zealand wool, and outlining the coalition Government’s support for the revitalisation the sector. "New Zealand’s wool exports reached $400 million in the year to 30 June 2023, and the coalition Government ...
The Government is making legislative changes to make it easier for new early learning services to be established, and for existing services to operate, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. The changes involve repealing the network approval provisions that apply when someone wants to establish a new early learning service, ...
Changes to the Resource Management Act will align consenting for coal mining to other forms of mining to reduce barriers that are holding back economic development, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “The inconsistent treatment of coal mining compared with other extractive activities is burdensome red tape that fails to acknowledge ...
Trade, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has concluded productive discussions with ministerial counterparts in Beijing today, in support of the New Zealand-China trade and economic relationship. “My meeting with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao reaffirmed the complementary nature of the bilateral trade relationship, with our Free Trade Agreement at its ...
Asia Pacific Report Students and activist staff at Australia’s University of Sydney (USyd) have set up a Gaza solidarity encampment in support of Palestinians and similar student-led protests in the United States. The camp was pitched as mass graves, crippled hospitals, thousands of civilian deaths and the near-total destruction of ...
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Odd. I had to restart the server this morning. The php pages were serving up garbage fastcgi headers.
Looking at the logs it looks like bug in memcached – running before the php
Don’t know what that all means but I couldn’t access the site from about 6.00 PM yesterday.
Good to have it back though 🙂
That would agree with one of the watch services. It shows the site going offline at 1706 last night. It reads the desktop front page. Problem is that I don’t have an alarm on that (I’d better pay for that I think).
The one I have an alarm on a different service didn’t go off. My internal check was also ok. Both of those look if the server is functioning properly and serving up a test page. So it must have been. I’ll add the front page and a selection of recent pages to the check.
The mobile version was working fine for me. I changed the top post at 0630 and was reading comments last night on it.
Quite weird. It is a pity that I didn’t restart the memcache service to isolate it as the issue before rebooting. I’d already restarted apache2 and php-fpm.
lprent
Do you need or would appreciate, some more monetary input to assist with machinery? Your input is I assume, priceless.
It shows the site going offline at 1706 last night
I was getting a five zero summit maintenance message all day yesterday – from say mid-morning?
That was desktop and didn’t check any mobile access.
Quite possible. It looks to me like something progressively failing.
I only have limited alarms for the most common issues. And I tend to only look at mobile versions during the day these days.
I didn’t even notice this one until MS texted me.
K. In future, I won’t assume you know when the sites down and will text or message you each and every time it’s down from this end. 😉
phew you had me panicking there Iprent.
We should start a ‘give a little’ to get a complete ‘solar backup power supply ‘ on your property so we always have an active site.
My son is now putting these ‘stand alone’ backup battery powered solar panel power supplies on many properties here.
It could be a trifle difficult. I live in an apartment block with 60 other one bedroom apartments in three story building, with very limited land areas and shared roofs. It makes our rates look ridiculously small because the land area per apartment is so small.
I’ve been thinking about solar for the roof, which would have to be a communal resource like our water system, comms systems, power core, building insurance, walls and roof. There is a lot of roof and a lot of sunlight in central Auckland, so the power generation would probably be pretty good. However it’d requiring wiring down to the switchboard and putting in something like a lithium battery farm to be useful. The capital cost would be high and the returns not so high. Worth waiting a few more years.
But it is in the periphery of the CBD and our power grid was heavily upgraded after the blackouts of 1998/9 so the power is pretty damn reliable. And I have about 4-5 hours of stored power in UPS.
Crunch time coming up to Nov…
Posting Hudes links etc might…
USA Watch dog dot com has plenty to say.
Best wishes to the TS team.
We have an MMP Government but an FPP Opposition. Not good for NZ politics. Not good for the country.
I don’t know, it could be good for the country if National can’t get their shit together.
I do beliieve that national has lost it’s way now.
National is still clutching onto a bankrupt policy platform, that is just out of date with reality.
Ummm… what sort of policies would you want to see from a right of center opposition party?
Pleading for forgiveness and self-immolation?
I suspect so. That is hardly going to make them electable though.
It might make them more electable than they currently are.
Apologetic pile of ashes 2020!
No it won’t. The people who want them to do this are not likely to vote for them regardless of whether they do it or not.
Why do you think that?
Because National lost remakably litlle support over 9 years in office and still commands high level support for a party no longer in power in the first part of a new government. The only people wanting them to apologies and repent of supposed bad policies are those that would never support them in the first place. Given these facts there is simply no need for a mea culpa to win back support.
Facts? When did you conduct this voter intention survey? Do you have your margin of error at hand? What was your method?
Or are you couching YOUR opinion as a FACT?
Thing is, gos, national have no friends.
So now they get to have the fun argument of whether they move towards the government side in order to get votes (which is what they did in 2008), or whether they bet that there’s a “missing million” of voters for whom National are too left wing and ACT are too… nothing.
A new generation will rise phoenix-like from the ashes once the current crop of ne’er-do-wells, stooges, and space holders depart.
Does FPP when applied to the Opposition refer to some kind of munted political party? Our Simon is determined to establish his brand. It seems like it is heavily law’n’order based with his attacks on people wrongfully turfed out of state housing, and now wanting to crank up the war on drugs.
Typical right wing memes and in contrast to the liberal and compassionate approach which says that addiction and drug taking is a social and medical problem.
The war on drugs was well critiqued by Michael Moore in his recent film where he contrasted the Portuguese approach to the American war on drugs. Moore made the point that the American war on drugs was actually a war on blacks which was used to oppress and jail black males especially when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the 60’s. The war on drugs disenfranchised black voters by removing voting rights from convicted drug users to the extent that Presidential election outcomes were influenced as in Florida.
Authoritarian politicians need enemies abroad and at home in order to frighten the voters and influence events. You can hear the beating of that drum in Bridges’ rhetoric. After the drumbeat comes the battle smoke. The naming of the ‘war on drugs’ is deliberate use of language.
Bridge is allying himself with Trump about war on drugs. A great way of advancing the oppressive police state.
Much more likely that he was focusing on the fact that over 120 nations have agreed with the Trump statement on drugs. New Zealand not being part of that rather large group is a little unusual.
The PM has chosen to use the drugs issue to put distance between herself and Trump. It is quite pointed toward Trump, and therefore reinforces New Zealand’s independent foreign policy.
It is probably a cost free position, but it may not be. Given Trump’s enthusiasm for trade sanctions, he could easily do that here. For instance a tariff on lamb or diary products, kiwifruit or something. Who knows. For instance if he has widespread sanctions on something such as steel, there won’t be an exemption for NZ.
From memory, there are already low tariffs on lamb and dairy to the US that are under a very low quota. And then excessive ones because they tariff everything at high rates above the quota. We mostly get the latter.
For a country that was supposably a free-trade supporter, they have always look to me like one of the worlds most over-regulated barrier and tariff economies. I suspect that their commitment to free trade was always more aspirational for them and nearly compulsory for others like us.
And wasn’t Zespri saying that the TPP would drop tariffs on exports of kiwifruit to the US if they’d stayed in it?
Possibly 2.8c/kg on special tariff 1. However I also see that zespri was only just starting to market there in the last couple of years because of the issues of travel time.
Certainly the US was one of the most expensive export markets that I have ever had to deal with. Just jumping through and paying for the legal hoops of setting a business there was an awesome Kafka quest, and only matched by the similar bureaucracy in India. The only reason for doing it was the relative wealth and size of the market. Different now – there is more available wealth in more countries with less stupid legal systems.
And we didn’t have any duties or tariffs on tech goods. Perhaps we should just concentrate on those kinds of goods rather than low profit margin fodder like no processed or minimal processed commodity items from our rural producers who do have tariff barriers.
National are currently re branding under Bridges ????
More flailing about desperately hoping to find something that sticks. If they did, that’d be the brand.
I did say ‘establishing’ the brand. I like what you said about ‘under Bridges” because we all know what live under there.
Branding under bridges is also known as graffiti. 😉
Haha brilliant mac1.
National is like a mudguard!!!!!!
” all shinny on top and shit underneath”
After for a brief period listening to ZB Smith show, there are a select few who live in the 70’s and have a larger than appropriate profile !
Like Labour 07 there is a time for the ex govt to review and reevaluate themselves.
(Labour 99 were fortunate that they and we had a leader that stuck it out post suffering an election lose)
We have had sufficient MMP elections for all parties to have some understanding of what to and not to do post a loss. National obviously have poor consultants who never studied history (I know of a good book or 2 😉 )
The leadership of the Nats IMO has gifted 2020. Friends of mine who Side with the blue team have commented that they have not time for its 4 (un)notables. So the current govt has 2+ terms to establish foundations for NZ going forward. The same opportunity that Helen and John had, but did not take the opportunity. And look at the problems that have resulted :-(. Hopefully the 3rd term will not be as barren and bereft as 05-07 or 14-17 was)
Jacinda is shining overseas, this is great for our country no matter what side of the fence one sits on.
Meanwhile mark richardson appears to be very grumpy about all the attention she is getting.
Good for Jacinda now shinning the light on a new climate change policy she must be admired for her vision that national have totally lost now.
Labour and her coalition will last three terms at least now.
“Lets do this”
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=12131105&ref=rss
quote;
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged other leaders to ensure they had clear goals and actions ready for the upcoming Katowice Climate Change Conference in Poland in December.
Ardern set out New Zealand’s climate change credentials at a Climate Week summit in New York, announcing the Government was topping up a fund for climate change in the Pacific by a further $100 million, taking it to $300 million over the next four years.
She also had a message for other leaders about upcoming climate change talks.
“The rules that are agreed must be robust and credible so that the Paris Agreement is effective and enduring. The world can only reach the Paris goals if we have clarity and confidence about each other’s commitments and action.”
When asked how the Government is going to help the poor (who are expected to be hit the hardest) overcome the cost of new climate related charges and taxes, Grant Robertson pointed to the families package.
Once again, nothing for those who are struggling but don’t have young dependent children.
Moreover, it was my understanding the families package was introduced to help struggling families deal with past and current shortfalls and not new climate related charges.
As usual, Labour need to do better.
Working for Families was the biggest component of the Families Package, but accommodation supplement increases, retaining the Independent Earners Tax Credit and, for beneficiaries/superannuitants, the Winter Energy Payment, should have helped the worst off.
Agree that we could have done better, mind, but let’s not pretend Labour did nothing.
Talk about blinking labour – weak – poor wee oil industry – need more time – yeah nah!
“Just hours before announcing a law change to give effect to the new offshore oil exploration ban on Monday, Woods met with oil industry figures to discuss their request for more leniency on the conditions of existing exploration permits.
Woods said she agreed that on a case-by-case basis, she will consider giving the oil companies more time to fulfil their commitments on the permits, describing it as “a little bit of a pause”. ”
https://i.stuff.co.nz/business/107341590/government-set-to-give-oil-industry-breathing-space-over-permits-potentially-boosting-exploration
Simon Bridges and Mike Sabin
I agree with John Minto whom I am quoting below.
“Instead of denigrating state house tenants Simon Bridges should be calling for an independent inquiry into the meth-testing industry which drove the hysteria about meth contamination.
… How much of the $100 million wasted went through MethCon?
… There must be an inquiry into this unregulated, cowboy industry. We need to know how the National government came to waste over $100 million in taxpayer money.”
Well said Marty, well said.
Was listening to a political panel via radiolive on Sunday, it was the wonderful Laila and one man band seymour.
They were discussing the bogus meth testing and she mentioned sabines name as someone who might have had a hand in it all. Wonder if I can find the link.
Here’s the link… scroll down till you see a pic of Aunty Helen and Jacinda, just underneath it is a little media player.
Fast forward to around 19.30 to hear the meth testing discussion between Laila and seymour. Well worth a listen.
https://www.radiolive.co.nz/home/on-demand/weekend-life/2018/09/weekend-life–in-case-you-missed-sunday-23rd-september.html
$100 million – what good things good people could do with that? Split it up into $20,000 lots to get some pilot policies going and if they could match their projections follow it up with $50,000 over two years, subject to a review after one year to check outcomes.
Sound realistic and practical for matching money with good outcomes?
Why,why, can’t we, can’t we………………………./ Oh stop this wailing! We know why – certain people in government don’t give a fuck about the damage they have done and continue to do to people’s lives by shutting down the economy so readily, denying fair countervailing measures like affordable housing.
Theme for today – Common people
Paul Young – Love of the Common People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVmjKHkgxis
What do the Simple Folk Do? Ever seen Richard Burton with Julie Andrews?
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjIVSVGMWEk
William Shatner’s take on it
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ainyK6fXku0mon peoples’ scanty job hours, seeing the were not protecting jobs.
Maybe Trump’s message about looking to home industry and enterprise (even if not completely sincere from him) will get through the skulls and into the brains of our USer-centric decision makers and money-fevered mini-moguls.
The Meth scandal helped the Natz to evict state house tenants and sell off land state assets cheaply to their mates and get millions in consultancy fees. It was engineered by the Natz in the first place, also to take the heat of the immigration which was driving up house prices and rents.
This transferred the housing debate solely on rental property “investors” not owner occupied housing, foreign ownership, immigration, land sell offs or developer quality.
The Meth scandal was pure psychological warfare and dirty politics. No question about it.
And it worked.
Thats right. The expelling of the tenants and the clean up meant in a few months the house was empty and renovated, which is exactly what the landlords want for well placed investment properties.
Yep, but they didn’t sell them to landlords they sold them to developers at the end. They system was redesigned so that only large corporations could buy them because they were sold off as big lots… I seem to remember on one sale the only buyers were between an Chinese company and a Australian one.
They did not want Kiwis to buy the state houses for whatever reason… people can speculate on that. Also many Kiwis even National supporters did not believe in the assets sales, they had to make the state houses, seem problematic, when in fact housing NZ returned a profit!
Here is the link to Minto’s article on the Daily Blog.
https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2018/09/25/simon-bridges-mike-sabin-and-the-national-governments-120-million-taxpayer-rort/
I won’t be surprised if we hear more about this connection …
Well now Mr Sabin eh my my the lad can’t help himself can he. Surely he’s fair game now and a juicy tidbit for our lazy media to pickup and run with.
He’s unlikely to be shrouded in the legal protective measures he’s possibly enjoyed before.
Mike Sabin ceased to have anything to do with the Methcon business when he sold it outright in October of 2010.
He was instrumental in ramping up Meth contamination fear but I’m not sure he’s holding the evicted tenants smoking gun.
Likewise, I don’t believe he was associated with the giant rort that house testing and decontamination became.
You won’t from the media
https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2018/09/23/john-pilger-hold-the-front-page-the-reporters-are-missing/
To reply to Gosman 2.1.1.1 question ; -“what sort of policies would you want to see from a right of center opposition party?”
I want these national Party members that have demonsrated corruption (that was so indemic to their nine years) fully investigated in a Royal commission, and the guilty parties all charged and jailed begiinning with this.
https://thedailyblog.co.nz/2018/09/25/simon-bridges-mike-sabin-and-the-national-governments-120-million-taxpayer-rort/
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the NBC TODAY show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVEV7MpQU_M
Great link Fireblade, I hope that Jacinda who comes across so well internationally can actually make NZ a better place, because at present (like US) the biggest problems we face are at home not abroad.
From transport to scams to low wages, inability to retain our own best and brightest, growing poor quality in everything from food to housing construction, growing pollution and inability to understand the issues while continuing the Rogernomics lite from the last 30 years is gonna work if you value the above.
Great interview. Thanks for the link.
She makes you feel proud. So different. The more the world sees and hears her the better for everyone.
Refreshing to have a politician not only talk about paid parental leave policy… but to then go out and give birth on the 9th floor and essentially live out the policy is brilliant.
Makes a change from another one who was fed his paid parental leave lines and basically any human related policies by PR companies.
Unbelievable bureaucracy for the government CTO process, nobody in their right mind would go through that process for the measly salary … seriously it sounds more like government abuse and incompetence than modern recruitment.
Worth reading to find out why IT is so bad in NZ and in government and why they struggle to retain talented people in NZ.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/107341529/jilted-cto-candidate-derek-handley-disappointed-by-lack-of-explanation-from-government
Word to government – sort the shit out before inflicting a long, bizarre and stupid process onto candidates. At lease Handley got a bit of compensation for his troubles (which after seeing what the poor guy went through does not seem enough) but seriously what about the other candidates that wasted hours of their time and the length of time for a crapy role that the government does not even understand what the role is about or what they required in the first place.
Slightly weird too, that it sounded like Handley was the one driving it by texting Clare Curren and sending txts to Jacinda when he put his CV in. (But maybe he was desperate to help, who knows or he really wanted that citizenship back (well that worked, hooray)).
We’ve gone from crony recruitment John Key style over a coffee with no process, to Labour style recruitment of a longwinded process taking over 6 months… that results in nothing but humiliation for the candidates, a pay off from taxpayers for the ministry incompetence and no role at the end of it.
If any senior IT person is waiting 6+ months to be recruited in a warped process of humiliation, multiple meetings, poor communication and time wasting then they probably are not at the top of their game or maybe have a different agenda?
Apparently the recruitment process at Google is even worse- takes months and that too involves ‘change their mind’ situations. That is of course only for ‘permanent’ employees , heaps are just contractors.
@Dukeofurl – maybe end of an empire type of carry on when a company loses the plot and gets too big.
Radionz was unable to find a NZ radio journalist to replace John Campbell so had to use an Australian one. Is he cheaper than our own? Or just sounds cheaper? What process didd they go through in making the choice? Has it been documented – it would be good to be a fly on the wall (Harry Potter type perhaps.)
This appointment shows that the present managers ane directors of RNZ have quickly lost touch with what those letters stand for – providing Radio for New Zealanders.
RadioNZ elite are too busy being sophisticated and internationally focussed but with a laser beam focus – on the USA, and trailing behind like the tail on a comet are the other English speakers, mostly white (Indians speak very good English and are a large bloc once British but we don’t hear much information about that large country.) The rest of the world get fitted in if they have interesting money maneuvres? or interesting tragedies or disasters.
You can’t read the content of this entity but the heading is interesting:
https://mediaweek.com.au/rnz-alex-perrottet-profile-nz-aussie/
Jun 29, 2018 – Aussie Alex Perrottet is new to New Zealand – and to journalism – but is establishing a profile regularly filling in on two Radio New Zealand …
Missing: bio | Must include: bio
Sorry Grey, but your comments – and the little bit from Mediaweek.com.au – are well off beam.
Alex Perottet has been based in Auckland for over eight years – and with RNZ for over six years and before that he worked at AUT for some years.
He is currently Producer of Morning Report in Auckland and is just filling in presenting Checkpoint since John Campbell left 10 days ago, until Lisa Owen takes over in a few weeks’ time.
Here is the blurb on RNZ’s website on Perrottet. Note that he also did three weeks of Summer Report in January 2018. I am pretty sure he has also replaced Guyon Espiner and/or Suzi Ferguson in presenting Morning Report on a number of occasions over the last couple of years.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/presenters/alex-perrotet
And here is his Linked In profile with more detail.
https://nz.linkedin.com/in/alex-perrottet-1640222b
Ok VV
I am not liking his style – reminds me of Jim Mora, and when I saw that heading from a supposedly informed media comment source it just got me. So he has been with RNZ for six years, and producer for Morning Report.
I wonder if he fits in with the attitude of RNZ that all shootings from USA are to be reported in full, and given probably an accumulated two hours of news, detailed comment, background, report on condition of victims etc. over two days, which we have been receiving.
The mere fact that he has been with Radionz for quite a while doesn’t get him a thumbs up from me. I used to think that Maggie Barry was great and had integrity but since she left and became a National MP on the strength of her image and notoriety, I have found just how loose the nuts can be in some of their sterling employees.
Read his background, grey, in that first link.
Pacific issues were his big thing for years, and still are; and he has done some excellent reporting from there. Also note the last line in that link. “In his spare time he coordinates volunteer projects in the Pacific as well as far off places like Kenya and Indonesia.”
But each to their own. I have always been impressed with his reporting and understated style of reporting and interviewing. He is not a prima donna. Quite the opposite.
I find your comments above re the amount of time you think RNZ spends on reporting on USA shootings a bit inconsistent, considering the number of comments you make here on TS about RNZ programmes with links etc, covering a wide range of subjects unrelated to shootings in the USA – for example your detailed comments at 8, 9 and 10 below.
I don’t understand why you should be surprised at my comments vv.
I see things and I comment on them. There are very good things on Radionz and I acknowledge that and enable other people to see them and respect the quality of their service, thinking that we need to use it or lose it.
But are you afraid to call attention to things that need improving; that show trends that are alarming. If more people had kept an eye on how NZ was deteriorating after 1984 and not just accepted it, instead looking at what suited themselves and ignoring the rest, then we would not have the extent of almost irreversible downgrading of our society.
veutoviper
I am probably being too quick to judge Perrottet. I will give him more attention before I make up my mind. Thanks for the links.
Good listening and informative on Radionz.
Tane Mahuta the tree may be ailing – the Reserve Bank has written a document comparing the strength of the Bank and its systems to that of the tree.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018664002/what-does-the-reserve-bank-do
The Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr is on a mission to explain the role of the central bank to New Zealanders.What does it do? why? And why does it matter? Mr Orr became Governor in March this year.
The Reserve Bank’s legislation is currently under review and a period of consultation is about to being.Mr Orr has just published an article in which seeks to explain the role of Te Putea Matua – the Reserve Bank’s Maori name – in a rapidly changing environment.
Business reporting
New research from the University of Otago throws doubt on information investors are getting about company earnings and growth. The joint study with the University of California, Davis investigated company reporting results in the US over the last 17 years and revealed a marked increase in “positive earnings surprises”.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018663830/are-companies-overblowing-their-results
This RadioNZ item says that our builders have the highest suicide rates in NZ. Are builders in this rock star economy proving to be the canaries in the mine.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018663999/builders-suicide-rate-highest-in-nz
A new study finds a boom or bust cycle, and a culture of toxic masculinity is putting the rate of builders’ suicide the highest among all industries.
A BRANZ scoping study finds a “macho” and “bullying” culture, intolerant of diversity, significantly contributes to the poor mental health of construction industry workers.
Kathryn Ryan speaks with BRANZ General Manager Industry Research Dr Chris Litten, CEO of construction company Naylor Love Rick Herd and WorkSafe NZ CEO Nicole Rosie.
Could this be a prototype for studying the state of NZ culture and business (lack of) principles, and I consider, a toxic culture of competition and money making that is separated from being a sharing citizen caring about others, and not even themselves, in the madness of it all.
Something to chew on perhaps.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/367040/potato-virus-found-in-new-zealand-for-first-time
The potato mop-top virus, known as PMTV, has been found in tubers from two properties in the Canterbury region.
David Yard of Biosecurity New Zealand, said PMTV was not a food safety issue but, if it became widespread, could cause productivity issues for growers.
PMTV is common in other countries, he said.
Affected potatoes can display symptoms including distortions to the skin, deep cracking, and rust coloured arcs, streaks or flecks in the tuber flesh.
Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating how the virus entered the country.
Noooo. Not my chips! Interesting how our island advantage from the world’s nasties is further eroded under our present political systems, we don’t have enough surveillance on dodgy importers, but as citizens we are being watched at every point it seems, lots of CCTV following UKs policy.
@greywarshark, look at this pearler from an “international’ new hire for one of our companies…
a2 Milk boss Jayne Hrdlicka sells company shares only two months into job
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12130288
(Who were the lawyers who drew up a contract where a CEO can sell their shares almost immediately, should be 5 years at least to encourage a longer term approach!)
Her experience, not much NZ culture, not much milk maybe more ‘milking it’…
Sharp operator, bite them before they bite you says this rat. Take the cheese while its ripe. Who says women can’t be as good as men.
She is ex Jetstar the airline that has such appalling customer experience they have a website about it.
http://www.dontflyjetstar.com/complaints
It’s starting to look like a Theo Spierings moment when the CEO specialised in mergers, oh and losses at the end.
During Jayne Hrdlicka’s reign as CEO – looks like Jetstar fined for misleading prices (price dripping)
Jetstar has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay fines totaling $545,000 for misleading it’s online customers with it’s ‘price dripping’ tactic when purchasing online.
The federal Court deemed the Jetstar tactic of ‘price dripping’, which is were extra unavoidable fees are added to the total price of a fare as you progress through the checkout process, as being in breach of Australian Consumer Law. Basically, Jetstar advertised a price for a fare, but when buying online, the fare could never be that low as compulsory extras were added on. This case was specifically in relation to the credit card and payment fees.
Jetstar was found guilty back in November of 2015 and relates to misrepresentations in advertisements back in 2013 on their website and in 2014 on their mobile website.
She has obviously got some inside knowledge of the company and the market place.
Smart lady & smart thinking, and the market has followed her lead ?
Insider trading is generally considered illegal… also massive breach of trust to sell shares after 2 months. Either she let A2 know before taking the role she was going to cash up early in which case they are idiots for allowing her to do it, or they didn’t know and it’s a terrible look…
I wonder how she was recruited.
Bit of biff and bang with great style.
https://www.themixonline.co.nz/video/watch-the-trailer-for-bludgeon/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/78192530/taranaki-man-to-star-in-documentary-about-full-contact-medieval-combat
Seems appropriate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH0GzOQoxF8
Bludgeon looks interesting… thanks for the heads up
Some good news!
Pay equity: Oranga Tamariki social workers offered 30 percent pay rise
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2018/09/pay-equity-oranga-tamariki-social-workers-to-get-30-percent-pay-rise.html
This dick should resign – stretching the law to breaking point and beyond.
“Thousands of dollars have been pledged to mount a private prosecution against the bong-taking University of Otago proctor…
Hundreds have signed a petition calling for Scott’s immediate resignation though, and a private prosecution against him is pending.”
https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/107343663/private-prosecution-pending-against-university-of-otagos-bongtaking-proctor
See we can reach agreement on certain issues. He needs to go and explain his actions in front of a judge.
… caught in a landslide, no escape from reality…
That sounds like a good poem, whats the rest of it?
I know its mere coincidence but what the frick is happening in NZ universities at the moment, seems like its a race to see who can be the most embarrassing
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/107316664/cannabis-bongs-removed-from-student-flat-by-university-of-otago-proctor
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/107262536/wellingtons-victoria-university-will-change-its-name-to-university-of-wellington
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12130319
Just waiting for Lincoln or Canterbury to decide that they need some headlines
What is Waikato up to at the moment?
They used to lead in this ridiculous behaviour as I remember it.
I know right and since Canterbury ditched the undie 500 they’ve been pretty quiet as well
Strange times indeed
Don’t forget shutting down the specialist libraries at Auckland University, on going screw ups at Unitec and of course the rise in fake universities and polytechs in the private sector…
Thats what happens when tertiary education becomes about faux profiteering instead of education.
As a quote I remember from when they bought in student fees…
“Who are they going to attract, the rich and the thick?”
Well it all starts at the top they say.
Bit of a stretch to be blaming this on National or even Labour
Much more plausible that it’s a false flag attack by the Globalists and the Clinton Foundation machine to distract the sheeple, while the Illuminati, Vince Foster’s Ghost and the Anunnaki take control of these universities and start dumping floride into waterways to make the gay frogs become postmodernist social Marxists. I’m pretty sure I saw Paul Joseph Watson cover it on infowars, right Chris?
arkie
Very good you’ve got something going there
Could be onto something…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVoJh55a7EU
It’s a bit rich of ol’ PJW to be impugning the intelligence of protesters, but I guess if he’s had his BrainForce™ Plus (contains Soy) this morning…
The hardest thing about using dumb anti-Trumpers is that its hard to decide which ones to choose
Yeah it’s definitely harder to find dumb anti-trumpers than it is to find dumb pro-trumpers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3V1mBDcZSM
Its on 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv_eOMyhtms
He really does just whinge doesn’t he.
Old but Gold:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GQtzUYSXEI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTyN8H6pWeI&t=11s
Who do think appointed these neoliberals and thought that business types were best to run universities rather than academics? The government.
It started with government in the 1980’s… we are just seeing more of the side effects to what user pays for education creates and it’s not necessarily a good education or having skills within a country to operate productively.
So how does that explain whats happening in Massey?
The woke left work for the rights interests by being so small minded in their thinking that it puts normal people off… Then they get heaps of attention on themselves and an extreme position, which is often so judgemental….
I’m no fan of Brash, but not letting him speak???? He’s an ex political party leader for goodness sake!
Meanwhile the minor things the woke left are fighting for, takeover allowing much worst scenarios to occur later on. It’s like the boy cried wolf, fable for the left.
Think the US Democrats telling everyone how amazing globalism is or Wellington Council telling everyone how great the new bus service is. Shutting down people from having their say and disagreement and faux listening always leads to trouble.
Meanwhile, in Erdogan’s Turkey…
https://twitter.com/enesyasingoksu/status/1044194398114910208
@Joe 90, Horrible!
I love John Pilger.
But then again I have this thing for good journalism.
http://medialens.org/index.php/alerts/alert-archive/2018/881-guest-media-alert-by-john-pilger-hold-the-front-page-the-reporters-are-missing.html
According to Jenny, he’s lazy.
But not as bad as Cockburn, who is racist and Islamophobic.
https://thestandard.org.nz/open-mike-15-09-2018/#comment-1527604
Gonna see so much of this ‘heading to higher/safer ground. It’s gonna be very hard for people.
“Millions of Americans will confront similarly hard choices as climate change conjures up brutal storms, flooding rains, receding coastlines and punishing heat. Many are already opting to shift to less perilous areas of the same city, or to havens in other states. Whole towns from Alaska to Louisiana are looking to relocate, in their entirety, to safer ground.”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/24/americas-era-of-climate-mass-migration-is-here
What really boggles my mind is that Florida’s rulers still are in denial.
Junior senator for Florida: a favourite ‘sea level rise denial’ cartoon.
http://www.trbimg.com/img-53720876/turbine/sfl-marco-rubio-and-climate-change-20140513-001/555/555×386
Fuckers are wallowing in a sea of pig shit, toxic sludge and dead animals, too.
They are among the 3.4 million chickens confirmed killed in the floods that followed Hurricane Florence. In addition, about 5,500 hogs died, according to the Department of Agriculture, and some of the massive lagoons that hold their excrement are damaged and discharging a fecal soup.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/21/hurricane-florence-flooding-north-carolina?CMP=twt_gu
https://qz.com/1386629/hurricane-florence-threatens-north-carolinas-pig-manure-lagoons/
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/sc-coal-ash-pit-with-tons-of-waste-could-start/article_04122d98-c015-11e8-b854-7767bdb87ec0.html
Okay, I admit to a predilection for the Coalition government, but, after watching Question Time today, it seems to me that
a) Soimon just doesn’t get any cut through with his questions and
b) Amy was made to look a fool by Grant Robertson.
Heh heh, long may this continue.
Hehehe re Grant/amy 🙂 good stuff.
Coalition is rocking this week. Once again Winny is doing great job while Jacinda is away. They make an impressive team, feeling proud 🙂
Thoroughly enjoyed the photo our Acting PM produced of simons ‘cue cards’.
Anyone seen paula?
No Paula Bennett for the third day in a row – as she was not there last Weds or Thurs either. And Amy Adams was keeping the Deputy Leader seat warm for the third day. But PB has been doing a few local events etc in Auckland last Friday and over the weekend.
Winston wore a nice tie today – or is that not allowed? I don’t recall having seen that one before.
Oh and the rant that Pete at 20 mentioned presumably was AA’s lead speech in the urgent debate on Meka’s demotion. Seemed more like an audition speech to me – but for Leader or Deputy?
In defence of Paula (did I say that!) she was at Assid Corbyn’s funeral today in West Auckland.
Ha, you’re in the habit of spelling it that way Mickey. Assid Corban….every true Westie has a half bottle of something ancient and fortified in the back of their liquor cabinet with Corban on the label.
Thanks, ms. I was going to check her movements because she obviously was doing Auckland events etc over the last few days or so.
Got home, turned the tv on just in time to see Amy Adams ranting about standards.
She went on about Ministers being held to account. Yes, Amy Adams who was Minister of Justice when confidential, sensitive stuff was leaked from her office.
“We will not accept,” she said, then listed the list of characteristics she and her mob showed.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/107355722/back-to-earth-with-a-bump-for-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern
‘There must be an element of schadenfreude for the Opposition. Key was similarly questioned over the extent of his relationship with former GCSB boss Ian Fletcher, after it was claimed he was a childhood friend and had been shoulder-tapped by Key for the role.
That their relationship was one step removed – Key was mates with his older brother – didn’t stop Labour dragging the story out to try to prove that they discussed the job in private.
So don’t expect National to drop this issue any time soon.’
Be interesting to see what else is in those emails
Interesting to know if they shortlisted other candidates too… or was it just cronyism and the belief their friends and acquaintances are the best applicants so no need to run a proper recruitment process…
I thought it was fake news, but the whole things just keeps getting weirder and stranger from the idea that his citizenship issues were sorted out to the fact he it looks like he solicited the job…and sent txts to Jacinda as well as Clare Curren.
Then finding out they ran the poor guy through the mill for months…
Everyone looks bad but sadly although an extreme case, this fuck up is modern recruitment in NZ, totally unprofessional, crony appointments, lengths of times so great that any normal candidate bails out, and the eventual screw ups and pay offs.
Natz can’t crow because they did it too. But of course most Labour voters expect zero cronyism from Labour…
The thing is I don’t have a major problem with what John Key or Jacinda for that matter either. I mean if they know someone and they think they’d be a good fit well why not trust their judgement
As long the applicants get vetted and checked out properly its all good in my book, I mean we trust our leaders with so much, theres so many law changes they can make etc etc yet somehow recommending someone they know for a job is bad?
Depending on the job of course
Nope cronyism is cronyism. Whether it’s in Indonesia, Russia or NZ.
Government appointments should be completely independent and nobody should be aware if they know the PM or not, let alone creating a role that seems not well thought out at all or full of scandal, and for a role that in both cases (Key and Curren interference in the roles) neither of the government preferred candidates had done before. Does not exactly seem to be well considered or fair or creating the best candidate for the role and actually diminishes the role which both areas are increasingly important to get right.
I sort of agree, businesses have headhunted forever. It’s logical… ‘Lets talk to the best person for the job.’
The problem arises for all ministers when ‘Lets get the best’ is tainted with the mere scent of nepotism.
Dumb to get involved with anything that resembles it. A mistake that doesn’t need to be made. The Handley text release egg on Jacinda’s face will wash off. I suspect she has learned a big lesson from the whole sloppy Curran fiasco and hopefully we won’t see anything like it again.
Why did Fletcher last such a short time? Key was mates with his older brother. What were the dealings between the two before and after Fletcher got the job?
Tonight, 6pm, Newshub,
Paddy Gower…. exclusive re info about the 2nd explosion at Pike River.
This may be of interest, shown by The New Zealand Public Trust Television.
https://www.nzptv.org.nz/videos/the-spiders-web-1
Kia ora The Am Show high fuel price’s =less driving I’m walking more now less carbon out put from Aotearoa .
The big picture is this is a WORLD CHANGING moment and movement EQUALITY happening at the minute in New York at the UN.
Why do you think trump is scrapping the Iran deal he want;s to push up OIL price’s Obama new trump is a carbon boy I.E all his move’s are all about pushing up carbon prices and use.
Duncan there is only so much one can do in a day. The electric cars China makes there own cars and has more money than Aotearoa so you can not compare the 2 country’s
on this subject .
Come on any idiot can figure out that if you have a mine full of explosive gas that if you turn on any mechanical equipment I.E the convener belt you will get sparks = big explosion enough said .
We don;t sell fables we have a beautiful country Mark blue eye Penguin’s our unique wild life and environment & cultures are what makes NZ The best country for a holiday In the world + we have no life threatening wild animals.
The America Cup event will be a really big event show the world NZ best .
Ka pai Sir Graham Lowe for selling your jersey on Trade Me ka pai
Ka kite ano
trump wants to scrap our international institution’s the United Nation’s so him and his m8 can carry on sucking the money out of the world .In the process there action’s cause million’s to starve and million’s to die all for his greed and his m8 greed that should not be happening in the year 2018
Kia Kaha to the French President for voicing his concerns about the path that trump is trying to lead the world down .
trump is trying to lead the world down a stupid path of isolation and protecting a country’s own self interest .Weather it cause million’s to starve to death or die in a War that is secretly backed by arm’s manufacturing company’s .
All the 3 world nations are in the situation’s they find them self’s in because of the wealthy exploiting them and there natural resources while mokopunas die in refugee camp’s. This HAS TO BE STOPPED.
Link is below Ka kite ano
https://www.euronews.com/2018/09/25/macron-vs-trump-at-the-un-general-assembly
trump is trying to suppress China he is playing a game that he won’t WIN .
The reason China is the manufacturing Hub of the world is because the wealthy greedy
Multi national company’s are chasing profit’s instead of looking after there country of origin future they are taking there manufacturing to any country that is cheap to make its products .The company’s charter need’s to be changed to include humane environmentally friendly socially responsibility’s before profit Ka kite ano link below
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/25/asia/trade-war-china-us-knife-intl/index.html
Some Eco Maori Music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yim4–J44gk
Kia ora Newshub Many thanks to Phil for taking a lot of stress off % 80 of housing corp tenants by stopping the review to qualify for having a house.
The Koala bear is a cute looking creature ka pai .
Those Auckland gas stations prices are high ????????
.The cost of living going up is a fact of life .
I remember when gas was real expense in the late1980 and early1990 even the Skippers were moaning about the price
Ka kite ano.
Kia ora The Crowd Goes Wild James & Mulls No comment on Billy well one I need a lawyer like his lol.
Yes the Ausses like the hype we need to take a leaf out of there book with event names like State of Origin and Grand Final just the word’s get people hyped up.
The AllBlacks will be getting heaps of protein in Argentina.
More test for the Rugby national team’s is a good thing but it won’t take the shine off the golden cup.
Rock climbing is a cool sport I mite have to practices that sport YEA RIGHT LOL.
Ka kite ano